I Am The Luna

I Am The Luna by Moonlight Muse Chapter 51

A Horrible Truth

ZAIA. I stare at my reflection in the mirror. Maybe I did take it a step too far. My hair is pulled back in a sleek bun, and my eyes are smoky with a nude lipstick.

I’m wearing a navy dress, it’s plain, with a slight shimmer to it, and it reaches the floor with a string strap halter neck that leaves my side boobs and back on display. It has a slit down my thigh.

I’m wearing the necklace I had designed, consisting of three chains and the triangle symbol sitting right above my breasts. They had delivered on time, and it is as I had requested. Showing the symbol within perfectly.

It’s the only piece of jewellery I will be wearing. A statement alongside the henna that covers my arms.

The pattern is partially floral but there are at least six of the blood born symbols drawn onto both arms. Along my back, I have the symbol drawn down the centre of my back with added gold and blue glitter to emphasise the symbol.

My left leg, which can be seen through the slit, also has henna applied. Like my back, it simply consists of the symbol.

No one will miss it and I wonder who will react … who knows of the Blood Born? We will have other allied pack alphas and important figures there.

I smooth my dress down just as there’s a knock on the door and Mom enters. “Ah Zaia, you need to hur…” She trails off as her eyes fall on me and her face drains of colour as she grips the door handle for support.

“That is a reaction I was hoping for, from some of those in attendance tonight, Mother… not you.” I say, frowning.

Does she recognise it or know something about it? Growing up, she always dismissed it saying it was just a birthmark, but now her reaction says otherwise. It’s something I did want to ask her but never found the right moment, or it simply slipped my mind.

“Change. Now.” Mom says sharply as she enters the room and shuts the door. She grabs my arm and begins scrubbing at the henna.

“Mom, it’s a henna stain, meaning it won’t come off,” I say quietly, observing her. Her heart is thumping, and she stares up at me tight-lipped.

“What is it? What do you know?” I ask her intently. She looks down, her hands shaking as she stares at my now-red arm. The rubbing did nothing but flare the skin.

is, hide this- this ridiculous- ridiculous whatever this is that you are trying to prove! Unless you have

is because of this. Someone knows I am Blood Born. We need to know everything and if there is something that your know, then

Who else- goddess! Your father… he knows?” she whispers, her face turning even more ashen. She’s

“Mom…”

as she grabs my make-up wipes and begins scrubbing at my arms. The henna won’t come

voice comes. “Come in, Dad,” I say, despite

says instantly, looking at my necklace, his brow furrowing but his attention goes to Mom, who is visibly shaking. Pull yourself together Melanie.

and although he didn’t really react in a positive or negative. manner, he simply said security

at him.

know?” Dad asks her sharply, far firmer than

tried to stop them. If they know she’s one too! They’ll take her too!” She whispers before she falls

kneels before her, gripping her shoulders. “Melanie,

know! I … please. I’m so sorry!” Her words aren’t making sense and Dad looks at me and I

you tried to stop who? What happened?” I ask, as she rubs her eyes fruitlessly, as more

now clutches mine and Dad’s wrists. “When you… Hugh,

is ice cold as he trails off and I can feel his aura around him. Her heart is pounding violently, and I wonder what on earth is

if I told anyone, they

he stares at her. “No. You should have told me! I could have done the right thing!” He

you have?! You could have died!” Dad scoffs as he backs away from Mom. What is going on? “You really

and told me he was dead!” He

me. They said he’ll live

weight of the situation has hit me, and I’m torn… I understand both Mom and

what Sebastian did, and that only hurts a

and Dad, you should have told Dad his son is out there.” My heart clenches in dread, and I look up at

go over to him. Right now, he needs me more. I hug

Like you cared! I didn’t think you’d do anything. You had already gone

not wanting to upset her more, but the truth is the truth. “If one of my children was taken, I would still do

for you. I had no one. Nothing… Your Dad didn’t care for you back then. If I spoke, I would have lost you too.” She breaks into sobs, and I realise

Like Sebastian…

she chose to save one child instead of risk both.., how does

but I know despite Dad’s anger he knows there’s truth in her words. My own mind is a mess and I’m about to speak when Dad

Dad says coldly. “Stand up and tell us everything you know, Melanie. Who were they?