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

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

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

guards think I am her. Getting out, I grab the large bags of groceries and bend over as if the bags weigh

key in the pin, trying not to worry. 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

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

hand on my hip, just as I have

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

she thought that would make me come back, she was wrong. I can’t forgive her for all her lies. Yes, I love her. She is my

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

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

Is she asleep?

I knock again.

up like the actual housekeeper.

little louder. The door is locked. She

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

a little louder, my

I hear a

“Mom?”

right, and my

the door as I slowly put distance between myself and

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

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

gagged, She’s lost a lot of weight and bruises fresh and old cover her body. She’s injured. I can

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

cover her face, and I can tell from the odour she has not bathed in a

as I remove the cloth from around her mouth. She hisses as I try

leave. Leave my child!”

look around. She needs

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

I reply firmly, rushing to the bed again. “Who

with tears. “They came… they

worriedly, my heart clenching. I feel guilty. I left her and this is what happened. I shouldn’t have let and sadness get

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

Goddess!

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

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

of here, but I don’t trust using my phone not knowing who I can call. Who is close enough to come

strange message is now making me worry about him,

Tell me, my brother – Zade, he is part of the Sable… What does he look like?” I ask, brushing her

could they do

one- one eye changes.” She says, her

you know anyone else that you can tell me about? Who did this?” I

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

How could he…

to tell you where the dust is,” she whispers, suddenly looking

Moon Dust.