I Am The Luna by Moonlight Muse Chapter 36
A Past Forgotten
ZAIA. “Thank you, Alpha Hugh, for allowing Valerie to be placed here and for the warm welcome,” Jai says as he shakes Dad’s hand. “And for allowing me to stay at your pack, it is a great honour.”
Dad nods curtly. “Don’t take it for kindness, I only agreed because you have been a carer for Valerie. You will be allotted an apartment and you may visit Zaía’s place, but be aware, due to you still being a part of that pack, a guard will accompany you at all times. Do I make myself clear?” Dad’s voice is crisp and curt as he looks Jai dead in the eye.
“Yes, of course, Alpha,” Jai says with a firm nod. “After dark, you are not to venture out around the pack, save going to and from Zaia’s home.”
It had been a great surprise when Dad had asked if any family would be staying with Valerie and if so, then he needs to know so he can have security enforced.
It was only jai who would be staying with her, something that Sebastian and Jai both thought was ideal, having Jai closer to me, too. Although I made it clear, I am perfectly fine without them!
“Well then, have a good evening,” Dad says to the both of us before he glances at the house for a second before he takes his leave. “Come on in,” I say.
Valerie’s room was already arranged in the conservatory, and I had everything in place for my hope in this ritual of healing.
I know the omegas who helped set the place up and Dad thought I was crazy, but they entertained me anyway. I didn’t even care when I received side-eye looks when they brought in the supplies I asked for.
I didn’t mind what they thought of us, as long as she got better by it. I’m willing to try anything for her.
I need my girl back. “So… can I meet them?” Jai asks me. He looks a bit nervous as he tries to hide his excitement. The children…
I nod, smiling slightly. “Of course,” I say, leading the way inside. “I told you to have dinner with us. He nods, “You were saying, I hope you cooked because I miss your food and I’m excited to meet those little mini versions of you.”
Or one mini version of Bastien. Sebastian and I had arranged a time for a call tonight, and I won’t deny that I’m a little nervous… It’s the one time we have arranged a timing, so there is a chance it won’t just be a quick thing…
I have a feeling he’ll ask me why I left like that… and with me asking Atticus, which I did tell them, I’m sure he might want details.
I lead the way into the lounge, pushing away those thoughts and smile, watching the twins who are playing with building blocks.
“Holy…” Jai mutters. I look at him and back at the kids, realising they are building quite an impressive structure.
“No Sia, like this see?” Zion says gently, showing his sister where to put the little piece she’s holding.
buggers huh…” Jai whistles as the twins are so deeply immersed with
come on over here, this is… Uncle Jai, a friend of mine.” I
spring up and hurry over, with Sia a few steps behind. “Hello,” Zion says,
his eyes. “Hey, Zion.” He
his hair before I see him touch his chest and lower his head ever
as his future Alpha. He glances up at me and for once there’s no smile as he tries to contain his emotions, looking
someone given hope A pack that
I selfish in keeping them
to
to my leg shyly, peeping out at Jai. “Hello,
a pleasure to meet you. They are mini versions of you…” He says looking
look like a
“No kiddo, it’s true you don’t look like your
that. “Alright, dinner is ready! Jai, how are you?” Mom’s voice breaks the emotional atmosphere, and I couldn’t be more
but you still look as beautiful as I remember, if not younger and even more ravishing.” Jai flirts as he stands up
but smile, reminiscing on the
(FLASHBACK)
to elope?” Jai teases Mom, earning himself a frown despite the smile
find someone your own
Mom scolds.
How do
arms lock
breath hitches as I look up at him. We had recently found one another and would soon
she was trying to tolerate him, although she kept telling me he
to reply, when Mom looks
blue eyes sparkle before he smirks. “I am going to hold you to that, My
(END OF FLASHBACK)
breath to calm my emotions as I head
with Atticus
I told him everything will continue the way it is between us, I do feel
he’ll accept it and move on to find someone else. “Oh, you made my favourite!” Jai says as he helps himself to some
“Isn’t that always
it, I’ll eat it. And it’s an instant favourite!”
as she leans closer to
She looks better today, but she has her good days… my heart squeezes and
Zion watching me intently
friend a few years. ago. We used to… work together.” I explain, not knowing how else to
looks lost in thought for a moment
you alright?” I ask Sia gently, and she simply nods her
are almost done
around daily, though.” Jai grins. “Nonsense! I told you, Zaia, to let him stay here.”
reasons, and I know we trust Jai, but he’s not part of this pack. We have to abide by
to the Alpha myself. fai, unpack your things in the room upstairs. Putting
She’s willing to talk to Dad?
fond of Jai, but for her to
least be around you all. It’s
slumps back in her seat. “That man is far too arrogant and needs to learn he
to me
frowns. “There’s nothing
to me,” Sia says. “And that’s all that matters,” I say warmly, giving Mom a gentle poke of my eyes as a
was good to them, then why shouldn’t they
ask myself that question. Why isn’t Sebastian a
stares through the open roof of the conservatory, which was now set
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