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.

day,” I respond quietly. He nods before giving me a hug and slaps

grins and I can’t help

steps inside. “Alpha Sebastian, you called for me?”

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

have not upset you,

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

Are you certain? I I mean, I don’t come from a ranked family… nor do I have an influential family…” he trails

a Beta with a good head on his shoulders. You will be my Beta.” I say

hesitant nod. “Of course, it would be my greatest honour. That’s a position I never dreamed of…

don’t need it nor

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

as he stands up. ” Thank you,

after him, I stand 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.

well.” I sigh as I enter our

my surprise, he didn’t argue and although he wanted

accepted. It 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

help and despite certain actions of his not being to my liking;

a week later, saying Sebastian found out and she can’t stay in touch with me and she’s

temper. Sometimes he did lose it. I

overdid it at the office. Did that witch irritate you?” Mom

bother me,” I

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

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

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

has been true to his word and has given us a home, security, and protection. In turn, I have got down to work and am doing my best to help and

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

gasp, clutching my belly. I don’t know

We need a doctor!” Mom shouts as she grabs her phone. “Madam! I’ll have the driver ready. She should go to the hospital!”

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

can’t even look

phone in her panic and runs to my

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

and into the car. Blood covers my legs and the amount is horrifying. My vision darkens as another powerful wave of

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

the forefront of my mind is undeniable. I’m in labour, at only

Goddess…

“… Intensive care.”

“…Oxygen immediately…”