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.

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 forward. I can already see the headlines; Zaia Toussaint,

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

gone through, and even when I kept secrets from you, you stayed by

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

me down slowly. Don’t worry, I won’t break,” he says jokingly,

at him. 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 for

Mom has taken a liking to him. despite how uncertain she had been of him, to begin

a woman who was pregnant, I can’t deny

you Zaia… because I swear, you are the Luna I want,” he whispers, cupping my face. I’m about to speak when he bends down and brushes his lips against mine. My

even if you tell me not

(END OF FLASHBACK)

my face make me blink and

A storm is coming…

worse. The smell of rain is growing 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 and tan coloured

heart skips a beat as I’m brought out of my reminiscing by Jai’s voice. I haven’t been called that in

turn and although I have a black wig on and I’m wearing a cap and sunglasses, he still recognised me, probably

a tiredness in his eyes. He’s been here with Valerie all these years. It must have been so hard. “Jai… I’m so

later asking how soon I wanted to come, but this is regarding Valerie, and I asked if I could come today. He agreed, for which I am

my heart clench as he

truth. I should have been here, but

on… I’m sure she’ll be happy to see you,” he says, moving back and turning away from me, leading

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

also lives with them. He’s been by her side. for the last three

would wake up and see how much he’s done for her. That he’s been

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

knew I will be coming today?” I ask

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

He has his reasons to be careful Zaia… trust me, he’s only keeping an eye

my tongue but I don’t say anything further. “Here.” He says quietly as he slowly pushes open the door

the steady beep of a machine loud in the silent room. The door opens wider and my eyes fall

her side, her back to the door, the bed sheet over her and Jai instantly

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

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

you?” Jai asks as he steps back

my eyes upon my best friend. She’s lost weight, her hair has lost its lustre and

Goddess…

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

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