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.”

certain factors, Beta Jai O’Dell will be stepping down from his position as Beta of this

surprised, “Alpha… me? Are you certain? I I mean, I don’t come from a ranked family… nor do I have an influential family…”

don’t need power or money Justin, I need a Beta with a good head on his shoulders. You will be my Beta.” I say

course, it would be my greatest honour. That’s a position I never dreamed of… but… there are so many people who hold far more power and

don’t need it nor want

take place next Monday. You are going to be

head as he stands up.

the door shuts after him, I stand up and walk to the window. He may think he’s got nothing… but he has ties with the Crystal Shadow Pack that will come in use…

promise

Somehow.

ONE MONTH LATER…

ZAIA.

too well.” I sigh as

Pack two days after I had talked to Dad, telling Atticus that I needed to leave. To my surprise, he didn’t argue and although he wanted me to stay; he understood and respected my decision

him about. He had been nothing but helpful and said

his not being to my liking; I understand he was still trying

thing I got from her was one email a week later, saying Sebastian found out and she can’t stay in touch with

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

office. Did that

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

birth and that

to the lab to make a new batch and I can see Mom looking better

and the rejection have done their damage. I have

true to his word and has given us a home, security, and protection. In turn,

been bumpy, with him running things so differently than how Sebastian and I

she rushes over to me. Sharp pain rushes through my stomach, and I gasp, clutching my belly. I don’t know

doctor!” Mom shouts as she grabs her phone. “Madam! I’ll have the driver ready.

What’s happening? It’s too early

wet trickles down my legs and I can’t even look down with my belly

voice is full of horror as she drops the phone in her panic and runs to my side, “We need to get you to

me. Nothing can happen to my babies… Fuck, please. I’ll do anything, goddess, please…

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

a sharp stabbing pain in my chest, one that reminds me of how I felt when he

dreadful thought that now comes to the forefront of my mind is undeniable. I’m in labour, at only twenty-eight

Goddess…

“… Intensive care.”

“…Oxygen immediately…”

heart rate

Beep. Beep. Beep.