I Am The Luna

A Light at the End

ZAIA. My heart skips a beat as I stare at Jai, my legs refusing to move when he rushes over to me and quickly puts his arm around me to help me up faster, not wanting to hurt my arm.

“Quick!” Panic fills me as I rush from the room, stumbling as the floor seems to move and bend and I close my eyes, following him blindly.

Calm down Zaia….

“Look!” he says with uncontained excitement. I open my eyes, my vision blurring as I stare at the bed, it takes me a moment to realise what he’s showing me and my heart thumps as I gasp.

The steady beeping of the machine fills the room, and I stare at the EEG machine screen. There’s brain activity!

Not just a faint spurt, but a steady rhythm of increased activity. Hope fills my scrambled mind and my heart leaps in excitement. Valerie… It’s working!

I look at the moon, hope filling me. Thank you, Goddess…

My breath hitches as her lips move ever so slightly, as she lifts two fingers a little before she relaxes into her pillows and the machine calms down.

But neither of us is devastated, because one thing is clear, it’s working. It’s working! Meaning my Val is coming back to me – to us!

Jai looks at me and I’ve never seen him happier. “She’s going to make it. Everything be damned if she’s going to come back.” He says, giving me a smile that I have not seen on his face in a while. 1

the other side, caressing her hair and her cheek. His heart is racing and my own fills with warmth. He really needs this. “Valerie…” Jai says, lifting her hand

wake up quickly, but I remain silent as I stand

at her and I believe it. He’s remained strong, not given up hope, but

kiss her forehead gently. I’m happy yet exhausted.

Thank you for not allowing her

me as she is to you.” I

I don’t need to

you in the morning.” I say. “She is going to wake up.” He nods, giving me

He responds with a small smile. I leave the room, closing the door silently behind me, and head upstairs. I tread carefully to the twin’s room. They’re fast asleep cuddled against mom who is asleep as well. A

tired, and it’s obvious she cried. herself to sleep. My heart squeezes as I gently pick up the book, not wanting to disturb her and place it down on the

but smile at all three squeezed into Sia’s bed, but they look content, so I don’t disturb them. Switching

back before I turn and tiptoe to the

is for everything to be alright so my children can have the life they deserve. One free from risks and danger. I leave

is in before I make my way there. Opening the door quietly, I slip inside. He’s still unconscious, but I can tell he’s

I’m sorry…

and necklace, dropping the jewellery onto the bedside table. I unpin my hair, letting

welcome me and right

you.” I whisper, staring at the side of his face. So much has happened… and who did this

my head, cupping his handsome face as I slowly lean over him and press my lips against his.

feel I can truly trust. Please wake

Please…

his eyes open and I find myself staring into those brilliant sharp blues. My

let out a shaky breath. “Bastien!” I say, flinging my arms around his neck. He grunts and I gasp,

hurt him as I sit back on my knees, placing my hand on

anytime.” He says, his voice thick and hoarse. I

he’s awake!

bed, rushing to get him. some water from the decanter that sits

know it’s taking a lot out of him, he pushes through, his pride

gripping his left flank. “Here,” I say, my heart thundering, and I raise the glass to his lips. He reaches up but grits his teeth as

lean over, helping him drink. He takes a few big gulps before he moves his head back and I place the

I sit down beside

my lip as his eyes meet mine, not missing the hunger in them, and I’m very aware of the way his thumb is caressing my bare thigh. “What happened?” I ask as his gaze

he’s looking at me is drowning me. Please

his hand and looking at the symbol there. “What is going on and how long was

now. “Not long, just a couple of days… but a lot has happened,” I say as

on his shoulder and gently force him back. Right now, I’m

still feel

never knew you know how hell feels.” I tease, running my fingers through his hair that falls. over his forehead, making