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 see the headlines; Zaia Toussaint, the divorcee, rejects an

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

have given me so much… despite everything I have gone through, and even when I kept secrets from you, you stayed by my side and supported

just saw the man who 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,

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

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

excellent with the kids, and they love him too. Mom has taken a liking to him. despite how uncertain she had been

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

my face. I’m about to speak when he bends down and brushes his lips against mine. My heart thumps and I’m

going to wait, even if you tell me not

(END OF FLASHBACK)

cold droplets of water that fall on my face make

A storm is coming…

been gloomy since early this 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 fitted tee and tan

I’m brought out of my

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

eyes. He’s been here with Valerie all these years. It must have been

hour 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

here for her,” he replies quietly, making my heart clench as he wraps his arms around me, pulling me in for a

sad truth. I should have been here, but I

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

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 home set on a slight

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

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

“No, I made sure they aren’t around as Sebastian made it clear you being here should be kept a secret. They’ll be home late

be coming today?”

his breath and looks at

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

reply. The urge to ask him why Sebastian even cares is on the tip of my tongue but I don’t

steady beep of a machine loud in

Jai

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.

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

Jai asks as he steps back and motions

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

Goddess…

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

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