I Am The Luna

Chapter 28

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.

suddenly I realise I need to be careful about how I 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 already see

looks up at me and nods before forcing a smile that doesn’t reach his eyes as he slowly stands up. “It’s

gone through, and even when I kept secrets from you, you stayed by my side and supported me. But… I’m not ready for marriage

hold on me. But I also know it’s not the same, it’s just pain that I’m

are simply letting me down slowly. Don’t worry, I won’t break,” he says jokingly, placing his arm

pocket and deep down I wonder if Sebastian hadn’t shown up, would I

the kids, and they love him too. Mom has taken a liking to him. despite how

interested in a woman who was pregnant, I can’t deny that after I had the babies, even I noticed the way he’d look

face. I’m about to speak when he bends down and brushes his lips against mine. My heart thumps and I’m about

even if you

(END OF FLASHBACK)

water that fall on my face make me blink and I look

A storm is coming…

is growing in the air and I wrap my arms around myself. I’m wearing a tan-coloured leather jacket, denim

My heart skips a beat as I’m brought out of my reminiscing by Jai’s voice.

wearing

a little more rugged, but there’s also a tiredness in his eyes. He’s been here with Valerie all these years. It must have been so hard. “Jai… I’m so sorry I wasn’t here,” I whisper, knowing that my absence hurt

to come, but this is regarding Valerie, and I asked

my heart clench as he wraps his arms around me, pulling me in for a

truth. I should have been here,

on… I’m sure she’ll be happy to see you,” he says, moving back and turning away from me, leading me to his red car. He truly loves

opening the passenger door for me before he gets in. The pack is pretty quiet, much to my relief, and we reach the Scott home soon enough. It’s an ornate home

he also lives with them. He’s been by

she would wake up and see how much he’s done for her. That he’s been right here and deserves a chance. And me, I’m the worst friend

so silent. Are the Scotts not in?” I ask. “No, I made sure they aren’t around as Sebastian made

He knew I will be coming today?” I ask

want it kept a secret? He curses under his breath and looks at me apologetically, rubbing

would message me, nothing more. He has his reasons to be careful Zaia… trust me, he’s

my tongue but I don’t say anything further.

thuds as 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

on her side, her back to the door, the bed sheet over her and Jai

care for the last three years of her life. Which would include her body being exercised to keep her body muscles trained, being cleaned, changed, and fed. Things that can take up to several hours. Seeing Jai now made it

just hope that they can still have their happily ever after. I can’t let them pull the plug on her. Not like

asks

I lay my eyes upon my best friend. She’s lost

Goddess…

heart is breaking at the fact I have not been by

What is going on?

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