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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…

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

is sealed? Things haven’t been

is too much for me to break their

Mom says with at smile. “I

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

idea what 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

usually drink much?” Mom asks, concerned. “Of course

married couple, who don’t know how to feel….” I say, suddenly feeling upset. “I was celebrating how my day went. Can I

sharply. I glance over at the kids, who

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

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

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 then make our way to

I’m showering them, and I know she’s just concerned because I had drunk a little more than normal. I’m fine, maybe a little more

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

after…” I whisper, closing the book as I look at Sia and

has his arms. wrapped around the other one, allowing

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…

me, and lock it. I massage my neck,

open the buttons of my blouse, put some music on from my phone and toss it onto

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

to realise who it is,

hand free, but he’s far stronger. My

me. 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 and husky and I’m

love… his breath is minty with hints of my favourite wine… that explains the empty glass. He slowly removes his hand from my mouth, and I glare into his

arm on the wall

you to hear me out. The only reason I tried to take that deal is because I don’t

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

dip to my breasts and I realise my shirt is hanging open, revealing my lace bra. His eyes. flash silver and I

forced to keep my voice down. Even if the walls were thick,

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 abs,

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

and he wants me to work alongside you. It would give

safe.” He whispers, his face inches from

made a mockery of me! As for that-” I clench my jaws, trying not to shout as I glance at the door. “I could have handled him!” I hiss in a much lower

to his name? Men like him get

nothing to you. You don’t need to take responsibility for me.”