I Am The Luna

SEBASTIAN.

“I understand,” I say quietly. It’s not something I want, but I have to respect that this is what he wants. “Are you sure?” there’s guilt in his eyes as he stands opposite me. We are on the back patio of the packhouse.

The weather is warm, but a soothing breeze rustles the grass, yet it does nothing to soothe the storm in my mind.

“I am. I need someone to keep her safe, Jai, and who better than yourself? Something tells me she has some answers that may help us. We need her to wake up.” I say quietly.

It’s going to be a great loss to have him gone, but… it’s the right thing. “Thank you, Seb… I promise I’ll do what I can from over there. I’ll gather what information I can too…”

I nod. It’s been three days since the crash and although I made it back before I ended up dropping unconscious, I’m healing well.

I also have learned that Zaia has moved to her father’s pack. One of my men was able to dig that up, and it only strengthens my opinion that it may not have been Zaia on the other side of that call that day.

Although I need to stay away, it gives me a glimmer of hope. It means she’s not with him.

“Seb?” “Sorry, I got distracted… go, Jai, she needs you more than I do.”

“And who will you assign as your Beta?” Jai asks. I shove my Hanus to my pocket as glance out at the sky. “I have a few options, but I think I’ll be going with Justin Seagrave.”

Jai tilts his head and nods thoughtfully. “Didn’t the Seagraves initially belong to the Crystal Shadow Pack?”

I nod, “Actually, yes. They moved to this pack over twenty years ago, but still have ties with that pack.” “And that’s where she is…” he murmurs.

I don’t respond, and he grins. “Well, glad you got things sorted, I think you’ll be fine Seb, and once Val is awake, we’ll be back because I know she will want to come home.”

I nod as our eyes meet and although deep down a part of me wonders if she’ll ever wake up, I will not shatter his hopes, for his and Zaia’s sake I wish she wakes up.

“Then I’ll await the day,” I respond quietly. He nods before giving me a hug and slaps my back, sending a pang of pain rushing through my shoulder.

“I’m going to miss your arrogant dumb ass,” he says, making me chuckle. “Same,” I grunt massaging my shoulder. “Sorry man, I forgot,” he grins and I can’t help but smirk back. It is a while later when there’s a knock on the office door and I look up.

“Enter,” I call. The door opens and Justin steps inside. “Alpha Sebastian, you called for me?” “Yes, I did, Justin, sit down.”

Justin is a few years younger than me. He’s from a middle-class family and is of warrior rank. However, he is extremely intelligent and has a knack for strategy and battle.

“I hope I have not upset you, Alpha.”

actually due to certain factors, Beta Jai O’Dell will be stepping down from his position as Beta of this pack and I want you

me? Are you certain? I I mean, I don’t come from a ranked family… nor do I have an influential family…” he trails off,

Beta with a good head on his shoulders. You will be my Beta.” I

be my greatest honour. That’s a position I never dreamed of…

need

“Exactly, the initiation will take place next Monday. You are going to be my Beta and are the next best for the position,”

stands up. ”

with the Crystal Shadow Pack that will come in use… I may not be able

I promise

Somehow.

ONE MONTH LATER…

ZAIA.

don’t feel too well.” I sigh as

that I needed to leave. To my surprise, he

I could do, considering everything I had lied to him about.

grateful for his help and despite certain actions of his not being to my liking; I

a week later, saying Sebastian found out

that, after all, I can understand Sebastian’s temper. Sometimes he did lose it. I

office. Did that witch irritate you?” Mom asks, referring to

and she can’t bother me,” I say confidently, feeling a spasm of pain rush through

Hicks contractions, as my body prepares for the birth and that it can happen for months before birth. They aren’t pleasant and today they’ve been

to the lab to make a new batch and I can see

their damage. I have

security, and protection. In turn, I have got down to work

so differently than how Sebastian and I did, but he’s beginning to take my opinions

to me. Sharp pain rushes through my stomach, and I gasp, clutching my belly. I don’t know what happened. One second, I’m talking to Mom, the

have the driver ready. She should go to the hospital!” The maid exclaims as

on the phone. What’s happening? It’s too early to go into labour. I’m not even

I can’t even look down with my belly

Zaia!” Mom’s voice is full of horror as she drops the phone in her panic and runs to my side, “We need to get

Nothing can happen to my

thudding violently as I’m rushed out and into the car. Blood covers my legs and the amount

rip through me and there’s a sharp stabbing pain in my chest, one that reminds me of how I

the forefront of my mind is undeniable.

Goddess…

“… Intensive care.”

“…Oxygen immediately…”

rate

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