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.”

Not here.” He mutters, glancing around.

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

ones. Dad had assigned some more of his trusted men. Their bodies falling so easily as they were shot down is something

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

before nodding and escorting me to my car. With everything going on, I can’t

miss the way those who accompany me are on edge the entire way. Alert and ready for anything to happen. When we are at the mansion, the car is searched

out, walking over to where I stand on the

and lead him to the drawing room. Two guards flank us

be right outside,” Leon says firmly. I nod. “Thank you.” I close the door behind me, motioning him to take

me before he shoves his hands into his

a brow. “Does it mean something to you?” I counter. He looks down, clenching his jaw before his eyes meet mine before he speaks.

assume you

gone.” I state as if it’s the most ordinary

sock down. My gaze falls to a symbol

my eyes widen. “You got shot, Zaia. You

wrap to blend in with my

That is the aim…

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

your symbol years ago, but it was obvious neither you nor your family knew what it meant and I know the Sable Triquetra needs

The Sable Triquetra?

What is that?

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 to complete the Triquetra and that I must protect you at all costs

much to understand. I place my hand on my head, closing my eyes. “I wanted answers and it

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

thought each point stood for Redemption, Retribution

point is the same in each trifecta, Zaia, and that is you depending on what you

else makes

ask. “Revenge,

want you to deliver the right retribution. Yet you openly challenged them, showing them that

the other two beings who complete it?” I ask as the thought fills me

the third?” He looks down

even more. One thing I

tell me anything when you had enough time to do so, Atticus.” I say

was all an act, wasn’t

I have fallen for you.” I shake my head. “Whatever,

“Zaia, you need to-”

an

been exhausting night, I just… I just need a break for my sanity. I will think over everything you have said, but I really just need some rest.