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

her cheek. His heart is racing and my own fills with warmth. He

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

believe it. He’s remained strong, not given up hope, but seeing him like this meant deep down he

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

better. Thank you for not allowing her family to pull the plug. I look across at him

is nothing to thank me for. She is as important to me as she is to you.” I say softly. He nods before he

shake my head, masking my emotions. Tonight is a good night for him. I don’t need to ruin

morning.” I say.

upstairs. I tread carefully to the twin’s room. They’re fast asleep

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

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

before I turn and tiptoe to the door. I pause, my

I 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

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

I’m sorry…

door before I take off my heels and necklace, dropping

scent and his warmth welcome me and right now I need it. I rest my head on the edge of the pillow, not

staring at the side of his face. So much has

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 eye. I

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

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

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

back, hoping I haven’t hurt him as 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,

he’s awake! Goddess!

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

through, his pride not letting him give up, and he manages to

say, my heart thundering, and I raise the glass to

a few big gulps before he moves his head back and

before looking at me. I sit down beside him, and he lets go of his flank and places

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

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

my thigh, removing his hand and looking at the symbol there. “What is going

asks, his voice sharper now. “Not long, just a couple of days… but a lot has happened,” I say as he struggles to sit up

gently force him back. Right now, I’m stronger than him, and he

still feel like

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