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.

have forgiven him, forgiven

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

guards on the school premises throughout the day. Yet, I was still panicking and counting the hours until they got

locks and the windows several times before bed. The entire thing took a toll on me, but as

things were safe. We are safe, despite the issues with the humans, we are doing ok.

late-night walks… playing the violin,

be proud of. The door is pulled open by Sia and the biting

“Daddy! I missed you!”

My stomach flutters and I dare look up at the man

every 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 snowflakes over his shoulders and

to mine, those piercing blue eyes take my breath away. They flash silver as they look me over, head to toe, then back up until he’s gazing

fire that makes me feel weak.

the hood. I can

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,

Zion says as he walks over to

him in for a tight hug and I can’t help but smile, seeing

them. I am so proud of the fact they

Zion winks, “I did

in on a winter competition last week and

than okay, he placed first,” I

speak as Sebastian tilts his head, walking past

wouldn’t expect anything less from our son,” he says, his voice dropping a few octaves. “How have you

try to smile, but my lips tremble slightly, trying not to focus on the fact he’s closing the

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 and scooping up

he knows exactly how he affects

now,”

to squash the sizzling tension between us. “You said

but there’s a snowstorm. I don’t

Xander exclaims, looking

positive,” Sebastian says. ” We will

celebrate Christmas together, here.” She winks at

is, of course, if the snow just gets

These two…

work something out,”

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

giddy teenager? It’s

with just