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.

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

we need to work on our Triquetra. Together, we will obviously be stronger and can call

when we first touched. “I just wish we had as much time to prepare as them… but time is running out,” I say

idea what one can achieve in a short amount of time,”

are not giving them a chance to attack. Everyone needs

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

feeling almost as if she expects me

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

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

are you ok?” Jai

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

that. We were just concerned, Se – The Black Beast he… I don’t

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

off, my eyes flashing, not wanting annoyance

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

Jai says quietly, making me

“And?” I ask challengingly.

chance to explain, maybe he had a reason-” Jai

If either of you wish to join his side, you are welcome to leave.” I say

I place my mug down and

bed?” I

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

I leave the room with my children and, for a

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 too. I just need

some bubbles from the soap and giving them soapy beards. They giggle and laugh and

say after we have brushed our

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

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

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

isn’t right and is playing up because

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

It’s always Sia Sia

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

Sia…”

shakes her head and smiles up at

“I’m sorry too, Zion…”

bed. “Come on, let’s get ready

you two

me, and I smile down at him. Always take care of your