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

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 needs this. “Valerie…” Jai says, lifting her hand and kissing it tenderly.

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

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

I’m happy yet

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

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

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

I’ll talk to you in the morning.” I say. “She is going to wake up.” He nods, giving me a

behind me, and head upstairs. I tread carefully to the twin’s room. They’re fast asleep cuddled against mom who is asleep as

sleep. My heart squeezes as I gently pick up the

can’t help but smile at all three squeezed into Sia’s bed, but they look content, so I don’t disturb them.

I quietly move back before I turn and tiptoe to the door. I pause, my hand on the

everything to be alright so my children can have the life they deserve. One free from

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…

before I take off my heels and necklace, dropping the jewellery onto

beside him. His scent and his warmth welcome me and right

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

head, cupping his 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 falls

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

Please…

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

a shaky breath. “Bastien!” I say, flinging

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

says, his voice thick and hoarse. I can’t help but smile, ever the

he’s awake! Goddess!

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

a lot out of him, he pushes through, his pride not letting him give up, and he manages to do

heart thundering, and I raise the glass to his lips. He reaches up

I lean over, helping him drink. He takes a few

I’m alive.” He mutters, staring at the ceiling before looking at me. I sit down beside him, and he

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 how revealing my dress

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

my thigh, removing his hand and looking at the symbol there. “What is going on and how long was I out

days… but a lot has happened,” I

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

still feel

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