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

miss your arrogant dumb ass,” he says, making me chuckle. “Same,” I grunt massaging my shoulder. “Sorry man, I forgot,” he grins and I can’t help but smirk back. It is a

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

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

have not upset you,

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

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

Justin, I need a Beta with a good head on

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

you don’t need it

to be my

head as he stands up. ” Thank

with the Crystal Shadow Pack

I promise

Somehow.

ONE MONTH LATER…

ZAIA.

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

that I needed to leave. To my surprise, he didn’t argue

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

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

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

he did lose it. I can only hope that in a few weeks or months, he’ll

that witch irritate you?” Mom asks, referring to

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

doctor said I was getting Braxton Hicks contractions, as my body prepares for the birth and that it can happen for months before

are getting better. The antidote helped, and I had given one to the lab

rejection have done their damage. I have many hospital appointments and checkups to make

and protection. In turn, I have got down to

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

me. Sharp pain rushes through my stomach, and I gasp, clutching my belly. I don’t know what

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

Mom calls someone on the phone. What’s happening? It’s too early to

can’t even look down with my belly

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

never before, rushes through me. Nothing can happen to my babies… Fuck, please. I’ll do anything, goddess, please… protect

is thudding violently as I’m rushed out and into the car. Blood covers my legs and the amount is horrifying. My vision

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

forefront of my mind is undeniable.

Goddess…

“… Intensive care.”

“…Oxygen immediately…”