I Am The Luna

50. A Terrible Truth VALERIE. or I Am The Luna Chapter 128 By Moonlight Muse

“We need to go to Jai!” I cry hearing the feedback coming through the headpiece as I cough, my lungs filled with smoke. I’m scared Jai is going up against Zade single-handedly when Alpha Hugh is struggling!

He’s too powerful, they’re saying after Sebastian and Zaia he’s the next most powerful.

My entire body is hurting from the blast that just took place.

Zaia and Sebastian have gone after Gerard and Gaultier, but we can’t just stay here, we need to get to Jai and Hugh!

I’m scared, scared for Jai’s safety and fear losing him… Goddess, protect him!

“Let’s go,” Atticus says as he pulls me up from the rubble and we break into a run.

“Stop right there…” someone says, and the sound of a gun being cocked makes me freeze.

I stop in my tracks, coming face to face with none other than Daniel, Sebastian’s ex-assistant, only he is dressed in black, with a protective vest on. But it’s not the suits our men are wearing…

Unease fills me as Atticus pulls me behind himself.

“Can I help you?” he asks.

Daniel sighs. “No, but I’m afraid you two can’t go any further,” he says, signalling with two fingers.

Atticus growls as he jumps back, his aura surging around him as the ground caves underneath us, an explosion going off.

We back up as Daniel stands there calmly.

“Stay back, please. I don’t wish to harm anyone.” Daniel says quietly.

“What is the meaning of this!” Atticus snarls.

“I’m doing what is right, what the goddess has always wanted. I’ve worked hard to serve my masters.” His voice is barely more than a whisper on the wind, but it makes my blood run cold, his words ringing in my head.

Worked hard… he was Sebastian’s shadow for years, always taking care of everything Sebastian needed… like Agatha, he was one of Sebastian’s trusted… and one who was always close

But how?

How did this even slip by us?

For a few seconds, my mind replays a hundred memories on fast in seconds and with damning clarity, I realise he was always there… from the beginning in the shadows of Sebastian… right beside our Alpha for years…

The boy in the woods…

My heart is thumping as I connect the dots.

It all makes sense.

(FLASHBACK – MANY YEARS AGO)

“Sorry, Alpha, can I speak to you alone?” I ask looking at our new Alpha. Alpha Sebastian King is terrifying and the power that he radiates from him fills the room.

you have to say, say it, he can be trusted,” Sebastian says, taking a seat

man behind him. Daniel gives me a small smile and I recognise him. He is Sebastian’s shadow, and he always

staring, tell me what you need, Doctor Scott. I don’t have all day,”

the hospital…” I begin, quickly returning to

out of Alpha Sebastian’s office, only for Jai to pull me around the corner and pin

before kissing me passionately. I melt into his touch, kissing him

not here!” I

you taste so good…” He groans and I feel him throb against

push him back, breathing hard as I poke my

locks. “Ok ok, I’ll behave for now.

assistant to stand there the entire time,” I say, knowing how passionate I can get about hospital issues,

the Alpha didn’t seem offended that I questioned the matter in front

guess it

He’s been with us since we were kids, The Luna or now Ex Luna. Mrs King appointed Daniel to be there for Sebastian since he was like thirteen.” Jai explains, shoving his hands into his pockets as he falls into step with me and we both walk down the

I do think I’ve seen him from the festivals at The Crystal Shadow Pack too, the lurker!” I chuckle. “The boy in

Daniel can be trusted. He even manages Sebastian’s business side of work stuff, too. Relax, you can be yourself around Daniel… and get all

panicked yelp, which becomes a moan of pleasure as he ignites a fire within

(END OF FLASHBACK)

boy in the woods… how did I never realise

probably unable to say his name… but that was something both Zaia and I had joked about when Sebastian and she had first met… Daniel was always

giving us a huge hint, but we never realised because we had only ever said

I will not hold back. We don’t have time to waste.” Atticus warns him, readying himself to

back? Then I have no choice…” Daniel sighs as he signals

forward at Daniel, shifting mid-jump and knocking Daniel to the ground just as the sound of bullets rains

I shift, and rush towards Atticus, trying to hide from the bullets that are flying from

I’ll handle Daniel!’

will you be

I hear the distant sound of a shout, feeling unease hit

he lowers his head. He knows

Jai…

I shout, my heart pounding as I realise we are both without our

stayed

willing my aura around me, creating a layer of protection as I dodge the bullets that are firing down relentlessly on

but there’s no answer. ‘Jai! Can

didn’t think he could, but with every step, my heart is clamouring in my

far ahead. There are three, one that is

It’s like a phoenix’s fire lighting up the night sky with flames of

know this, but I know that she’s extremely angry, and

Did something happen?

Oh no! Her father!

into view, and I see the Toussaint twins going at it

scan the ground, spotting Sebastian. Is he hurt?! Why isn’t

Sebastian and Hugh are hunched over a body, one that

Who are they mourning…

heart is in my mouth, terror

Jai…

There’s no heartbeat…

NO JAI! 10

There’s no heartbeat!

run to their side, freezing when I stare down at Jai’s lifeless body, stumbling over the rubble and both Hugh and Sebastian look up at me

night sky, my heart shatters like a glass ball thrown mercilessly against a stone

down around me. Crippling pain rushes through me and I scream, falling to my knees beside