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.

before giving me a hug and slaps my back,

I grunt massaging my shoulder. “Sorry man, I forgot,” he grins and I can’t help but smirk back. It is a while later when there’s a knock

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

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

have not

be stepping down from his position as Beta of this pack and I want you

at me, surprised, “Alpha… me? Are you certain? I I mean, I don’t come from a ranked family… nor do I have an influential family…”

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

greatest honour. That’s a position I never dreamed of… but… there are so many people

don’t need it nor

the initiation will take place next Monday. You are going to be my Beta and are

his head as he stands up. ” Thank you,

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 her, but

I promise I’ll

Somehow.

ONE MONTH LATER…

ZAIA.

I sigh as I enter our new

to The Crystal Shadow Pack 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 understood and respected my decision

do, considering everything I had lied to him about. He had been nothing but helpful and said he’ll keep it quiet where I had

actions of his not being to

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

temper. Sometimes he did lose it. I can only hope that in a

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

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

body prepares for the birth and that it can happen for months before birth. They aren’t pleasant and today

better. The antidote helped, and I had given one to the lab to make a new batch and

poison and the rejection have done their damage.

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

so differently than how Sebastian and I did, but he’s beginning to take my

stomach, and I gasp, clutching my belly. I don’t know what happened. One second, I’m talking to Mom, the next

shouts as she grabs her phone. “Madam! I’ll have the

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

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

full of horror as she drops the phone in her panic and runs to my side, “We need to get you

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

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

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

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

Goddess…

“… Intensive care.”

“…Oxygen immediately…”