I Am The Luna

Chapter 34

A Couple of Plans

ZAIA. “Zaia, is everything ok?” I look up at Mom from where I’m slicing the potatoes for the evening meal.

“Of course, why do you ask?” I smile. Mom looks concerned from where she’s braiding Sia’s hair at the kitchen table.

“You don’t cook unless you have a lot on your mind.” She says with a knowing look of understanding in her eyes.

I returned yesterday morning and although I filled her in on everything with Valerie; I refrained from telling her what went down between Sebastian and me.

I don’t know why, but I know how she would have disapproved of me spending the night with him, and that would only make me feel worse…

My heart clenches as I remember that morning….

(FLASHBACK)

My eyes flutter open and I find myself cocooned in warmth. I snuggle back against the hard wall of muscle behind me when I tense. Wall of muscle?

Sebastian!

I’m about to pull away when I realise that my head is on his arm, his hand clamped around my breast, his other arm firmly around my hips, holding me tightly against him…

He’s asleep, I can tell from his steady heartbeat…

his face into my neck.

to always hold

For a fleeting moment, I want to enjoy the warmth and comfort that his embrace offers

slowly free myself from his hold. I have to make sure I never

(END OF FLASHBACK)

me,” Mom says, making me look over my shoulder

it isn’t a complete lie. Valerie has been on my mind, and I have been doing some research. “Oh, you are thinking

age the practices of our ancestors aren’t implemented at all, but I truly

doubt. So is Jai going to ask Sebastian to allow Valerie to be brought

I say shortly. I have made it clear we will not discuss Sebastian in front of the kids,

eyes, hoping she didn’t catch my tone, and if she

window, wondering who would want

to you Zaia, it isn’t your fault you didn’t know about Valerie,” Mom says as Sia slides off the

me an adorable smile as she holds her paper up to me. I crouch down and take it from her. “Oh, it’s beautiful! Should we hang

She says in

arms around my little princess and hug her tightly. “That is the perfect

I stand up, carrying Sia. “Yes, deep down, I feel that this will help. We are werewolves, Mom. When I was

her, right Mommy?” Sia asks. I nod. I told them a little about Valerie when they asked where

they had been understanding, and of course, asked many questions. They may be three years old, but they are bright.

the Toussaint Headquarters, and he has just placed a file down in front of me. I glance up at him curiously before looking

CEO Zaia Toussaint of Toussaint Empires turns down Business Tycoon Atticus Payne’s proposal.” I read aloud before I cock my brow. “I don’t want to lose

as I look across at him. He’s agitated, almost as if he

might lose that deal.” He grunts. “If we had Atticus’s backup, I think we could have secured the position and proved we have

for a

for the meeting and I’m extremely confident I’ll get the deal. What company has

skips a beat at the mention of Sebastian. Why would he do that? Everyone knows that our company is interested in that project.

my

I don’t think you should

so long, I will not let anyone take it from me, not you Dad, or Sebastian. If he wants to compete for it, then I’m up for the competition, but I am not taking a back seat!” I say, my

to

might pull something. I don’t want you going alone. I will come with you.” Dad says firmly, knowing I won’t

You need to be here

with us. Your… your Mother can come along too and mind them. I think the trip will do them good too and Sia can enjoy the fresh air.” Dad suggests, sounding uncomfortable at

think I dislike long trips and knowing that my babies are near would be good. “And will your

“She doesn’t “Security-”

no one will touch those children, here or abroad.” He says firmly. “No one, not even Sebastian King, will

Dad provides for me is the one thing that I appreciate the most and I won’t ever forget it, no matter what the future holds. “Thank you. I think we can do that.” I

“Or perhaps Atticus-”

someone. Besides, I don’t think it’s smart for me to go with him when the rumours are already spread all over the media.” I

and Atticus. at the party, a blurred image

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