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.

me a hug

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 but smirk back. It is

I call. The door opens and Justin steps inside. “Alpha Sebastian, you called for me?” “Yes, I did, Justin,

and is of warrior rank. However, he is

I have not upset you,

at all, actually due to certain factors, Beta Jai O’Dell will be stepping down from his position as Beta of this pack and

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

Justin, I need a Beta with a good head on

be my greatest honour. That’s a position I never dreamed of… but… there are so many people who hold far more power

you don’t need it

You are going to be

stands up. ” Thank you, Alpha. I will not

up and walk to the window. He may think he’s got nothing… but he has ties with the Crystal Shadow Pack that will come in use… I may not be able to approach

promise

Somehow.

ONE MONTH LATER…

ZAIA.

too well.” I sigh as I enter our new

Pack two days after I had talked to Dad, telling Atticus that I needed to leave. To my surprise, he

I had lied to him about. He had been nothing but helpful and said he’ll keep it

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

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

he did lose it. I can only hope that in a few weeks or months,

Did that witch irritate you?” Mom asks,

I say confidently, feeling

said I was 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

one to the lab to make a new batch and

are complications, the poison and the rejection have done their damage. I have many hospital appointments and checkups to make sure everything is going

us a home, security, and protection. In turn, I have

bumpy, with him running things so differently than how

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

have the driver ready. She should go to the hospital!” The maid exclaims as she rushes from

phone. What’s happening? It’s too early to go into labour. I’m not even anywhere near

even look down

the phone in her panic and runs

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

my legs and the amount is horrifying. My vision darkens

through me and there’s a sharp stabbing pain in my chest, one that reminds me of

the forefront of my mind is undeniable. I’m

Goddess…

“… Intensive care.”

“…Oxygen immediately…”