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

as I walk 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 says, lifting her hand and kissing it tenderly. “You

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

He’s remained strong, not given

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

“You didn’t give up hope, and she’s getting better. Thank you for not allowing

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

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

I

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 asleep as well. A storybook lies open on her

heart squeezes as I gently pick up the book, not wanting to disturb her

so I don’t disturb them. Switching off

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

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

and glance down the hall at the room Sebastian is in before

I’m sorry…

heels and necklace, dropping the jewellery onto

beside him. His scent and his warmth welcome me and right now I need it.

I miss you.” I whisper, staring at the side of his face.

and press my lips against his.

truly trust. Please wake up. I brush my finger

Please…

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.

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

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

his

he’s awake!

get him. some water

lot out of him, he pushes through, his pride not letting

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

few

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

very aware of the way his thumb is caressing my bare thigh. “What happened?” I ask as his gaze skims over my

désire inside of me. The way he’s

at the symbol there. “What is going on and how

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

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

still feel like

running my fingers through his hair that falls.