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.

over. He adjusts the bed positioning, his scent invading my senses. I glance up at him. From this angle, I can see his

me, his gaze dipping to my lips before he swallows, making my stomach. flutter. He places his

the moment you said you want to be ravished by me,” he whispers. My heart thunders as he leans closer, his nose brushing against my neck, making

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

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

it takes me a second to realise

spend the night, and well, I’m not

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

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

will fly home. I know my properties here are safe, but

kids with me 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

meet, and he frowns, giving a small nod. “Then I’ll watch them, and you should stay with Zaia.”

hospital.” He says firmly. “They

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

between them before Sebastian nods curtly. “Fine.” He says, “Then I’ll take my

anyone coming in this room, including the doctors, should be under the watch of one of your men,” he says

door and leaves. The door shuts behind

but it’s not safe. I want to

my mouth, wishing he had at least told Sebastian, but I don’t say anything. “I see,” I respond quietly. “You still have feelings for him,” Dad states, making me

question. His face is unreadable and I look down. “It would be a lie to say I don’t, but he has hurt me and that

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

meaningless things, Zaia. I still hold to my words, Atticus is an ideal option. Consider him.” He’s lied

he frowns and walks to the door. “Someone will come get you

stare at the ceiling, unable to stop myself from delving into what Dad

And does Mom 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

house where Mom and the children had been moved to. It was on a local