I Am The Luna

“I understand,” I say quietly. It’s not something I want, but I have to respect that this is what he wants. “Are you sure?” there’s guilt in his eyes as he stands opposite me. We are on the back patio of the packhouse.

The weather is warm, but a soothing breeze rustles the grass, yet it does nothing to soothe the storm in my mind.

“I am. I need someone to keep her safe, Jai, and who better than yourself? Something tells me she has some answers that may help us. We need her to wake up.” I say quietly.

It’s going to be a great loss to have him gone, but… it’s the right thing. “Thank you, Seb… I promise I’ll do what I can from over there. I’ll gather what information I can too…”

I nod. It’s been three days since the crash and although I made it back before I ended up dropping unconscious, I’m healing well.

I also have learned that Zaia has moved to her father’s pack. One of my men was able to dig that up, and it only strengthens my opinion that it may not have been Zaia on the other side of that call that day.

Although I need to stay away, it gives me a glimmer of hope. It means she’s not with him.

“Seb?” “Sorry, I got distracted… go, Jai, she needs you more than I do.”

“And who will you assign as your Beta?” Jai asks. I shove my Hanus to my pocket as glance out at the sky. “I have a few options, but I think I’ll be going with Justin Seagrave.”

Jai tilts his head and nods thoughtfully. “Didn’t the Seagraves initially belong to the Crystal Shadow Pack?”

I nod, “Actually, yes. They moved to this pack over twenty years ago, but still have ties with that pack.” “And that’s where she is…” he murmurs.

I don’t respond, and he grins. “Well, glad you got things sorted, I think you’ll be fine Seb, and once Val is awake, we’ll be back because I know she will want to come home.”

I nod as our eyes meet and although deep down a part of me wonders if she’ll ever wake up, I will not shatter his hopes, for his and Zaia’s sake I wish she wakes up.

a hug and slaps my back, sending a pang of pain rushing

grins and I can’t help but smirk back. It is a while later when there’s a knock on the

inside. “Alpha Sebastian,

of warrior rank. However, he is extremely intelligent and has a knack for strategy

hope I have not upset

down from his position as Beta of this pack and

me? Are you certain? I I mean, I don’t come

money Justin, I need a Beta with a good head

“Of course, it would be my greatest honour. That’s a position I never dreamed of… but… there are so

don’t need it nor

“Exactly, the initiation will take place next Monday. You are going to be my Beta and are the next best for

head as he stands up. ” Thank you, Alpha. I will not

with the Crystal Shadow

I promise I’ll

Somehow.

ONE MONTH LATER…

ZAIA.

too well.” I sigh as

had talked to Dad, telling Atticus that I needed to leave. To my surprise, he didn’t argue and although he wanted me to

accepted. It was the least I could do, considering everything I had lied to him about. He had been nothing but helpful and said he’ll keep it

truly grateful for his help and despite certain actions of his not being to my liking; I

never got back to me, and the only thing I got from her was one email a week later, saying Sebastian found out and she can’t stay in touch with

can understand Sebastian’s temper. Sometimes he did lose it. I can

overdid it at the office. Did that witch irritate you?” Mom asks, referring to Dad’s

can’t bother me,” I say confidently, feeling a spasm of pain rush through

getting Braxton Hicks contractions, as my body prepares for the birth and that it can happen for months before birth. They aren’t pleasant and today they’ve been

antidote helped, and I had given one to the lab to

done their damage. I have many hospital appointments and checkups to make sure everything

In turn, I have got down to work and am doing my best to help and

bumpy, with him running things so differently than how Sebastian and I did, but he’s beginning to

and I gasp, clutching my belly. I don’t know what happened. One

doctor!” Mom shouts as she grabs her phone. “Madam! I’ll have the driver ready. She should go to the hospital!” The maid exclaims as she rushes

as Mom calls someone on the phone. What’s happening? It’s too early to go

can’t even look down with my

Zaia!” Mom’s voice is full of horror as she drops the phone in her panic and runs to

me. Nothing can happen to my

my legs and the amount

a sharp stabbing pain in my chest, one that reminds me of

thought that now comes to the forefront of my mind is undeniable. I’m in labour, at

Goddess…

“… Intensive care.”

“…Oxygen immediately…”