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.

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

in the small red car, passing through security with ease. I had called Sebastian twice, but his

the car. Mom doesn’t know I’m coming, as I couldn’t risk anyone knowing.

I’m praying the guards think I am her. 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

pin, trying not to worry. I scan my finger and when it beeps, a wave of relief floods

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

As long as they don’t check the system to see who just

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 do for years. If someone is watching us or has cameras, I

around the house for Mom.

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

I’d be notified if

head towards her bedroom. I knock on the door lightly, waiting for an answer, there

Is she asleep?

I knock again.

showed up like the actual housekeeper.

little louder. The

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

a little louder, my voice ringing in

hear

“Mom?”

and my

slowly put distance between myself and the door. My back

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

floor and hope no one heard the thud. Even if there is 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 to

of weight and bruises fresh

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

cover her face, and I

as I try to help her sit and I realise one of her arms is broken

leave. Leave my child!”

around.

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

not leaving you,” I reply firmly, rushing to the bed again. “Who did this?” I ask, my eyes blazing with

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

this is what happened. I shouldn’t have let and sadness get in

the mother who was always ready to do

Goddess!

brother.” Her heart is thumping, and she closes her eyes. “Zade… Zade he- his left

lips as I listen, but there’s only silence. Standing up,

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

me worry about him,

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

they

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

can tell me about? Who did this?”

was Zade… he did this…” She closes her eyes

How could he…

know. I have to tell you where the dust is,”

Moon Dust.