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.

of the female warriors of Atticus’s 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 and my

had called Sebastian twice, but his phone

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

I am her. Getting out, I grab the large bags of groceries and bend over

the pin, trying not to worry. I scan my

and I step

the gate, of course, they won’t suspect me… As long as they don’t check

keep 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,

I will be fine. It’s extremely quiet, and I place the bags into the coat closet before I begin searching around the house for

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

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

when I find she is not anywhere downstairs and head towards her bedroom. I knock on the door lightly, waiting for

Is she asleep?

I knock again.

no one showed up like the actual housekeeper. The

louder. The

I hone in on my

my voice ringing in

hear a muffled

“Mom?”

isn’t right, and my senses

between myself and the door. My back hits the wall opposite and I

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

heard the thud. Even if there is carpet, it is still loud.

arms and legs are tied behind her back, and she’s gagged, She’s lost a lot of weight

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

make-up streaks cover her face, and I can tell

did this!” I ask, my voice shaking as I remove the cloth from around her mouth. She hisses as I try

leave. Leave my

look around.

to the bathroom when she calls me. “There’s no time, Zaia, please go,” she whispers, her voice full of

to the bed again. “Who did this?” I ask, my eyes blazing with rage.

came… they wanted it… you

and this is what happened.

was always ready

Goddess!

was him, your brother.” Her heart is thumping, and she closes her eyes. “Zade… Zade he- his left eye, it’s not normal. There’s something more… he… they want the

as I listen, but there’s only silence. Standing up, I strip out of several layers of clothes and

to get Mom out of here, but I don’t trust using my phone not knowing who I can call.

about him, too. What if they got him,

Tell me, my brother – Zade, he is part of the Sable… What does he look like?” I ask, brushing her hair back gently. She

could they

one eye

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

her eyes as another wave

How could he…

you where the dust is,” she whispers, suddenly looking at me with sharp

Moon Dust.