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.
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
car?” I ask him. He looks up at me and nods before forcing a smile that doesn’t reach his eyes as he slowly stands up. “It’s a no, isn’t it.” He states quietly as we
I have gone through, and even when I kept secrets from you, you stayed by my side and supported me.
still has a hold on me. But I also know it’s not the same, it’s just pain that I’m unable to
he says jokingly,
say, looking up at him. He snaps the ring box shut and slips it into his pocket and deep down I wonder if Sebastian hadn’t shown
to him. despite how uncertain she had been
pregnant, I can’t deny that after I had the babies, even I noticed the way he’d look at me.
for you Zaia… because I swear, you are the Luna I want,” he whispers, cupping my face. I’m about to speak when he
wait, even if you tell me not
(END OF FLASHBACK)
fall on my face make me blink and I look up at the
A storm is coming…
going to only get worse. The smell of rain is growing in the air and I wrap my
My heart skips a beat as I’m brought out
a black wig on and I’m wearing a cap and sunglasses, he still recognised me, probably
Valerie all these years. It must have been so hard. “Jai… I’m so sorry I wasn’t here,” I whisper, knowing that my absence hurt him,
called him last night, and he had replied back an hour later asking how soon I wanted to come, but this is regarding Valerie, and I asked if I could come today. He
you were here for her,” he replies quietly, making my heart clench
should have
sure she’ll be happy to see you,” he says, moving back and turning away from me, leading
to get 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
lives with them. He’s been by her side. for the last three years
wake up and see how much he’s done for her. That
they aren’t around as Sebastian made it clear you being here should be kept a secret. They’ll be home
I will be coming today?” I ask
a secret? He curses under his breath and looks at
has his reasons to be careful Zaia…
but I don’t say anything
thuds as I peer inside. 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 wider and my eyes fall on the hospital bed that sits to the left of the
on her side, her back to the door, the bed sheet over her and Jai instantly goes over to the bed,
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. Seeing Jai now made it even clearer how much he has done
happily ever after. I can’t let
asks as he steps back and
way over to the bed and I lay my eyes upon my best friend. She’s
Goddess…
take hold of her limp hand. My heart is breaking at the fact I have not been by her
What is going on?
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