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

other hand, praying for her to wake up quickly, but I remain silent as I

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

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

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

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

morning.” I say. “She is going to wake up.” He nods,

small smile. I leave the room, closing the door silently behind me, and head upstairs. I tread carefully to the twin’s room. They’re fast asleep cuddled against mom who is

My heart squeezes as I gently

disturb them. Switching off the lamp, I fix the duvet, pulling

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

children can have the life they deserve. One

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, but I can tell

I’m sorry…

the door before I take off my heels and necklace, dropping the

him. His scent and his warmth welcome me and right now I need it. I rest my head

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

against his. Tingles of

trust. Please wake up. I brush my finger along his short beard as I gaze into

Please…

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

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

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

anytime.” He says, his voice thick and hoarse. I can’t help

awake! Goddess!

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

sit up, and although I know it’s taking a lot out of him, he pushes through, his pride not letting him

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 his lips. He

a few big gulps before

me. I sit down beside

his thumb is caressing my bare thigh. “What happened?” I ask as his gaze skims

ignite this désire inside of me. The way he’s looking at me is drowning me. Please

at the symbol there. “What is

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

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

feel

feels.” I tease, running my fingers through