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.

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

Triquetra. Together, we 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…

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

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

them… what will you do?” Valerie asks hesitantly, glancing at

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

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

turn my head away, knowing I probably sounded cold.

you ok?” Jai

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

just concerned, Se – The Black Beast he… I don’t know.

fault to let him in again, but I did, stupidly. But he showed he wasn’t worth it. I have screamed and screamed

eyes flashing, not wanting annoyance to seep into

I messed up once and 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

me pause and

“And?” I ask challengingly.

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,

I place my mug down and

head to bed?” I say, sensing

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

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

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

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

say after we have brushed our

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.

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

fighting alright. You two are siblings and siblings don’t fight, right?” I say gently, as Sia looks upset and frowns as Zion looks upset, which is

he know something isn’t right and is playing

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

always Sia Sia Sia.” Zion says pointedly,

I reprimand 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 her cheek as

sorry Sia…” He says

shakes her head and smiles up at

“I’m sorry too, Zion…”

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

it. Here, you

back to me, and I smile down at him. Always take