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.

a camera go off to 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

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 with one

have given me so much… despite everything I have gone through, and even when I kept secrets from you,

a hold on me. But I also know it’s not the same, it’s just pain that I’m unable to forget, a deep wound that

me down slowly. Don’t worry, I won’t break,” he says jokingly, placing his arm around my shoulders and kissing my

snaps the ring box shut and slips it into his pocket and deep down I wonder if Sebastian hadn’t shown up,

and they love him too. Mom has taken a liking to him. despite how uncertain she

can’t deny that after I

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

going to wait, even if you tell me

(END OF FLASHBACK)

fall on my face make me blink and I look up at

A storm is coming…

has been gloomy since early this morning, but it’s 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 tee

as I’m brought out of my reminiscing by Jai’s voice. I haven’t been

black wig on and I’m wearing a

same, perhaps 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

had called him last night, and he had replied back an hour later asking how soon I wanted to come, but this is regarding Valerie, and I asked if I could come today. He agreed, for

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

I should have been here, but I

back and turning away from me, leading me to his red car. He

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

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

wish she would wake up and see how much he’s done for her. That he’s been right here and deserves a

so 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

be

curses under his breath and looks at me apologetically, rubbing

more. He has his reasons to be careful Zaia… trust me, he’s only keeping an eye out for you,” he

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

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

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

trained, being cleaned, changed, and fed. Things that can

I can’t let them pull the plug on her. Not like this. She deserves a chance to

to see you?” Jai asks as he steps back

my best friend. She’s lost weight, her hair has lost its lustre and in those moments,

Goddess…

hand. My heart is breaking at the fact I have

What is going on?

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