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

side, caressing her hair and her cheek. His heart is racing and my own

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

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

I kiss her forehead gently. I’m happy yet exhausted. The events of the

Zaia,” Jai says quietly. “You didn’t give up hope, and she’s getting better. Thank you for not allowing her family to pull the plug. I look across at him and

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

Tonight is a good night for him. I don’t need to ruin that. We’ll

I’ll talk to you in the morning.” I say.

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

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

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 three are

a soft kiss on each of their foreheads, Mom frowns slightly and I quietly move back before I turn and tiptoe to the door. I pause, my

so my children can have the life they deserve. One free from risks and danger. I leave the room, silently

the room Sebastian is in before

I’m sorry…

door before I take off my heels and necklace, dropping

His scent and his warmth welcome me and right now I need

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

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

me, he is the one I feel I can truly trust. Please wake up. I brush my finger along his short beard as I gaze into his

Please…

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

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

hurt him as I sit back on my knees, placing

can jump me anytime.” He says, his voice thick

awake! Goddess! He’s

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

taking a lot out of him, he pushes through, his pride not letting him give up,

groans as he adjusts his position and looks. at me, gripping his left flank. “Here,” I say, my heart thundering, and I raise the glass to

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

the ceiling before looking at me. I sit down beside him, and

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 ask as

The way he’s looking at me

looking at the

a couple of days… but a lot has

hands on his shoulder and gently force him back. Right

feel like

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