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…

me jump. I stare around the hall, and the congratulations. sign that is plastered across

Oh, no….

such

arms, kissing the top of their heads. They make me happy. “Congratulations, Zaia,” Father says,

sealed? Things

pride on Dad’s is too much for me to break their hearts right now.

is ready. I made your favourite.” Mom says with

she walks off. One week under the same roof must

Annette would think of that, knowing her husband is under the same roof as his ex-wife. Dinner

Mom asks, concerned. “Of course she doesn’t, if the wine is the

who don’t know how to feel….” I say, suddenly feeling upset. “I was celebrating how my day went. Can I not have

you sure everything is alright, Zaia?” Dad asks me sharply. I glance over at the kids, who are eating their

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 my glass and the bottle when Mom stands

the children to bed.” She says. I look at her sharply, my heart thudding. Does

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 off at my room before we then make our way to the children’s room, ready to get them settled

she’s just concerned because I had drunk a little more than normal. I’m

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 in my

I look at Sia and ion, both fast asleep on either

the other one, allowing me to use my hand to hold

them in, I dim the lights and

But they aren’t helping…

the door behind me, and lock it. I massage my neck, rolling the kinks

the buttons of my blouse, put some music on from my phone and

over the head with the bottle,

moment to realise who it is, my heart

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

body reacts to him when I don’t want him. “Hush, Little Fox, I need you to hear me out.” His voice is low and husky and I’m not sure it’s the alcohol or the fact

explains the empty glass. He slowly removes his hand from my mouth,

rests his arm on

that deal is because I don’t

push him back, but he refuses to budge. My heart is thumping as everything clicks. “You were the one who attacked him!” I hiss, trying to shove him, only for him to grab my

breasts and I realise my shirt is hanging open, revealing my lace bra. His eyes. flash silver and I can see that hunger in

need protection.” I snarl, forced to keep my voice down. Even if the walls were thick, I couldn’t risk it. “You

feel the heat radiating off his body. Knowing under that fitted shirt is his chiselled abs,

bite my lip, trying to clear my mind, but I can’t, not when his intoxicating scent is dizzying me. I’m angry at

wants me

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