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

had as much time to prepare as them…

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

“Well, we are not giving them a chance to attack. Everyone needs to be pushed and we need to reach out to

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

brow, feeling almost as if she expects me to go easy on

like I said.” Her face drops, and she looks conflicted. “Why? Is it meant to be different

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

are you ok?”

I have a right to be

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

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

eyes flashing, not wanting annoyance to seep

me for not allowing myself to feel sympathy for him. He will meet the same end as the others. Whatever

me pause and

“And?” I ask challengingly.

a chance to explain, maybe he

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.”

follows as I place my mug down and

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

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

to bed,” I say gently. She nods and I leave the room with my

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

They giggle and laugh and for a few beautiful moments; I forget my troubles, the song of laughter like

pyjamas!” I say after we have brushed our

you want me to?” I ask, crouching down in front of him and towel-drying

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

right?” I say gently, as

he know something isn’t right and is

of you, and

Sia Sia Sia.” Zion says pointedly,

guiltily at his sister. “Sorry Sia…” he mumbles before he closes the gap between them, giving her a

Sia…” He says

head and smiles up

“I’m sorry too, Zion…”

them both as Zion takes her hand and gently leads her to the bed. “Come on, let’s get ready for bed

get it. Here, you

says as he hurries back to me, and I smile down at him.