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?

clarity, I realise he was always there… from the beginning in the shadows of Sebastian… right beside our Alpha

boy in

heart is thumping as I

It all makes sense.

MANY

looking at our new Alpha. Alpha Sebastian King is terrifying and the

have to say, say it, he can be trusted,” Sebastian says, taking a seat behind his

a small smile and I recognise him. He is Sebastian’s

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

the hospital…” I begin, quickly returning to

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

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

here!”

groans and I feel him throb

hard as I poke my eyes out

“Ok ok, I’ll behave for now. So, did you get what

I say, knowing how passionate I can get about hospital

Alpha didn’t seem offended that I

it

to worry about him. He’s been with us since we were kids, The Luna or now Ex Luna. Mrs King appointed Daniel to be there for Sebastian since he was like thirteen.” Jai explains, shoving his hands into

seen him from the festivals at The Crystal Shadow Pack too, the lurker!” I chuckle. “The boy

snickers. “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,” he growls as he yanks me into an empty room,

yelp, which becomes

(END OF FLASHBACK)

the woods… how did I never realise

was probably unable to say his name… but that was something both Zaia and I had joked about

was giving us a huge hint, but we never realised because we had only ever said it once

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

choice…” Daniel sighs as he signals again, but Atticus doesn’t give him

he launches himself forward at Daniel, shifting mid-jump and knocking Daniel to the ground

trying to hide from the bullets

to safety, I’ll handle Daniel!’

you

I hear the distant sound of a shout, feeling

me, and he lowers his head. He knows

Jai…

pounding as

should have stayed together, but we

protection as I dodge the bullets that are firing down relentlessly

but there’s no answer. ‘Jai! Can you

could, but with every step, my heart is

three, one that is dark and powerful, a Sable… it

hope is Zaia’s. It’s like a phoenix’s fire lighting up the night sky with flames of hope,

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!

come into view, and I see the Toussaint twins going at

Is he hurt?! Why isn’t

hunched over a body, one that makes

Who are they mourning…

my mouth, terror rushing through

Jai…

There’s no heartbeat…

NO JAI! 10

There’s no heartbeat!