I Am The Luna

Chapter 41

An Intruder

ZAIA. “Lu- Ms Zaia…” I look up to see Daniel, one of Sebastian’s assistants, standing there. He lowers his head politely to me.

“It’s good to see you, Daniel,” I say quietly. No matter how devastated and upset I feel right now, I can’t let that affèct anything else. I smile as warmly as possible at him, and he smiles. back brightly.

“It’s lovely to see you again, ma’am.” “It is,” I say, touching his arm for a second before I excuse myself. There are cops everywhere, I wonder what happened…

I walk down the hall, my two guards flanking me as I enter the main lobby heading for the food court. “Ma’am. There’s been a situation and the food department has been suspended.

I sigh. “Understood. Are we free to leave?”

The officer looks me over before he nods. “Yes, come. I’ll make sure they let you out.” “Thank you,” I reply, glad to get out of there, but I don’t know how I would face Mom or Dad.

Tell them that I failed. The car is brought, and I get in, slipping my shades on.

Maybe I should have fought harder… but he had thrown me off. The drive back to the villa we are residing at passes by faster than I would have liked.

I check up on Jai and Valerie via text, trying not to think about what has just gone down. There’s no change yet, but the full moon will be at its peak in to days from now. I have hope…

I step out of the car, forlorn and tired. I know things like this happen often, but when you spent so long on something… it was almost in my grasp.

Almost…

jump. I stare around the hall, and the congratulations. sign that

Oh, no….

had such high

look down at my precious jewels and crouching down, pull them both into my arms, kissing the top of their heads. They

be celebrating once the paperwork is sealed? Things haven’t been finalised yet…”

and the pride on Dad’s is too much for me to break their hearts right now. The children don’t need to know, but I will tell

your favourite.” Mom says with at smile. “I ordered your

One week under the same roof must

is under the same roof as his ex-wife. Dinner passes in a blur as I keep smiling, pretending I’m

don’t usually drink much?” Mom asks, concerned. “Of course she doesn’t, if the wine is the cheap stuff

feeling upset.

glance over at the kids, who are

say. I don’t want to answer anything today… but tomorrow… tomorrow I’ll face it all, “Alright! Let’s get you guys to bed!” I say, jumping up from my seat. I grab

your best… I’ll get the children to bed.” She says. I look at her sharply, my

bed, Mommy, are you tired?” Zion asks. I shake my head. “No, I’ll get you two into bed. I want to. Come on.” I take Sia’s hand and lead the way upstairs, dropping the bottle and glass

and I know she’s just concerned because I had drunk a little more

can get drunk though, and that is exactly what I plan to do once my children are asleep. Lock my door, get drunk, and wallow

ever after…” I whisper, closing the book as I look at Sia and ion, both fast asleep on

around the other one, allowing me to use my hand

both softly before I close the book and slowly ease out of bed. Tucking them in, I dim the lights and check Sia’s pulse and her medication chart. Me and

But they aren’t helping…

and lock it. I massage my neck, rolling

there. The glass standse ss of Mm, maybe I have drunk too much. Groaning, I pull open the buttons of my blouse, put some music on from my phone and toss it onto the bed. I grab the

falls over me and I spin around, ready to smash whoever it is over the head with the bottle, when a hand clamps over my

to realise who it is, my heart thudding. What is he

me and I try to yank his hand free, but he’s far stronger. My eyes flash as I struggle even more, only for him to push me up against

mine, sending pleasure that I should not be feeling through me. I hate how my body reacts to him when I don’t want him. “Hush, Little Fox, I need you to hear me out.” His voice is

breath is minty with hints of my favourite wine… that explains the empty glass. He

hate you,” I whisper defiantly. He rests his arm on the wall above my head and

I need you to hear me out. The only reason I tried to take that deal is because I don’t trust his son. I

heart is thumping as everything clicks. “You were the one who attacked him!” I hiss, trying to shove him, only for him to

silver and I can see that hunger in them as he exhales slowly. “Listen

protection.” I snarl, forced to keep my voice down. Even if the walls

that. Unhand me.” I demand. I can’t deal with this closeness… I can feel the heat radiating off his body. Knowing under that fitted shirt is his chiselled abs, and- Stop

mind, but I can’t, not when his intoxicating scent is dizzying

just don’t want you alone with him. I told Harrison to give you the deal, and he wants me to work alongside you. It would give us more time together and I will only be

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