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

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

her to wake up quickly, but I remain silent as I stand

falls silent, 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

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

she’s getting better. Thank you for not allowing her family to pull the plug. I

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

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

Good night, Jai, I’ll talk to you in the morning.” I say. “She is

and head upstairs. I tread carefully to the twin’s room. They’re fast asleep cuddled

tired, and it’s obvious she cried. herself to sleep. My heart squeezes as I gently pick up the book, not wanting to disturb her and place

three squeezed into Sia’s bed, but they look content, so I don’t disturb them. Switching off

on each of their foreheads, Mom frowns slightly and I quietly move back before I turn and tiptoe to the door. I pause, my hand on the

they deserve. One free from risks and danger. I leave the room, silently closing the

at the room Sebastian is in before I make my way there. Opening the door quietly, I slip inside. He’s

I’m sorry…

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

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

at the side of his face.

handsome face as I slowly lean over him and press 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

Please…

eyes. I sigh, as I lean up, planting 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. My heart thuds

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

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

can jump me anytime.” He says, his voice thick and hoarse. I can’t help

he’s awake! Goddess! He’s

the bed, rushing to get him.

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

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

cushions, and I lean over, helping him drink. He takes a few

He mutters, staring at the ceiling before looking at me. I sit down beside him, and he lets go of his flank and places his hand on my thigh. He’s breathing

thumb is caressing my bare thigh. “What happened?” I ask as his gaze skims over my breasts, and I

désire inside of me. The way he’s looking at me

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

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

gently force him back. Right now, I’m

feel

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