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?

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

boy in the

is thumping as I connect the

It all makes sense.

MANY YEARS

Alpha, can I speak to you alone?” I ask looking at our new Alpha. Alpha Sebastian King is terrifying and the power that he radiates from him

it, he can

I glance at the man behind him. Daniel gives me a small smile and I recognise him.

need, Doctor Scott. I don’t have all day,” Sebastian says, flipping open a file, clearly a sign that he has a lot to

an extension of the hospital…” I begin, quickly

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

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

not here!”

so good…” He groans and I

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

“Ok ok, I’ll

there the entire time,” I say, knowing how passionate I can get about hospital issues, but I also didn’t want to discuss it in the presence

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

guess it worked

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

festivals at The Crystal Shadow Pack

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

which becomes a moan of pleasure as

(END OF FLASHBACK)

how did

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

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

down, Daniel, or I will not hold back. We don’t have

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

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

rush towards Atticus, trying to hide

get to safety, I’ll handle Daniel!’

you be

distant sound of a shout, feeling

and he lowers his head. He knows I’m worried about

Jai…

heart pounding as I realise we are both

should have stayed

creating a layer of protection as I

try, but there’s no answer.

think he could, but with every step,

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

the one that makes my heart leap with hope is Zaia’s. It’s

that she’s extremely angry, and she’s out for

Did something happen?

Oh no! Her father!

see the Toussaint twins going at it with full vengeance, surprised to see

the ground, spotting Sebastian. Is he hurt?! Why

are hunched over a body, one

Who are they mourning…

in my mouth, terror rushing

Jai…

There’s no heartbeat…

NO JAI! 10

There’s no heartbeat!