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.

flash 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 forward. I can already

doesn’t reach his eyes as he slowly stands up. “It’s a no,

through, and even when I kept secrets from you,

on me. But I also know it’s not the same, it’s just pain that I’m unable to forget,

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

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

with the kids, and they love him too. Mom has taken a liking to him. despite how uncertain she had been of him, to begin with. Also, Dad approved,

he could even be interested in a woman who was pregnant, I can’t deny that after I had

still wait for 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.

to wait, even if you

(END OF FLASHBACK)

cold droplets of water that fall on my face make me blink and I look up at the darkening

A storm is coming…

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 a tan-coloured leather jacket, denim skinnies, with a white

finally came.” My heart skips a beat as I’m brought out of my reminiscing by Jai’s voice. I haven’t

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

the same, 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

hour later asking how soon I wanted to come, but this is

her,” he replies quietly, making my heart clench as

sad truth. I should have

I’m sure she’ll be happy to see you,” he says, moving back and

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

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

up and see how much he’s done for her. That he’s been right here and deserves a chance. And

made sure they aren’t around as Sebastian made it clear

will be coming

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

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

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

is the first thing I notice, the steady beep of a machine loud in the silent room.

bed sheet over her and Jai

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,

just hope that they can still have their happily ever after. I

Jai asks as he steps back and motions

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

Goddess…

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

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