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

I I mean, I don’t come from a ranked family… nor do I have an influential family…” he

power or money Justin, I need a Beta with a good head on

slow, hesitant nod. “Of 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

nod. “Exactly, the initiation will take place next Monday. You are going to be my Beta and

head as he stands up. ”

the window. He may think he’s got nothing… but he has ties with the Crystal Shadow

I promise I’ll find

Somehow.

ONE MONTH LATER…

ZAIA.

too well.” I sigh as

Shadow 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 and hoped we could stay

lied to him about. He

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

got from her was one email a week later, saying

can understand Sebastian’s temper. Sometimes he did lose it. I

at the office. Did that witch irritate

me,” I say confidently,

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

and I are getting better. The antidote helped, and I had given one to the lab to make a new batch and

their damage. I have many

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

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

I gasp,

I’ll have the driver ready. She should go to the hospital!” The maid

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

I can’t even look down with my

drops the phone in her panic and

can happen to my babies… Fuck, please. I’ll do anything, goddess, please… protect these

into the car. Blood covers my legs and the amount is horrifying. My vision darkens as another powerful wave

through me and there’s a sharp stabbing pain in my chest, one

dreadful thought that now comes to the forefront of my mind is undeniable. I’m

Goddess…

“… Intensive care.”

“…Oxygen immediately…”

heart rate is

Beep. Beep. Beep.