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.

the day,” I respond quietly. He nods before giving me a hug and slaps my back, sending a pang of

going to miss your arrogant dumb ass,” he says, making me chuckle. “Same,” I grunt massaging my shoulder. “Sorry man, I forgot,” he grins and

steps inside. “Alpha Sebastian, you called for me?” “Yes, I did, Justin,

than me. He’s from a middle-class family and is of warrior rank. However, he is extremely intelligent and has a knack

hope I have not

actually due to certain factors, Beta Jai O’Dell will be stepping down from his position as Beta

come from a ranked family… nor do I have an influential

a good head on his shoulders. You will

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

don’t need it

You are going to be my Beta and are the next best for the position,”

stands up. ” Thank you, Alpha.

and walk to the window. He may think he’s got nothing… but he has ties with the Crystal Shadow Pack

I promise

Somehow.

ONE MONTH LATER…

ZAIA.

don’t feel too well.” I sigh as I enter our new

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

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

help and despite certain actions of his not being to my liking; I understand he was

a week later, saying Sebastian found out and she can’t stay in

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

Did that witch

and she can’t bother me,” I say confidently,

getting Braxton Hicks contractions, as my body prepares for the birth and that it can happen for

better. The antidote helped, and I had given one to

the rejection have done their damage. I

home, security, and protection. In turn, I have got down to work and

things so differently than how Sebastian and I did, but he’s beginning

Mom shouts as she rushes over to me. Sharp pain rushes through my stomach, and I gasp, clutching my belly. I don’t know what happened. One second, I’m talking to Mom, the next

she grabs her phone. “Madam! I’ll have the driver ready. She should

feels dizzy as Mom calls someone on the phone. What’s happening? It’s too early to go into labour. I’m not even

even look down with my belly in the

the phone in her panic and runs to my side, “We need to get

rushes through me. Nothing can happen to my babies… Fuck, please. I’ll do anything, goddess,

is thudding violently as I’m rushed out and into the car. Blood covers my legs and the amount

me and there’s a sharp stabbing pain in my chest, one that reminds me of how I felt when he had rejected

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

Goddess…

“… Intensive care.”

“…Oxygen immediately…”