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.

about how I react. I have just become the CEO, and I can’t let a scandal tarnish

up at me and nods before forcing a smile that doesn’t reach his eyes as he slowly stands up.

I kept secrets

still has a hold on me. But I also know it’s not

me down slowly. Don’t worry, I won’t break,” he says jokingly,

pocket and deep down I wonder if Sebastian hadn’t shown up, would I have accepted it

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

a woman who was pregnant, I can’t deny that after I had the babies,

still wait for you Zaia… because I swear, you are the Luna I 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 I’m about to pull back, but he

to wait, even if you tell

(END OF FLASHBACK)

cold droplets of water that fall on my face make me blink and I look up at the darkening

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 wearing a tan-coloured leather jacket, denim skinnies, with a white fitted tee and tan

beat as I’m brought out of my reminiscing by Jai’s voice. I haven’t

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

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 that my absence hurt him,

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 as he

truth. I should have been here,

moving back and turning away

The pack is pretty quiet, much to

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

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

not in?” I ask. “No, I made sure they aren’t around as Sebastian made it clear you being here

be coming today?” I ask

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

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

the tip of my tongue but I

a machine loud in the

back to the door, the bed sheet over her and Jai

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

after. I can’t let them pull the

to see you?” Jai asks as he

as I slowly make my way over to the bed and I lay my eyes upon my best friend.

Goddess…

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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