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.

quietly. He nods before giving me a hug and slaps my back, sending

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 I can’t help

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

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

hope I have

Jai O’Dell will be stepping down from his position as Beta of this pack and I want

I mean, I don’t come from a ranked family… nor do I have an influential

I need a Beta with a good

honour. That’s a position I never dreamed of… but… there are

don’t need

nod. “Exactly, the initiation will take place next Monday. You are going to be

stands up. ”

he has ties with the Crystal Shadow Pack that will come in use… I may not be able to approach her, but I will have a way to keep an eye

I promise I’ll

Somehow.

ONE MONTH LATER…

ZAIA.

too well.” I sigh as

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

least I could do, considering everything I had lied to him about.

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

only thing I got from her was one email a week later, saying Sebastian found out and

after all, I can understand Sebastian’s temper. Sometimes he did lose it. I can only hope that

Did that witch irritate you?” Mom asks, referring to Dad’s

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

as my body prepares for the birth and that it can happen

The antidote helped, and I had given one to

the poison and the rejection have done their damage. I have many hospital

given us a home, security, and protection. In turn, I have got down to work and am

him running things so differently than how Sebastian and I did, but he’s beginning to take my opinions on

gasp, clutching my belly. I don’t know

she grabs her phone. “Madam! I’ll have the driver ready. She should go to the hospital!” The maid

on the phone. What’s happening? It’s too early to go into labour. I’m not

legs and I can’t even look down with my belly in the way. Have my waters

she drops the phone in

to my babies… Fuck, please. I’ll do anything,

thudding violently as I’m rushed out and into the car. Blood covers my legs and the amount is horrifying. My vision darkens as another

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

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

Goddess…

“… Intensive care.”

“…Oxygen immediately…”