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?

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

boy in

as

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 fills the

my assistant. Whatever you have to say, say it, he can be trusted,” Sebastian says, taking a seat behind his

small smile and I recognise him.

you need, Doctor Scott. I don’t have all day,”

the hospital…” I

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

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 a few sizzling seconds, but remembering where we are, I gently push him

here!”

groans and I feel him throb

hard as I poke my

brown locks. “Ok ok, I’ll behave for

assistant to stand there the entire time,” I say, knowing how passionate I can get about hospital issues, but I

the Alpha didn’t seem offended that

it

for Sebastian since he was like thirteen.” Jai explains, shoving his hands into his pockets as he falls into step with me and we

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

“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, making me

becomes

(END OF FLASHBACK)

boy in the woods… how did

something both Zaia and I had joked about when Sebastian and she had first met… Daniel was

hint, but we never realised because we

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

won’t hold back? Then I have no choice…” Daniel sighs as he signals again, but

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

towards Atticus, trying to hide from the bullets that are flying from all

I’ll handle Daniel!’

will you be

of a shout, feeling unease hit

at me, and he lowers

Jai…

Take care of yourself!’ I shout, my heart pounding as I realise we are both

have stayed

layer of protection as I dodge the bullets that are

no answer. ‘Jai! Can

didn’t think he could, but with every step, my

far ahead. There are three, one that is dark and powerful, a Sable…

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

that she’s extremely

Did something happen?

Oh no! Her father!

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

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

over a

Who are they mourning…

my mouth, terror rushing through

Jai…

There’s no heartbeat…

NO JAI! 10

There’s no heartbeat!