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…

burying his face into my neck. “You

always hold

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

at my weak resolve makes me glare at the wall, and I slowly free myself from his hold. I have to

(END OF FLASHBACK)

me,” Mom says, making

I lie, well it isn’t a complete lie. Valerie has been on my mind,

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

ask Sebastian to allow Valerie to

“I know, but 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

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

my reflection in the kitchen window, wondering who would

fault you didn’t know about Valerie,” Mom says as Sia slides off the stool and walks over

me an adorable smile as she holds her paper up to me.

moon will heal her.” She says in her adorable little voice. I look at her sharply, my heart skipping

my arms around my little princess and hug her tightly. “That is the perfect plan,” I say, stroking

says. I nod as I stand up, carrying Sia. “Yes, deep down, I feel

Mommy?” Sia asks. I nod. I told them a little about Valerie when

asked many questions. They may be three years old, but they are bright. I’m just

just placed a file down in front of me.

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

push aside the file and cross my legs as I look across

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

him for a business

one by the mountains… look, Dad, don’t worry, I’m flying out there for the meeting and I’m extremely confident I’ll get the deal. What company has joined the

beat at the mention of Sebastian. Why would he do that? Everyone knows

messing with my mind

it’s why I don’t think you should go. I’ll

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

years. Whilst he came to accept. and approve of

will come with

my head. “No. You need to be here with

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 the mention of

my babies are near would be good. “And will

“She doesn’t “Security-”

best for my grandchildren. No one and I mean no one will touch those children, here or abroad.” He says firmly.

nod appreciatively. The protection that 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.”

“Or perhaps Atticus-”

over 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

party, a blurred image

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