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.

here I 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 and my guards whilst I

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

anyone knowing. I plan to go inside and ask Mom to call Dad and from there,

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 the bags weigh a lot; I pretend to struggle as I walk towards the gate. Just how

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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 they hang around looking bored near

but say nothing. I just unlocked the gate, of course, they won’t suspect me… As long as they don’t

keep my pace steady as I slowly make my way to the doors to unlock them with my key, placing the bags down first, with my hand on my hip, just as I have seen

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

that would make me 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

I knock

Is she asleep?

I knock again.

the stairs, hoping no one showed up like the actual

call a little louder. The door is

blaze as I hone in on my surroundings. I can hear my own heart … the sound of the wind outside…

I call a little louder, my voice ringing in the

think I hear

“Mom?”

my senses are screaming at

focus on the door as I slowly put distance between myself and the door. My back

run at the door and slam my shoulder into

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 bed,

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

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

old make-up streaks cover her face, and I

from around her mouth. She hisses as I try to help her sit and I realise one of her arms is broken and the goddess knows what

my child!”

around.

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

not leaving you,” I reply firmly, rushing to the bed again. “Who did this?” I ask, my eyes blazing with rage. I will

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

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

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

Goddess!

closes her eyes. “Zade… Zade

lips as I listen, but there’s only silence. Standing up, I strip out

get Mom out of here, but I don’t trust using my phone not knowing who I can call.

worry about him, too. What if they got

does he look like?” I

they do

grey eyes, but one- one eye changes.” She says,

tell me about? Who did this?” I ask gently, knowing she couldn’t tell me those who attacked us back when

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

How could he…

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

Moon Dust.