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 forward. I can already see the headlines;

nods before forcing a smile that doesn’t reach his eyes as he slowly stands up. “It’s a no, isn’t

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

saw the man who somehow still has a hold on me. But I also know it’s not the same, it’s just pain

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

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

despite how uncertain she had been of him, to

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

about to speak when he bends down and brushes his

to wait, even 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…

clearly going to only get worse. The smell of rain is growing in the air

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

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

in his eyes. He’s been here with Valerie all these years. It must have been so hard.

to come, but this is regarding Valerie, and I asked if I could come today. He agreed,

were here for her,” he replies quietly, making my heart clench

is the sad truth. I should have been

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

Jai mentions he also lives with them. He’s been by her side. for the

for her. That he’s been right here and deserves a

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

will be coming today?” I

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

nothing more. He has his reasons to be careful Zaia… trust me, he’s only keeping an eye out for you,”

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

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

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

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,

another. I just hope that they can still have their happily ever after. I can’t let

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

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…

breaking at the fact I have not been by her side, that not once have I visited her. Through the intense

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