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.

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

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

call. The door opens and Justin steps inside. “Alpha Sebastian, you called for

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

I have not upset you,

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

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

money Justin, I need a Beta with a good head

be my greatest honour. That’s a position I never dreamed of… but… there are

don’t need it nor want

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

bows his head as he stands up. ”

ties with the Crystal Shadow Pack that will come in use… I may not be able to approach her, but I will have a

promise I’ll

Somehow.

ONE MONTH LATER…

ZAIA.

sigh as I enter

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

to him about. He had been nothing but helpful and said he’ll keep it quiet where

certain actions of his not being to my liking; I understand he

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

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

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

her today, and she can’t bother me,” I say confidently, feeling a spasm of pain rush through my

contractions, as my body prepares for the birth and that it

I had given one to the lab to

pregnancy, there are complications, the poison and the rejection have done their damage. I have many hospital appointments

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

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

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

doctor! We need a 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

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

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

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

me. Nothing can happen to my

as I’m rushed out and into the car. Blood covers my legs and the

a sharp stabbing pain in my chest, one that reminds

forefront of my

Goddess…

“… Intensive care.”

“…Oxygen immediately…”