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

the other side, caressing her hair and her cheek. His heart is racing and my own fills with warmth. He really needs this. “Valerie…”

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

I believe it. He’s remained strong, not given up hope, but

gently. I’m

for not allowing her family to pull the plug. I look

nothing to thank me for. She is 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

to you in the morning.” I say.

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

sleep. My heart squeezes as I gently pick up the

can’t help but smile at all three squeezed into Sia’s bed, but they look content, so I don’t disturb them. Switching off the lamp, I fix the duvet, pulling it up and making sure all

quietly move back before I turn and tiptoe to the door. I pause,

so my children can have the life they deserve. One free from risks and

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…

take off my heels and necklace, dropping

bed and slowly slip in beside him. His scent and his warmth welcome me and right now I need it. I rest my head on the edge

up Sebastian, there’s 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 did this to him? We still don’t

head, cupping his handsome face as I slowly lean over him and press my lips against his. Tingles of pleasure rush through

secrets and lies around me, he is the one I feel I can truly trust.

Please…

steadily, and I close my 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 as I stare down at him, it takes me a moment to comprehend that he’s actually

shaky breath. “Bastien!” I say,

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

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

awake!

quickly get off the bed, rushing to get him. some water from

pushes through, his pride not letting him

“Here,” I say, my heart thundering, and I raise the glass to his lips. He reaches

a few big gulps before he moves his head back and I

at me. I sit down beside him, and he lets go

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

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

looking at the symbol there. “What is going on and how long was I out

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

Right now, I’m stronger than him, and he

feel

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