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

boy in the

thumping as I

It all makes sense.

– MANY

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

have to say, say it, he can be trusted,” Sebastian

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

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

the hospital…” I begin, quickly returning to what I came

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

me passionately. I melt into his touch, kissing him back

not here!” I

but you taste so good…” He groans and

back, breathing hard as I poke my

brown locks. “Ok ok, I’ll behave for now.

say, knowing how passionate I can get

the Alpha didn’t seem offended that

it worked

about 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 thirteen.” Jai explains, shoving his hands into his pockets as he falls into

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

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

cutting off my panicked yelp, which becomes

(END OF FLASHBACK)

boy in the woods… how

probably unable to say his name… but that was something both Zaia and I

was giving us a huge hint, but we never realised because

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

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

Daniel, shifting mid-jump and knocking Daniel

I shout as I shift, and rush towards Atticus, trying to

I’ll handle Daniel!’ Atticus

will you

the distant sound of a shout, feeling unease hit

glances at me, and he lowers his head. He knows I’m

Jai…

I shout, my heart pounding as I realise we are both

stayed

keep running, willing my aura around me, creating a layer of protection as I dodge the bullets

there’s no answer.

but with every step, my heart is clamouring in

ahead. There are three, one that is dark and powerful,

my heart leap with hope is Zaia’s. It’s like a

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

Did something happen?

Oh no! Her father!

come into view, and I see the Toussaint twins going at it

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

Hugh are hunched over a body,

Who are they mourning…

heart is in my

Jai…

There’s no heartbeat…

NO JAI! 10

There’s no heartbeat!