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.

places with one 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

the small red car, passing through security with ease. I had called Sebastian twice, but his phone was still switched off… I

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

Getting out, I grab the large bags of groceries and bend over as if the bags weigh a lot; I pretend to struggle as I walk towards the gate.

in the pin, trying not to worry. I scan

the gates. The gate clicks open, and I step inside and spot two guards who seem to be on

nothing. I just unlocked the gate, of course, they won’t suspect me… As long as they don’t check the system to see who just entered. Can I

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 housekeeper

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

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

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

downstairs and head towards her bedroom. I knock on the door lightly, waiting for an answer, there is nothing. but I frown, trying the door handle. It’s

Is she asleep?

I knock again.

one showed up like the actual housekeeper. The guards would

I call a little louder. The door is locked. She

sound. My eyes blaze as I hone in on my surroundings. I can hear my own heart … the sound of the wind outside… and – another

my voice ringing in the silent

think I hear a muffled

“Mom?”

my senses

I focus on the door as I slowly put distance between myself and the

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

Even if there is carpet, it is still loud. I look

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

unable to stop my hands from shaking as I untie

old make-up streaks cover her face,

She hisses as I try to help her sit and I realise one of her arms is broken and the goddess

my

look around.

calls me. “There’s no time, Zaia,

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

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

and this is what happened.

is in is killing me. This is the mother who was always ready to do everything

Goddess!

It 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

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

trust using my phone not knowing who I can call. Who is close enough to come to

me worry about him, too. What if they

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

could they

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

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 attacked us back when we

was Zade… he did this…” She closes her

How could he…

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

Moon Dust.