I Am The Luna

I Am The Luna by Moonlight Muse Chapter 53

An Explanation

ZAIA. “Well goodnight, Ms Toussaint. I am thoroughly impressed with how far you have come. Oh, and…” Alpha Robert leans forward. “I hope you are recovering well.”

“Thank you, I’m fine,” I say, touching my shoulder lightly. It’s obvious no one wanted to openly mention me being shot; not wanting it to take away from the celebration at hand.

knowing that despite surviving and experiencing that, it means someone did try to kill me. I also know that it made people think highly of me; the whispers I have heard occasionally proved that.

“That is excellent to hear. You are a hero and so brave.” He walks away and Atticus approaches, hands in his pockets.

The expression on his face clearly shows he is a man on a mission. “Not now Atticus, I’m heading back,” I say quietly. The night is over, and I just want to return home to my family.

Dad said he had things to deal with and I’m sure he means the mother-daughter duo that left earlier. He is leaving now too, and most people have retreated. Some of the pack members remain and the staff will soon clean up.

“Zaia, I need to talk to you, Now.” His words are sharp, and he suddenly grabs my good arm, pulling me towards his car.

“Atticus!” I’m about to shout for him to unhand me when his hand clamps over my mouth, stopping me and an arm wraps around my waist. He glances around before pulling me into the shadows.

“Stop struggling. If you are smart, Zaia… don’t cause a scene…what you did tonight was incredibly stupid,” he whispers, his lips.

brushing my ear.

My eyes flash and I’m about to hit him with my head when I pause. My heart is still thumping violently but I’m more curious about why he has been off all night and he had said he wanted to talk to me. Does he know something?

When he realises, I am calm and won’t fight him any longer, he slowly releases me. “What is it?” I ask, glaring at him. “Do not manhandle me next time.”

His gaze falls to my necklace before he shakes his head. “Really Zaia? You aren’t even listening.”

“Then tell me what it is?” I reply, exasperated. “Let’s get out of here.”

I’m not going anywhere with anyone…

“No.”

here.” He mutters, glancing around.

talk at my mansion.” I state, just as my guards hurry into view and I step out of the

of the guards, says in relief when he sees me. He’s one of the new ones since we lost the previous ones. Dad had assigned some more of his trusted men. Their bodies falling so easily

another guard says. I glance at Aleric. “I’ll meet you at my mansion,”

but nods. “Very well.” The guards exchange a look before nodding and escorting me to my car. With everything going on, I can’t

way those who accompany me are on edge the entire way. Alert and ready for anything to happen. When we are at the

gets out, walking over to where I stand on the front

and lead him to the drawing room. Two guards

“Thank you.” I close the door behind me, motioning him to take a

his hands into his pocket and exhales. “May

looks down, clenching his jaw before his

I assume you do

someone wants me gone.” I state as if it’s the

he walks over to me and, bending down, pulls up his trouser hem and pulls his sock down.

my eyes widen. “You got shot, Zaia. You could have been killed if they wanted you

had wrapped it in a skin-coloured wrap to blend in with my skin. He

That is the aim…

moment when I wondered if Atticus was somehow involved, but this is not what I

your symbol years ago, but it was obvious neither you nor your family knew what it meant and I know the Sable Triquetra needs you and we can’t let that

The Sable Triquetra?

What is that?

styled hair, messing it up as he looks at me, “I was told by my father before he passed away that you are the final piece of the puzzle

head, closing my eyes. “I wanted answers and it seems like I got a few. What do

future. The Sable will purge the land of us all… The Sublime’s aim is to bring our people back to the Goddess. You are the final piece. Whatever you choose, the path you take will complete one of the

stood for Redemption, Retribution and

does…. Only one point is the same in each trifecta, Zaia, and that is

what else makes the

ask. “Revenge, Rebirth and

means… I am Retribution?” He nods. “Yes, and they want you to deliver the right retribution. Yet you openly challenged them, showing them that you know what you are,” He says quietly as he

want me separated from Sebastian? Why hurt him? Does this mean the Sable Triquetra has the other two beings who complete it?” I ask as the thought fills me with unease. The look

who is the third?” He looks down and my heart sinks, so we are still missing

to find them.” He says quietly. Silence falls between us, and my mind is spinning even more. One thing I do know is that he had so

could have actually been prepared for all of this. You didn’t tell me anything when you had enough time to do so, Atticus.” I say quietly. “I know, but

handled it!I don’t need people making decisions for me, Atticus. Tell me, back then it was all an act, wasn’t it? Wanting me? I was pregnant with another man’s children, yet you pretended to want me still… correct? This is

act, but that changed… I have fallen for you.” I shake my head. “Whatever, I am

“Zaia, you need to-”

an

Goddess! It’s been exhausting night, I just… I just need a break for my sanity. I will think over everything you have said, but I really