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.”

He mutters, glancing around.

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

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

I glance at Aleric. “I’ll

a look before nodding and escorting me to my car. With everything going on, I can’t trust anyone, not even Atticus, and with the way he’s behaving it’s making me

Alert

only a few moments before Atticus’s car drives in and he gets out, walking over to where I stand on the front steps. “Can we talk somewhere private?”

him to the drawing room. Two guards

says firmly. I nod. “Thank you.” I close the door behind me, motioning

hands into his pocket and exhales. “May I ask why you are

it mean something to you?” I counter. He looks down, clenching his jaw before his eyes

I assume

and someone wants me gone.” I

up his trouser hem and pulls his sock down. My

shot, Zaia. You could have been killed if they wanted you dead. Have you forgotten?”

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

That is the aim…

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

his sock and stands up, frowning deeply. “Zaia… I saw 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

The Sable Triquetra?

What is that?

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 to determine you chose the Sublime Triquetra. I

hand on my head, closing my eyes. “I wanted answers and it seems like I got a few. What do you mean by the Sable

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

thought each point stood

is the same in each trifecta, Zaia, and

else makes the Sable

ask. “Revenge, Rebirth and

openly challenged them, showing them

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 in his eyes tells me the answer before

who is the third?” He looks down and my heart sinks, so

quietly. Silence falls between us, and my mind is spinning even

of this. You didn’t tell me anything when you had enough time to do so, Atticus.” I say quietly. “I know, but

act, wasn’t

changed… I have fallen for you.” I shake

“Zaia, you need to-”

an

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. I’ll go over everything tomorrow. Good night, Atticus… Please, leave.” I say,