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.
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
car?” I ask him. He looks up at me and nods before forcing a smile that doesn’t reach his eyes as
me so much… despite everything I have gone through, and even when I kept secrets from you, you stayed by my side and
man who somehow still has a hold on me. But I also know it’s not the
he says jokingly, placing
sorry,” I say, looking up at him. He snaps the ring box shut and slips it into his pocket and deep down I
taken a liking to him. despite how uncertain she had been of
be interested in a woman who was pregnant, I can’t deny that after I had the babies, even I noticed the way he’d look at
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 heart thumps and I’m about to
even if
(END OF FLASHBACK)
on my face make
A storm is coming…
in the air
I’m brought out of my reminiscing by Jai’s voice.
on and I’m wearing a cap and sunglasses, he still recognised me,
with Valerie all these years.
had replied back an hour later asking how soon I wanted to come, but this is regarding
clench as he wraps his arms around me, pulling me in
the sad truth. I should have
on… I’m sure she’ll be happy to see you,” he says, moving back and turning away from me, leading me to his
for me before he gets in. The pack is pretty quiet, much to my relief, and we reach the Scott home
been by her side. for the last three years and it only makes
see how much he’s done for her. That he’s been right here and deserves a chance. And me,
I made sure they aren’t around as Sebastian
be coming
curses under his breath and looks at
He has his reasons to be careful Zaia… trust me, he’s only keeping
of my tongue but I don’t say anything further. “Here.” He says quietly as he slowly pushes open the door to one
Pale wallpaper that contains sunflowers is the first thing I notice, the steady beep of a machine loud in the silent room. The door opens
her side, her back to the door, the bed sheet over her and Jai instantly goes over to
she 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
have their happily ever after. I can’t let them
who’s come to see you?” Jai asks as he steps back and motions
I slowly make my way over to the bed and I lay my eyes upon my best friend. She’s
Goddess…
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 feeling, I remember the email reply and those that bounced
What is going on?
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