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.

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 and my guards

in the small red car, passing through security with ease. I had called Sebastian twice, but his phone was still switched off… I just wish he

coming, as I couldn’t risk anyone knowing. I plan to go inside and ask Mom to call Dad and from

Getting out, I grab the large bags of groceries and bend

at the gate so I key in the pin, trying not to worry. I scan my finger

I step inside and spot two guards who seem to be on break

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 am

the 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

I begin searching around the house for Mom. I

wrong. I can’t forgive her for all

here… I was told I’d be notified

knock on the door lightly, waiting for

Is she asleep?

I knock again.

towards the stairs, hoping no one showed up like the actual housekeeper. The guards

I call a little louder. The door is locked. She

my 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 … the sound of the

louder, my

I hear

“Mom?”

my senses are screaming at

put distance between myself and the door. My back hits the wall opposite and I inhale

myself, I take a deep breath as I run at the door and slam

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

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

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

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

I ask, my voice shaking as I remove the cloth from around her mouth. She hisses as I try to help her sit and I realise one

my child!”

around.

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

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

saddened and they fill with tears. “They came… they wanted it… you have to

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

killing me. This is the mother who was always ready to do

Goddess!

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

place a finger to my lips as I listen, but there’s only silence. Standing up, I strip out of several layers of clothes and ready the gun

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

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

does he look like?” I ask, brushing her hair back gently. She flinches and

could they

one- one eye changes.” She says, her

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

“It was Zade… he did this…” She closes her eyes as another wave

How could he…

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

Moon Dust.