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.

step forward too.” Jai

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

touched. “I just wish we had as much time to prepare as

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

giving them a chance to attack. Everyone

find them… what will you do?” Valerie asks hesitantly, glancing at the children.

if she

conflicted. “Why? Is it meant to be

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

you ok?”

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

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

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.

Valerie off, my eyes flashing, not wanting annoyance to seep

I won’t again. Forgive me for not allowing myself to feel sympathy for him. He will meet the same end as the others. Whatever that may be.” I say, standing up and forcing myself to smile down at Sia, who

me

“And?” I ask challengingly.

him a chance to explain, maybe he had a reason-”

said enough! Jai. This is the last time I want this topic brought up. If either of you wish to join his side, you are welcome to leave.” I say coldly. “Take this as

place my

we head to bed?” I say, sensing Sia watching

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

I leave the room with my children

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

to 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

grab our pyjamas!” I say after we

down in front of him and towel-drying his hair. He nods vigorously. “Then that

to me!” Sia says. “NO! Mommy has to

fighting alright. You two are siblings and siblings don’t fight, right?” I say

he know something isn’t right and is playing up

pull them both close. “I’ll make sure I am with both of you, and

Sia Sia.”

gently. He sighs and looks guiltily at his sister. “Sorry Sia…” he mumbles before he closes the gap between them, giving her a big hug and kissing

Sia…”

head and

“I’m sorry too, Zion…”

let’s get ready for bed then.” He tells her. Mommy Sia’s

Here, you

to me, and I smile down at him.