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.

Jai says with a small smile. “Our

need to work on our Triquetra. Together, we will obviously be stronger and can call on

we first touched. “I just wish we had as much time to prepare as them… but time

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

to attack. Everyone needs to be pushed and we need to reach out to our allies,

Valerie asks hesitantly, glancing at the children. “Especially

cock a brow, feeling almost as if

give them war, like I said.” Her face drops, and she looks conflicted. “Why? Is it meant

at me sharply and I turn my head away, knowing I probably sounded cold. But when you have been burned so many times,

you ok?” Jai

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

“Zaia, it’s not that. We were just concerned, Se – The Black Beast he… I don’t know. I feel we need to

enemy. From this day forward, I expect you all to remember that. He betrayed us- betrayed me, again… It was my fault to let him in again, but I did, stupidly. But he showed he wasn’t worth it. I have screamed and screamed that we need to be honest with one another, that we needed

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

the same end as the others. Whatever

quietly, making me pause and I turn back, looking

“And?” I ask challengingly.

explain, maybe he had a reason-”

of you wish to

follows as I place my mug down

I

wave of guilt rushes through me. The children shouldn’t sense that something is

She nods and I leave the room with my children and, for a moment, although I’m

on Valerie either, since she has her own life. I was and still am

soapy beards. They giggle and laugh and for a few beautiful moments; I forget my troubles, the song of

pyjamas!” I say after we have

with us today?” Zion asks hopefully. I smile. “Do you want me to?” I ask, crouching down in front of him and towel-drying his hair. He nods vigorously. “Then that is exactly what we’ll do,” I promise with a firm nod of my

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

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

isn’t right and

close. “I’ll make sure I am with both of you, and I’ll sleep in the

I said that. It’s always Sia Sia

sister. “Sorry Sia…” he mumbles before he closes the gap between them, giving her a big hug and kissing her

Sia…”

her head and smiles up at

“I’m sorry too, Zion…”

leads her to the bed. “Come on, let’s get ready for bed then.” He tells her. Mommy Sia’s medicine!” he adds before

you two

to me, and I smile down at him. Always take care of your sister