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

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 my own fills with warmth. He really needs this. “Valerie…” Jai says, lifting her

her to wake up quickly, but I remain silent as I

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

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

for

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

is a good night for him. I don’t need to ruin that. We’ll talk when my own mind is

in the morning.” I say. “She

silently behind me, and head upstairs. I tread carefully

I gently pick up the book, not wanting to disturb her and place it

they look content, so I don’t disturb them. Switching off the lamp, I fix the duvet,

I turn and tiptoe to the door. I pause, my hand on the door frame as

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

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

I’m sorry…

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

I walk over to the bed and slowly slip in beside him. His scent and his warmth welcome me and right now

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

his handsome face as I slowly lean over him and press my lips against his. Tingles of pleasure rush through me, my

all the secrets and lies around me, he is the one I feel I can truly trust. Please wake up. I brush my finger along his short

Please…

rises and falls steadily, and I close my eyes. I sigh, as 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 staring into those brilliant sharp blues. My heart thuds as I stare down at him, it takes me a moment to comprehend that he’s actually

breath. “Bastien!” I say, flinging

back, hoping I haven’t hurt him as I sit back on

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

he’s awake! Goddess!

to get him. some water from the decanter that sits on the

struggles to sit up, and although I 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 get

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

him drink. He takes a few big gulps before he moves

ceiling before looking at me. I sit down beside him, and he lets go of his flank and places his hand on my

way his thumb is caressing

The way he’s looking

the symbol there. “What

“Not long, just a couple of days… but

place my hands on his shoulder and gently force him back. Right now, I’m stronger than him, and he groans before he

still feel like

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