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.

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

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

glance, I slowly get out of the car. Mom doesn’t know I’m coming, as I couldn’t risk anyone knowing. I

up similarly to the housekeeper and I’m praying the guards think I am her. Getting out, I grab the large bags of groceries and bend over as if

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

the gates. The gate clicks open, and I step inside and spot two guards who seem to be on break as they hang around looking bored near the

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 entered. Can I trust them? I

with my hand on my hip, just as I have seen our housekeeper do for

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

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

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

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

Is she asleep?

I knock again.

up like the

I call a little louder. The door

focus on any sound. My eyes blaze as I hone in on my

louder, my voice

hear

“Mom?”

my senses

slowly put distance between myself

run at the door and slam my shoulder into

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

a lot of weight and bruises fresh and old cover her body. She’s injured. I can see bloodstains on the bed and

rush to her side, unable to stop my hands

streaks cover her face, and I can tell from the odour

I try to help her sit and I realise one

leave. Leave my child!”

look around. She

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

not leaving you,” I reply firmly, rushing to the bed again. “Who did this?”

they fill with tears. “They came…

is what happened. I shouldn’t have let

killing me. This is the mother who was always ready to do everything for me despite her secrets… I

Goddess!

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

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

get Mom out of here, but I don’t trust using my phone

message is now making me worry about

– Zade, he is part of the Sable… What does he look like?” I

they do

eye changes.” She says, her eyes widening with

that you can tell me about? Who did this?” I ask gently, knowing

She closes her eyes as another wave of tears seeps from her

How could he…

I have to tell you where the dust is,” she whispers, suddenly looking at me with

Moon Dust.