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.

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

flutter. He places his hands on either side of me on the bed and leans

ravished by

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

absolutely divine…” My core clenches and a part of me wants

and it takes me a second to realise the door is opening as he stands

want you to spend the night, and well, I’m not going to bè

I don’t trust you fully

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

home. I know my properties here

you should leave… for now. I don’t want the children to be at risk.” I say softly

he frowns, giving a small nod. “Then I’ll watch them, and you should stay with Zaia.” He says to Dad. Dad looks

to do… Zaia has full security at the hospital.” He says firmly. “They are my children too, and even though I may not have a

but I also want to make sure Zaia is safe. I can’t be here… I get that, then at least let me try to protect my children.” Sebastian

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

and anyone coming in this room, including the doctors, should be under the watch of one of

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

men, will think you are here, but it’s not safe. I want to

anything. “I see,” I respond quietly. “You still have feelings for him,” Dad states, making me look

“It would be a lie to say

I need you to remember that.” “We were fated,” I reply softly. It is the one thing our kind

on such meaningless things, Zaia. I still hold to my words, Atticus is an

frowns and walks to the door. “Someone will come get you soon.” He says quietly. He leaves

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

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 as if

Mom and the children had