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.

I had 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 alone. I’m sure all eyes will be on the cars and my guards whilst I find Dad

through security with ease. I had called Sebastian twice, but his

coming, as I couldn’t risk anyone knowing. I

bend over as if the bags weigh a

I scan my finger and when it beeps, a wave of relief floods through me; I’m

is the only part I was worried about, getting through the gates. The gate clicks open, and I step inside and spot two

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

them with my key, placing the bags down first, with my hand on my hip, just as I have seen our housekeeper do

place is heavily guarded outside, but inside 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 Mom. I know the staff has

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

I’d be notified if Mom left the house. I have

up the stairs when I find she is not anywhere downstairs and head towards her bedroom. I knock on

Is she asleep?

I knock again.

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

little louder. The door is locked.

I press my ear to the door, trying to focus on any sound. My eyes blaze as I hone in on my surroundings. I can hear

call a little louder, my voice ringing in

I hear

“Mom?”

right, and my

the door as I slowly put distance between myself and the door. My back hits the wall opposite

I run at the door and slam my shoulder into it. A surge of orange aura surrounds me, and the door is ripped off its

is carpet, it is still loud. I look up and my heart almost stops when I see Mom lying on

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 see bloodstains on the bed and worry envelops

to her side, unable

are tears in her swollen bruised eyes, old make-up streaks cover her face, and I

ask, my voice shaking as I remove the cloth from around her mouth. She hisses as I try to help her sit

my child!” She

look around.

to rush to the bathroom when she calls me. “There’s no time, Zaia, please go,” she

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

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

what, mom?” I ask 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 Her tears flow, and she

was always ready to

Goddess!

“Zade… Zade he- his left eye,

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

I don’t 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 got

Sable… What does he look

could they do

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

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 attacked us back

this…” She closes her eyes as

How could he…

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

Moon Dust.