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 got

I remain silent as I

will wake 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 deep down

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

and she’s getting better. Thank you for not allowing her family to pull

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

a good night for him. I don’t need

to you in the morning.” I say. “She is going to wake up.” He nods,

upstairs. I tread carefully to the twin’s room. They’re fast asleep cuddled against mom who is

gently pick

disturb them. Switching off the lamp, I fix the duvet, pulling it up and making sure all

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

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

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

I’m sorry…

my heels and necklace, dropping the jewellery

and right now I need it. I rest my head on the edge of the pillow, not wanting to hurt

the side of his face. So much has happened… and who did this

cupping his handsome face as I slowly lean over him and press my lips against his. Tingles of pleasure rush through me, my heart pounding, and a single tear falls from my

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

Please…

when his eyes open and I find myself staring

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

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

“It’s 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

get him. some water from the decanter

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

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

him drink. He takes a few big gulps

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

his eyes meet mine, not missing the hunger in them, and I’m very aware of the way his thumb is caressing my bare thigh. “What happened?” I

of me. The way he’s looking at me is drowning me. Please say something before

looking at the

days… but a lot has

place my hands on his shoulder and gently force him back. Right now, I’m stronger than him, and

feel

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