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.

appointment, Luna?” the

like wildfire, knowing I came to the hospital two

“Oh no, 1-”

here to

relieved to see Valerie standing there in her

crossed.

I see,” the prying woman behind the counter says

disinfectant is strong in the

think it’s best to keep your pregnancy a secret for now,” Valerie whispers to me as

hallway and

too.” I agree, although my reasons are

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

Since we are in her

to be able

on her face deepening, I dare not disturb her as she

observing the

from my stomach and motions for me to

up, “Tell me Valerie, what is

much, there is nothing

too soon to be relieved. “Come,

Taking a seat, she sighs as she

“But?”

she opens up a file

a strong bloodline, and you seem healthy and fit, but after looking through your reports… you are

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I frown.

eyes fly open. “Children?”

makes

and your health.”

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

excitement with

them?” I ask, nervously.

extremely high and until

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

if they find out that an

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

medicine alongside business at

levels to be so

“It’s beyond me, but I will give you some multivitamins and

eye

Val. Can I ask a weird question? Does a rejection harm an unborn

say quietly.

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

through me.

moment before she looks me straight in

Zaia, it won’t harm the child, but it

for example like yourself,

another child again.”

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

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

turmoil and a memory from long ago returns to

heart squeeze.

(Flashback)

child, I hope that they look just

as he pulls me into his lap and runs his fingers

hair.

they have hair just like you too,” he replies, kissing my neck.

skips 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

caresses my cheek, but it’s his next word

shock. “That will be the name

(End of flashback)

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

I think I should

have two beautiful babies. Perhaps he will reconsider the divorce.

right to

head towards the Pack Hall. Sebastian. would be working in his office at this time.

mansion, separated only

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

important

the code for

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

is

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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 laughs at something he just said.