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

I 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

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

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

gently. I’m happy yet exhausted. The events of the day have

for not allowing her family to pull the

to you.” I say softly. He nods before

night for him. I don’t need to ruin that. We’ll talk when my own mind is clear

in the morning.” I say. “She

silently behind me, and head upstairs. I tread carefully to

gently pick up the book,

don’t disturb them. Switching off the lamp, I fix the duvet, pulling it up

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

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

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 still unconscious,

I’m sorry…

dropping

I walk over to the bed and slowly slip in beside him. His scent and his warmth welcome me and right now I need it. I rest my head on

miss you.” I whisper, staring at the

over him and press my lips against his. Tingles

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

Please…

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

breath. “Bastien!” I say, flinging my arms around his neck.

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

He says, his voice thick and hoarse. I

awake! Goddess!

get off the bed, rushing to get him. some water from

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

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 as

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

beside him, and he lets

bite my lip as 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 ask as his gaze skims over my breasts, and I feel very aware of

way he’s looking at me is drowning me. Please say

and looking at the symbol there.

long, just a couple of days… but a lot has happened,” I

my hands on his shoulder and gently force him back. Right

still feel like

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