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.

my assistant. Whatever you have to say, say it, he can be trusted,” Sebastian says, taking a

small smile and I recognise him. He is Sebastian’s shadow, and he always

you’re done staring, tell me what you need, Doctor Scott. I don’t have all day,” Sebastian says, flipping open a file, clearly a sign that he has a

of the hospital…” I begin, quickly returning to what I came here

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

passionately. I melt into his touch, kissing him back for a few sizzling seconds, but remembering where we are, I gently push him

not here!”

He groans and I feel him

as I poke my eyes out at him.

ok, I’ll

entire time,” I say, knowing how passionate I can get about hospital issues, but I

didn’t seem offended that I questioned the matter in

it worked

be there for Sebastian since he was

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

job and 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 bothered around me,” he growls as he yanks me into an empty room, making me

which becomes a

(END OF FLASHBACK)

how did I never realise

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

but we never realised because we had only

will not hold back. We don’t have time to

I have no choice…” Daniel sighs as he signals again, but Atticus doesn’t give him a

he launches himself forward at Daniel, shifting mid-jump and knocking Daniel to the ground

towards Atticus, trying to hide from the bullets

get to safety, I’ll handle

will you be

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

glances at me, and he lowers his head. He

Jai…

Take care of yourself!’ I shout, my heart pounding as

have stayed

a layer of protection as I dodge the bullets that are firing down relentlessly

there’s no answer. ‘Jai! Can you

with every step, my heart is clamouring in my

from far ahead. There are three, one that is dark and

makes my heart leap with hope is Zaia’s. It’s like a phoenix’s fire lighting up the night sky

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

Did something happen?

Oh no! Her father!

view, and I see the Toussaint twins going at it with full vengeance, surprised

scan the ground, spotting Sebastian. Is he hurt?! Why

Hugh are hunched over a body,

Who are they mourning…

my mouth, terror

Jai…

There’s no heartbeat…

NO JAI! 10

There’s no heartbeat!

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

through