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.

is now travelling in my place towards this pack, and I

had called Sebastian twice, but his phone

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

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 have seen her

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

only part I was worried about, getting through the gates. The gate clicks open, and I step inside and spot

gate, of course, they won’t suspect me… As long as they don’t check the system to see who just entered. Can I

first, with my hand on my hip, just as I have seen our

the coat closet before I begin searching around the house for Mom. I know

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

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

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.

showed up like the actual housekeeper.

little louder. The door is

hone in on my

I call a little louder, my

hear a muffled

“Mom?”

and my senses are

back, I focus on the door as I slowly put distance between myself

this. Encouraging myself, I take a deep breath as I run at the door and slam my shoulder into it. A surge

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

gagged, She’s lost a lot of weight and bruises fresh

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

her face,

She hisses as I try

leave. Leave my child!” She

look around.

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

to the bed again. “Who did this?” I ask, my eyes blazing

eyes are saddened and they fill with tears. “They came…

ask worriedly, my heart clenching. I feel guilty. I left her and this is what happened. I shouldn’t have let and sadness get in the way! my hurt Her tears flow, and she looks

is the mother who was always ready to do everything for me despite

Goddess!

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

don’t trust using my phone not knowing who I can call. Who is close

strange message is now making me worry about him, too. What

the Sable… What does he look like?” I ask,

could they do

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

can tell me about? Who did this?” I ask gently, knowing she couldn’t tell me those

“It was Zade… he did this…” She closes her

How could he…

tell you where the dust is,” she whispers,

Moon Dust.