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.

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

my car?” I ask him. He looks up at me and nods before forcing a smile that doesn’t reach his eyes as he

have gone through, and even when I kept secrets from you, you stayed by my side and supported me. But… I’m not ready

has a hold on me. But I also know it’s not the same, it’s just pain

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

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

a liking to him. despite

pregnant, I can’t deny that after I had the babies, even I noticed the way he’d look at

wait for you Zaia… because I swear, you are the Luna I want,” he whispers, cupping my face. I’m about to speak when

if you tell me not

(END OF FLASHBACK)

my face make me

A storm is coming…

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

a beat as I’m brought out of my reminiscing by Jai’s

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

been here with Valerie all these years. It must have been so hard. “Jai… I’m so sorry I wasn’t here,” I

had called him last night, and he had replied back an hour later asking how soon I wanted to come, but this is regarding

quietly, making my heart clench as he

the sad truth. I should have been

happy to see you,” he says, moving back and turning away from me, leading me to his red car. He truly

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

them. He’s been by her side. for

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

not in?” I ask. “No, I made sure they aren’t around as Sebastian made it clear you being here should be kept a

He knew I will be

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

just that you would message me, nothing more. He has his reasons to be careful Zaia… trust

frown but 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

heart 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. The door

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

needed constant care for the last three years of 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

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

Jai asks

thumps as I 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 its lustre and in those moments, I feel my

Goddess…

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

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