I Am The Luna

ZAIA.

I pull on my jacket, glancing at the unmade bed. Sebastian had left early and I’m about to leave for Dad’s pack.

Since I’ve awoken I feel uneasy. I know something isn’t right at Dad’s pack and although I have taken every precaution possible, I still feel on edge. Am I missing something vital?

I rush through a meeting with Mr Harrison. With everything going on, it’s been exhausting but I can’t afford to lose the deal.

I text Dad telling him I’ll be there by noon, although I planned to get there sooner. I’ve also left Sebastian a message telling him I’m leaving since his phone is switched off.

“Alright guys, I’m off,” I say, poking my head through the door of Jai’s room. The kids are playing on the carpet and Valerie is sitting on the bed beside Jai and they were clearly mid- conversation.

Something’s changed between them, I can tell from the way Jai has his leg propped up and Valerie is leaning ever so slightly against it. I hope they have made some amendments. I truly hope so, they both deserve happiness, and I can tell they love one another.

“Take care of yourself, Sebastian going with you?” Jai asks from where he’s leaning against the headboard. I shake my head. “No, I’ll have my guards and some of Atticus’s men,” I say as I enter the room and kneel beside the kids, giving them both a kiss.

This time I didn’t even expect Sebastian to go with me… I guess I need to be more independent, and he doesn’t seem to want to accompany me. I wonder why, but I’m not brave enough to ask him… I just wish I had seen him once before I left.

He doesn’t realise just how much his presence gives me strength, how his simple words of encouragement make me feel like I can take on the world. Jai frowns but says nothing.

“Atticus isn’t either?” Valerie asks.

“No, he needs to handle security around both packs and make sure we are fully equipped. I’m hoping Sebastian managed to get some stuff sorted, although I’m not sure exactly what he’s working on.” I reply.

Hugging the children goodbye, I take my leave. Wondering exactly what Dad wanted to talk about. He sounded…. strange. I am on alert, but what if someone has gotten to him?

I’ll be careful… I have a plan and one I hope gives me the upper hand if this ends up being some kind of trap. I will just need some help. Help from someone I really don’t want to ask for help from, but I have no other option right now.

I now pull up on the corner of our previous home and look in the mirror. I’m wearing a blond wig and have put on several additional layers of clothes. A cap and glasses, just like our housekeeper.

switched places with one of the female warriors of Atticus’s pack. She is now travelling in my place towards this pack, and I came

security with ease. I had called

glance, I slowly get out of the car. Mom doesn’t know I’m coming, as I couldn’t risk anyone knowing. I plan to go inside and ask Mom to call Dad and from there, we’ll see what is going

praying the guards think I am her. Getting out, I grab the large bags of groceries and bend

to worry. I scan my finger

The gate clicks open, and I step inside and spot two guards

I just unlocked the gate, of course, they won’t suspect me… As long as they don’t check the system to see who

the doors to unlock them with my key, placing the bags down first, with my hand on my hip, just as I have seen our housekeeper do for years. If someone is watching us or has cameras, I can’t let anyone suspect

searching around the house for Mom. I know the staff has been in and out, but as

me come back, she was wrong. I can’t forgive her for all her lies. Yes, I love

told I’d be notified if Mom left

downstairs and head towards her bedroom. I knock on the door lightly, waiting for an answer,

Is she asleep?

I knock again.

up like the actual housekeeper. The guards

louder. The door

hone in on my surroundings. I

I call a little louder, my voice ringing in the silent

think I hear a muffled

“Mom?”

isn’t right, and my

on the door as I slowly put distance between myself and the door. My

Zaia… you got this. Encouraging myself, I take a deep breath as I run at the door and slam my shoulder into it. A surge of orange aura surrounds me, and the

the carpeted floor and hope no one heard the thud. Even if there is carpet, it is still loud. I look up and my heart almost stops when I see Mom

hair is a mess, her arms and legs are tied behind her back, and she’s gagged, She’s lost a lot of weight and bruises fresh and old cover her body. She’s injured. I can

I rush to her side, unable to stop my hands from shaking as I untie

her face, and I can tell

this!” I ask, my voice shaking as I remove the cloth from around her mouth. She hisses as I try to help her sit and I realise one of her arms is broken and the goddess

Leave my

around. She needs

when she calls me. “There’s no time, Zaia, please go,” she whispers, her voice

you,” I reply firmly, rushing to the bed again. “Who did this?” I ask, my eyes blazing with rage. I will

and they fill with tears. “They came… they wanted it… you have to go.

worriedly, my heart clenching. I feel guilty. I left her and this is what happened. I shouldn’t have let and sadness get in the way! my hurt

state she is in is killing me. This is the mother who was always ready to do everything for me despite her secrets… I shouldn’t have

Goddess!

brother.” Her heart is thumping, and she closes her eyes. “Zade… Zade he- his left eye, it’s

panicking and I freeze, thinking I heard something. I place a finger to my lips as I listen, but there’s only silence. Standing up, I strip out of several layers of clothes and ready the gun I’ve

using my phone not knowing who I

making me worry about him,

part of the Sable… What does he look like?” I ask, brushing her hair back gently. She flinches and I feel the matted

could they do

grey eyes, but one- one eye changes.” She says, her eyes widening with

do you know anyone else that you can tell me about? Who did this?” I ask gently, knowing she couldn’t tell me

closes her eyes as another wave of tears

How could he…

have to tell you where the dust is,” she

Moon Dust.