I Am The Luna

18. A Truth I Hate or I Am The Luna Chapter 96 By Moonlight Muse

VALERIE.

“Why didn’t you go with them?” I ask Sebastian. He has been sitting on the sofa, on edge the entire time, a deep frown on his face and his aura is overwhelming. Even the children kept their distance from him and so I had taken them upstairs quickly.

Although I myself have been channelling my aura and trying to draw on it, it is still not as strong as his, although I am part of the triquetra.

However, I have been working on drawing upon it, trying to become one with my inner strength, but Sebastian… He sits there with this effortlessly deadly aura that sends a chill down my spine. How in touch with his wolf is he?

He’s angry. Although he says nothing, I can sense it, clinging to him like the shadows cling to the dark corners of a room. He doesn’t respond to my question, and I walk over to him.

I have just put the children to bed, but I am concerned. Why do I feel there’s more to his mood than the others going and why didn’t he go with them?

“The Alpha Sebastian I know wouldn’t let Zaia out there alone,” I say quietly, taking a seat on the sofa opposite him and crossing my legs.

His piercing eyes turn to me. “You have been out of it for several years. You don’t know me, nor do you know Zaia.”

His words sting but I’m not a fool. “Oh, I beg to differ. I know my girl. She is brave, loving, and strong. I know she can handle this, but I also don’t see you letting her go alone.”

“I didn’t let her go alone. She has company.’ “It’s not the same as you going with her, and you know that,” I say, watching him sharply. “We all know how dangerous this meeting is.”

Our eyes meet and I feel uneasy. “You are a smart woman, Valerie. Why are you trying to push me for an answer you already know?” he replies coldly, and his words are like a weight suddenly dropped upon me, making me feel dread. No… I refuse to believe anything else…

I stare at him, now realising he’s in turmoil…

“You’re-”

“You’ve been working on a cure for Sia? Tell me how far have you gotten?” he cuts in.

I look down, hating that I haven’t gotten anywhere. Everything I’ve sampled on her blood has only attacked her other cells. I’ve reached out for help, but so far there is nothing…

“My point exactly, and we both know that her health will only get worse. I don’t care if I’m selfish or not. Nothing matters more to me than my children and my woman.” He replies, his voice so calm, yet equally terrifying.

“If you do this… it will break Zaia, your woman.” I remind him, my heart thudding. “You don’t want to hurt her, do you?”

“No. But like you said, Zaia is brave and strong… right now, my priority is Sia. Even Zaia needs Sia to be healthy.”

“At what cost will you do this?” I whisper. I do understand… but will Zaia be able to handle it or will it break her?

She had just opened her heart to him again. I may not have been around, but I know she must have suffered. If he breaks her trust again…

“I know, we all want Sia to be better… but perhaps tell Zaia you have a plan to “There is no plan, no façade, I will get that antidote for Sia. Because as long as she has her children… Zaia will be fine.”

breaks as I stare at him, it

anything foolish or dangerous.” I

She lost all trust in you and yet she let you in once more. If you do this

“Lose her forever? Maybe.”

my heart clenching. This isn’t even my

her side.” I try again. He scoffs and shakes his head. “No, she’s staying strong, because she IS strong. That is the

by that? You know I can’t hide anything from Zaia, I will tell her!” I exclaim as he stands up and I stand up myself, blocking his path as I push

I’d rather she be angry than…” “Than broken?”

you the antidote, and you are not to

I swallow.

what I

going to join them…

shout. He glances upwards, clamping a

need to know and believe that I have chosen without an incentive to

an urgency in his voice as

experience life to its fullest. She doesn’t deserve to be pulled away

my mouth, but I’m

know what he

won’t live long… we all know that even if Zaia is trying

Sia… our little princess….

more, but

I understand him…

as his alpha command rolls off of him. I frown and although I feel strong enough to defy it to an extent, it still weighs upon

open, and I know I can’t risk it. I too

to reply when we hear the door open and instantly, we both step away from

bend and the sight of both her and Atticus supporting a bloody Jai makes

for a

his side, cupping his face. His eyes flutter, sweat coating his forehead as

makeshift bandage around his

him to a hospital?”

do this,” Sebastian says to me and I nod despite the fear inside. I don’t have much

command. “I need clean water, bandages and I need to stitch him

beating as everyone rushes to get me what I need. Goddess! Let him be ok! I return to

hurt? What happened?” I ask as Zaia stands beside Jai’s head, her aura swirling around her as if she’s concentrating

his claws into him,” Atticus says, running his fingers through his hair. Sebastian rips open Jai’s shirt for me fully and I begin wiping the blood

my throat as I stare down at the three deep

proper mindset right now.

other option, the table is already

strip of cloth in Jai’s mouth. I pull my gloves on and begin probing for

is Jai…

hand, Valerie, you can do this! He’s been there for me… I have to be there for him. I have to repay the favour I owe him. I

hitches as I hear his heartbeat slow

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