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.”

I stare at him,

you understand and listen. We may not be friends, and I don’t mean any disrespect, but don’t do anything foolish or dangerous.” I plead. My voice is strong and I’m trying to hide the

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

“Lose her forever? Maybe.”

clenching. This isn’t even my

try again. He scoffs and shakes his head. “No, she’s staying strong, because she IS strong. That is the end of the discussion. Make sure 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?” I finish, glaring up at him accusingly, my heart thundering with anger. She’ll break if I

you are not to tell Zaia

I swallow.

to do exactly what I know is

to join

clamping

she will only become weak. They need to know and believe that I have

in his voice as if he needed me

for my little girl. She’s barely lived… she deserves to experience life to its fullest. She doesn’t deserve to be pulled away from this

my mouth, but I’m unable to

know what he

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

Sia… our little princess….

more, but there’s no power

I understand him…

and although I feel strong enough to defy it to an extent, it

I can’t risk it. I too have found

the door open and instantly, we both step away from one another. “Anyone there!” Atticus shouts, and I quickly rush to

voice comes just as I round the bend and the sight of both her and Atticus supporting a

washes over me and for a moment, time

I rush to his side, cupping his face. His eyes flutter, sweat coating his forehead as he

lot, there’s a makeshift bandage around his chest and

a hospital?”

do this,” Sebastian says to me and I nod despite the

table!” I command. “I need clean water, bandages and I need to

get some supplies, my heart beating as everyone rushes to get me what I need. Goddess! Let him be

aura swirling around her as if she’s concentrating on something. Sebastian is watching her intently, but she’s too

to get his claws into him,” Atticus says, running his fingers through his hair. Sebastian rips

in my throat as I stare down at the three deep gashes

mindset right now. You are the only

remove the bullet first,” I say, having no other option, the table is already a bloody mess. “I don’t have anaesthesia, give him something to bite

cloth in Jai’s mouth. I pull my gloves on and begin probing for the bullet, making Jai

is Jai… my

have a steady hand, Valerie, you can do this! He’s been there for me… I have to be there for

I

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