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.

his pocket and deep down I wonder if Sebastian hadn’t shown up, would I

liking to him. despite how uncertain she had been of him, to begin with. Also, Dad approved,

can’t deny that after I had the

you Zaia… because I swear, you are the Luna I want,” he whispers, cupping my face. I’m about to speak when he bends down and brushes his lips against mine. My heart thumps and I’m about to pull back, but he beats me

to wait, even if you tell me not

(END OF FLASHBACK)

cold droplets of water that fall on my face make me blink and I look

A storm is coming…

gloomy since early this 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

I’m brought out of my reminiscing by

on and I’m wearing a cap and sunglasses, he still recognised me, probably by my

these years. It must have been so hard. “Jai… I’m so sorry I wasn’t here,” I whisper, knowing that my

asking how soon I wanted to come, but this is regarding Valerie, and I asked if I could

her,” he replies quietly, making my heart clench as he wraps his

sad truth. I should have been here, but I

happy to see you,” he says, moving back and turning

passenger door for me before he gets in. The pack is pretty quiet, much to my

He’s been by her side. for the last three years and it

she would wake up and see how much he’s done for her. That he’s been right here and deserves a chance. And

silent. Are the Scotts not in?” I ask. “No, I made sure they aren’t around as Sebastian made

will be coming today?” I ask

a secret? He curses under his breath and looks at me apologetically, rubbing

just that you would message me, nothing more. He has his reasons to be careful Zaia… trust me, he’s only keeping an eye

but I don’t say anything further. “Here.” He says quietly as he slowly pushes open the door to one of

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 my eyes

the bed sheet over her and Jai instantly goes over to

the last three years of her life. Which would include her body being exercised to keep her body muscles trained, being cleaned, changed, and fed. Things that can take up to several hours. Seeing Jai now made it even clearer how much he has done for her,

ever after. I can’t let them pull the plug on her. Not

guess who’s come to see you?” Jai asks as he steps back and

upon my best friend. She’s lost weight, her hair has lost its lustre and

Goddess…

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

What is going on?

Val…

from my thoughts. “There’s brain activity. Look!” I look up, my heart thumping as I stare at the bis

can’t let them pull the plug,” Jai says quietly and although I’m too overwhelmed to speak,

sit beside Valerie. The guilt that eats up at me is ever-growing, and I wish I could turn back time and fix