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 my own fills with warmth. He really needs this. “Valerie…” Jai says,

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

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 like this meant

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

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

is to you.” I say softly. He nods before he seems to observe me.

emotions. Tonight is a good night for him. I

I say. “She is going to wake up.”

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

and it’s obvious she cried. herself to sleep. My heart squeezes as I gently

I don’t disturb them. Switching off the lamp, I fix the duvet, pulling it up and making sure all three are

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

is for everything to be alright so my children can have the life they deserve. One free from risks and danger. I leave

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

and right now I need it. I rest my head on the edge of

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

cupping his handsome face as I slowly lean over him and press my lips against his.

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

Please…

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

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

I sit back on my

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

he’s awake! Goddess! He’s

to get him. some water from the decanter that

although I know it’s taking a lot out of him, he pushes through, his pride not letting him

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

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

I’m alive.” He mutters, staring at the ceiling before looking at me. I sit down beside him, and

way his thumb is caressing my bare thigh. “What happened?” I ask as his gaze skims over my breasts, and I feel very aware of how revealing my dress

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

looking at the symbol

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

shoulder and gently force him back. Right

feel like

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