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

to wake up quickly, but I remain silent as I stand there, smiling softly watching Jai whisper encouragement

say after he falls silent, gazing down at her and I believe it. He’s remained strong,

her forehead gently. I’m happy yet exhausted. The events of the day have been too

“You didn’t give up hope, and she’s getting better. Thank you for not allowing her family

is nothing to thank me for. She is as important to me as she is to you.” I say softly. He nods before he seems to observe me.

good night for him. I don’t need to ruin that.

morning.” I say. “She is going to wake up.” He

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

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

into Sia’s bed, but they look content, so I don’t disturb them. Switching off the lamp, I fix the duvet, pulling it up and making sure all three

tiptoe to the door. I pause, my hand on the door frame as I cast another

children can have the life they deserve. One free from risks and danger. I leave the room, silently

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

I’m sorry…

door before I take off my heels and necklace, dropping

scent and his warmth welcome me and right now I need it. I rest my head on the edge

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

against his. Tingles of pleasure rush through me, my heart pounding, and a single tear

one I feel I can truly trust. Please wake up. I brush my finger along his short beard

Please…

I’m about to move back when his eyes open and I find

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

hoping I haven’t hurt him as I sit back on my knees, placing my hand on his chest as I look him

fine. You can jump me anytime.” He says, his voice thick and hoarse. I can’t help but smile, ever the

he’s awake!

to get him. some water from the

lot out of him, he pushes through, his pride not letting him give

he adjusts his position and looks. at me, 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 he

a few big gulps before he moves his head back and I place

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

bite 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

me. The way he’s looking at me is drowning me. Please say something before I

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

days… but

my hands on his shoulder and gently force him back. Right now,

still feel

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