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.

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

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 there, we’ll see what is going

I grab the large bags of groceries and bend over as if the bags weigh a

scan my finger and when it beeps, a wave of relief floods through me; I’m still in the

clicks open, and I step inside and spot two guards who seem to be on break as they

the gate, of course, they won’t suspect me… As long as they don’t check the system to

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 our housekeeper

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

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

means not even the staff is here… I was told I’d be notified if Mom

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

Is she asleep?

I knock again.

one showed up like the actual housekeeper. The guards would

louder. The door

eyes blaze as I hone in on my surroundings. I can hear

call a little louder, my voice ringing in the silent

I hear

“Mom?”

my senses are

slowly put distance between myself and the door. My back

slam my shoulder into it. A

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

lot of

as I rush to her side, unable to stop my

face, and I can tell from the odour

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

leave. Leave my child!”

look around. She

calls me. “There’s no time, Zaia, please

rushing to the bed again. “Who did this?” I

“They came… they wanted it… you have to

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

This is the mother who was always ready to do everything

Goddess!

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

I heard something. I place a finger to my lips as I listen, but there’s only silence. Standing up, I strip out of several

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

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 hair back gently. She flinches and I

could they do

eye changes.” She says, her eyes

can tell me about? Who did this?” I ask

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

How could he…

I have to tell you where the dust is,” she

Moon Dust.