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.

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

will obviously be

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

no idea what one can achieve in a short amount of

them a chance to attack.

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

as if she expects me

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

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

are you ok?”

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

were just concerned, Se – The Black

not question me. As far as I am concerned, The Black Beast is just another 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

hurting-” I cut Valerie off, my eyes flashing, not wanting annoyance to seep into my

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

says quietly, making me pause

“And?” I ask challengingly.

him a chance to explain, maybe

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

I place my mug down and look

bed?” I say, sensing

through me.

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

own life. I was and still am a single parent… Mom managed it, and I will too. I just need to make sure I

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

say

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

has to

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

right and is playing

make sure I am with both of you, and I’ll sleep in the middle,” I say, trying to calm

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

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

Sia…” He says

head and smiles up at

“I’m sorry too, Zion…”

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

you two put

he hurries back to me, and I smile down at