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.

of 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 and decisions going

I ask him. He looks up at me and nods before forcing a smile that doesn’t reach his eyes

truly am. You have 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 ready for marriage or a relationship.” I

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

he says jokingly, placing his arm around my

and slips it into his pocket and deep down I wonder if Sebastian hadn’t shown up, would I have accepted it for the sake of

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

was pregnant, I can’t deny that after I had the babies, even I noticed the

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

to wait, even if you tell me not

(END OF FLASHBACK)

that fall on my face make me blink and

A storm is coming…

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

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

wearing a cap and sunglasses, he still

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

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

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

is the sad truth. I should have been here,

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

The pack is pretty quiet, much to my relief, and we reach the Scott home soon enough. It’s an

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

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

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

He knew I will be coming today?” I ask

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

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

don’t reply. The urge 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

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 hospital bed that sits to the left of

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

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

can still have their happily ever after. I can’t let them pull the plug on

guess who’s come to see you?” Jai asks as

over to the bed and I lay my eyes upon my best friend. She’s lost weight,

Goddess…

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

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