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

say softly 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

up quickly, but I remain silent

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

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

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

for. She is as important to me as she is to you.” I say softly. He nods before

night for him. I don’t need to ruin that. We’ll

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

the room, closing the door silently behind me, and head upstairs. I tread carefully to the twin’s

as I gently pick up the book, not wanting to

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

I quietly move back before I turn and tiptoe to the door. I pause, my hand on the door frame

they deserve. One free from risks and danger. I leave

about to make my 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

I’m sorry…

heels and necklace, dropping the jewellery onto the bedside table.

and right now I need it. I

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

his.

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

Please…

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 woken

croaks and I let out a shaky breath. “Bastien!” I say, flinging

hoping I haven’t hurt him as I sit back on my

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

he’s awake! Goddess!

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

out of him, he pushes through, his pride

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

still feel like

you know how hell feels.” I tease, running my fingers through his hair that falls. over his forehead,