I Am The Luna

SEBASTIAN.

I watch as her face changes from surprise to realisation to devastation. Her heart is thumping wildly as she stares at me, her gorgeous violet eyes wide.

She didn’t know, just as I presumed, and I wish I had somehow found a way to let her know that Valerie needed her. Well, no surprise there, fucking up is my forte and I keep doing that.

She used to be the voice of logic and reason in my life, and why my father truly approved of her. Although he never liked her father, he had always held Zaia in high regard. That is a relationship that is still not the way it used to be before I divorced her.

Looking at her, I know that she deserves that position as CEO. I won’t ever say it, but I’m proud of her.

“I… How?” she asks softly. “We never caught the attacker. It’s a long story and… I shouldn’t be seen here with you. Can we meet somewhere else, maybe tomorrow?” I ask, swallowing as I try not to look at her tempting, glossy lips.

“Meet? You want to meet now? No. Tell me what happened to Valerie. I need to meet her. I need to, I’m an awful friend,” she whispers the end part as she turns her head away.

“No. I should have tried harder to get the message through to you. Look, here’s Jai’s number. He moved to Valerie’s mother’s original pack with the Scotts’ after it happened. Call him, and he’ll tell you the rest of the details and give you the full address,” I say, taking out my own business. card and adding Jai’s number to the bottom. I can’t risk being seen with her, just in case.

She reaches for the card, her fingertips brushing my finger as she takes it. There’s no mate bond, but the tingles of her touch rush through me, strong. My eyes flicker silver for a second before she turns away from me.

“Thank you,” she says, turning her back to me and reaching for the door handle. I hate that she has to leave. Why can’t this moment last longer?

“Zaia,”

She pauses but doesn’t turn back to me, waiting for me to speak. “How are my pups?” I ask quietly. Her heart thuds, but instead of replying, she pulls open the door and steps out.

My own heart squeezes but I don’t fight it. I can’t risk us being seen together. Even if I’m getting closer to learning who they are, I can’t ruin it all when I’ve come so far…

Just a little longer, Zaia… Then I’ll come for you.

“Zaia?”

Fuck. “Cara? Oh… it’s been ages. How are you?” Zaia asks, her voice sounding far warmer than it was when she spoke to me. “It has been! Wow… babe, you look… gorgeous. I see you’re doing well. Not what we hear.” Cara laughs.

Not wanting to risk being seen by Cara, I stay hidden. Dad had asked me to bring her to the meeting, but right now I wish I hadn’t.

“Thanks, I’m sure the rumours are colourful, but I’m happy. Truly. How are you?” Zaia asks her, not missing a beat and clearly not fazed by Cara’s remark.

“Oh, I’m good, actually I was here on a dinner date…” Cara trails off and I narrow my eyes. No part of this was a date, and for her to insinuate that it is, is pissing me off.

sound of heels. ” Oh, Zaia! You

“No.” Zaia’s reply comes.

I didn’t mean to be insensitive.” Cara apologises. “I’ve just been looking for him. He left the table a

will… I’m sorry.” Cara mumbles. I cock a

on.” Zaia’s words

“Congratulations.”

you. Send Annalise my

comes before I hear her walk off. “Where has he gone…” I hear Cara mutter as she walks down the corridor and I take the first chance

to meet Valerie. As for Atticus, that idiot should have told her about Valerie… why didn’t he? I walk down the hall, returning

the delay. Now where were we…” I say as I sit

I did. And no matter how hard I try, I’m unable to remove her image from

to be a sign… meeting her again after all these years

is sealed. We part ways and I’m

were so on it, after the break!” Cara says, about to hold on to my arm when I move it away,

am your Alpha, nothing more,” I say quietly. She blushes, clearly

fiddling with her sleeve. “I don’t

head through the large front lawn of the hotel. It’s mainly empty, considering the time, though it’s understandable. The gushing sound of the large stone fountain

car keys and we get in and I put the car in drive. Cara rolls the window down, fanning

car has air conditioning when

the large fountain at the centre of the front lawn. Her voice is full of surprise and amusement. A flash of irritation and

pack, I didn’t expect Atticus to still be a part of her life. Especially to the point that

in that direction. What I see is not something I was expecting. Atticus is down on one knee in front of her, in a position that is far

know that this is a big step… but I want to ask you… will you, my beautiful, feisty queen, marry

Cara’s eyes on me and I turn my

So she’s moved on….

not a short time. I knew the risk

tries to make small talk, I’m not interested. I drop her off at home before I drive to the mansion and park the car

the image of Zaia looking down at Atticus fucking replaying in

the steering wheel,

step inside, loosening my tie and

“Sebastian!”

She’s awake…

“Hmm?”

“Come here!”

and Dad are cuddled on the sofa. Mom has a blanket over her, her head resting on

forgiven me, but it took her several months and when there’s an opportunity

hell-bent on contacting Zaia but both Dad and I had surprisingly agreed on the fact she shouldn’t. Although Dad’s logic was that I’m the one who

Dad asks not moving his eyes from

was good,” I reply