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…

He murmurs, burying his face into my neck. “You

to always hold me

want to enjoy the

free myself from his hold. I have to make sure I never get into this predicament ever

(END OF FLASHBACK)

please answer me,” Mom says, making me look over

my mind, and I have been doing some research. “Oh, you are

can call it that. I know in this day and age the practices of our ancestors aren’t

Sebastian to allow Valerie to

hopefully for Jai, he listens,” I say shortly. I have made it clear we will not discuss Sebastian in front of the kids, especially not in a

if she did, that she plays it off to my

look at my reflection in the kitchen window, wondering who would want us apart? Who is so hellbent on

you Zaia, it isn’t your fault you didn’t know about Valerie,” Mom

her paper up to me. I crouch down and take it from her. “Oh, it’s beautiful!

She says in her adorable little voice. I look at her sharply, my heart skipping a beat. The

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

nod as I stand up, carrying Sia. “Yes, deep down, I feel that this will

Sia asks. I nod. I told them a little about Valerie when they

explained to them, they 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

office, one floor up, at the Toussaint Headquarters, and he has just placed

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

my legs as I look across at him. He’s agitated, almost as if he just wants to

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

for a

mountains… look, Dad, don’t worry, I’m flying out there for the meeting and I’m extremely

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

messing with my mind

why I don’t think

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

Whilst he came to

want you going alone. I will come with you.”

You need

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

my head, trying to think I dislike long trips and knowing that my babies are near would

“She doesn’t “Security-”

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

for me is the one thing that I appreciate the most and I won’t ever forget it, no matter

“Or perhaps Atticus-”

if it has to be 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 say, picking up the file and

blurred image at the fountain, me and him

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