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.

to me as she is to you.” I say softly. He nods

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

in the morning.” I say. “She is going to wake

silently behind me, and head upstairs. I tread carefully to the twin’s room. They’re fast asleep cuddled against mom who is asleep as well. A storybook lies open on her

looks tired, and it’s obvious she cried. herself to sleep. My heart squeezes as I gently pick up the book, not

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

tiptoe to the door. I pause, my hand on the door

to be alright so my children can have the life they deserve. One free from risks and danger. I

hall at the room Sebastian is

I’m sorry…

lock the door before I take off my heels and necklace, dropping

slip in beside him. His scent and his warmth welcome me and right now

just so much going on… and 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 don’t

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

he is the one I feel I can truly trust. Please wake up. I brush my finger

Please…

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

out a shaky breath. “Bastien!” I say, flinging my arms around his neck. He grunts and I

as I sit back on my knees, placing my hand on his

anytime.” He says, his voice thick and hoarse. I can’t help

awake! Goddess!

off the bed, rushing to get him.

I know it’s taking a lot out of him, he pushes through, his pride not letting him

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

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

before looking at me. I sit down beside him, and he lets go of his flank and places his hand on my thigh.

my lip as 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

The way he’s looking at me

staring at my thigh, removing his hand and looking at the symbol

couple of days… but a lot has happened,” I

him back. Right now, I’m stronger than him, and he groans before he gives

feel like

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

“I do…when you left…”

gaze on my breasts. I cock a brow. “Eyes up here,

hit my head hard, but I swear I felt your lips on mine… care to explain?” he whispers