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

we need to work on our Triquetra. Together, we will obviously be

wish we had as much time to prepare as

in a short amount

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

will you do?” Valerie asks hesitantly,

almost as if she expects me

“Why? Is it meant to be different from when I find the other

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

you

I look at him. “Yes, I am. I have a right to be angry,

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

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

eyes flashing, not wanting annoyance

the same end as the others. Whatever that may be.” I say, standing up and forcing myself to smile down at Sia, who

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

“And?” I ask challengingly.

explain, maybe he

brought up. If either of you wish to join

I place my mug down and look

bed?” I say, sensing Sia watching me

guilt rushes through me. The children shouldn’t

leave the room with

was and still

bubbles from the soap and giving them soapy beards. They giggle and laugh and for a few beautiful moments; I forget my troubles, the song of laughter like a soothing

pyjamas!” I 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. He nods vigorously. “Then that is exactly what we’ll do,” I promise with a firm nod of my

can sleep next to me!” Sia says. “NO! Mommy has to

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

and is playing up because of

“I’ll make sure I am with both of you, and I’ll sleep in the

It’s always Sia Sia Sia.” Zion says pointedly, rolling

guiltily at his sister. “Sorry Sia…” he mumbles before he closes

Sia…” He

and smiles up

“I’m sorry too, Zion…”

hand and gently leads her to the bed. “Come on, let’s get ready for bed then.” He tells her. Mommy Sia’s

it. Here, you two put

he hurries back to me, and I smile down at him. Always take care of your sister