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.

the side and 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 the headlines; Zaia

him. He looks up at me and nods before forcing a smile that doesn’t reach his eyes as he slowly stands up. “It’s a no, isn’t it.” He states quietly as we fall into step

have 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 or a relationship.” I whisper

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

down slowly. Don’t worry, I won’t break,” he says

sorry,” I say, looking up at him. He snaps the ring box shut and slips it into his pocket and deep down I wonder if Sebastian hadn’t

is excellent with the kids, and they love him too. Mom has taken a liking to him. despite how uncertain she had been of him, to begin with. Also, Dad

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

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 pull

going to wait, even if you tell me not

(END OF FLASHBACK)

my face make me

A storm is coming…

clearly going to only get worse. The smell of rain is growing in the air and I wrap my arms around myself. I’m wearing a tan-coloured leather jacket, denim skinnies, with a white fitted

beat as I’m brought out of my reminiscing by Jai’s voice.

on and I’m wearing a cap and sunglasses, he still recognised me, probably

with Valerie all these years. It

hour later asking how soon I wanted to come, but this is regarding Valerie, and I

you were here for her,” he replies quietly, making my heart clench as he wraps his arms around

should have been

to see you,” he says, moving back and

motions to me to get in, 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 set on

mentions he also lives with them. He’s been by her side. for the last three years and it only makes

see how much he’s done for her. That he’s been right here and deserves a chance. And me, I’m

silent. Are the Scotts not in?” I ask. “No, I made sure they aren’t around as Sebastian made it clear you being here should be kept a

He knew I will be coming today?” I

a secret? He curses under his breath and looks

me, nothing more. He has his reasons to be careful Zaia… trust me, he’s only keeping an

but I don’t say anything further. “Here.” He says quietly as he slowly pushes open the

beep of a machine loud in the silent room. The door opens wider and my eyes fall on

the door, the bed sheet over her and Jai instantly goes over to the bed, moving her

keep her body muscles trained, being cleaned, changed, and fed. Things that can take up to several hours. Seeing Jai now made it even clearer how much he has done for

ever after. I

come to see you?” Jai asks as he steps back

lay my eyes upon my best

Goddess…

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

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