I Am The Luna

I Am The Luna by Moonlight Muse Chapter 48

Chapter 48 A Troubling Thought

ZAIA. My shoulder is aching, and my entire body feels like I have been run over, but seeing him sitting there makes me forget it all. I know I’m not ready to take him back, even if I want him…

I need time. My heart still hurts, but at the same time, I’m terrified, terrified that something could happen to any of us at any time. “Blue eyes…” He says, frowning deeply. “Who has eyes like mine?”

I look at him, frowning slightly. “I don’t know… your eyes are pretty sharp. The kind of eyes you don’t miss…” I muse, slowly leaning back against my pillows.

“That’s a clue, and I’ll work on it.” He says, looking down for a moment, pondering over what I’ve just said before he looks up at me.”

Maybe… maybe it was better if I stayed away from you. You weren’t harmed until I came back into the picture… that was a wrong decision made on my part. I’m sorry.”

I look up at him, thinking of life without him in the picture. I enjoyed his presence… even if it hurts at times…

I was just getting used to him again. Not that I’ll admit that. “No, we need to do this together. I mean, whoever is behind this is adamant about splitting us. Surely there’s a reason for that.” I try to reason.

A slow smirk crosses his lips and I wonder if I’m saying a bit too much because I am delirious or high on medication.

“Or is it you just want me around?” He growls. Why is that low, deep, guttural sound such a turn-on? “You must be dreaming.” I roll my eyes as I suck in a breath, resting back against the pillows. I bite my lip, looking away smoothly.

invading my senses. I glance up at him. From this angle, I can see his chiselled jaw

down at me, his gaze dipping to my lips before he swallows, making my stomach. flutter. He places his hands on either side of me on the bed and leans closer. I don’t look

that’s the case, Foxie; then I’m probably dreaming from the moment you said you want to be ravished by me,”

good hand on my chest, but it’s a mistake because all I can think

always do smell absolutely divine…” My core clenches and a part of me wants him not to respect my wishes

second to realise the door is opening as he stands there

I’m not going to bè at ease unless the children

Sebastian says. Dad frowns. “That’s not necessary. I don’t trust you fully yet.” “I can assure

to be

will handle Harrison, Zaia. And once you are discharged, we will fly home. I know my properties here are safe, but I’m not sure how sufficient they are…” he’s talking more to himself

and knowing that they may be at risk is worrying me. “I think you should leave… for now. I don’t want the children to be at risk.” I say softly to Sebastian. “I don’t know if that’s wise,” Sebastian

small nod. “Then I’ll watch them,

has full security at the hospital.” He says firmly. “They are my children too, and even

be here… I get that, then at least

for discussion,” Dad says. I look between them before Sebastian nods curtly. “Fine.” He says, “Then I’ll take my leave.” He looks at me and I give him a small, apologetic smile. “Take care of

nod, and he glances at Dad. “Make sure the security around this place is tight, and anyone coming in this room, including the doctors, should be under the watch of one of your

wants to say something, but he changes his mind before he walks to the door and leaves. The

including my men, will think you are here, but it’s not safe. I want to see if anyone attempts anything.” Dad says, his eyes glinting dangerously. “They’ve messed

told Sebastian, but I don’t say anything. “I

not a question. His face is unreadable and I look down. “It would be a lie to

remember that.” “We were fated,” I reply softly. It is the one thing our kind still holds the

destined mate can be a mistake. Don’t hold importance on such meaningless things, Zaia. I still hold to my words, Atticus

waiting for a reply; he frowns and walks to the door. “Someone will come get you soon.” He says quietly. He leaves the room

to stop myself from delving into what

of your children isn’t just nothing.

her when I get home tonight. It was nearly midnight when I finally reached the house where Mom and the children had been moved to. It was on a local road in