I Am The Luna

“We need to go to Jai!” I cry hearing the feedback coming through the headpiece as I cough, my lungs filled with smoke. I’m scared Jai is going up against Zade single-handedly when Alpha Hugh is struggling!

He’s too powerful, they’re saying after Sebastian and Zaia he’s the next most powerful.

My entire body is hurting from the blast that just took place.

Zaia and Sebastian have gone after Gerard and Gaultier, but we can’t just stay here, we need to get to Jai and Hugh!

I’m scared, scared for Jai’s safety and fear losing him… Goddess, protect him!

“Let’s go,” Atticus says as he pulls me up from the rubble and we break into a run.

“Stop right there…” someone says, and the sound of a gun being cocked makes me freeze.

I stop in my tracks, coming face to face with none other than Daniel, Sebastian’s ex-assistant, only he is dressed in black, with a protective vest on. But it’s not the suits our men are wearing…

Unease fills me as Atticus pulls me behind himself.

“Can I help you?” he asks.

Daniel sighs. “No, but I’m afraid you two can’t go any further,” he says, signalling with two fingers.

Atticus growls as he jumps back, his aura surging around him as the ground caves underneath us, an explosion going off.

We back up as Daniel stands there calmly.

“Stay back, please. I don’t wish to harm anyone.” Daniel says quietly.

“What is the meaning of this!” Atticus snarls.

“I’m doing what is right, what the goddess has always wanted. I’ve worked hard to serve my masters.” His voice is barely more than a whisper on the wind, but it makes my blood run cold, his words ringing in my head.

Worked hard… he was Sebastian’s shadow for years, always taking care of everything Sebastian needed… like Agatha, he was one of Sebastian’s trusted… and one who was always close

But how?

How did this even slip by us?

and with damning clarity, I realise he was always there… from the beginning in

in the

heart is thumping as I connect

It all makes sense.

– MANY YEARS

I speak to you alone?” I ask looking at our new Alpha. Alpha Sebastian King is terrifying and the

you have to say, say it, he can be

smile and I recognise him. He is Sebastian’s shadow, and he always has been for

Scott. I don’t have all day,” Sebastian says, flipping open a file, clearly

course, well it was regarding an extension of the hospital…” I

Alpha Sebastian’s office, only for Jai to pull me around the corner and pin

I was wondering where you went…” he murmurs, leaning closer to me before kissing me passionately. I melt into his touch, kissing him back for a few sizzling seconds, but remembering where we

not here!”

He groans and I feel him

push him back, breathing hard as I poke my eyes out

running his fingers through his sexy brown locks. “Ok ok, I’ll behave for now. So,

expecting his assistant to stand there the entire time,” I say, knowing how passionate I can get about hospital issues, but I also didn’t

feel uncomfortable, and the Alpha didn’t seem offended that I questioned the matter

it worked

Luna or now Ex Luna. Mrs King appointed Daniel to be there for Sebastian since he was like thirteen.”

the festivals at The Crystal Shadow Pack too, the lurker!” I chuckle.

“Yeah, he’s always been Sebastian’s shadow, but he’s just doing his job and Daniel can be trusted. He even manages Sebastian’s business side of work stuff, too. Relax, you can be yourself around Daniel… and get all bothered around me,”

yelp, which becomes a moan of pleasure as he ignites a fire

(END OF FLASHBACK)

the woods… how did I never realise

to say his name… but that was something both Zaia and I had joked about when Sebastian and she had first

a huge hint, but we never realised because we had only ever said it

will not hold back. We don’t have time to waste.” Atticus warns him, readying himself

Then I have no choice…” Daniel sighs as he signals again, but Atticus doesn’t give him a chance

forward at Daniel, shifting mid-jump and knocking Daniel to the ground just as the sound of bullets rains

trying to hide from the

get to safety, I’ll

you be

I hear the distant sound of a

at me, and he lowers his head. He knows I’m worried

Jai…

shout, my heart pounding as I realise we are both without our

stayed together, but we

layer of protection as I dodge the bullets

I try, but there’s no answer. ‘Jai! Can you

he could, but with every step, my heart is clamouring in

There are three, one that

heart leap with hope is Zaia’s. It’s like

know how I know this, but I know that she’s extremely angry, and she’s out for vengeance

Did something happen?

Oh no! Her father!

view, and I see the Toussaint twins going at it with full vengeance,

spotting Sebastian. Is he hurt?!

Hugh are hunched over a body, one that

Who are they mourning…

in my mouth, terror rushing

Jai…

There’s no heartbeat…

NO JAI! 10

There’s no heartbeat!