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.

nods before giving me a hug and slaps my back, sending a pang of pain rushing

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 while later

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

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

hope I have not

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

come from a ranked family… nor do I have

with a good

gives a slow, hesitant nod. “Of course, it would be my greatest honour. That’s a position I never dreamed of… but… there are so many people

don’t need

going to be

head as he stands up.

think he’s got nothing… but he has ties with the Crystal Shadow Pack that will come in use… I may not be able

promise

Somehow.

ONE MONTH LATER…

ZAIA.

too well.” I sigh as

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 stay; he understood and respected

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 where I

of his not being to

got back to me, and the only thing I got from her was one email a week later, saying Sebastian found out and she can’t stay in touch with

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

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

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

contractions, as my body prepares for the birth and

had given one to the lab to make a new batch and I can see Mom

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

turn, I have got

so differently than how Sebastian and I did,

and I gasp, clutching my belly. I don’t know

the driver ready. She should go to

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

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

phone in her panic and runs to my side,

Nothing can happen to my

rushed out and into the car. Blood covers my legs and the amount is horrifying. My vision darkens

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

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

Goddess…

“… Intensive care.”

“…Oxygen immediately…”