I Am The Luna

I Am The Luna by Moonlight Muse Chapter 28

A Secret Visit

ZAIA.

The Moonlight Waterfall Pack. This pack used to be the home of Valerie’s mother before she met her father. Growing up, although Valerie and I were from different packs, attending the same college brought us together.

Valerie had wanted to get away from everything after her mother’s death, wanting to just be in a new place so she could heal.

The Moonlight Waterfall Pack is small, and it usually avoids making enemies. It took me over three hours to drive from my pack to get here. I’ve come alone, not wanting anyone to know, aside from Mom. Telling her I’ll be back late in the evening.

No one, including my guards, knew I’ll be leaving the pack territory. I’ve donned a wig and am driving a rental car that I booked in the name of one of our staff. I’m now waiting for someone to go collect Jai, as I wait at pack borders.

I have parked my car in the visitors’ parking lot. I’m now waiting by the side of the building where the guard is watching me with interest. I sigh heavily, remembering Atticus’ proposal last night.

(FLASHBACK)

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

He is down on one knee, holding up a ring with a stunning diamond sparkling under the night sky. Time seems to slow as I find myself questioning if I ever led him on? I’m certain I made it clear… 2

I know my smile has faded and I see the glimmer of disappointment in his grey eyes as I ruin the ray of hope that he held without even saying a word. “Atticus…” I say, reaching for his hand. I wrap mine around it.

I see the flash of a camera go off to the side and suddenly I realise I need to be careful about how I react. I have just become the CEO, and I can’t let a scandal tarnish my name so soon. Everyone will be observing my reactions and decisions going forward. I can already see the headlines; Zaia Toussaint, the divorcee, rejects an excellent proposal.

“Walk me to my car?” I ask him. He looks up at me and nods before forcing a smile that doesn’t reach his eyes as he slowly stands up. “It’s a no, isn’t it.” He states quietly as we fall into step with one another.

“I’m sorry Atticus… I truly am. You have given me so much… despite everything I have gone through, and even when I kept secrets from you, you stayed by my side and supported me. But… I’m not ready for marriage or a relationship.” I whisper regretfully.

Not when I just saw the man who somehow still has a hold on me. But I also know it’s not the same, it’s just pain that I’m unable to forget, a deep wound that will never heal fully.

“You are simply letting me down slowly. Don’t worry, I won’t break,” he says jokingly, placing his arm around my shoulders and kissing my forehead.

up at him. He snaps the ring box shut and slips it into his pocket and deep down I wonder

too. Mom has taken a liking to him. despite how uncertain she had been of him, to begin with. Also, Dad approved, and even Atticus’s mom

was pregnant, I can’t deny that after

I want,” he whispers, cupping my face. I’m about to speak when he bends down and brushes

to wait, even if you

(END OF FLASHBACK)

of water that fall on my face make

A storm is coming…

morning, but it’s clearly going to only get worse. The smell of rain is growing in the air and I wrap my arms around myself. I’m wearing a tan-coloured leather jacket, denim skinnies, with a white fitted

heart skips a beat as I’m brought out of my reminiscing by Jai’s voice.

and although I have a black wig on and I’m wearing a

in his eyes. He’s been here with Valerie all these years. It must have been so hard. “Jai… I’m so sorry

later asking how soon I wanted to come,

here for her,” he replies quietly, making my heart clench as he wraps his arms around me,

truth. I should have

on… I’m sure she’ll be happy to see you,” he says, moving back and turning away

before he gets in. The pack is pretty quiet, much to my relief, and we reach the Scott home

Jai mentions he also lives with them. He’s been by

see how much he’s done for her. That he’s been right here and deserves a chance. And me, I’m the worst friend

silent. Are the Scotts not in?” I ask. “No, I made sure they aren’t around as Sebastian made it clear you being here should be kept a secret. They’ll

will be

his breath and looks at me apologetically, rubbing the back of

be careful Zaia… trust me, he’s only keeping an eye out for you,” he

don’t reply. The urge to ask him why Sebastian even cares is on the tip of my tongue but I don’t say anything further.

heart thuds as I peer inside. Pale wallpaper that contains sunflowers is the first thing I notice, the steady beep of a machine loud in the silent room. The door opens wider and

door, the bed sheet over her and Jai instantly

changed, and fed. Things that can take up to several hours. Seeing Jai now made it even clearer how much he has done

have their happily ever after. I can’t let them pull the plug on her. Not like this. She

see you?” Jai asks as

over to the bed and I lay my eyes upon my best friend. She’s lost weight, her hair has lost

Goddess…

as I walk to her side, my vision blurring as I take hold of her limp hand. My heart is breaking at the fact I have not been by her side, that not once have I visited her. Through the intense emotions

What is going on?

Val…

Jai’s voice brings me from my thoughts. “There’s brain activity. Look!” I look up, my heart thumping as I stare at

me?” I whisper. “We can’t let them pull the plug,” Jai says

guilt that eats up at me is ever-growing, and I wish