I Am The Luna

Chapter 0002

ZAJA.

The following day dawns as gloomy and dark as the weight on my chest.

Sebastian left last night. I had heard the front door slam shut, and I wonder if he

went to Annalise.

I stare at the divorce file in front of me, five million dollars as alimony. It is not a small amount. He really wants me to leave so desperately, doesn’t he?

I toss the file onto the bed. I don’t need his money. Nothing can make up for the pain of being rejected by my mate. The man I had given everything to.

I push the rumpled bedding back and get out of bed, and stare at my reflection above

my vanity.

Staring back at me is the creamy skin with freckles, and long ginger locks which, despite being hard to maintain, I never considered cutting, because Sebastian liked it. My pouty lips aren’t anywhere near as big as Annalise’s, but the most prominent feature of mine is probably my amethyst–coloured eyes.

There was a time when every man wanted me. At College and University, all the young men wanted to date Zaia Toussaint. 2

My reputation in my studies and as the daughter of Alpha Hugh Toussaint only added to that, I came from a reputable pack, one whose size is almost as big as this one, however, their reputation is vastly different. 1

Where my father’s pack is known for its social status and influence, the Dark Hollow Falls Pack was known for their power and their control.

No one wants to cross them.

I stare down at the papers in my hand.

Placing a hand on my stomach, I calm myself. Stress is not good for the baby. I will

not sit here and weep. I will show him I am fine.

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Determined, I ball my fists still holding those hateful papers, before I get ready for

the day and make my way downstairs.

ne stepping out o

“Did the Alpha not return last night?” Emma the dining room.

with the uneaten dishes from last night.

“He came late, and I had fallen asleep,” I reply, forcing a smile as I lead the way to the

kitchen.

“You look pale, Luna. Are you alright?” she asks as I make myself some cereal, even

though I have no appetite.

Before I can reply, my phone rings.

It’s Valerie Scott, my Doctor and close friend.

“Hello?” I answer, stepping away from the table and leaving the kitchen for privacy.

“Zaia, I’m sorry to bother you so early. I was taking a second look at your reports, and I want you to come back for a few additional checks.”

“Valerie… is everything alright?” I ask nervously.

“Don’t worry, Zaia, just come see me as soon as possible.”

I hang up, fear settling into the pit of my stomach and I quickly hurry to leave, asking Ethan to have the car ready..

Once in the car, I tell him to drive me to the hospital.

He looks at me curiously as he obeys. “Is everything ok, Luna?”

“Oh yes, just going to go meet Valerie for brunch.”

It isn’t a complete lie.

Valerie is the head gynaecologist at the hospital, and I’m glad she is the one who

found out about my baby.

We reach the hospital shortly after and I thank Ethan, telling him to wait for me.

The windy weather batters at me and I’m happy to step into the warmth of the

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hospital entrance.

have another appointment, Luna?” the lady at

to the hospital

“Oh no, 1-”

here to see

turn, relieved to see Valerie standing there in her white coat

crossed.

see,” the prying woman behind the counter says before she smiles

of disinfectant is

to keep your pregnancy a secret for now,” Valerie whispers

hallway and opens her office

agree, although my

of her office, she tells me to

quick scan of my stomach. Since we

to be able to see

with the frown on her face deepening, I dare

the screen.

my stomach and

I stand up, “Tell me Valerie,

too much, there is nothing wrong with the pregnancy

but…” She begins, but it’s too soon to be relieved.

she sighs as she sits down behind her desk.

“But?”

head as she opens up

and you seem healthy and fit, but after looking through your reports… you are extremely weak and that can affect the

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I

eyes fly open. “Children?”

are having twins, which makes me all the more

and your

be happier if the divorce wasn’t bothering me,

with me.

lose them?” I

of miscarrying are extremely high and until you are past your first

I would say you need to rest as much as possible. Perhaps keeping this pregnancy news quiet, for now, will be better. I

out that an Alpha heir will

file and scan through

I had studied medicine alongside business at

possible for my levels to

but I will give

an eye on

question? Does a rejection harm an unborn

say quietly.

looks at me sharply, and I keep my chin up, hoping

through me.

sits back, pondering over it for a moment before she looks me

Zaia, it won’t harm the child, but it will surely

yourself, she may never be able

another child again.”

home. I’m too disturbed and unsettled. to think straight. After what she told me, I am no longer

for the last hour. I had dismissed Ethan and decided to walk home, despite

a memory from long ago returns to me, making

heart squeeze.

(Flashback)

hope that they look

me into his lap and runs his

hair.

they have hair

a beat as I tilt my head. I didn’t really feel confident with my flaming. orange hair, but Sebastian loved it, saying it reminded him of

he says as he caresses my cheek, but it’s his next word

will be the name of our

(End of flashback)

to our children so much. If I had gotten pregnant earlier, would everything have

longer wants me, I think

have two beautiful

have a right to know about

of hope enters my heart and I head towards the Pack

mansion, separated only by a black

town, and this is the one place where they can gather for

important

way inside, I enter the code for

up the carpeted stairs. This floor is only for the

is allowed up here without a pin. s

SWA

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me out, when I spot none other than Annalise sitting on Sebastian’s desk in an extremely short dress as she laughs at something he just said.