I Am The Luna

A Small Victory

ZAIA. It’s the following day. After what I learned from Aran, I was unable to face Sebastian yesterday. I didn’t want to talk to him, and after everything, I needed a moment to gather my strength. I didn’t want to go before him and break down.

So, instead, I put everything into preparing for his release. I don’t believe what Aran has said. I refuse to believe it. There’s just something that isn’t right.

Gerard still wants us apart. Maybe being together will help Sebastian. I can’t give up on him. I will NOT give up on him.

Gerard is in prison and that should give me some peace of mind, but Aran’s words have reinforced that worry even if I don’t believe them.

I didn’t sleep last night and for a short while, I felt like everything was spiralling out of control. I couldn’t bring myself to tell anyone what Aran had told me, because I couldn’t bear the seed of doubt in my mind.

I now stand in the council room where I have sworn an oath of truth before I tell them exactly what happened with Gerard and with that statement, I bring forward some of the notes Sebastian had received. The threats that we better stay away from one another… The sinister warnings. The Blood Born and everything else.

I finish with the confirmation of his poisoning of Sia and welcomed them to sample her blood too.

The Sable knew I wasn’t going to hold back; I have openly challenged them with my stubbornness, and there’s no time to lose.

The more I read the notes, the more I look through them, it becomes clearer than ever that they want us apart. They need us apart and with every card that I look down upon; I realise that my decision must be correct. Sebastian and I, need to be together. No matter what.

“We have made our decision, Alpha.” I look at the court members as they stop whispering amongst themselves. They’ve come to a decision.

“As a combined decision, we have come to the agreement that Alpha Sebastian/may be acquitted from prison and that you, Alpha Zaia, will not be held responsible for the events that led to Alpha Gerard King’s injury.” The man speaks clearly, glancing at the audience.

“However, we hope that you, Alpha Zaia, will make sure that you reach out to his pack and family to explain exactly what happened because we cannot afford to be at odds with his pack. Further action can only be taken once he is awake.” He finishes.

“Understood, and thank you,” I say, feeling a wave of relief rush over me. “No, we thank you for allowing us to judge this despite you being our leader.” They nod their heads in unison and I smile gently.

willing to take it, in hopes they’d understand,

is so dire, then we should

“Let’s set a meeting with those in charge of security,

you will want

myself. “Yes, it’s hard being apart from him and knowing he is locked up when

everyone can make sure to have things in

thumbs up and he

Hall I push them wide open as I step out into the light and smile up at the dreary skies. Even this cloudy day cannot dampen my mood. “Hold up!” Jai

welcome him back properly… can you get him from prison and keep him occupied for at least

head. “I would have thought you’d want to see him immediately. I’m thinking you’re up

I nod. “Yes… we will make new memories.” I say softly,

I’ll go get your man and I’ll keep him

his cheek and he gives me a pout. “Now you’re treating me like a pet.” I chuckle at

happy to be so. Keep me updated if you need me to bring anything

hurry to the waiting car and head back to the safe house. I quickly text Valerie

for Justin to get us some groceries from the shops, send it to him, and order a few items, including a cake

parked up at home when I call Agatha. Things might be rough between us, but she is Sebastian’s mother and I want her here when we

the line.

being so

well. How

as I can be when my son is locked away.” She says sadly. I smile as I enter the safe house. “Well then, you will be happy to hear Sebastian is free to leave. He will be home in a few hours, and I was wondering if you would like

when all the facts and the situation that took

silence, and she sighs softly. “I- I don’t think Aran will allow me to… thank you for the invitation, Zaia, but I don’t think

meet your grandchildren?” I ask softly. I know it would mean a

without his knowledge… maybe I can come without him knowing… Yes, I’ll do.

your cooking, Zaia! That is I presume you will be cooking!” “Yes, I will be,” I say, smiling softly. She was always

the left. I will come to the car, but first I need to get some presents!

excited woman, who no longer

the lounge. She isn’t in here, but there’s a door on the far side that stands open and I can tell she’s got

inside the room. I cross the room and peep into the