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.

as important to me as she is to you.” I say softly. He nods before he seems to observe

my emotions. Tonight is a good night for him. I don’t need to ruin that. We’ll talk when my own mind

I’ll talk to you in the morning.” I say.

the room, closing the door silently behind me, and head upstairs. I tread

My heart squeezes as I gently pick up the book, not wanting to disturb her and place it

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 sure

place a soft kiss on each of their foreheads, Mom frowns slightly and I quietly move back before I turn and tiptoe to the door. I pause, my

have the life they deserve. One free

the hall at the room Sebastian is in before I make my way there. Opening the door quietly, I slip inside. He’s

I’m sorry…

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

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

I… I miss you.” I whisper, staring at the side of his face. So much has happened… and who did this to him? We still

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

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

Please…

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 he’s actually woken

say, flinging

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

totally fine. You can jump me anytime.” He says, his voice thick and hoarse. I can’t help but smile, ever the

awake! Goddess!

him.

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

his left flank. “Here,” I say, my heart thundering, and I raise the glass to his lips. He reaches up but grits his teeth as he

cushions, and I lean over, helping him drink. He takes a few big

down beside him, and he lets go of

his thumb is caressing my bare thigh. “What happened?” I ask as his gaze skims

way he’s

at the symbol there. “What is going on and how long

“Not long, just a couple of days… but a lot has happened,” I say

force him back. Right now, I’m stronger than

still feel like

you know how hell feels.” I tease, running my fingers through his hair that falls. over

“I do…when you left…”

about to say something, only to see his gaze on my breasts. I cock a brow. “Eyes up here, Mr.” I scold lightly His gaze flicks up, and he tilts

to stare when you look so fine, besides I may have hit my head hard, but I swear I felt your lips on mine…