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?

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

is thumping as

It all makes sense.

– MANY YEARS

Alpha Sebastian King is terrifying and the power that

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

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

don’t have all day,” Sebastian says, flipping open a file, clearly a sign that he

an extension of the hospital…” I begin, quickly returning to what

to pull me around the corner and pin me

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

not here!”

you taste so good…” He groans and I feel him throb against

I poke my eyes

ok, I’ll behave for now. So, did you get what you

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

feel uncomfortable, and the Alpha didn’t seem offended that I questioned the matter in front of someone

it

Luna. Mrs King appointed Daniel to be there for Sebastian since he was like thirteen.” Jai explains, shoving his hands

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

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

panicked yelp, which becomes

(END OF FLASHBACK)

woods… how did I never realise

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

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

hold back. We don’t have time to waste.” Atticus warns him, readying himself

hold back? Then I have no choice…” Daniel sighs as

mid-jump and knocking Daniel

as I shift, and rush towards Atticus, trying to hide from the bullets that are flying from all

get to safety, I’ll handle Daniel!’ Atticus

will you be

the distant sound of a shout, feeling unease hit

Atticus says. He glances at me, and he

Jai…

heart pounding as

have stayed together,

a layer of protection as I dodge the bullets that are

no answer. ‘Jai! Can you hear

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

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

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

but I know that she’s

Did something happen?

Oh no! Her father!

finally come into view, and I see the Toussaint twins going at it with full vengeance,

he hurt?! Why isn’t he helping

are hunched over a body, one

Who are they mourning…

is in my mouth, terror rushing

Jai…

There’s no heartbeat…

NO JAI! 10

There’s no heartbeat!