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.

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;

forcing a smile that doesn’t reach his eyes as

have gone through, and even when I kept secrets from you, you stayed by my side and supported me. But… I’m not ready for

But I also know it’s not the same, it’s just pain that I’m unable to forget, a deep wound that

Don’t worry, I won’t break,” he says jokingly, placing his

his pocket and deep down I wonder if

is excellent 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

be interested in a woman who was pregnant, I can’t deny that after I had the babies, even I noticed the

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

going to wait, even if

(END OF FLASHBACK)

face make me blink and I look up at the

A storm is coming…

weather has 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

out of my reminiscing by Jai’s voice. I haven’t

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

but there’s also a tiredness in his eyes. He’s been here with Valerie all these years. It must have been so hard. “Jai… I’m so sorry I wasn’t here,” I whisper, knowing

how soon I wanted to come, but this is regarding Valerie, and I asked if I

replies quietly, making my heart clench as he wraps his arms around me,

I should have been here,

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

door for me before he gets in. The pack is pretty quiet, much to my relief, and we reach the

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

her. That he’s

Are the Scotts not in?” I ask. “No, I made sure they aren’t around as Sebastian made it clear you being here should be kept a secret. They’ll

will be coming

curses under his breath and looks at me apologetically,

message me, nothing more. He has his reasons to be careful Zaia… trust me, he’s only keeping an

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

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

the door, the bed sheet over her and Jai instantly goes over to the

exercised to keep her body muscles trained, being cleaned, changed, and fed. Things that can take up

after. I can’t let them

who’s come to see you?” Jai asks as

my best friend. She’s lost weight, her

Goddess…

walk to her side, my vision blurring as I take hold of her limp hand. My heart is breaking at the fact I have not been by

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