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?

a hundred memories on fast in seconds and with damning clarity, I realise he was always there… from the beginning in the shadows of

boy in

is thumping as I connect

It all makes sense.

MANY

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

say it, he can

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

me what you need, Doctor Scott. I don’t have all day,” Sebastian says, flipping open a file, clearly a sign that

the hospital…” I begin, quickly returning to what I

only for Jai to pull me around the

he murmurs, leaning closer to me before kissing me passionately. I melt into his touch,

here!” I

He groans and I

push him back, breathing hard as I

ok, I’ll behave for

knowing how passionate I can get about hospital issues, but I also didn’t want to discuss it in the presence of

didn’t make me feel uncomfortable, and the Alpha didn’t seem offended

it

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 his pockets as he falls into

do think I’ve seen him from the festivals at The Crystal Shadow Pack too, the lurker!” I chuckle. “The

can be trusted. He even manages Sebastian’s business side of work stuff, too. Relax, you can be yourself around Daniel… and get

mine, cutting off my panicked yelp, which becomes a moan of pleasure as he ignites a fire

(END OF FLASHBACK)

the woods… how did I never

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

realised because we

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

Daniel sighs as he signals

back as he launches himself forward at Daniel, shifting mid-jump and knocking Daniel

towards Atticus, trying to hide

get to safety, I’ll handle Daniel!’

you be

sound of a shout,

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

Jai…

I shout, my heart pounding as

stayed together,

willing my aura around me, creating a layer of protection as I dodge

no answer. ‘Jai! Can you

think he could, but with every step, my

are three, one that is dark

one that makes my heart leap with hope is Zaia’s. It’s like a phoenix’s fire lighting up the night

but I know that she’s extremely angry, and she’s out

Did something happen?

Oh no! Her father!

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

he hurt?!

Hugh are hunched over a

Who are they mourning…

my mouth, terror rushing through

Jai…

There’s no heartbeat…

NO JAI! 10

There’s no heartbeat!