I Am The Luna

28. An Hourglass or I Am The Luna Chapter 106 By Moonlight Muse

ZAIA.

Night has fallen and I’m sitting in the lounge with Jai, Valerie, and Atticus whilst the children play before the fire.

“So we don’t really know how much is needed… or exactly how to use it,” Atticus says as he examines the pouch.

Rain is pouring down outside, and it’s rather windy. Somehow, it reminds me of the day I met Sebastian again when I first found out Valerie was in a coma…

Oh, how that feels like so long ago. I nod as I sip my coffee, and Sia comes over and climbs into my lap, hugging me tightly.

“Hey baby, is everything ok?” I ask her. She nods. “I just a little tired,” she says with a cute pout, and I kiss her forehead gently, caressing her hair.

“Aww, well Mommy will get you to bed soon, ok?”

She nods, placing her hand under her chin as she leans against me. I wrap my arms comfortingly around her. “I wonder how much is needed.” Jai muses staring at the pouch. We’re speaking French as the children are here.

“I don’t know, but I don’t think we would need much. I guess it’ll be trial and error. As in, would we need a name or not? Do we need to do it under a full moon or not?” I muse.

“We will just have to follow our gut feeling,” Atticus says.

“So, what now?” Valerie asks.

I look into the fire as Zion plays with his trucks, lost in his own little world. Times like that are gone once you are an adult, but I am grateful that through this time they can still be children, despite the fact I am certain they know when things are up.

“One month. In one month, I want everyone to be ready for war. In that time, I will find the enemy… and we will attack…” I say quietly.

“That gives us plenty of time to find out how it works… plus I want to try to find father before then…” I say quietly.

“Sounds like a plan,” Atticus says.

“I want to train though, if you could help me,” I say, looking over at him. The boys look at me, surprised, and I raise my eyebrow. “I just want to be at my best for when we do face them.”

“Me too,” Valerie says with determination.

“Well, I think we can train you guys up.

women have offered to step forward too.” Jai says with a small smile. “Our packs

we will obviously be stronger and can call on our

“I just wish we had as much time to prepare as them…

no idea what one can achieve in a short amount of time,” Atticus replies, giving me one of his

giving them a chance to attack. Everyone needs to be pushed and

what will you do?” Valerie asks hesitantly, glancing at the children. “Especially when it involves the

as if she expects me

looks conflicted. “Why? Is it meant

and I turn my head away, knowing I probably sounded cold. But when you have been

you

I have a right to be angry, and I can be. Would you

shakes his head. “Zaia, it’s not that. We were just concerned, Se – The Black

day forward, I expect you all to remember that. He betrayed us- betrayed me, again… It was my fault to let him

eyes flashing, not wanting annoyance to seep into my voice with the

the

father,” Jai says quietly, making me pause and I turn

“And?” I ask challengingly.

explain, maybe

wish to join

I place my mug down and

to bed?” I say,

her, smiling gently as a wave of guilt rushes through me. The children shouldn’t sense that something is wrong. I need to do

I say gently. She nods and I leave the room with my children

always there, but now I need to step up. I can’t keep relying on Valerie either, since she has her own life. I was and still am a single parent… Mom managed it, and I will too. I just need to make sure I survive this war

distract them, making some bubbles from the soap and giving them soapy beards. They giggle and laugh and for a few beautiful moments; I forget my troubles, the song of laughter like a

our pyjamas!” I say after

with us today?” Zion asks hopefully. I smile. “Do you want me to?” I ask, crouching down in front of him and towel-drying

sleep next to me!” Sia says. “NO! Mommy has to sleep in the middle! Mommy always sleeps next to Sia!”

don’t fight, right?” I say gently, as Sia looks upset and frowns as Zion looks upset, which

he know something isn’t right and is

“I’ll make sure I am with both of

Sia Sia Sia.” Zion says

“Sorry Sia…” he mumbles before he closes

sorry Sia…” He says

head and smiles up

“I’m sorry too, Zion…”

at them both as Zion takes her hand and gently leads her to the bed. “Come on, let’s get ready for bed then.” He tells her. Mommy Sia’s medicine!” he

it. Here, you two put your pyjamas

me, and I smile