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 few seconds, my mind replays a 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 our Alpha for

boy in the

as I connect the

It all makes sense.

– MANY YEARS

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

say it, he can be trusted,” Sebastian

the man behind him. Daniel gives me a small smile and I recognise him. He is Sebastian’s shadow, and he always has been for a long time. I remember

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

the hospital…” I begin,

for Jai to pull me

you are, and 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

here!” I

so good…” He groans and I feel

hard as I poke my eyes

chuckles, running his fingers through his sexy brown locks. “Ok ok,

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

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

it

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 step with me and we both walk down the Pack Hall

from the festivals at The Crystal

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

becomes a moan

(END OF FLASHBACK)

woods… how

say his name… but that was something both Zaia and I had

but we never realised because we had only ever said it

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

no choice…” Daniel sighs as he signals again,

Daniel, shifting mid-jump and knocking Daniel to

and rush towards Atticus, trying to hide from

I’ll

will you be

I hear the distant sound of a shout, feeling unease hit

me, and he lowers his head. He knows

Jai…

my heart pounding

should have stayed together,

willing my aura around me, creating a layer of protection as I dodge the bullets that are firing

but there’s no answer. ‘Jai! Can

could, but with every step,

three, one that

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

how I know this, but I know that she’s extremely

Did something happen?

Oh no! Her father!

the Toussaint twins going at it with full vengeance,

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

and Hugh are hunched over a body, one that makes

Who are they mourning…

is in my mouth, terror rushing

Jai…

There’s no heartbeat…

NO JAI! 10

There’s no heartbeat!