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

in the

is thumping as I connect

It all makes sense.

– MANY

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

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

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

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

the

to pull me around

leaning closer to me before kissing me passionately. I melt into

here!” I

but you taste so good…” He groans

back, breathing hard as I poke my eyes out

fingers through his sexy brown locks. “Ok ok,

stand there the entire time,” I say, knowing how passionate I

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

guess it

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 step with me and we both walk down the Pack Hall

I do think I’ve seen him from the festivals at The Crystal Shadow

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

mine, cutting off my panicked yelp, which becomes a moan

(END OF FLASHBACK)

boy in the woods… how did I

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

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

Daniel, or I will not hold back. We don’t have time to waste.”

no choice…” Daniel sighs as he signals again, but Atticus doesn’t give him

shifting mid-jump and knocking Daniel to the ground just as the sound of bullets rains down on

I shift, and rush towards Atticus, trying to hide from the

I’ll handle Daniel!’ Atticus

you be

hear the distant sound of a shout, feeling unease hit me in

says. He glances at me, and he

Jai…

pounding as I

stayed together,

creating a layer of protection as I dodge the bullets that are firing down relentlessly on

try, but there’s no answer. ‘Jai! Can

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

blinding auras from far ahead. There are three, one that is

that makes my heart leap with hope is Zaia’s. It’s like a phoenix’s fire

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

Did something happen?

Oh no! Her father!

and I see the Toussaint twins going at it with full vengeance, surprised to see Sebastian isn’t

ground, spotting Sebastian. Is he hurt?! Why isn’t he

Sebastian and Hugh are hunched over a body, one

Who are they mourning…

in my mouth, terror rushing through

Jai…

There’s no heartbeat…

NO JAI! 10

There’s no heartbeat!