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

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

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

gazing down at her and I believe it. He’s remained strong, not given up hope, but seeing him like this meant deep

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

didn’t give up hope, and she’s getting better. Thank you for not allowing her family to pull the

me for. She is as important to me as she is to you.” I say softly. He nods before he seems to observe me. “Are you alright? You

masking my emotions. Tonight is a good night for him. I don’t need to ruin that. We’ll talk when my own mind

I say. “She is

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

I gently pick up the book, not wanting to disturb her and place it down on

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

soft kiss on each of their foreheads, Mom frowns slightly and I quietly move back before I turn and tiptoe

the life they deserve. One free from risks and

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’m sorry…

necklace, dropping the jewellery onto the

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

I miss you.” I whisper, staring at the side of

head, cupping his handsome face as I slowly lean over him and press my lips against his. Tingles of pleasure rush through me, my

trust. Please wake up. I

Please…

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

I say, flinging my arms around

as I sit back on my knees, placing my hand on his chest as

jump me anytime.” He says, his voice

awake!

bed, rushing to get him. some water from

of him, he pushes through, his pride

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

over, helping him drink. He takes a few big gulps before he moves his head back

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

is caressing my bare thigh. “What happened?” I ask as his gaze skims over my breasts, and I

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

his hand and looking at the symbol there. “What is

voice sharper now. “Not long, just a couple of days… but a lot has happened,” I say as he

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

feel

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