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.

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

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 as we fall into step with one

have given me so much… despite everything I have gone through, and even when I kept

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

won’t break,” he says jokingly, placing his arm around my shoulders

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,

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

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

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

going to wait, even if you

(END OF FLASHBACK)

face make me

A storm is coming…

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 coloured

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

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

little more rugged, but there’s also a tiredness in his eyes. He’s been here with Valerie all these

hour later asking how soon I wanted to come, but this is regarding Valerie, and I asked if I could come

he replies quietly, making my heart clench as he wraps his

truth. I should

she’ll be happy to see you,” he says, moving back and turning away from me, leading me to his red car. He

in. The pack is pretty quiet, much to my relief, and

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

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

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

will be coming today?” I ask

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

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

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

a machine loud in the silent room.

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

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,

still have their happily ever after. I can’t let them pull the plug

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

over to the bed and I lay my eyes upon my best friend. She’s lost weight, her hair has lost its lustre and in those moments, I feel

Goddess…

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,

What is going on?

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