I Am The Luna

I Am The Luna by Moonlight Muse Chapter 54

A Light at the End

ZAIA. My heart skips a beat as I stare at Jai, my legs refusing to move when he rushes over to me and quickly puts his arm around me to help me up faster, not wanting to hurt my arm.

“Quick!” Panic fills me as I rush from the room, stumbling as the floor seems to move and bend and I close my eyes, following him blindly.

Calm down Zaia….

“Look!” he says with uncontained excitement. I open my eyes, my vision blurring as I stare at the bed, it takes me a moment to realise what he’s showing me and my heart thumps as I gasp.

The steady beeping of the machine fills the room, and I stare at the EEG machine screen. There’s brain activity!

Not just a faint spurt, but a steady rhythm of increased activity. Hope fills my scrambled mind and my heart leaps in excitement. Valerie… It’s working!

I look at the moon, hope filling me. Thank you, Goddess…

My breath hitches as her lips move ever so slightly, as she lifts two fingers a little before she relaxes into her pillows and the machine calms down.

But neither of us is devastated, because one thing is clear, it’s working. It’s working! Meaning my Val is coming back to me – to us!

Jai looks at me and I’ve never seen him happier. “She’s going to make it. Everything be damned if she’s going to come back.” He says, giving me a smile that I have not seen on his face in a while. 1

“She is,” I say softly as I walk over to the bed and Jai goes around the other side, caressing her hair and her cheek. His heart is racing and my own fills with warmth. He really needs this. “Valerie…” Jai says, lifting her hand and kissing it tenderly. “You got this…”

I take her other hand, praying for her to wake up quickly, but I remain silent as I stand there, smiling softly watching Jai whisper encouragement to her.

“She will wake up,” I say after he falls silent, gazing down at her and I believe it. He’s remained strong, not given up hope, but seeing him like this meant deep down he did fear losing her…

I look at the moon before I kiss her forehead gently. I’m happy yet exhausted. The events of the day have been too much.

“Thanks, Zaia,” Jai says quietly. “You didn’t give up hope, and she’s getting better. Thank you for not allowing her family to pull the plug. I look across at him and shake my head.

is to you.” I say softly. He nods before he seems to observe

shake my head, masking my emotions. Tonight is a good night for him. I

you in the morning.” I say. “She is going to wake up.” He nods,

head upstairs. I tread carefully to the twin’s room. They’re fast asleep cuddled against

squeezes as I gently pick up the book, not wanting to

can’t help but smile at all three squeezed into Sia’s bed, but they look content, so I don’t disturb them. Switching off the lamp, I fix the duvet, pulling it up and making

and tiptoe to the door. I pause, my hand on the door frame as I cast another glance

they deserve. One free from risks

own bedroom when I pause and glance down the hall at the room Sebastian is in before I make

I’m sorry…

take off my heels and necklace, dropping the jewellery onto the bedside table. I unpin my hair, letting

slowly slip in beside him. His scent and his warmth welcome me and right now I need it. I rest my head on the edge of

I whisper, staring at the side of his face. So much has happened… and who

his handsome face as I slowly lean over him and press my lips against his. Tingles of pleasure rush through me, my heart pounding, and a single tear

one I feel I can truly trust. Please wake up. I brush my finger along his short beard

Please…

a soft kiss on his forehead and I’m about to move back when his eyes open and I find myself staring into those brilliant sharp blues. My heart thuds as I stare down at him, it takes me a moment to comprehend that

shaky breath. “Bastien!” I say, flinging my arms around

back, hoping I haven’t hurt him as I sit back on my knees, placing my hand on his chest

You can jump me anytime.” He says, his voice thick and hoarse. I can’t

he’s awake! Goddess! He’s

quickly get off the bed, rushing to get him.

to sit up, and although I know it’s taking a lot out of him, he pushes through, his pride not letting him give up, and he manages to do so before I even get back

say, my heart thundering, and I raise the glass to his lips. He reaches up but

helping him drink. He takes a few big gulps before he moves his head back and I place

down beside him, and he lets go of his flank and

his eyes meet mine, not missing the hunger in them, and I’m very aware of the way his thumb is caressing my bare thigh. “What happened?” I ask as his gaze skims over my breasts, and I feel very aware of

désire inside of me. The way he’s looking at me is drowning me.

hand and looking at the symbol there. “What is going on and how long was I

asks, his voice sharper now. “Not long, just a couple of days… but a lot has happened,” I say as he struggles

Right now, I’m stronger

still feel

running my fingers through his hair that falls. over his forehead, making

“I do…when you left…”

glance at him, about to say something, only to see his gaze on my breasts. I cock a brow. “Eyes up here, Mr.” I scold lightly

you look so fine, besides I may have hit my head hard, but I