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.

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 and decisions going forward. I can already see the

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

given me 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

know it’s not the same, it’s just pain that I’m unable to forget, a deep wound that

worry, I won’t break,” he says jokingly, placing his arm around my shoulders

box shut and slips it into his pocket and deep down I wonder

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

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

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

if you tell me not

(END OF FLASHBACK)

cold droplets of water that fall on my face make me blink and I look up

A storm is coming…

the air and I wrap my arms around

finally came.” My heart skips a beat as I’m brought out

although I have a black wig on and I’m wearing a cap

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

later asking how soon I wanted to come,

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

should

says, moving back and turning away from me, leading me

door for me before he gets in. The pack is pretty quiet, much to my

them. He’s been by

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

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

be coming today?”

secret? He curses under his breath and looks at me apologetically, rubbing the

message me, nothing 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

a machine loud in the silent room. The door opens wider and my eyes fall on the hospital bed that sits to the left

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

trained, being cleaned, changed, and fed. Things that can take up to

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

come to see you?” Jai asks

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

Goddess…

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

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