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.”

Jai O’Dell will be stepping down from his position

me, surprised, “Alpha… me? Are you certain? I I mean, I don’t come from a ranked family…

Beta with a good head on his shoulders.

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

don’t need it nor want

the initiation will take place next Monday. You are going to be my

stands up. ” Thank you, Alpha. I will not

may think he’s got nothing… but he has ties with the Crystal Shadow Pack that will come in use… I

I promise I’ll

Somehow.

ONE MONTH LATER…

ZAIA.

don’t feel too well.” I sigh as I enter

leave. To my surprise, he didn’t argue and although he wanted me to stay; he understood and respected my decision and hoped we could

It was the least I could do, considering everything I had lied to him about. He had been nothing but helpful and said he’ll keep it quiet where I had

despite certain actions of his not being to my liking; I

email a week later, saying Sebastian found out and

Sometimes he did lose it. I

overdid it at the office. Did that witch irritate you?” Mom

can’t bother me,” I say confidently, feeling a

was getting Braxton Hicks contractions, as my body prepares for the birth and that it can happen for months before birth. They

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

pregnancy, there are complications, the poison and the rejection have done their damage. I have many hospital appointments and checkups to

In turn, I have got down to work and am doing my best to

him running things so differently than how Sebastian and I did, but

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

the driver ready. She should go

as Mom calls someone on the phone. What’s happening? It’s too early to go

trickles down my legs and I can’t even look down with my belly in the way. Have my

she drops the phone in her panic and runs

before, rushes through me. Nothing can happen to my

the car. Blood covers my legs

stabbing pain in my chest, one that reminds me of how I

forefront of my mind is undeniable. I’m in labour,

Goddess…

“… Intensive care.”

“…Oxygen immediately…”

rate

Beep. Beep. Beep.