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

caressing her hair and her cheek. His heart is racing and my own fills with warmth. He really needs this. “Valerie…” Jai

her other hand, praying for her to wake up quickly, but I remain silent as I stand there, smiling softly watching Jai whisper encouragement

He’s remained strong, not given up hope, but seeing him like this meant deep down he

gently. I’m happy yet exhausted. The events of the

Thank you for not allowing her family

to me as she is to you.” I say softly.

masking my emotions. Tonight is a good night for him. I don’t need to ruin

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

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

I gently pick up the book, not wanting to disturb

they look content, so I don’t disturb them. Switching off the lamp, I fix the duvet, pulling it up and making

a soft kiss on each of their foreheads, Mom frowns slightly and I quietly move back before I turn and tiptoe to

so my children can have the life they deserve. One free from risks and danger. I leave

glance down the 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…

I take off my heels and necklace, dropping the jewellery onto the bedside table. I unpin my hair,

and slowly slip in beside him. His scent and his warmth welcome me and right now I need it. I rest my head on the edge of the pillow, not wanting to hurt

I whisper, staring at the side of his face. So much

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

around me, he is the one I feel I can truly trust. Please wake up.

Please…

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

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

hurt him as I sit back on my

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

he’s awake!

bed, rushing to get him. some

know it’s taking a lot out of him, he pushes through, his pride not letting him give up, and he manages to do so before I even

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

against the cushions, and I lean over, helping him drink. He takes a few big gulps before he moves

sit down beside him, and he lets go of his flank and places his hand on my

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 skims over my breasts, and I feel

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

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

voice sharper now. “Not long, just a couple of days… but a lot has happened,” I say as he struggles to sit up

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

feel

how hell feels.” I tease, running my fingers through his hair