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.

my senses. I glance up at him. From this angle, I can see his chiselled jaw and Adam’s apple

his gaze dipping to my lips before he swallows, making my stomach. flutter. He places his hands on either side of

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

but it’s a mistake because all I can think of is how his chest feels beneath

core clenches and a part of

realise the door is opening as he

spend the night, and well, I’m not

you fully yet.” “I can assure you, I

the words leave his lips he looks away and I don’t need to be a rocket scientist

home. I know my properties here are safe, but I’m not sure how sufficient they are…” he’s talking more

and safe, 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

and he frowns, giving a small nod. “Then I’ll watch them,

says firmly. “They are my children too, and even though I may not have

is safe. I can’t be here… I

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

in this room, including the doctors, should be under the watch of one of your

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

plan to keep you here. Everyone, 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 with

Sebastian, but I don’t say anything. “I see,” I respond quietly. “You still

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

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

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

the door. “Someone will come get you soon.” He says quietly. He leaves the room

at the ceiling, unable to stop myself from delving into what Dad had said about

about them? I need to ask her too. A birthmark on one of your children isn’t just nothing. I

something. I’ll ask 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 the human area, but