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. “Trust

guards hurry into view and I step out of the shadows before

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 gives me the chills. Oh, how

you home, Ma’am,” Neil, another guard says. I glance at Aleric. “I’ll meet you

nods. “Very well.” The guards exchange a look before nodding and escorting me to my car. With everything going on,

entire way. Alert and ready for anything to happen.

in and he gets out, walking over

the drawing room. Two guards flank us when I stop them at

says firmly. I nod. “Thank you.”

me before he shoves his hands into his pocket and

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

assume you

watch him. Nothing is surprising me anymore. “The Blood Born. I am one, and someone wants me gone.” I state as if it’s the most ordinary thing to

to me and, bending down, pulls up his trouser hem and pulls his sock down. My gaze falls to a symbol that is almost identical to my birthmark I’m stunned, how… how is that possible?

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

in with my skin. He sighs and I look down. “You need to be careful. Tonight

That is the aim…

was somehow involved, but this is not what I

stands up, frowning deeply. “Zaia… I saw your symbol years ago, but it was obvious neither you nor your family knew

The Sable Triquetra?

What is that?

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

to make sense of it all. It’s too much to digest… too much to understand. I place my hand on my head, closing my eyes. “I wanted answers and it seems like I got

bring our people back to the Goddess. You are the final piece. Whatever you choose, the path you take

I thought each point stood for Redemption, Retribution

one point is the same in each trifecta, Zaia,

makes the Sable

“Revenge,

nods. “Yes, and they want you to deliver the right retribution. Yet you openly challenged them, showing them that you know what

two beings who complete it?”

down and my heart sinks, so we

able to find them.” He says quietly. Silence falls between us, and my mind is spinning even more.

you told me earlier so I could have actually been prepared for all of this. You didn’t tell me anything when you had enough time to

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

for you.” I

“Zaia, you need to-”

an

have said, but I really just need some rest. I’ll go over everything tomorrow. Good night, Atticus… Please, leave.” I say, raising