I Am The Luna

Chapter 97

ZAIA.

I know I should have listened to him, but I truly believed I was doing the right thing. I honestly didn’t think things would end up this bad. The festering thoughts aren’t easing up, and I feel mentally exhausted.

“Go with him. Show Atticus his room. I’ll clean this up. “I tell Valerie gently. She’s shaken by it all, and I know she’s going through a lot. I hope she at least realises she does love him.

Everyone deserves a second chance, right?

She nods and I give her a smile, watching Atticus lift him carefully. “You did amazingly. Now go with him.” I whisper to her.

She’s about to say something, but instead, she simply smiles and nods before she helps Atticus with Jai, supporting his head. She’s got blood in her hair and over her clothes, but like me, she has far bigger things to be concerned about.

They leave the room and my smile fades as I slowly drop into one of the chairs, my face falling. No longer able to keep the mask of strength on my face.

Everything went wrong tonight… This was not what I was expecting to happen.

I wanted to make things right between the rogues and us, to prove that they were just like us… But they’re not, and the painful truth is they don’t like us and never wanted to create an alliance of peace.

Then Jai, Jai shouldn’t have gotten hurt He almost died because of me… How many more people’s lives will I be responsible for in the war that I have created?

I’m terrified. Terrified of what I can possibly do… I killed someone with no hesitation and the most chilling part is, I know I’ll do it all over again if I have to. I look down at my blood-covered hands. Look at the blood behind my fingernails…

Who am I becoming?

Do I even recognise myself?

Sebastian hating what

it’s going to be ok… or simply just an embrace, glad that I am home, and safe.

hands, brushing my hair back as I try

There’s so much I need

“Zaia…”

quickly sit up looking away

“Hey…”

the pain for when he wakes up. I’m

need rest and it’s not safe.” I

here.” He

ones who helped us escape and stopped those wolves that refused to pledge their allegiance to me. Even the rogues had run, clearly fearing their lives. It’s all a mess. I will have to go there and figure out

his real emotions. “Seven.” He says softly. There’s a sadness in his eyes and although he’s trying to act

so sorry,” I

they have

More deaths…

is ready.” He kneels before me and gives my shoulder a

proud of you.

brushes my hair back, and I

and takes his leave. The words are comforting… but they didn’t come from the man I

I have rolled the rug away, not wanting the children to see any signs of this tomorrow, I mop the entire floor. Finally, the smell of blood has eased up, replaced by the citrus

disposed of the bloody clothes and towels, I head upstairs. I pop into the children’s room, they’re both fast asleep

feel stronger. I fuss with the blankets before I gently check Sia’s pulse,

and I gaze down at her, wishing all her pain and

ok, my angel. We are going to make you better. I peck them ever so lightly, not wanting to get this filthy blood

angry. I enter the room, and the first thing that hits me is the smell of smoke. Then I see him standing there. He’s only

with a cigarette in his hands; he rarely smokes There’s a deep frown on his face and I

won’t address that you fucked up. “He says when I’m about to step

feeling as if I’ve

handled it in the best way I possibly could. I’m trying.” I reply quietly. I don’t want

memory of Olivan’s life fading before my eyes replays in my mind and the way I mercilessly flung his heart into the woods.

tomorrow? I’m tired.” I

just… want

not to go anywhere with them and you did just that.” He says as he advances on me. Our eyes meet and I’m just staring back into

I said, I messed up, I

can’t argue… not when I know where you stand

your ego- “Please stop.” I plead quietly. My heart is thundering, and I look up at him. “I don’t need this

you to hold me. He

“Zaia-”

looks into my eyes, his soften. There’s regret, guilt, pain and so much

through me, but more than that it’s the warmth

let go. His heart is thudding hard and so is mine as I hold on

down my cheeks as he kisses the top

cry.” His voice

any hesitation.’ I whisper through the bond. ‘I wanted

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