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I Am The Luna by Moonlight Muse Chapter 41

An Intruder

ZAIA. “Lu- Ms Zaia…” I look up to see Daniel, one of Sebastian’s assistants, standing there. He lowers his head politely to me.

“It’s good to see you, Daniel,” I say quietly. No matter how devastated and upset I feel right now, I can’t let that affèct anything else. I smile as warmly as possible at him, and he smiles. back brightly.

“It’s lovely to see you again, ma’am.” “It is,” I say, touching his arm for a second before I excuse myself. There are cops everywhere, I wonder what happened…

I walk down the hall, my two guards flanking me as I enter the main lobby heading for the food court. “Ma’am. There’s been a situation and the food department has been suspended.

I sigh. “Understood. Are we free to leave?”

The officer looks me over before he nods. “Yes, come. I’ll make sure they let you out.” “Thank you,” I reply, glad to get out of there, but I don’t know how I would face Mom or Dad.

Tell them that I failed. The car is brought, and I get in, slipping my shades on.

Maybe I should have fought harder… but he had thrown me off. The drive back to the villa we are residing at passes by faster than I would have liked.

I check up on Jai and Valerie via text, trying not to think about what has just gone down. There’s no change yet, but the full moon will be at its peak in to days from now. I have hope…

I step out of the car, forlorn and tired. I know things like this happen often, but when you spent so long on something… it was almost in my grasp.

Almost…

The door opens before I even reach it. “Surprise!” Zion and Sia say, making me jump. I stare around the hall, and the congratulations. sign that is plastered across the wall opposite.

Oh, no….

They had such high expectations…

jewels and crouching down, pull them both into my arms, kissing the top of their heads. They make me happy. “Congratulations, Zaia,” Father

Things haven’t been finalised

Dad’s is too much for me to

Come Zaia, dinner is ready. I made your favourite.” Mom says with at smile.

walks off. One week under the same roof must be hard…

Annette would think of that, knowing her husband is under the same roof as his ex-wife. Dinner passes in a blur as I keep smiling, pretending I’m happy as I eat and drink away, trying to

much?” Mom asks, concerned. “Of course she doesn’t, if the wine is the cheap

know how to feel….” I say, suddenly feeling upset. “I was celebrating how my day went. Can I not have a drink or two?” I

sure everything is alright, Zaia?” Dad asks me sharply. I glance over at the kids, who are eating their pudding, giggling, and whispering about us

perfect,” I say. I don’t want to answer anything today… but tomorrow… tomorrow I’ll face it all, “Alright! Let’s get you guys to bed!” I say, jumping up from my seat. I grab my glass and

it, for giving your best… I’ll get the children to bed.” She says. I

us to bed, Mommy, are you tired?” Zion asks. I shake my head. “No, I’ll get you two into bed. I want to. Come on.” I take Sia’s hand and lead the way upstairs, dropping the bottle and glass off

her head in when I’m showering them, and I know she’s just concerned because I

is exactly what I plan to do once my

happily ever after…” I whisper, closing the book as I look at Sia and ion, both fast asleep on either

is on my arm, whilst Zion has his arms. wrapped around the other one, allowing

out of bed. Tucking them in, I dim the lights and check

But they aren’t helping…

door behind me, and lock it. I massage my neck, rolling

wasn’t empty when I left it there. The glass standse ss of Mm, maybe I have drunk too much. Groaning, I pull open the buttons of my blouse, put some music on from my phone and toss it onto the

spin around, ready to smash whoever it is over the head with the bottle, when a hand clamps over my mouth,

realise who it is, my heart thudding.

he’s far stronger. My eyes flash as I

hate how my body reacts to him when I don’t want him. “Hush, Little Fox, I need you to hear me out.” His voice is low

favourite wine… that explains the empty glass. He slowly removes his hand from my mouth, and I glare

hate you,” I whisper defiantly. He rests his arm on the wall above my head and shakes his

out. The only reason I tried to take that deal is because I don’t trust his son. I heard what that bastard was

push him back, but he refuses to budge. My heart is thumping as everything clicks. “You were the one who attacked him!” I hiss, trying to shove him, only for him to grab my other hand and pin it against the

and I can see that hunger in them as he

need protection.” I snarl, forced to keep my voice down. Even if

me.” I demand. I can’t deal with this closeness… I can feel the heat radiating off his body. Knowing under that fitted shirt is his chiselled

I can’t, not when his

to give you the deal, and he wants me to work alongside you. It would give us more time together and I will

his face

you to give me anything. You made a mockery of me! As for that-” I clench my jaws, trying not to shout as

frowns. “Oh yeah, when he has millions of pounds to his name? Men like him get away with everything. I’m not going to

responsibility for