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

ease. I had called Sebastian twice, but his phone was still switched off… I just

I couldn’t risk anyone knowing. I plan to go inside and ask

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 the gate. Just how I

in the pin, trying not to worry. I scan my finger and when it beeps, a wave

the only part 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

at 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

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

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 been in and out, but as far as I know, Mom has refused to leave the house

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

is here… I was told I’d be notified if

bedroom. I knock on the door lightly, waiting for an answer, there is nothing. but I frown, trying the door

Is she asleep?

I knock again.

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

call a little louder. The door is locked. She

eyes blaze as I hone in on

my voice ringing in the

hear

“Mom?”

my

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

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 aura surrounds me, and the door is ripped

it falls onto the carpeted 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

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

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

make-up streaks cover her face, and I can tell from the odour she has

cloth from around her mouth. She hisses as I try to help her sit

leave. Leave my child!”

look around.

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

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

tears. “They came…

this is what happened. I shouldn’t have let and sadness get in the way! my hurt Her tears flow, and

who was always ready to do everything for me despite her secrets… I

Goddess!

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

something. I place a finger to my lips as I listen, but there’s

here, but I don’t trust using my phone not knowing who I

now making me worry about him, too. What if they got him,

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

could they

but one- one eye changes.” She

about? Who did this?” I ask gently,

She closes her eyes as

How could he…

to know. I have to tell you where the dust

Moon Dust.