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

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 hand and kissing

quickly, but I remain silent as I stand there, smiling softly watching Jai whisper

will wake up,” I say after he falls silent, gazing down at her and I believe it. He’s remained strong, not given up hope, but seeing him like this meant

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

for not allowing

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

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

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

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

My heart squeezes as I gently pick up the book, not

disturb them. Switching off the lamp, I fix the duvet, pulling it up and making sure all

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

children can have the life they deserve. One free

pause and 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

I’m sorry…

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

warmth welcome me and right now I need it. I rest my head on

much going 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

my lips against his. Tingles of

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

Please…

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

breath. “Bastien!” I say, flinging my arms around his neck. He grunts and I

I sit back on my knees, placing my hand on his chest as I

totally fine. You can jump me anytime.” He says, his

he’s awake!

get off the bed, rushing to get him.

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

left flank. “Here,” I say, my heart thundering, and I raise

drink. He takes a few big gulps before he moves his head back

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

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

he’s looking at me is drowning me. Please

at the symbol there. “What is going on and how long was I out

now. “Not long, just a couple of days… but

gently force him back. Right now, I’m stronger than

feel like

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