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…” Jai says, lifting her

to wake up quickly, but I remain silent as I

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

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

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

me for. She is as important to me as she is to you.” I

good night for him. I don’t need to

to you in the morning.” I say. “She is going to

I leave the room, closing the door silently behind me, and head upstairs. I tread carefully

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

they look content, so I don’t disturb them. Switching off the lamp, I fix

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

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

down the hall at the room Sebastian is

I’m sorry…

take off my heels and necklace, dropping the jewellery onto the bedside table. I unpin

me and right now I need it. I rest

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

as I slowly lean over him and press my lips against his. Tingles of

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

Please…

and falls 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

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

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

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

and although I know it’s taking a lot out of him, he pushes through, his

adjusts his position and looks. at me, gripping his left flank. “Here,” I say, my heart thundering, and I raise the glass to his lips. He reaches up but grits his teeth

him drink. He takes a few big gulps before he moves

before looking at me. I sit down beside him,

hunger in them, and I’m very aware of the way 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

removing his hand and looking at the

a couple of days… but a

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

feel

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