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

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

take her other hand, praying for her to wake up quickly, but I remain silent as I stand there, smiling softly

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

forehead gently. I’m happy

and she’s getting better. Thank you for not allowing her family to pull the plug. I look across at him

me as she is to you.” I say softly. He nods

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

in the morning.” I

tread

gently pick up the book, not wanting to

they look content, so I don’t disturb them. Switching off the

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

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

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 he’s

I’m sorry…

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

and right now I need it. I rest my head on the edge of the

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

my head, cupping his handsome face as I 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

and lies around me, he is the one I feel I can truly trust. Please wake up. I

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

I say, flinging my arms around his neck.

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

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

he’s awake! Goddess!

get him. some water from

him, he pushes through, his pride not letting him give up, and he manages to do so

my heart thundering,

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

I’m alive.” He mutters, staring at the ceiling before looking at me. I sit down beside him, and he lets go of his flank and

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,

of me. The way he’s looking at me is drowning me.

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

sharper now. “Not long, just a couple of days… but a lot has happened,” I say as

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

feel like

fingers through his hair that falls. over his forehead, making him look