I Am The Luna

Chapter 25

ZAIA

I press my foot on the brake as I wait for the security guards to unlock the large gates that leads to the entrance of our home. Once the large gates swing open, I drive through.

“Good evening Madam,” the night security guard says, tipping his hat to me. “Good evening, Aaron,” I reply, sliding my car window up.

I glance up at the house when it comes into view. The upstairs window lights are on and due to the warmth, a few of the windows are open.

The sound of a child’s laughter reaches my ears, and it’s like music. I park up in the driveway and turning the ignition off, I get out and shut the door quietly, wanting to surprise them.

I lock the car doors and make my way up the three steps that lead to the large four-bedroom home. Dad did not hold back. He gave us this when we first arrived.

Not only is it in a private area, but it’s extremely secure on all sides. The property itself has large walls topped with spikes surrounding it.

“Come on, time for bed!” Mom’s voice rings in the air. Oh, he’s being a handful again!

face. I step inside and lock the door behind me. Putting my bag and keys down, I

made it home before they fall asleep. The door to their bedroom stands open, there’re toys and towels strewn across the carpeted floor, and I pick them up. I massage the back of my

is sitting on one of the two beds that are against one wall

is home!” I gasp when my three-year-old son barrels into me, wrapping his arms around my thighs.” Mommy! I made an

blue eyes

and tug his cheeks

I walk over to them and kiss Mom’s forehead softly

and safe. That’s what mothers do. She gets up and I sit down as the girl in the

dark copper-coloured

in hospital until she was deemed strong enough to leave…

weight and is quite petite

open. Grey eyes stare back at me, and I nod. “Yes, my darling, I’m right here,” I whisper, kissing her forehead.

nod before I

bedtime story?” I ask the boy who is gathering up the airplane he has built with Legos. “Yes, please, but look at my plane.

she now… that is incredible, you two are incredible and so clever! Look at

drops as we all shuggle into the bed, and

story, letting them drift into a deep sleep. Only then do I slowly lift Zion up

Superman,” I reply, kissing his cheek softly before pulling the bedsheet over

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