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.
huh…” Jai whistles as the twins are so deeply immersed with what they are doing they don’t realise
a friend of mine.”
over, with Sia a few steps behind. “Hello,” Zion says, holding his hand out to
in his eyes. “Hey, Zion.” He says softly, taking his small hand and giving
hair before I see him touch his chest and lower his head
his future Alpha. He glances up at me and for once there’s
his eyes is of someone given hope A pack
in keeping them
to
out at Jai. “Hello, princess,” Jai
you. They are mini versions of you…” He says
means both of us. “But I don’t look like a girl,” Zion says, pointing up at me and
“No kiddo, it’s true you
are you?” Mom’s voice breaks the emotional
as beautiful as I remember, if not younger and even more ravishing.” Jai flirts as
smile,
(FLASHBACK)
a frown despite the
find someone your
Mom scolds.
though. How do
a beat before his strong arms
pleasure through me. My breath hitches as I look up at him. We had recently found one another
tolerate
lip, about to reply, when Mom looks up disapprovingly and calls us
and kissing his lips. His brilliant blue eyes sparkle before
(END OF FLASHBACK)
calm my emotions as I head to
Atticus was
way it is between us, I do
on to find someone else. “Oh, you
eyebrow. “Isn’t that always the case with
you cook it, I’ll eat it. And it’s an instant favourite!” Jai says with
as she leans closer
better today, but she has her good days…
intently
used to… work
but he looks lost in thought
Sia gently, and she simply nods
by smoothly and we are almost done when Mom asks Jai
daily, though.” Jai grins. “Nonsense! I told you, Zaia, to let
for safety reasons, and I know we trust Jai, but he’s not part of this pack. We have
unpack your things in the room
in shock. She’s willing to
been fond of Jai, but for her to actually
around you all. It’s not too far from here, and I respect
about to get up, but at his words, she sighs in frustration and slumps back in her seat. “That man is far too arrogant and needs to learn he can’t boss others around.”
to me
frowns. “There’s nothing to
say warmly, giving Mom a gentle poke
good to them, then why shouldn’t
Sia and Mom and realise that I should ask myself that question. Why
heart squeezes as I fall silent as we continue to eat our dinner. “Do you think that’ll work?” Jai asks as he stares through the open
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