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

cheek. His heart is racing and my own fills with warmth.

but I remain silent as I stand there, smiling softly

believe it. He’s remained strong, not given up hope, but seeing him like this meant deep down he did fear

I’m happy yet exhausted.

give up hope, and she’s getting better. Thank you for not allowing her

to thank me for. She is as important to me as she is to you.” I say softly. He nods before he

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

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

He responds with a small smile. I leave the 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

gently pick up the book, not wanting to disturb

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

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

they deserve. One free from risks

I pause and glance down the hall at the room Sebastian is in before I make my

I’m sorry…

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

the 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 pillow, not wanting

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

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

trust. Please wake up. I brush my finger along his short beard as I gaze into

Please…

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

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

hurt him as I sit back on my knees,

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

awake! Goddess!

get him. some water from the

his pride not letting him give up, and he manages to do so before I even get

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

lean over, helping him drink. He takes a few

the ceiling before looking at me. I sit down beside him, and he lets go of his

thumb is caressing my bare

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

my thigh, removing his hand and looking at the symbol there.

a couple of days… but a lot has happened,” I say as he struggles to sit

shoulder and gently force him back. Right now, I’m stronger than him, and he groans

feel like

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