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,

shoulder. “Sorry man, I forgot,” he grins and I can’t help but smirk back. It is a while later

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

is of warrior

have not upset

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

I don’t come from

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

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 hold far more power

you don’t need

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

up. ” Thank you, Alpha. I will not

door shuts 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

promise I’ll find

Somehow.

ONE MONTH LATER…

ZAIA.

sigh as I enter our

my

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

am truly grateful for his help and despite certain actions of his not being to my liking; I understand he was still trying to help

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

he did lose it. I can only

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

didn’t see her today, and she can’t bother me,” I say confidently, feeling a spasm

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

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

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

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

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 Mom, the

phone. “Madam! I’ll have the driver

phone. What’s happening? It’s too early to go into labour.

even look down with my belly in the way. Have my waters

she drops the phone in her panic

through me. Nothing can happen to my

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

hurts.” I say, feeling a powerful contraction rip through me and there’s a sharp stabbing

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

Goddess…

“… Intensive care.”

“…Oxygen immediately…”