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.

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

security with ease. I had called Sebastian twice,

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

and bend over as if the bags weigh a lot; I pretend to struggle

worry. I scan my finger and when it beeps, a wave

I 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 as

me but say 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

unlock them with my key, placing the bags down first, with my hand on my

the coat closet before I begin searching around the house for Mom. I know the staff has been in and out, but as far as I

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

even the staff is here… I was told I’d be notified if Mom left

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

Is she asleep?

I knock again.

no one showed up

The door is locked. She

on any sound. My eyes blaze as I hone in on my surroundings. I can hear my own heart … the sound of the

little louder, my voice ringing in the

think I hear a

“Mom?”

isn’t right, and my senses

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

run at the door and slam my shoulder into it. A surge of orange aura surrounds me,

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

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

pounding as I rush to her side, unable to stop my hands

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

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

my child!” She

around. She needs

she calls me. “There’s no time, Zaia, please

“Who did this?” I ask, my eyes blazing with rage.

they fill with tears. “They came… they wanted it…

guilty. I left her and this is what happened. I shouldn’t

state she is in is killing me. This is the mother who was always ready to do everything for me despite

Goddess!

eyes. “Zade… Zade he- his left eye, it’s not normal. There’s something more… he… they want

but there’s only silence. Standing up, I strip out of several layers of clothes and ready the gun I’ve

I don’t trust using my phone not knowing who I

worry about him,

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

they

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

“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

this…” She closes her eyes as another wave of tears seeps from

How could he…

you where the

Moon Dust.