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.

another appointment, Luna?” the lady

spread like wildfire, knowing I came to the

“Oh no, 1-”

here to see

Valerie standing there in her white coat

crossed.

I see,” the prying woman behind the counter says before

The smell of disinfectant is strong in

keep your pregnancy a secret

strides down the hallway and opens her

so too.” I agree, although my reasons are

tells me to lie down on the

my stomach. Since we are in her office, there is no

for me to be able to see

face deepening, I dare not

the

cold gel from my stomach and motions

stand up,

need to worry too much, there is nothing wrong with

it’s too soon to

sighs as she sits down behind her desk. 2

“But?”

as she opens

isn’t great. I’m surprised, to be honest. You come from a strong bloodline, and you seem healthy and fit, but after looking through your reports… you are extremely

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and I frown.

eyes fly

having twins, which makes me all the more worried about

and your health.”

divorce wasn’t

excitement with me. She’s

them?” I ask, nervously.

high and until you

as possible. Perhaps keeping this pregnancy news quiet, for now, will be better. I know

find out that an

for the file and scan through it. I may

studied medicine alongside business at

my levels to be so low?” I ask.

me, but I will

keep an eye on you.”

weird question? Does a rejection harm

say quietly.

sharply, and I keep my chin up, hoping she doesn’t see right

through me.

for a moment before she looks me straight in the eye, a calculating

it will surely hurt the Mother

is already weak, for example like yourself, she may never be able

another child again.”

Valerie farewell, I don’t return home. I’m too disturbed and unsettled. to think straight.

debating what to do for the last hour. I had dismissed Ethan and

a memory from

heart squeeze.

(Flashback)

I hope

as he pulls me into his lap and runs his fingers through my

hair.

I hope they have hair just like you too,” he replies, kissing my

tilt my head. I didn’t really feel confident with my flaming. orange hair,

but it’s his next word that makes

“That will be

(End of flashback)

looking forward to our children so much. If I had gotten pregnant

he no longer wants me, I think I should

to have two beautiful babies. Perhaps he will reconsider the divorce. After all, as the father,

a right to know about

of hope enters my heart and I head towards the Pack Hall.

sits beside our mansion, separated only by a

the one place where

and important events.

my way inside, I enter the code for the third floor by scanning

up the carpeted

of the pack, and no one is allowed up here without a

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my shoulders, hoping that he might just reconsider throwing me out, when I spot none other than Annalise sitting on Sebastian’s desk in an extremely short dress as she