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.

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

will obviously be stronger and can call on our powers.” Atticus

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

what one can achieve in a short amount of time,” Atticus replies, giving me one of

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

seriously. “And when we find them… what will you do?” Valerie asks hesitantly, glancing at the children.

almost as if she

drops, and she looks conflicted. “Why? Is it meant to

probably sounded cold. But

you ok?” Jai

at him. “Yes, I am. I have a right to be angry, and I can be. Would you want me to cry

were just concerned, Se – The Black Beast he… I don’t know. I feel we need to

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

will meet the same end as the others. Whatever that may be.” I say, standing up and forcing myself to smile

says quietly, making me pause and I turn back, looking at

“And?” I ask challengingly.

maybe he

either of you wish to join his side,

I place my mug down and look

to bed?” I say, sensing

a wave of guilt rushes through me. The children shouldn’t

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

I can’t keep relying on Valerie either, since she has her own life. I was and still am a single parent…

around to distract them, making some bubbles from the soap and giving them soapy beards. They giggle and laugh and for

Let’s grab our pyjamas!” I say after we have

“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

Mommy can sleep next to me!” Sia says. “NO! Mommy has to sleep in

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

and is playing up because of

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

I said that. It’s always Sia Sia Sia.” Zion says pointedly, rolling his

I reprimand gently. He sighs and looks guiltily at his sister. “Sorry Sia…” he mumbles before he closes the gap

sorry Sia…” He says

shakes her head and smiles up at

“I’m sorry too, Zion…”

“Come on, let’s get ready for bed then.” He tells

Here, you two

he hurries back to me, and I smile