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?

fight him any longer, he slowly releases me. “What is it?”

shakes his head. “Really Zaia? You aren’t

it is?” I reply, exasperated. “Let’s get out

not going

“No.”

glancing around. “Trust

my home. We’ll talk at my mansion.” I state, just as my guards hurry into view and I step

when he sees me. He’s one of the new ones since we lost the previous ones. Dad had assigned some more of his trusted men. Their bodies falling so easily as they were shot down is something that still gives me the chills. Oh, how easy it is to

Ma’am,” Neil, another guard says. I glance at Aleric. “I’ll meet you at my mansion,” I say

frowns, but nods. “Very well.” The guards exchange a look before nodding and escorting me to my car. With everything going

miss the way those who accompany me are on edge the entire way. Alert and ready for anything to happen. When we are

walking over to where I

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

firmly. I nod. “Thank you.” I close

his head, refusing me before he shoves his hands into his pocket and

He looks

assume you

someone wants me gone.” I state as if it’s the most ordinary thing to say. I cross

to me and, bending down, pulls up his trouser hem and pulls his sock down. My

“You got shot, Zaia. You could have been killed if

to blend in with my skin. He sighs and I look down. “You need to be careful. Tonight was like you

That is the aim…

when I wondered if Atticus was somehow involved,

was obvious neither you nor your family knew what it meant and I

The Sable Triquetra?

What is that?

as he looks at me, “I was told by my father before he passed away that you are the final piece of the puzzle to complete the Triquetra and that I must protect you at all costs to determine you chose the Sublime Triquetra. I tried… and everything was going perfectly fine since you

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 you mean

two forces, one of which will decide the future. The Sable will purge the land of us all… The Sublime’s aim is to bring our people back to the Goddess. You are the final piece. Whatever you choose, the path

stood for Redemption, Retribution

one point is the same in each trifecta, Zaia, and that is you depending on what you choose.”

else makes the

“Revenge, Rebirth

He nods. “Yes, and they want you to deliver the right retribution. Yet you openly challenged them, showing them that you know what you are,” He says quietly as he

Does this mean the Sable Triquetra has the other two beings who complete

who is the third?” He looks down and my heart sinks, so

haven’t been able to find them.” He says quietly. Silence falls between us, and my mind is spinning even more. One thing

me anything when you had enough time to do so, Atticus.” I say quietly. “I know, but you had a lot going