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.

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

me to my 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

I have gone through, and even when I kept secrets from you, you stayed by my side and supported

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, a deep wound

are simply letting me down slowly. Don’t worry, I won’t break,” he says jokingly, placing his arm around my shoulders and kissing my

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 up, would I have accepted it for the sake of

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

who was pregnant, I can’t deny that after I had the babies, even I noticed the

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

wait, even if you tell me not

(END OF FLASHBACK)

fall on my face make me

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

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

on and I’m wearing a cap and

here with Valerie all these years. It must have been

had replied back an hour later asking how soon I wanted to come,

you were here for her,” he replies quietly, making my heart clench as he wraps his

I should have been here, but

says, moving back and turning away from me, leading me to his

the passenger door for 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

been by her side. for the last three

much he’s done for her. That

aren’t around as Sebastian made it clear you being here

knew I will be coming

it kept a secret? He curses under his breath and looks at me

more. He has his reasons to be careful Zaia… trust me,

why Sebastian even cares is on the tip of my tongue but I don’t say anything further. “Here.” He says

I notice, the steady beep of a machine loud in the silent room. The door

her and Jai instantly goes over to the bed, moving her onto her back and putting the bed slightly

coma means 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 up to several hours. Seeing Jai now made it even clearer how much he has done for her, and my heart

happily ever after. I can’t let them pull the plug on

who’s come to see you?” Jai asks as he steps back and motions

lay my eyes upon my best friend. She’s lost weight,

Goddess…

as I take hold of her limp hand. My heart is breaking at the fact I have

What is going on?

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