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.

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 slowly stands

You 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 me. But… I’m not ready for marriage or a relationship.” I whisper

on me. But I also know it’s not the same, it’s just pain that I’m

he says

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

Mom has taken a liking to him. despite how uncertain she had been of him, to begin with. Also, Dad approved, and even

in a woman who was pregnant, I can’t deny that after I had the babies, even I noticed the way he’d

the Luna I want,” he whispers, cupping my face. I’m about to speak when he bends down and brushes his lips against mine.

going to wait, even if you tell me not

(END OF FLASHBACK)

water that fall on my face make me blink and I look

A storm is coming…

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

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

wig on and I’m wearing

Valerie all these years. It must

asking how soon I wanted to come, but this is regarding Valerie, and I asked if I could come today. He agreed, for which I

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

sad truth. I should have

he says, moving back and turning away from me, leading me to his red car. He

pretty quiet, much to my relief, and we reach the Scott home soon enough. It’s an ornate

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

done for her. That he’s been right here and deserves a

Are the Scotts not in?” I ask. “No, I made sure they aren’t around as

will be coming today?” I ask

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

reasons to be careful Zaia… trust me, he’s only keeping

my tongue but I don’t say anything further. “Here.” He says quietly as he slowly pushes open the door to one of the

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

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

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

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

Jai asks

upon my best friend. She’s lost weight, her hair has lost its lustre and in those moments,

Goddess…

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 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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