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…

before I even reach it. “Surprise!” Zion and Sia say, making me jump. I stare around the hall, and the congratulations. sign that is plastered across the

Oh, no….

such high

look down at my precious jewels and crouching down, pull them both into my arms, kissing the top of their heads. They make me happy. “Congratulations, Zaia,” Father says, making me look

the paperwork is sealed? Things haven’t been finalised yet…” I say, feeling

Dad’s is too much for me to break their

I made your favourite.” Mom says with at smile. “I ordered your favourite,” Dad adds, giving Mom

walks off. One week under the same roof must

that, knowing her husband is under the same roof as his ex-wife. Dinner passes in a blur as I keep smiling,

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

“You two are like an angry married couple, who don’t know how to feel….” I say, suddenly feeling upset. “I was celebrating how my day went. Can I not have a drink or two?” I add, staring

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

I 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

you deserve it, for giving your best… I’ll get the children to bed.” She says. I look at her sharply, my heart thudding.

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

I’m showering them, 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,

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

on my arm, whilst Zion has his arms. wrapped around the other one, allowing me to use my hand to

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

But they aren’t helping…

door behind me, and lock it. I massage my neck, rolling the kinks out of it, falling on my glass of wine and 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 bottle, pouring myself a glass when my heart

with the bottle, when a hand clamps over my mouth, the other snatching the bottle from

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

to yank his hand free, but he’s far stronger. My

how my body reacts to him when I don’t want him. “Hush, Little Fox, I

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

whisper defiantly. He rests his arm on the wall above my

take that deal

to budge. My heart is thumping as everything clicks. “You were the one

shirt is hanging open, revealing my lace bra. His eyes. flash silver and I can see that hunger in them as he exhales slowly. “Listen to

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

feel the heat radiating off

trying to clear my mind, but I can’t, not when his intoxicating scent

defeated. “The things he said were way out of line. I just don’t want you alone with him. I told Harrison to give you the deal, and he wants me

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