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

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

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

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

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

better. Thank you for not allowing

as she is to you.” I say softly. He

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

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

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

and it’s obvious she cried. herself to sleep. My heart squeezes as I gently pick up the book,

don’t disturb them. Switching off the lamp, I fix

place a soft kiss on each of their foreheads, Mom frowns slightly and I quietly move back before I turn and tiptoe

be alright so my children can have the life they deserve. One free

way to my own bedroom when I 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 unconscious, but I can tell he’s getting

I’m sorry…

lock the door before I take off my heels and necklace, dropping the jewellery

scent and his warmth welcome me and right now I need it. I rest my head on the edge of the pillow, not wanting to hurt

I whisper, staring at the side of his face. So much has happened… and who

lean over him and press my lips against his. Tingles of pleasure rush through

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

Please…

I’m about to move back when his eyes open and I find myself staring into

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

hurt him as I sit back on

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

awake! Goddess! He’s

rushing to get him. some water from the decanter that sits on

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

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

few big

beside him, and he lets go of his flank and places his hand on my thigh. He’s breathing

his 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

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

my thigh, removing his hand and looking at the

couple of days… but

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

still feel like

hell feels.” I tease, running my fingers through his hair