I Am The Luna

An Explanation

ZAIA. “Well goodnight, Ms Toussaint. I am thoroughly impressed with how far you have come. Oh, and…” Alpha Robert leans forward. “I hope you are recovering well.”

“Thank you, I’m fine,” I say, touching my shoulder lightly. It’s obvious no one wanted to openly mention me being shot; not wanting it to take away from the celebration at hand.

knowing that despite surviving and experiencing that, it means someone did try to kill me. I also know that it made people think highly of me; the whispers I have heard occasionally proved that.

“That is excellent to hear. You are a hero and so brave.” He walks away and Atticus approaches, hands in his pockets.

The expression on his face clearly shows he is a man on a mission. “Not now Atticus, I’m heading back,” I say quietly. The night is over, and I just want to return home to my family.

Dad said he had things to deal with and I’m sure he means the mother-daughter duo that left earlier. He is leaving now too, and most people have retreated. Some of the pack members remain and the staff will soon clean up.

“Zaia, I need to talk to you, Now.” His words are sharp, and he suddenly grabs my good arm, pulling me towards his car.

“Atticus!” I’m about to shout for him to unhand me when his hand clamps over my mouth, stopping me and an arm wraps around my waist. He glances around before pulling me into the shadows.

“Stop struggling. If you are smart, Zaia… don’t cause a scene…what you did tonight was incredibly stupid,” he whispers, his lips.

brushing my ear.

My eyes flash and I’m about to hit him with my head when I pause. My heart is still thumping violently but I’m more curious about why he has been off all night and he had said he wanted to talk to me. Does he know something?

I am calm and won’t fight him any longer, he slowly releases me. “What

my necklace before he shakes his head. “Really

I

going anywhere with

“No.”

He mutters, glancing around. “Trust me… not

my guards hurry into view and I step out of the shadows before

one of the new ones since we lost the previous ones. Dad had assigned some more of

says. I glance at Aleric. “I’ll meet

guards exchange a look before nodding and escorting me to my car. With everything going on, I can’t trust anyone, not even Atticus, and with the

are on edge the entire way. Alert and ready for anything to happen. When we are at the mansion, the car is searched before we are allowed through

walking over to where I stand on the front

I motion him inside and lead him to the drawing room. Two guards flank us

right outside,” Leon says firmly. I nod. “Thank you.” I close the door behind

refusing me before he shoves his hands into his pocket and exhales. “May I ask why you are wearing

brow. “Does it mean something to you?” I counter. He looks down, clenching his jaw before his eyes meet

assume you

Blood Born. I am one, and someone wants me gone.” I state as if it’s the most ordinary thing to say. I cross my arms, ignoring

down. My gaze falls to a

making my eyes widen. “You got shot, Zaia.

shoulder. I had wrapped it in a skin-coloured wrap to blend in with my skin. He sighs and I look down.

That is the aim…

had a moment when I wondered if Atticus was somehow involved, but

saw your symbol years ago, but it was obvious neither you nor your family knew what it meant and I know the

The Sable Triquetra?

What is that?

of the puzzle

trying to make sense of it all. It’s too much to digest… too much to understand. I place my hand on my head, closing my eyes. “I wanted answers and it seems like I got a few. What do

all… The Sublime’s aim is to bring our people

each point stood for Redemption, Retribution

in each trifecta, Zaia, and that is you

what else makes the Sable

“Revenge, Rebirth and

they want you to deliver the right retribution. Yet you openly challenged them, showing them that you know what you

Why hurt him? Does this mean the Sable Triquetra has the other two beings who

the third?” He looks down and my heart sinks, so we are still missing

between us, and my mind is spinning even more. One thing I do know is that he had so many chances to tell

prepared for all of this. You didn’t tell me anything when you