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

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

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

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

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

give up hope, and she’s getting better. Thank you for not allowing her family

thank me for. She is as important to me as she is to you.” I say

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

just tired. Good night, Jai, I’ll talk to you in the morning.” I say. “She is going to wake

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

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

smile at all three squeezed into Sia’s bed, but they look content, so I don’t disturb them. Switching off the lamp, I fix

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

my children can have the life they deserve. One free from risks and danger. I leave the room, silently closing the door behind

my way 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

I’m sorry…

I take off my heels and necklace, dropping the jewellery onto the bedside table. I unpin my

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 the edge

I… I miss you.” I whisper, staring at the side of his face. So much has happened… and who did this to him? We still

him and press my lips against his. Tingles of pleasure rush through me, my heart pounding,

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

Please…

chest rises 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 open and I find myself staring into those brilliant sharp blues. My heart thuds as I stare down

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

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

me anytime.” He says, his voice thick and hoarse. I

he’s awake! Goddess! He’s

to get him. some water from

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

me, gripping his left flank. “Here,” I say, my heart

a few big gulps before he moves his head back

before looking at me. I sit down beside him, and

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 how

désire inside of me. The way he’s

the symbol there. “What is going on and

asks, his voice sharper now. “Not long, just a couple of days… but a lot

my hands on his shoulder and gently force him back. Right now, I’m stronger than him, and he groans before he gives

still feel like

I tease, running my fingers through his hair that falls. over his forehead, making him look