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.

up, leaning over. He adjusts the bed positioning, his scent invading my senses. I glance up at him.

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

to be ravished by me,” he whispers. My heart thunders as he leans closer, his nose brushing against my neck,

place my good hand on my chest, but it’s a mistake because all I can think of is how his chest feels beneath my fingertips…

clenches and a part of me wants him not to respect my

a second to realise the door is opening as

well, I’m not going to bè at

I’ll watch her,” Sebastian says. Dad frowns. “That’s not necessary. I don’t trust you fully yet.” “I can assure you, I won’t let anything

don’t need to be a rocket scientist

my properties here are safe, but I’m not sure how

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

priority,” I say. Our eyes meet, and he frowns, giving a small nod. “Then I’ll watch them, and you should stay with Zaia.” He says to Dad. Dad looks surprised at that before he

hospital.” He says firmly. “They are my children too, and

to make sure Zaia is safe. I can’t be here… I get that, then at least let me try to protect

before Sebastian nods curtly. “Fine.” He says, “Then I’ll take my leave.” He looks at me and

glances at Dad. “Make sure the security around this place is tight, and anyone coming in this room, including the doctors, should

mind before he walks to the door and leaves. The door shuts behind him with a snap, and I

are here, but it’s not safe. I want to

but I don’t say anything. “I see,” I respond quietly. “You still have feelings for him,” Dad states,

down. “It would be a lie to say I don’t, but he has hurt me and

I need you to remember that.” “We were fated,” I reply softly.

be a mistake. Don’t hold importance on such meaningless things, Zaia. I still hold to my words, Atticus is an ideal

remain silent and after a moment of waiting for a reply; he frowns and walks to the door. “Someone will come get you soon.” He says

as I stare at the ceiling, unable to stop myself from delving

know about them? I need to ask her too. A birthmark on one of your children isn’t just nothing. I remember growing up, when I asked she’d brush it off, almost

when I finally reached the house where Mom and the children had been moved to. It was on a local road in the human area, but