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!

door behind me. Putting my bag and keys down, I kick my heels off

hallway and hurry up the carpeted stairs, glad 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,

that are against one wall with a chest of

son barrels into me, wrapping his arms around my thighs.” Mommy! I

at my little Zion, and he stares back at me with bright blue eyes and black hair. A spitting image of his father, right down to the dimples

I say when I move back and tug his cheeks lightly. “Ok, Mommy!” He runs off, and I slowly stand up

her in the bed, hidden behind Mom, I walk over to them and kiss Mom’s forehead

safe. That’s what mothers do. She gets up and I sit

copper-coloured

until she was deemed strong enough to leave… despite being

and is quite petite in size, but she’s no less

whispers, her eyes fluttering open. Grey eyes stare back at me, and I nod. “Yes, my darling, I’m right here,” I whisper, kissing her forehead. “I’m happy…” she says with a gigantic yawn. “Will you tell us

nod before

bedtime story?” I ask the boy who is gathering up the airplane he has built with Legos. “Yes, please, but look at my plane. Sia helped me,” he says, glancing at his sister in

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

see Mom slip out of the room, leaving me with my two dew drops as we all shuggle into the bed, and I read

asleep, but I continue the story, letting them drift into a deep sleep. Only then do I slowly lift Zion up and put him into

sleepily. “Goodnight my Superman,” I reply, kissing his cheek softly before pulling the bedsheet over

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