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.

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 Toussaint, the divorcee, rejects an

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

through, and even when I kept secrets from you, you stayed by my side and supported me.

who somehow still has 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

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

looking up at him. He snaps the ring box shut and slips it into his pocket and

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

I can’t deny that after I had the

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

if you

(END OF FLASHBACK)

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

A storm is coming…

morning, but it’s clearly going to only get worse. The smell of rain is growing in the air and I

I’m brought out

I’m wearing a cap and sunglasses, he

the 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

back an hour later asking how soon I wanted to come, but this is

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

should have been here, but I

sure she’ll be happy to see you,” he says, moving back and turning away

pack is pretty quiet, much to my relief, and we reach the Scott home

them. He’s been by her side. for the last three years and it only makes

how much he’s done for her. That he’s been right here and deserves a chance. And

made sure they aren’t around as Sebastian made it clear you being here should be kept a

knew I will be coming today?”

under his breath and looks at me apologetically,

to be careful Zaia… trust me, he’s only keeping

Sebastian even cares is on the tip of my tongue but I don’t say anything further. “Here.” He says

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 wider and my eyes fall on the

and Jai instantly goes over to

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 even clearer how much he has done for her, and

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

see you?” Jai asks as he steps back and motions me

slowly make my way over to the bed and I lay my eyes upon my best friend. She’s lost weight, her hair has lost

Goddess…

I whisper as I walk to her 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 I visited her. Through the intense emotions I’m feeling, I remember the email reply

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