I Am The Luna

A Third
ZAIA.

The animalistic look in his eyes as his eyes rake over me, the hunger and passion that he’s unable to hide, makes me giddy and I hate it. Why does he have such an effect on me? It hurts and I just wish it didn’t…

It’s almost as if he’s about to grab me and I turn away quickly.

“Then get it tested, Valerie. Can you do this, please?” I ask. She’s smiling, clearly happy as she looks at Sebastian.

She has given it her all to find a cure for Sia and she had exhausted all avenues and had failed. No one blamed her, we were all stuck without a solution but she had been hard on herself.

She glances at me and nods vigorously. “Of course! It won’t take long,” she reassures me. His eyes are burning into me, and I look at the pouch in his hand.

“How sure are you that it’s the right thing?” I ask not bothering to look up at him.

“Pretty sure, but I also don’t want to risk it,” he says quietly.

“You risked everything for it. I really hope for our Sia that it is the antidote.” I say quietly.

My angel has been through far too much…

“If it isn’t…” Sebastian trails off, his threat hanging in the air, waves of rage rolling off him.

Not responding, I turn to Atticus. “Let’s go, we should meet the enemy on the front line… Mr King, please stay with them,” I say, looking at Aran, who has just reached us.

He nods slowly, “Take care of yourself Zaia, you’re injured.”

“Injured?” Sebastian asks sharply.

I smirk humourlessly as I turn my gaze on him. Those piercing blue eyes burn into mine, with concern I don’t need.

“It’s no big deal. I’m fine.” I reply, turning away from him.

“Be careful, they plan to overpower the big players and take over… They will target you both.” His deep, rugged voice comes.

“As they have been from the start. Let them come. My plan is exactly the same.” I counter quietly.

It takes my all to walk away without faltering. I want to be beside Sia. I wanted to be there holding my child, but the attacks are already coming with a vengeance and I need to protect.

my people…

Sia has Dad, Val, and Sebastian… I’m not able to help her anyway…

For a moment, I feel like a failure again, but I push it aside. Now is not the time for self-pity.

“We should wait for Valerie before we move to the front lines,” Atticus suggests. “The three of us together are stronger.”

“There’s no time. She’ll join us when she’s done. We need to take down those we can and try to find the other two Sable members.” I place a hand on my waist as we move closer to the conflict at the edge of the pack. I press a button on my earpiece. “If anyone sees the Sable members, you know what to do.”

With that said, I take a deep breath as I step forward looking at the commotion ahead. I touch my back pocket where the Moon Dust is safely tucked away.

will pinpoint the leaders of the opposition and once I have taken care of them… the rest will all fall into place ever so

you ready, Red?” Atticus asks with a small

raise my hands, palms upwards. My orange aura glows around me and my eyes burn orange as I hone in on the approaching hoard of the enemy’s men, ready

SEBASTIAN.

away, like always. She looks fucking sexy. Despite how serious the situation is, she still captures my

into a jog, and Dad and

a deafening silence around us as we reach

says firmly as he looks at Valerie, who glances

the antidote. “That’s fine. Just…

this moment a part of me is terrified that if this fails…

know as soon as I’ve

says as she lets herself inside the safehouse

question

your mother, she was

worry rushing through me. “She’s shot? But that was recent, and

did you expect her to do?” he replies coldly. “Even if it isn’t the best option,

his words sink in. and the unspoken message in them

she wouldn’t have to be the one leading this fight… I’ll join her the moment

she was the one who could fix you, but I can’t blame her after everything you keep doing. When will

let his remark about

I ask, glaring ahead into the night as

think of is that she’s injured, fuck I

take over… overpower the Sublime, and kill them… Zade and Gaultier

see that now…

is quiet, and

Zaia.

ago, she was his and mom’s favourite, but

tilt my head, frowning as I observe him. “Tell me, Dad, was Mom the one instigating matters. regarding Zaia? Your words now and the

moment before

blinded… the way she worked… I fell for it, but it’s no excuse. I made

make the fact I

True…

feeling impatient. “She’s taking too long. Call her.” I say to Dad.

the door unlocks and is pulled open. I find myself staring at

aside, allowing us in.

as he leads the way down the hall to the panic room, the safe

withstand

Where is Valerie?

afraid…” Hugh begins as

is it?” Aran asks

sinking when I see Valerie standing at the small door that leads to the panic room. Tears in her eyes as she holds the vial in her

it?” I ask

were tricked, Sebastian…” she whispers, looking away in frustration

ring in my mind, my head suddenly begins

He deceived me… 3

did… was for

turning and ripping the enemy to shreds. I’m about to turn away when I hear the light footsteps of two small pairs of feet

my shoulder, I see Zion and Sia standing there, hand in hand, as they look