I Am The Luna

Chapter 0012

I frown. I don’t think it’s the rejection alone. I have seen my results and even sent them to Valerie. She’s surprised that my health hasn’t improved despite it being a while now.

There’s something wrong with me and although I haven’t told Mom, my health is deteriorating further.

I rub my stomach, as long as my babies are ok…

“Ring Valerie, ask her what is happening over there. Why is Sebastian wanting to come? We need to know. Moving isn’t an option right now either,” Mom replies worriedly. A

“Yes Mom, I’ll do that. Now please don’t worry too much. We’ll handle it,” I reply. I sit down on the bed beside her and hug her tightly.

I am sorry Mom, because of me you are under so much stress.

I move back, messaging Valerie to call me when she can, knowing she keeps this phone switched off.

“Get some rest, Zaia, but we do need to find a way for you to refuse Atticus’s invitation to the ball. A solid, reasonable reason that he can’t get offended.”

I nod in agreement. “Yes, I’ll think of something. We have over a week until then.”

Mom leaves the room and I lie down on my bed, one hand tucked under my face, the other resting on my belly as I stare out of the window.

When will things get easier?

My phone soon rings, and I quickly answer it.

“Hello,” I answer, sitting up. Mom hurries back into the room and sits on the edge of

the bed.

me to

just heard that Sebastian wants to come to the Whispering

+15 BONUS

Ball. He never does. Why is he risking his safety to

Because I don’t think

said so himself. There

suddenly decided to.”

sure, Zaia… but I’ll ask

friends Val, plus I

he understands why you are doing what you are

still the Luna in my

That is big coming from Jai and it warms my insides.

an uncle?” I

do you mean, uncle?” she

still their uncle…” Just as Sebastian

thought you meant the two of us… anyway,

then I will ask him to bring me as well. I want to see

you.”

risky,” Mom whispers.

don’t worry Ms Walton,” she reassures

out, please let me know and please, keep

the call.

shoulder. “We’ll be ok,” she promises before she leaves the

managed to get both the chicken and the

other fresh produce that was on discount at

as they were packing away

never short on money, but Mom still told me to always