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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 says, making me look up. How do I tell them I

celebrating once the paperwork is sealed? Things haven’t been finalised yet…” I say, feeling

children’s faces and the pride on Dad’s is too much for me to break their hearts right now. The children don’t need to know, but I will tell

Zaia, dinner is ready. I made your favourite.” Mom says

before she walks off. One week under the

her husband is under the same roof as his ex-wife. Dinner passes in a blur as I keep smiling, pretending I’m

you alright Zaia, you don’t usually drink much?” Mom asks, concerned. “Of course she doesn’t, if the wine is the cheap

giggle. “You two are like an angry married couple, who don’t 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 add, staring

everything is alright, Zaia?” Dad asks me sharply. I glance over at the kids, who are eating their

tomorrow I’ll face it all, “Alright! Let’s get you guys to bed!” I say,

for giving your best… I’ll get the children to bed.” She says. I look at her sharply, my heart thudding. Does

can get 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 at my room before we

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

to alcohol is rather high. We can get drunk though, and that is exactly what

then, they lived happily ever after…” I whisper, closing the book as I look at Sia and ion, both

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

both softly before I close the book and slowly ease out of bed. Tucking them in, I dim the lights and check Sia’s pulse and her medication chart. Me and mom have been keeping on top

But they aren’t helping…

massage my neck, rolling the kinks out of it, falling on my

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 bed.

shadow falls over me and I spin around, ready to smash whoever it is over the head with the bottle, when a

takes me a moment to realise who it

try to yank his hand free, but he’s far stronger. My eyes flash as I struggle even more, only for him to push

reacts to him when I don’t want him. “Hush, Little Fox,

that I love… his breath is minty with hints of my favourite wine… that explains the empty glass. He

I whisper defiantly. He rests his arm on the wall above my head and

I tried to take that deal is because I don’t trust his son. I heard what that bastard

My heart is thumping as everything clicks. “You were the one who attacked him!” I hiss, trying to shove him, only for

hanging open, revealing my lace bra. His eyes. flash silver and I can see

down. Even if the walls were

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

trying to clear my mind, but I can’t, not when his intoxicating scent is

wants me to work alongside you. It would give us more time together and I will only be a

be safe.” He whispers, his face inches from mine.

give me anything. You made a mockery of me! As for that-” I clench my jaws, trying not to shout as I glance at the door. “I could

of pounds to his name? Men like him get away with everything. I’m

you. You don’t need to take responsibility for me.” I snap. How did