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.

careful about how I react. I have just become the CEO, and I can’t let a scandal tarnish my name so soon. Everyone

smile that doesn’t reach his eyes as he slowly stands

so much… despite everything I have gone through, and even when I kept secrets from you, you stayed by my side and supported me. But… I’m not ready

somehow still has a hold on me. But I also know it’s not the same, it’s just

I won’t break,” he says jokingly, placing

sorry,” I say, looking up at him. He snaps the ring box shut and slips it into his pocket and deep down I wonder

too. Mom has taken a liking to him. despite how uncertain she had been of him, to begin with. Also,

could even be interested in a woman who was pregnant, I can’t deny that after I had

my face. I’m about to speak when he bends

going to wait, even if you tell

(END OF FLASHBACK)

of water that fall on my face make me

A storm is coming…

The smell of rain is growing in the air and I wrap my arms around myself. I’m wearing

You finally came.” My heart skips a beat as I’m brought out of my reminiscing by Jai’s

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

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

to come, but this is regarding Valerie, and I asked if I could come today. He agreed, for which I

he replies quietly, making my heart clench as he wraps his arms around me, pulling me

truth. I should have

happy to see you,” he says, moving back and turning away from me,

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

trees. Jai mentions he also lives with them. He’s been by her side. for the last

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

as Sebastian made it clear you being here should be kept a secret. They’ll be home

be coming today?” I ask

kept a secret? He curses under his breath and looks at

to be careful Zaia… trust me, he’s

him why Sebastian even cares is on the tip of my tongue but I don’t say anything further. “Here.” He says quietly as he slowly pushes open the door to

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 door opens

her and Jai instantly goes over to the bed, moving her onto her back and putting the

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

happily ever after. I can’t let them pull the plug on her. Not like this. She

you?” Jai asks as

eyes upon my best friend. She’s lost weight, her

Goddess…

blurring as I take hold of her limp hand. My heart is breaking at the fact I have not been by

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