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

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

up quickly, but I remain silent as I stand

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

forehead gently. I’m happy yet exhausted. The

Zaia,” Jai says quietly. “You didn’t give up hope, and she’s getting better. Thank you for not allowing her family to pull the plug. I look across at him and shake

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

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

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

and head upstairs. I tread carefully to the twin’s room. They’re fast asleep cuddled against mom who is asleep as well. A storybook lies open on

herself to sleep. My heart squeezes as I gently pick up the book, not wanting to disturb her and place it down on the

content, so I don’t disturb them. Switching off the lamp, I fix the duvet, pulling it up and making sure

move back before I turn and tiptoe to the door. I pause, my hand on the door frame as I cast another glance back at them and

have the life they deserve. One free from risks and

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 unconscious, but I can tell

I’m sorry…

necklace, dropping the jewellery onto the bedside table. I unpin my hair, letting

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

at the side of his face. So much has happened… and who did this to him? We still

slowly lean over him and press my lips against his. Tingles of pleasure rush through me, my heart pounding, and a single tear falls from my eye.

is the one I feel I can truly trust. Please wake up. I brush my finger

Please…

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

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

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

anytime.” He says, his voice thick and hoarse.

awake!

rushing to get him. some water from the decanter that

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 back to

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

over, helping him drink. He takes a few big gulps before he moves his head back and I place the glass

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

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 happened?” I ask as his gaze skims over my

Sebastian can ignite this désire inside of me. The way he’s looking at me is drowning me. Please

the symbol there. “What is going on

days… but a lot has happened,” I say as he struggles

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

feel

knew you know how hell feels.” I tease, running my fingers through his hair that falls. over his forehead, making him look much