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.

pack. She is now travelling in my place towards this pack, and I came alone. I’m sure all eyes will be on the cars

through security with ease. I had called

couldn’t risk anyone knowing. I plan to go inside and ask Mom to call Dad and

bags of groceries and bend over as if the bags weigh a lot;

pin, trying not to worry. I scan my finger and

was worried about, getting through the gates. The gate clicks open, and I step inside and spot two guards who seem to be on break

suspect me… As long as they don’t check the system to see who just entered. Can I

my pace steady as I slowly make my way to 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

place the bags into the coat closet before I begin searching around the house for Mom. I know the staff has been in and

she thought that would make me come back, she was wrong. I can’t forgive her for all

is here… I was told I’d be notified if Mom left the house. I have heard nothing,

is not anywhere downstairs and head towards her bedroom. I knock on the door lightly, waiting for an answer, there is nothing. but I frown,

Is she asleep?

I knock again.

the stairs, hoping no one showed up like the actual housekeeper. The guards would be on

a little louder. The door is locked. She must

I hone in

my voice ringing in the

think I hear

“Mom?”

and my senses are screaming at

between myself and the door. My back hits

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

carpet, it is still loud. I look up and my heart almost stops when I see Mom lying on her bed, but that’s not what gets

she’s gagged, She’s lost a lot of weight and bruises fresh and old cover her body. She’s injured. I can see bloodstains on the bed and

heart is pounding as I rush to her side, unable to

tears in her swollen bruised eyes, old make-up streaks cover her face, and I can tell from the odour she has not bathed

mouth. She hisses as I try to help her sit and I realise one of her arms

my child!” She

look around. She

no time, Zaia, please go,”

firmly, rushing to the bed again. “Who did this?” I ask, my

came… they

what happened. I shouldn’t have

was always ready to do everything for me

Goddess!

eyes. “Zade…

something. I place a finger to my lips as I listen, but there’s only silence. Standing up, I strip out of several layers

my phone not knowing who I can call. Who is

me worry about

Sable… What does he look

could they do

but one- one eye changes.” She says,

me about? Who did this?” I ask gently, knowing

“It was Zade… he did this…” She closes her eyes as another wave

How could he…

you where the dust is,” she whispers, suddenly

Moon Dust.