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.

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

his eyes as he slowly stands up. “It’s a no, isn’t it.” He

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 for marriage or a relationship.” I

when I just saw the man 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 wound that

are simply letting me down slowly. Don’t worry, I won’t break,” he

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

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

even be interested in a woman who was pregnant, I can’t deny that after I had the babies, even I noticed the way he’d look at me. The flirting…

whispers, cupping my face. I’m about to speak when he bends down and brushes his lips against mine.

going to wait, even if you

(END OF FLASHBACK)

that fall on my face make me blink

A storm is coming…

worse. The smell of rain is growing in the air and I

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

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

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

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,

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

the sad truth. I should have been here, but

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

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

and see how much he’s done for her. That he’s

I ask. “No, I made sure they aren’t around as Sebastian made it clear you being here should

I will be coming

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

be careful Zaia… trust me, he’s only keeping an eye out for

to ask 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 one of

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.

and Jai instantly goes over to the bed, moving her

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 my heart breaks for

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

to see you?” Jai asks as he

thumps as I slowly make my way over to the bed and I lay my eyes upon my best friend.

Goddess…

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 and

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