I Am The Luna

FIVE YEARS LATER –

ZAIA.

“Thank you, Alpha Cole, I appreciate it. We’ll speak after the holidays then?” I answer, smiling at the man on the screen.

He beams and gives me a nod. “You are most welcome, Alpha Zaia, that sounds great. We will meet two full moons from now then.”

“I will look forward to it,” I reply before bidding him farewell and ending the video call. I exhale in relief, unable to stop the smile from crossing my lips.

“Yes!” I exclaim, excitement coursing through me as I spin around in my office chair and gaze out at the snow that fills the skies outside the floor-to- ceiling windows.

The view itself is breathtaking, away from the city and the skyscrapers. It’s winter, and snow fills the white skies, covering the mountain and homes in blankets of white.

This place looks like heaven, and it makes me feel at peace.

This is our temporary home, here in the mountains. I’ve been working on a project for the last three months and it was much easier to simply move here to overlook it for a period of time. I’m almost ready to return home, and although Christmas is just around the corner, I can’t afford to leave right now.

The children will be heading back though. Dad is also spending Christmas over at Sebastian’s pack. Over the last few years, he and Aran have mended their relationship, and Dad is seeing someone now, too. Although he wants to officially introduce me to her when we return.

I am excited for him. For once he seems genuinely happy in a relationship, and it’s not one where he’s being cheated on or one made by the goddess. As long as he’s happy, I am happy for him.

home two nights after Christmas and I can be there for New

okay for me to come inside or are you working?” Zion’s

done. You come

passing year, he has taken on Sebastian’s features more and more. Even the

over and hugs me from behind

down. Dad will arrive real soon,” he

it’s the first time in a while that I’ll be in such close proximity to Sebastian. Of course, he won’t really be coming inside as he had called earlier, saying there won’t be much time between the flights. But it’s the first time I’ll

let’s go and spend what time there is left together before he does. Is your

him on time out right now.

one is a little devil… I don’t know what I

“Come on then, I hope your dad can handle him

have to,”

I left the pack five years ago, Sebastian visited the kids almost every other day, and would have them for weekends at times or when I was on

had a business trip, then of course he could visit

part of the children’s lives and when

respected the decision I made all those years ago. The only time he broke it was when

(FLASHBACK)

Alpha. The baby is bigger than

should have done a C-section,”

there’s determination in her eyes as I breathe deeply

leaves my lips, my vision darkening. I have been in active labour for far

so much harder than the twins. The door flies open and Sebastian rushes inside, his hair is a mess from having run his hand through it countlessly. His eyes are red, almost as

me more. I’m not letting you do this alone,” he whispers, taking my bloody hand from where I’ve

Strength.

what his touch feels

breathing and pushing. His fingers comb through my hair, softly yet with enough pressure

I still love him…

tears

are the strongest person I have ever known.

Except you.

lifeline

one to rely

focus on me, Zaia, nothing else.” His deep voice is soothing yet powerful, his command something that instantly makes me

alone and I realise that’s exactly what’s happening now… I’m placing all my trust in him and

He’s still trying…

a gasp of pain, as I push one final time, giving it my all. My head drops back onto the pillow behind me as the room

did incredibly…” Sebastian whispers, not even turning to see our child as he looks deep into my eyes. Raw admiration, love,