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.

good night,” Zaia says. I exhale slowly, hearing the sound of heels. ” Oh, Zaia! You

“No.” Zaia’s reply comes.

mean to be insensitive.” Cara apologises. “I’ve just been looking for him. He left the table a while ago. “Not at all. He’s long forgotten,

we will… I’m sorry.”

crying over. I’ve moved on.” Zaia’s words sting but I can’t blame her when I’m just

“Congratulations.”

Send Annalise

“Where has he gone…” I hear Cara mutter as she

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

delay. Now where were

about coming here, I’m now relieved that I did. And no matter how hard I

has got to be a sign… meeting her again after all these

later, we’re finally done, and the deal is sealed. We part ways and I’m ready to head

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

nothing more,” I say quietly. She blushes, clearly humiliated, and

know I saw Zaia earlier…” she mutters, fiddling with her sleeve. “I don’t really care,” I reply

mainly empty, considering the time, though it’s understandable.

get in and I put the car in drive. Cara rolls the window

says, I’m about to reply, telling her the car has air conditioning when Zaia’s

lawn. Her voice is full

Atticus to still be a part of her life. Especially to the point that they’re laughing

help but silently turn to look 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 too

but I want to ask you… will

eyes on me and I turn my gaze ahead, sliding

So she’s moved on….

not a short time. I knew the risk of it happening was there, even if I

Cara tries to make small talk, I’m not interested. I drop her off at

ignition off, I sit there, the image of Zaia looking down at Atticus fucking replaying in my mind. My eyes flash with irritation and I clench

the way he was looking up at her… I clench the steering wheel, my eyes flashing, and I get out. No, I’m not losing

my tie and head up the stairs only for Mom

“Sebastian!”

She’s awake…

“Hmm?”

“Come here!”

and walk to the lounge instead, where she and Dad are cuddled on the sofa. Mom has a

Mom may have forgiven me, but it took her several

and I had

Dad asks not moving his eyes from the

was good,” I