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

for her to wake up quickly, but I remain silent as I stand there, smiling softly watching

falls silent, gazing down at her and I believe it. He’s remained strong, not given up hope, but seeing him like this meant deep

kiss 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

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

tired. Good night, Jai, I’ll talk to you in the morning.” I

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,

help but smile at all three squeezed 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

before 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 danger. I leave the room, silently closing the

is in before I make my

I’m sorry…

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

bed 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

on… and I… I miss you.” I whisper, staring at the side of his face. So much has happened… and who did this to him? We still

him and press my lips against his. Tingles of

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

Please…

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

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

I haven’t hurt him as I sit back on my knees, placing my

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

he’s awake! Goddess!

the bed, rushing to get him. some water from the

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

groans as 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

helping him drink. He takes a few big

I sit down beside him, and he lets go of his

caressing my bare thigh. “What happened?” I ask as his gaze skims over my breasts, and I feel very aware

me. The way he’s

at the symbol there. “What is going

a couple of days… but a lot has happened,” I say as

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

still feel

fingers through his hair that falls. over his forehead,