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…

murmurs, burying his face into

to always

For a fleeting moment, I want to enjoy the

the wall, and I slowly free myself from his hold. I have to make sure

(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 about

day and age the

to allow Valerie to be

I say shortly. I have made it clear

tone, and if she did, that she plays it off to my

look at my reflection in the kitchen window, wondering who

about Valerie,” Mom says as Sia slides off the

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

will heal her.” She says in her adorable little voice. I look at her sharply, my heart skipping a beat. The theory I’ve

and hug her tightly. “That is the perfect plan,”

agrees, we have to!” Mom says. I nod as I stand up, carrying Sia. “Yes, deep down, I feel that this will help. We

I nod. I told them a little about Valerie when they asked where I went, and both had

been understanding, and of course, asked many questions. They may be three years old, but they are bright. I’m just waiting for the day that they ask

at the Toussaint Headquarters, and he has just

Atticus Payne’s proposal.” I read aloud before I cock my brow. “I don’t want to lose focus on what I am doing, Father. I have come so far, and I plan to focus everything I have on my career, not

my legs as I look across at him. He’s agitated, almost

I ask, frowning slightly. “No, aside from someone else stepping in on the Zero project, there’s a high chance we might lose that deal.” He grunts. “If we had Atticus’s backup, I think we could have secured the position and proved we have

him for a business

and I’m extremely confident I’ll get the deal. What company has joined the race?” I ask, tapping

of Sebastian. Why would he do that? Everyone knows that our company is interested in that

with my mind

I don’t think you should go.

Sebastian. If he wants to compete for it, then I’m up for the competition, but I am not

for Sebastian has only grown over the past years. Whilst he came to accept. and approve of Atticus, his resentment for Sebastian and his company only

I will come with you.” Dad says firmly, knowing I won’t

You need to be here

mind them. I think the trip will do them good too and Sia can enjoy the fresh air.”

trips and knowing that my babies are near would be good. “And will

“She doesn’t “Security-”

for my grandchildren. No one and I mean no one will touch those children, here or abroad.” He says firmly. “No one, not even Sebastian King, will know

sit back and nod appreciatively. The protection that Dad provides for me is the one thing that I appreciate the most and

“Or perhaps Atticus-”

for me to go with him when the rumours are already spread all

the party, a blurred image at

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