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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…

at my precious jewels and crouching down, pull them both into my arms, kissing the top of their heads. They make

Things haven’t been finalised yet…” I

children’s faces and the pride on Dad’s is too much for me to break their

don’t keep her. Come Zaia, dinner is ready. I made your favourite.” Mom says with at smile. “I ordered your favourite,” Dad adds, giving Mom

rolling her eyes before she walks off. One week

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

don’t usually drink much?” Mom asks, concerned. “Of course she doesn’t,

suddenly feeling upset. “I was celebrating how my day went. Can I not have a drink or two?” I add, staring at

sure everything is alright, Zaia?” Dad asks me sharply. I glance over at

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 the bottle

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

get you two into bed. I want to. Come on.” I take Sia’s hand and lead the way upstairs, dropping

concerned because

drunk though, and that is exactly what I plan to do once my children are asleep. Lock

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

whilst Zion has his arms. wrapped around the other one, allowing me to use my hand

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

But they aren’t helping…

it. I massage my

Groaning, I pull open the buttons of my blouse, put some music on from my phone

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

it is, my

inside of me and I try to yank his hand free, but he’s far stronger. My eyes flash as

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

his breath is minty with hints of my favourite wine… that explains the empty glass. He slowly removes his hand

He rests his arm on the wall above my head

to take that

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

dip to my breasts and I realise my shirt is hanging open, revealing my lace bra. His eyes. flash silver and I can see that hunger in them as he exhales slowly. “Listen to me Princess, I was only trying to

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

this closeness… I can feel the heat radiating off his body.

I can’t,

to give you the deal, and he wants me to work alongside you. It would give us more time together and I will only be a backer. You will be handling the project and at least I’ll

his face inches from mine. “Try to understand,

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

“Oh yeah, when he has millions of pounds to his name? Men like him get away

responsibility for me.” I snap. How