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.

forgiven him, forgiven him for the broken

what happened, I was more

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

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

things were safe. We are safe, despite the issues with the humans, we are doing ok. With the passing years, I began to remember the things I loved and the hobbies I had cast

movies, reading, late-night walks… playing the

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

“Daddy! I missed you!”

missed you too, Princess,” Sebastian’s deep husky voice responds. My stomach flutters and

can a person get more handsome with every passing year? His black hair is brushed back, with a single strand falling in front of his face. There are a few

They flash silver as they look me over, head to toe, then back up until he’s gazing into my

that burning fire that makes me feel weak. I swallow hard, trying to remain

a black coat with grey fur around the hood. I can see

My bags are all packed!” Xander says, not wasting any time, eagerly wanting to leave as Sebastian looks away from me, smiling faintly

your horses’ son, we will leave soon, but the flight

he walks over to

for a tight hug and I can’t help but smile, seeing the three look up at their dad with adoration

children love him, and he does a lot for them. I am so proud of the fact they have that strong bond with him. “How did your

Zion winks, “I did

joined in on a winter competition last week and placed

than okay, he placed first,” I say, making them

thuds, wishing I didn’t speak as Sebastian tilts his head,

our son,” he says, his voice dropping a few

not to focus

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

how he affects me. Who am I

better now,” he

and try to squash the sizzling tension between us. “You said the

but there’s a snowstorm. I don’t even know if

exclaims,

stay positive,” Sebastian says. ”

maybe we’ll get to celebrate Christmas together, here.” She winks at Zion, who nods his

course, if the snow just gets

These two…

something out,”

that happened, does that mean Sebastian will stay here? Panic rises in me, and I run my fingers through my hair. How will I survive a

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

with just the kids with