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.

too.” Jai says with a small smile. “Our

work on our Triquetra. Together, we will obviously be stronger

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

amount of time,” Atticus replies,

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

you do?” Valerie asks hesitantly, glancing

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

and she looks conflicted. “Why? Is it

my head away, knowing I probably sounded cold. But when you have been burned so many times, what else am I meant to

are you ok?” Jai

right to be angry, and I can be. Would you want me

We were just concerned, Se – The Black

this day forward, I expect you all to remember that. He betrayed us- betrayed me, again… It was my fault to let him in

I cut Valerie off, my eyes flashing, not wanting annoyance

want sympathy. 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 and forcing myself to smile down at Sia, who is watching me

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

“And?” I ask challengingly.

explain, maybe he

either of you wish to join his

as I place my mug down and look

we head to bed?” I say, sensing Sia

smiling gently as a wave of guilt rushes through me. The children shouldn’t sense that something is wrong. I need

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

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

soapy beards. They giggle and laugh and for a

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 we’ll do,” I promise with

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

two, no fighting alright. You two are siblings and siblings don’t fight, right?” I say gently, as Sia looks upset and frowns as

he know something isn’t right and is

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

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

his sister. “Sorry Sia…” he mumbles before he closes the gap between them, giving her a big hug and kissing her cheek as she wipes her tears

Sia…” He says

her head and smiles up

“I’m sorry too, Zion…”

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

get it. Here, you two put your

Mommy.” He says as he hurries back to me, and I smile