I Am The Luna

I Am The Luna by Moonlight Muse Chapter 34

A Couple of Plans

ZAIA. “Zaia, is everything ok?” I look up at Mom from where I’m slicing the potatoes for the evening meal.

“Of course, why do you ask?” I smile. Mom looks concerned from where she’s braiding Sia’s hair at the kitchen table.

“You don’t cook unless you have a lot on your mind.” She says with a knowing look of understanding in her eyes.

I returned yesterday morning and although I filled her in on everything with Valerie; I refrained from telling her what went down between Sebastian and me.

I don’t know why, but I know how she would have disapproved of me spending the night with him, and that would only make me feel worse…

My heart clenches as I remember that morning….

(FLASHBACK)

My eyes flutter open and I find myself cocooned in warmth. I snuggle back against the hard wall of muscle behind me when I tense. Wall of muscle?

Sebastian!

I’m about to pull away when I realise that my head is on his arm, his hand clamped around my breast, his other arm firmly around my hips, holding me tightly against him…

He’s asleep, I can tell from his steady heartbeat…

“Sleep Foxie…” He murmurs, burying his face into my neck. “You smell good…”

He used to always hold me like this…

I don’t want to get up. For a fleeting moment, I want to enjoy the warmth and comfort that his embrace offers me…

Irritation at my weak resolve makes me glare at the wall, and I slowly free myself from his hold. I have to make sure I never get into this predicament ever again! I need to leave…

(END OF FLASHBACK)

says, making

been on my mind, and I have been doing some research. “Oh, you are

in this day and age the practices of our ancestors aren’t implemented at all, but I truly feel I’m

have no doubt. So is Jai going to ask Sebastian to allow Valerie to be brought here? You know how he is so

with distaste. “I know, but hopefully for Jai, he listens,” I say shortly. I have made it clear we will

close my eyes, hoping she didn’t catch my tone, and if she did, that

in the kitchen window, wondering who would want us apart? Who is so hellbent

to you Zaia, it isn’t your fault you didn’t know about Valerie,” Mom says as Sia slides off the stool and walks over

She says, giving me an adorable smile as she holds her paper up to me. I crouch down and take it

“We hang it near Aunty Valerie, then the moon will heal her.” She says in her adorable little voice. I look at her sharply, my heart skipping

her tightly. “That is the perfect plan,” I

I nod as I stand up, carrying Sia. “Yes, deep down, I feel that this will help. We are

right Mommy?” Sia asks. I nod. I told them a little about Valerie when

they had been understanding, and of course, asked many questions. They may be three years old, but they are bright. I’m just waiting for the day

this, Zaia?” Dad asks. We’re in my new office, one floor up, at the Toussaint Headquarters, and he has just placed a file down in front of me. I

I cock my brow. “I don’t want to lose focus on what I am doing, Father. I have come so far, and I plan to focus everything

aside the file and cross my legs as I look across

slightly. “No, aside from someone else stepping in on the Zero project, there’s a high chance we might lose that deal.” He grunts. “If we had Atticus’s backup, I think we could have

him for

the meeting and I’m extremely confident I’ll get the deal. What company has

the mention of Sebastian. Why would he do that? Everyone knows

with my mind again,

I don’t think you

or Sebastian. If he wants to compete for it, then I’m up for the competition, but I am not taking a back seat!” I say, my

came to accept. and approve of Atticus, his resentment for Sebastian and his company

I don’t want you going alone. I will come with you.” Dad says

need to be here with the

we take the children with us. Your… your Mother can come along too and mind them. I think the trip will do them good too and Sia can enjoy the fresh air.” Dad suggests,

trying to think I dislike long trips and knowing that my babies are near would be

“She doesn’t “Security-”

grandchildren. No one and I mean no one will touch those children, here or abroad.” He says firmly.

back and nod appreciatively. The protection that Dad provides for me is the one thing that I appreciate the most and I won’t ever forget it, no matter what the future holds. “Thank you. I think we can

“Or perhaps Atticus-”

if it has to be someone. Besides, I don’t think it’s smart for me to go with him when the rumours are already spread all

Me and Atticus. at the party, a blurred image at the fountain, me

still a good prospective partner, Zaia. I mean, he’s good with the kids and from what I can

like I said, I’m not interested,” I

the kids were his… those red flags I had forgotten about now itch at my mind. He did things when