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…

making me jump. I stare around the hall, and the congratulations. sign

Oh, no….

such

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 up. How do I tell them I

be celebrating once the paperwork is sealed? Things haven’t been finalised yet…” I say, feeling awful for

faces 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

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

her eyes before she walks off. One week under the same roof

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

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

say, suddenly feeling upset. “I was celebrating how my day went. Can I not have a drink or two?” I add,

me sharply. I glance over at the kids, who

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

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

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 off

in when I’m showering them, and I know she’s just concerned because I had drunk a little more than normal. I’m

is exactly what I plan to

book as I look at Sia and ion, both fast asleep on either side of

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

dim the lights and check Sia’s pulse and her medication chart. Me and mom have

But they aren’t helping…

my room, close the door behind me, and lock it. I massage my neck, rolling the kinks out of

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

over the head with the bottle, when a hand clamps over my

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

inside of me and I try to yank his hand free, but he’s far stronger. My eyes flash as I struggle

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 low and husky and I’m

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

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

out. The only reason I tried to take that deal is because I don’t trust his son. I heard what that

the one who attacked him!” I hiss, trying to shove him, only for him to

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

to keep my voice down. Even if the walls were

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-

my mind, but I can’t, not when his intoxicating

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 a backer. You will be handling the project and

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