I Am The Luna

Late-Night Call

ZAIA. I reach home, shifting and transforming into. human form before I slip inside and hurry upstairs to the bedroom that Sebastian and I were going to take. I flip open my suitcase, rummaging inside.

So much has happened and with no staff here, everything isn’t even unpacked as I have not had the time. I pull on a gown before I pick up my phone and select Atticus’s name, pressing the call button. Please pick up…

It rings a few times before he answers it. “Hello?” he asks. His voice is thick from sleep, and I know I’ve disturbed him.

“Sorry, you were sleeping, and I called so late …” I say quietly. “No, it’s ok. You can call me anytime and that offer still stands if you’ve changed your mind about Sebastian.”

I roll my eyes. “Really, Atticus?”

He lets out a throaty chuckle. “It was worth a shot, so what’s going on, is everything alright?” he asks, and I hear rustling as he seemingly gets out of bed.

“Yeah, somewhat. I have a question about the Sable Triquetra. What are their marks like? I mean, are they the same as ours?” I ask. “That’s an interesting question. Why do you ask? Did something happen? Or did you see someone?” he asks sharply.

“Just answer the question, Atticus. Please.” “I don’t really know. I think they are pretty much the same. I’ve not read anywhere that the symbol is different. Why do you ask, Zaia?”

I sigh, feeling uneasy. Sebastian’s mark was sharper… and in the opposite direction of the V, but again, the symbol can be seen from any angle…

“I went to visit Sebastian a little earlier, and he has a mark that looks like ours, but where ours is an inverted V, his is a V… and…”

And the Sublime Triquetra is complete… what could this mean? I don’t say that part out loud. I’m not brave enough.

He’s silent before he speaks, and I can tell he’s choosing his words carefully. “What do you mean you saw a mark now? You two were married before and as much as I don’t want to think about that, you must have seen it at some point, correct? Unless you’re implying that it’s new?”

“It’s on the back of his neck and rest assured, it was not there before,” I say, pacing my room. He’s silent for a while. “Atticus?” I ask.

He sighs. “I was just thinking about what I told you the other night, that either way, regardless. of what side you choose, both Triquetras will be completed.” He’s thinking the same as I had thought…

to tell me another solution, another reason why it could be

because he’ll never choose them!” I say firmly, not wanting to even think of that as

There has to be something else! Another

them,” he sighs softly. “But this isn’t good: We don’t know what this really means. Sebastian is strong, damn I won’t ever admit this to

join them? Goddess! That will not happen. That can’t happen.”

a voice that said wildcard… I don’t want to be in denial, but can it be that a sixth person was chosen simply to complete the Sable Triquetra? But it doesn’t mean it makes

wait patiently, praying he’ll say no. Deep down

don’t know and can’t lie to you about it,” he finally says, and I close my eyes. Why? “But he won’t choose them,” I say quietly, yet

he is mine… he’s one of

to him about, the mark, and what

side of Sebastian that he allows you to see, but he can be dangerous,” he says quietly. I sigh softly,

the call, and I drop back onto the bed, staring at the ceiling. Does Sebastian already have an inkling? Maybe that’s what it is? Is that why he said what he

myself to keep going, but if something happens to Sebastian… if he’s somehow pitched against me The thought

my chest as I lay there. I reach one high,

didn’t end on a good note either. I sit up, go to my suitcase take out some clothing, and take a

sit on the floor between the two beds, leaning my head against Zion’s bed

made arrangements. for equipment to be brought here so she can begin her research, but the fact he has that answer

to Aran. He has to understand for his grandchildren, right? Only will he still consider them his when he has practically

morning and get Bastian out of prison. Setting my alarm for bright and early,

the man on the bed. The sun is shining through the window of the hospital

Gerard King…

I glare at him

and although he hasn’t awoken; I feel he has healed. faster than a human. I did study medicine a little and although I didn’t pursue it like Valerie, there are

I want him monitored throughout the day and night. No one is to visit him aside from the medical

head doctor, I can’t allow you

going to be locked up! He is the reason my daughter’s health is so

slowly as the doctor lowers his head. “Is that why Alpha Sebastian attacked him?”

quietly, “For now, have him locked up. The nurses and doctors may continue to do their checks hourly,

of the hospital with my guards. “Any update on Gaspard?” I ask Jai

him and if anyone from our allied packs sees him, they will report it.” Justin says. “Excellent. Let Mr. Aran King know that you would like a word with

doesn’t question me as he takes his phone out and walks a