I Am The Luna

ZAIA.

He shrugs, looking at me as if I had just accused him wrongly.

“I don’t know,” he says, feigning innocence as he turns when Sia comes into view. “Sia is causing problems.”

Mhmm, I’m sure that is as far from the truth as possible.

Her long auburn hair is in a high ponytail, and she’s all dressed and ready for the journey. She’s wearing a tweed white dress with black collars and tights. On top of it, she’s wearing a white fur coat with a matching hat.

“Mommy, he real-” she begins, but just then the doorbell rings, interrupting her. “Dad!” Sia turns her eyes, lighting up with excitement.

She runs to the door and so does Xander and I smile at Zion, who remains in his spot, despite the excitement in his eyes.

“I’ll go get your bags.”

He takes hold of my arm and tilts his head. “It’s Christmas. You should say hi at least, Mom.”

My heart skips a beat as I look into his piercing blue eyes, and I nod. “True, I will, don’t you worry.”

I don’t avoid him, but I need a moment to gather my emotions.

It’s hard though. Looking at Sebastian makes my heart become a frenzy, surging with powerful and intense emotions. I haven’t seen him in a while, but I’ve noticed over the last two years, that every time I see him, the pain and the bad memories no longer come to mind and that scares me because I don’t know how to react to that.

what it means… I have forgiven him, forgiven

of time to get to where I am now. After what happened, I was more closed off and was always on edge. Far more

had trusted guards on the school premises throughout

still locked up, always double-checking the locks and the windows several times before bed. The entire thing took a toll on me, but as the years passed, it became easier and I

the humans, we are doing ok. With the passing years, I began to remember the things I loved and the hobbies I

late-night walks… playing the violin,

the fact that I missed the man who has kept my heart captive all these years; I have found the me that I can be proud of. The door is pulled open by Sia and the biting cold of the blizzard hits me hard. The howling

“Daddy! I missed you!”

Princess,” Sebastian’s deep husky voice responds. My stomach flutters and I dare look up

passing year? His black hair is brushed back, with a single strand falling in front of his face. There are a few streaks of grey which were there the last time I saw him, but they only add to his deadly charm. There’s a dusting of

those piercing blue eyes take my breath away. They flash silver as they look me over, head to toe,

that makes me feel weak. I swallow hard, trying to remain composed, but it’s

grey fur around the hood. I can see he’s in black pants and black

wasting any time, eagerly wanting to leave as Sebastian looks away from me, smiling faintly at our youngest. He kisses Sia’s forehead then kneels down beside him,

leave soon, but the flight has been

Zion says as he walks

can’t help but smile, seeing the three look up at their dad

does a lot for them. I am so proud of the fact they have that strong bond with him. “How did your ice-skating gig

Zion winks, “I

joined in on a winter

placed first,” I say, making

I didn’t speak as Sebastian tilts his

son,” he says, his voice

but my lips tremble slightly, trying not

been great. How about yourself?” I ask, internally kicking myself at how breathless I sound. Sia giggles as Xander gags, crouching down by the door

smirks arrogantly, almost as if he knows exactly how he affects me. Who am I kidding? Of

now,” he

waist and try to squash the sizzling tension between us.

snowstorm.

exclaims, looking

stay positive,” Sebastian says. ”

“Well, either way, it’s ok, maybe we’ll get to celebrate Christmas together, here.” She winks at Zion, who nods his

is, of course, if the snow just

These two…

work something out,”

happened, does that mean Sebastian will stay here? Panic rises in me, and I run my fingers

acting like a giddy teenager? It’s going to be fine, it

haven’t been alone with just