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.

I respond quietly. He nods before giving me a hug and slaps my back, sending a pang of pain rushing through

he grins and I can’t help

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 extremely intelligent and has a

have not

Jai O’Dell will be stepping down from his position as Beta of

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

need power or money Justin, I need a Beta with a good head on his shoulders. You will be my

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

next Monday. You are going to be my Beta and are the next best

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

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 her, but I will have a way

I promise I’ll find

Somehow.

ONE MONTH LATER…

ZAIA.

sigh as I enter our new

to leave. To my surprise, he didn’t argue and although he

was the least I could do, considering everything I had lied to him about. He had been nothing but helpful and said

his not being to my liking; I

her was one email a week later, saying Sebastian found out and she can’t stay in touch with me

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

office. Did that

bother me,” I say confidently,

doctor 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 today they’ve

had given one to the lab to

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

has been true to his word and has given us a home, security, and protection. In turn, I have got down to

him running things so differently than how Sebastian and I did,

through my stomach, and I gasp, clutching my belly. I don’t know

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

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

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

as she drops the phone in her panic and runs to my side, “We need

me. Nothing can happen to my babies… Fuck, please.

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

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

Goddess…

“… Intensive care.”

“…Oxygen immediately…”