I Am The Luna

22. A Silent Name or I Am The Luna Chapter 100 By Moonlight Muse

ZAIA.

I pull on my jacket, glancing at the unmade bed. Sebastian had left early and I’m about to leave for Dad’s pack.

Since I’ve awoken I feel uneasy. I know something isn’t right at Dad’s pack and although I have taken every precaution possible, I still feel on edge. Am I missing something vital?

I rush through a meeting with Mr Harrison. With everything going on, it’s been exhausting but I can’t afford to lose the deal.

I text Dad telling him I’ll be there by noon, although I planned to get there sooner. I’ve also left Sebastian a message telling him I’m leaving since his phone is switched off.

“Alright guys, I’m off,” I say, poking my head through the door of Jai’s room. The kids are playing on the carpet and Valerie is sitting on the bed beside Jai and they were clearly mid- conversation.

Something’s changed between them, I can tell from the way Jai has his leg propped up and Valerie is leaning ever so slightly against it. I hope they have made some amendments. I truly hope so, they both deserve happiness, and I can tell they love one another.

“Take care of yourself, Sebastian going with you?” Jai asks from where he’s leaning against the headboard. I shake my head. “No, I’ll have my guards and some of Atticus’s men,” I say as I enter the room and kneel beside the kids, giving them both a kiss.

This time I didn’t even expect Sebastian to go with me… I guess I need to be more independent, and he doesn’t seem to want to accompany me. I wonder why, but I’m not brave enough to ask him… I just wish I had seen him once before I left.

He doesn’t realise just how much his presence gives me strength, how his simple words of encouragement make me feel like I can take on the world. Jai frowns but says nothing.

“Atticus isn’t either?” Valerie asks.

“No, he needs to handle security around both packs and make sure we are fully equipped. I’m hoping Sebastian managed to get some stuff sorted, although I’m not sure exactly what he’s working on.” I reply.

Hugging the children goodbye, I take my leave. Wondering exactly what Dad wanted to talk about. He sounded…. strange. I am on alert, but what if someone has gotten to him?

I’ll be careful… I have a plan and one I hope gives me the upper hand if this ends up being some kind of trap. I will just need some help. Help from someone I really don’t want to ask for help from, but I have no other option right now.

I now pull up on the corner of our previous home and look in the mirror. I’m wearing a blond wig and have put on several additional layers of clothes. A cap and glasses, just like our housekeeper.

Halfway here I had switched places with one of the female warriors of Atticus’s pack. She is now travelling in my place towards this pack, and I came alone. I’m sure all eyes will be on the cars and my guards whilst I find Dad unseen.

I had taken a shortcut in the small red car, passing through security with ease. I had called Sebastian twice, but his phone was still switched off… I just wish he at least called once…

With one final glance, I slowly get out of the car. Mom doesn’t know I’m coming, as I couldn’t risk anyone knowing. I plan to go inside and ask Mom to call Dad and from there, we’ll see what is going on.

I’ve dressed up similarly to the housekeeper and I’m praying the guards think I am her. Getting out, I grab the large bags of groceries and bend over as if the bags weigh a lot; I pretend to struggle as I walk towards the gate. Just how I have seen her do for years.

There’s no guard at the gate so I key in the pin, trying not to worry. I scan my finger and when it beeps, a wave of relief floods through me; I’m still in the system.

This is the only part I was worried about, getting through the gates. The gate clicks open, and I step inside and spot two guards who seem to be on break as they hang around looking bored near the entrance.

they won’t suspect me… As long as they don’t check the system to see who just entered. Can I trust them? I

my pace steady as I slowly make my way to the doors to unlock them with my key, placing the bags down first, with my hand on my hip, just as I have seen our housekeeper do for years.

the coat closet before I begin searching around the house for Mom. I know the staff has been in and

can’t forgive her for all her lies. Yes, I love her. She is my mom,

which means not even the staff is here… I was told I’d be notified if Mom left the

is not anywhere downstairs and head towards her bedroom. I knock on the

Is she asleep?

I knock again.

towards the stairs, hoping no one showed up like the actual housekeeper. The guards

a little louder. The door is

as I hone in on my surroundings. I can hear my own heart … the sound of the wind outside…

I call a little louder, my voice ringing in

I hear a muffled

“Mom?”

my senses

as I slowly put distance between myself and the door. My back hits the wall opposite and

run at the door and slam my shoulder into it. A surge of orange aura surrounds me, and the door is ripped off

is still loud. I look up and my heart almost stops when I see Mom lying on her bed, but that’s

and legs are tied behind her back, and she’s gagged, She’s lost a lot of weight and bruises fresh and old cover her body. She’s injured.

is pounding as I rush to her side, unable to stop my hands

streaks cover her face, and I can tell from the odour

did this!” I ask, my voice shaking as I remove the cloth from around her mouth. She hisses as I try to help her sit and I realise one of her arms is broken and the goddess knows

leave. Leave my child!” She

around. She needs

to the bathroom when she calls me. “There’s no time, Zaia, please go,” she

the bed again. “Who did this?” I ask, my eyes blazing with rage.

tears. “They came… they

mom?” I ask worriedly, my heart clenching. I feel guilty. I left her and this is what happened. I shouldn’t have

This is the mother who was always ready to do everything for me despite her secrets… I

Goddess!

and she closes her eyes. “Zade… Zade he- his left eye, it’s not normal. There’s something more… he… they want

I listen, but there’s only silence. Standing up, I strip out of several layers of clothes and ready the gun I’ve brought. Just in

I don’t trust using my phone not knowing

is now making me worry about him,

of the Sable… What does he look like?” I ask, brushing her hair back gently. She

they

eyes, but one- one eye changes.” She says, her

you can tell me about? Who did this?”

“It was Zade… he did this…” She closes her eyes as another wave of

How could he…

need to know. I have to tell you where the dust is,” she whispers, suddenly looking at

Moon Dust.

mean Moon Dust, right?” I whisper.

are out – blood.. The Dust – my old home, under the stairs. In the