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?

seconds and with damning clarity, I realise he was always there… from the beginning in the shadows

in the

thumping as

It all makes sense.

MANY

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

say, say it, he

smile and I recognise him.

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

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

pull me around the corner

me passionately. I melt into his touch, kissing him back for a few sizzling seconds, but remembering where we are,

not here!” I

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

push him back, breathing hard as I

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

time,” I say, knowing how passionate I can get about hospital issues,

uncomfortable, and the Alpha didn’t seem offended that

it

him. He’s been with us since we were kids, The Luna or now Ex Luna. Mrs King appointed Daniel to be there for Sebastian since he was like

seen him from the festivals at The Crystal Shadow Pack

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

becomes a moan of pleasure as

(END OF FLASHBACK)

how did I never realise

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

huge hint, but we never realised because we

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

choice…” Daniel sighs as

as he launches himself forward at Daniel, shifting mid-jump and knocking

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

I’ll handle Daniel!’ Atticus

you

sound of a shout, feeling unease hit me in the

go!’ Atticus says. He glances at me, and he lowers

Jai…

of yourself!’ I shout, my heart pounding as I realise we

stayed

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

there’s no answer. ‘Jai! Can you hear

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

see the blinding auras from far ahead. There are three, one

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

know this, but I know that she’s extremely

Did something happen?

Oh no! Her father!

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

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

hunched over a body, one that makes me

Who are they mourning…

is in my mouth,

Jai…

There’s no heartbeat…

NO JAI! 10

There’s no heartbeat!