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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…

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

sealed? Things haven’t been finalised yet…” I say, feeling awful

much for me to break their hearts right now. The children don’t need to know, but I will tell Dad

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

rolling her eyes before she walks off. One week

no 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 smiling, pretending I’m happy as I eat and drink away, trying to drown

course she doesn’t, if the wine is the cheap stuff

how to feel….” I say, suddenly feeling upset.

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

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,

best… I’ll get the children to bed.” She says. I look

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 the children’s room, ready

she’s just concerned because

to alcohol is rather high. We can get drunk though, and that is exactly what I plan to do once my children are asleep. Lock

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

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

them 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

But they aren’t helping…

the door behind me, and lock it. I massage my neck, rolling the kinks out of it, falling on

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. I grab the bottle, pouring myself a glass

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

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

with hints of my favourite wine… that explains the empty glass. He

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

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

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

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

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

I can feel the heat radiating off his body. Knowing under that fitted shirt is his chiselled abs,

mind, but I can’t, not when his intoxicating scent is dizzying me. I’m angry at

alone with him. I told Harrison to give you the deal, and he wants me

his face

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 have handled him!” I hiss in a

pounds to his name?

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