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

I came to the hospital two days in

“Oh no, 1-”

to see me.”

see Valerie standing there

crossed.

behind the counter says before

The smell of disinfectant is

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

hallway and opens her office door.

so too.” I agree, although my reasons are

inside the comfort of her office, she tells me to lie down on the bed so she

we are in

for me to be able to see the scan

face deepening, I dare not disturb her

observing the screen.

gel from my stomach

stand up, “Tell me Valerie, what is

need to worry too much, there

too soon to be relieved.

seat, she sighs as she sits down behind her desk. 2

“But?”

she opens

your health 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 weak and that

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I frown.

eyes fly open. “Children?”

having twins, which makes me all the more worried about this

your

I’d be happier if the divorce wasn’t bothering me, but the doctor obviously

share the excitement with me. She’s worried.

lose them?” I

of miscarrying are extremely high and until you

pregnancy news quiet, for now, will be better. I know the pack members will

that an Alpha heir will soon

for the file and scan through it. I may not be a

medicine alongside business at

my levels to be so

I will give

keep an eye on you.”

ask a weird question? Does a rejection harm an unborn

say quietly.

my

through me.

for a moment before she looks

harm the child, but it will surely hurt the Mother and… if the

is already weak, for example like yourself,

another child again.”

farewell, I don’t return home. I’m too disturbed and unsettled. to think straight. After what she told me, I am no

for the last hour. I had dismissed Ethan and decided

turmoil and a memory from long ago returns to

heart squeeze.

(Flashback)

we have a child, I hope that they look just

I ask, surprised, as he pulls me into his lap and

hair.

pixie. And I hope they have hair

really feel confident with my flaming.

he caresses my cheek, but it’s his next word that makes my eyes

in shock. “That will be the name of

(End of flashback)

I had gotten pregnant earlier, would everything have been

wants me, I think I

beautiful babies. Perhaps he

right to

the Pack Hall. Sebastian. would be working in his office at

sits beside our mansion, separated only by a black gate.

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

and important events.

way inside, I enter the code for the third

my way up the carpeted stairs. This floor is only for the

and no one is allowed up here without a pin.

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muster my courage and square 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