I Am The Luna

67. A Hidden Reason

SEBASTIAN. I look across at Hugh as we sit silently opposite one another in a private room at a local teahouse. We brought the twins along, as Zaia wasn’t around. I didn’t want to leave them.

They’re currently happily eating cake as I wait for Hugh to state the reason he invited me. I don’t think he was expecting me to bring the children along.

I’m seeing him in a different light from what I know from last night, but I don’t let on I know anything. After all, Zaia told me that in confidence.

“Daddy look, cake! Do you want some?” Sia asks, holding up a spoonful for me. I bend down, accept it and give her a smile. “Thank you, Princess,” I say, ruffling her hair as I swallow the mouthful of sweetness.

It’s too sweet. I don’t know how she can eat something so sweet but as long as she’s enjoying it, that’s the main thing. Hugh clears his throat and I glance back at him.

“So…” he begins “You wanted to talk to me,” I state. He nods. “I did, then you were adamant about bringing the children…”

I cock a brow. “We can have a cordial meeting with them right here,” I say arrogantly, switching to French. He observes me before he sighs. “Well, I will cut to the chase then.” He begins as he picks up his cup. “Please do.”

“With everything that has been happening, I am worried about Zaia.” He begins in fluent French. Clearly not wanting to discuss this in front of the kids. “I’m worried about her too,” I reply in French.

“I’ve never liked you nor your family and they have never been fond of me, but I won’t deny that I know if something is to happen to me, you are the one person I know who I can entrust her to.” He says. Why is he talking like that?

“I don’t think Zaia will appreciate you talking like this… however, you can rest assured that despite the differences between our families that she will be my utmost priority,” I reply. “And since we are on the topic, what exactly is the issue between your family and mine, anyway?”

“That is a story for another day… make sure nothing happens to her, Sebastian, or my grandchildren. I have protected them to the best of my capability for so many years. I expect you to continue doing so.” He sighs heavily.

“And I presume this is because you know she will return with me,” I say, sitting back. “Yes, although I have no idea what she sees in you,” he retorts. “However, I cannot make her decision for her.”

in place, right down to her location, and her guards will be your trusted

mistakes made and the change, even I am

will handle it.” We fall silent again and I drink my tea watching him, he wants to say more. “So, will you spit it out?

I have made Zaia my heir and-” “Of course, I know. We don’t really hide anything

almost smirk, “I see that’s where Zaia gets her sass from.” He’s

my death she will be the alpha… if… if the time comes where you both think that perhaps the packs should be combined … then make sure you first ask your father if he will allow that… and if you do, make sure my pack is remembered for who they truly are and if he says no then do not

for a moment, he reminds me of a tired old man. “What does that even mean?” I ask sharply. He looks back

I frown but say nothing for a moment. It is

called me here to tell me that we should only combine the packs if it’s allowed by my father? Usually, an alpha would be devastated to find out there is a possibility of their

we’ve been cryptic enough? Secrets and lies are what have gotten us to where we are. Just tell me, what is the issue between you and my family and their issue with you? Neither you nor Melanie have ever taken a liking to me, however, despite their blatant dislike for you, my family have loved Zaia.”

I cannot speak of. An oath is an oath. I am not the one who can tell you of the past.” I bite back a retort, trying to control my irritation. “Really? You won’t

trying to like you and failing. I am still baffled by what Zaia sees in you.

it clean. She just has better eyes than you.” I reply smugly. He massages his temples as if I’ve given him a headache. If only he realises he’s messing with my

this conversation, but I do hope that you find a way to somehow tell us exactly what the issue between our two packs is. I just hope that if something does happen to you, we

magic. If I tell you, that will be the end for me. I cannot say or I would!” He snaps, making the kids who were

gives them a small smile and I frown. Didn’t Zaia say her Mom couldn’t tell us more about the mystery surrounding her brother as well? Are they talking about the same thing and if so… does that mean my family might

return. “So then, do you believe? I mean, in the goddess, in what we are and the power

there is so much more to what we are than what we have become.” “So, I

a brow before glancing at the kids, who are mumbling gibberish as they continue with their ‘French’ and I smile. I hope they can at least have a good

the children. You have my word… I know that you don’t like me, but I want you to

before he nods slowly.

reaffirm when my phone rings and I

Jai…

it. “She’s

who has heard. “Let’s get back there. Tell them she is not to be left alone.” Hugh says, standing up

of her.” He says and there’s a glimmer of wistfulness in his voice. As we get up and I scoop Sia into my arms. I’m healing well. Soon

way back,” I say to Jai just as