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

is,” I say softly as I walk over to the bed and Jai goes around the other side, caressing her hair and her cheek. His heart is racing and

quickly, but I remain silent as I stand

at her and I believe it. He’s remained strong,

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

and she’s getting better. Thank you for not allowing her family to pull the plug. I

is to you.” I say softly. He nods before he seems to observe me. “Are you alright?

shake my head, masking my emotions. Tonight is a good night for him. I don’t need

I’ll talk to you in the morning.” I say. “She is going to wake up.” He

tread carefully to the twin’s room. They’re fast asleep

My heart squeezes as I gently pick up the

don’t disturb them. Switching off the lamp, I fix the duvet, pulling it

quietly move back before I turn and tiptoe to the door. I pause, my hand

everything to be alright so my children can have the life they deserve. One free from

hall at the room Sebastian 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 getting

I’m sorry…

lock the door before I take off my heels and necklace, dropping the jewellery onto the

and his warmth welcome me and right now I need it. I rest my head on the edge of the pillow, not wanting

much going on… and I… I miss you.” I whisper, staring at the side of his face. So

lift my head, cupping his handsome face as I slowly lean over him and press my lips against his. Tingles of pleasure rush through me, my heart pounding, and a single tear falls

truly trust. Please wake up. I

Please…

I lean up, planting a soft kiss on his forehead and I’m about to move back when his eyes open and I find myself

I let out a shaky breath. “Bastien!” I say, flinging my arms around his

I sit back on my knees, placing my hand

anytime.” He says, his

awake! Goddess! He’s

bed, rushing to get him.

although I know it’s taking a lot out of him, he pushes through, his pride not letting him give

adjusts his position and looks. at me, gripping his left flank. “Here,” I say, my heart thundering, and I raise the

a few big gulps before he moves

He mutters, staring at the ceiling before looking at me. I sit down beside him, and he lets

is caressing

can ignite this désire inside of me. The way he’s looking at me

my thigh, removing his hand and looking at the symbol there. “What is going on and how long was I out

but a lot has happened,” I say

gently force him back. Right now, I’m stronger than

feel

hell feels.” I tease, running my fingers through his hair that falls. over his forehead, making