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’ll await the day,” I respond quietly. He nods before giving me a

massaging my shoulder. “Sorry man, I forgot,” he grins and

“Alpha Sebastian, you called for

a middle-class family and is of warrior rank.

I have not upset

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

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…”

don’t need power or money Justin, I need a Beta with a good head on his shoulders. You will be my Beta.” I

would be my greatest honour. That’s a position I never dreamed of…

need it

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

stands up. ” Thank you, Alpha. I will

he has ties with the Crystal Shadow

promise I’ll find

Somehow.

ONE MONTH LATER…

ZAIA.

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

had talked to Dad, telling Atticus that I needed to leave. To my surprise, he didn’t

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 quiet where I

despite certain actions of his not

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

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

Did that witch irritate you?” Mom asks,

me,” I say confidently, feeling a spasm of pain

my body prepares for the birth and that it

had given one to

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

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

has been bumpy, with him running things so differently than how Sebastian and I did, but he’s beginning

What’s wrong?” 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

have the driver

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

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

bleeding… Goddess, Zaia!” Mom’s voice is full of horror as she drops the phone in her panic and runs to my side, “We need to get you to

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

is 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

I say, feeling a powerful contraction rip through me and there’s a sharp stabbing pain in my chest,

comes to the forefront of my mind is undeniable.

Goddess…

“… Intensive care.”

“…Oxygen immediately…”