I Am The Luna

Chapter 34

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)

Mom says, making me

a complete lie. Valerie has been on my mind, and I have been doing some research.

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

Sebastian to allow Valerie to be brought here? You

hopefully for Jai, he listens,” I say shortly. I have made it clear we will not discuss Sebastian in front of the kids, especially not in a

eyes, hoping she didn’t catch my tone, and if she did, that she plays it off

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

you didn’t know about Valerie,” Mom says as Sia slides off the stool and

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

hang it near Aunty Valerie, then the moon will heal her.” She says in her

and hug her tightly. “That

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

told them a little about Valerie when they asked where I went, and both had been very

had been understanding, and of course, asked many questions. They may be three years

office, one floor up, at the Toussaint Headquarters, and he has just placed a file

lose focus on what I am doing, Father. I have come so far, and I plan to focus everything

across at him. He’s agitated, almost as if

there’s a high chance we might lose that deal.” He grunts. “If we had Atticus’s backup, I think we

for a

by the mountains… look, Dad, don’t worry, I’m flying out there for the meeting and I’m extremely confident I’ll get the deal. What company has joined

Sebastian. Why would he

messing with my

why I don’t think you

say, standing up. “I worked on this project for so long, I will not let anyone take it from me, not you Dad, 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,

has only grown over the past years. Whilst he came to accept. and approve of Atticus, his resentment for Sebastian

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

“No. You need to be here with the

and mind them. I think the trip will do them good too and Sia can enjoy the fresh air.” Dad suggests, sounding uncomfortable at the mention of

trips and knowing that my babies are near would be good. “And will your wife be alright with

“She doesn’t “Security-”

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

most and I won’t

“Or perhaps Atticus-”

I think I’d prefer you over 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 over the media.” I

the party, a blurred image at the fountain, me and

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

interested,” I say quietly, staring

were his… those red flags I had forgotten about now

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