A Secret Visit
ZAIA.
The Moonlight Waterfall Pack. This pack used to be the home of Valerie’s mother before she met her father. Growing up, although Valerie and I were from different packs, attending the same college brought us together.
Valerie had wanted to get away from everything after her mother’s death, wanting to just be in a new place so she could heal.
The Moonlight Waterfall Pack is small, and it usually avoids making enemies. It took me over three hours to drive from my pack to get here. I’ve come alone, not wanting anyone to know, aside from Mom. Telling her I’ll be back late in the evening.
No one, including my guards, knew I’ll be leaving the pack territory. I’ve donned a wig and am driving a rental car that I booked in the name of one of our staff. I’m now waiting for someone to go collect Jai, as I wait at pack borders.
I have parked my car in the visitors’ parking lot. I’m now waiting by the side of the building where the guard is watching me with interest. I sigh heavily, remembering Atticus’ proposal last night.
(FLASHBACK)
“Zaia… I know that this is a big step… but I want to ask you… will you, my beautiful, feisty queen, marry me?”
He is down on one knee, holding up a ring with a stunning diamond sparkling under the night sky. Time seems to slow as I find myself questioning if I ever led him on? I’m certain I made it clear… 2
I know my smile has faded and I see the glimmer of disappointment in his grey eyes as I ruin the ray of hope that he held without even saying a word. “Atticus…” I say, reaching for his hand. I wrap mine around it.
react. I have just become the CEO, and I can’t let a scandal tarnish my name so soon. Everyone will be observing my reactions and decisions going forward. I can
his eyes as he slowly stands up. “It’s a no, isn’t it.” He states quietly as we fall into step
kept secrets from you, you stayed by my side and supported me. But… I’m not ready for marriage
I also know it’s not
worry, I won’t break,” he says
box shut and slips it into his pocket and deep down I
love him too. Mom has taken a liking to him. despite how uncertain she had been
who was pregnant, I can’t deny that after I had the
because I swear, you are the Luna I want,” he whispers, cupping my face. I’m about to speak when he bends down and brushes his lips against mine. My heart thumps and I’m about
to wait, even if you
(END OF FLASHBACK)
cold droplets of water that fall on my face make me blink and I look
A storm is coming…
the air and I wrap my arms around myself. I’m wearing a tan-coloured leather jacket,
heart skips a beat as I’m brought out of my reminiscing by Jai’s voice. I haven’t been
I have a black wig on and I’m wearing a cap and sunglasses, he
He’s been here with Valerie all these
how soon I wanted to come, but this is regarding Valerie, and I asked if I
here for her,” he replies quietly, making my heart clench as he wraps his arms around me, pulling me
sad truth. I should have been here,
he says, moving back and turning away from me, leading me to his red car.
The pack is pretty quiet, much to my relief, and we reach the Scott home
also lives with them. He’s been by her side. for the
her. That he’s been right here and deserves a chance. And me, I’m
aren’t around as Sebastian made it clear you being here should be kept
be coming today?”
did he want it kept a secret? He curses under his breath and looks at me
has his reasons to be careful Zaia… trust me, he’s only keeping an eye out for you,” he
but don’t reply. The urge to ask him why Sebastian even cares is on the tip of my tongue but I
I peer inside. Pale wallpaper that contains sunflowers is the first thing I notice, the steady beep of a machine loud in the silent room. The door opens wider and my eyes
on her side, her back to the door, the bed sheet over her and Jai instantly goes over to the bed, moving her onto her back and putting the bed slightly
her body being exercised to keep her body muscles trained, being cleaned, changed, and fed. Things that can
they can still have their happily ever after. I can’t let them
Jai asks as he steps back and
lay my eyes upon my best friend.
Goddess…
her side, my vision blurring as I take hold of her limp hand. My heart is breaking at the fact I have not been by her side, that not once have I visited her. Through the intense emotions I’m feeling, I remember the email reply and
What is going on?
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