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.

assistant. Whatever you have to say, say it, he can

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

need, Doctor Scott. I don’t have all day,” Sebastian says, flipping open

of course, well it was regarding an extension of the hospital…” I begin, quickly returning to what I came

Jai to pull me around the corner and pin me up against the

murmurs, leaning closer to me before kissing me passionately. I melt into his touch, kissing him back for a

not here!” I

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

hard as I poke my eyes out at him.

his fingers through his sexy brown locks. “Ok ok, I’ll behave for

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

feel uncomfortable, and the Alpha didn’t seem offended that I questioned

guess it worked

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

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

his 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

panicked yelp, which becomes a

(END OF FLASHBACK)

woods… how did I never realise

something both Zaia and I had joked about when Sebastian

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

or I will not hold back. We don’t have time

hold back? Then I have no choice…” Daniel sighs as he signals again, but Atticus doesn’t give him a chance to

at Daniel, shifting mid-jump and knocking Daniel to the ground just

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

get to safety, I’ll

you

a shout, feeling unease hit me in the guts once

He glances at me, and he lowers his head. He

Jai…

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

have stayed together, but

around me, creating a layer of protection as I dodge the bullets that are firing

but there’s no answer.

he could, but with every

three, one that is dark and

It’s like a phoenix’s fire lighting up the night sky with flames of hope, power, and

I know that

Did something happen?

Oh no! Her father!

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

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

and Hugh are hunched over a body, one

Who are they mourning…

my mouth, terror rushing

Jai…

There’s no heartbeat…

NO JAI! 10

There’s no heartbeat!

shift back as I 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 almost as if they want to stop me from seeing my

sky, my heart shatters like a glass ball

life breaks down around me. Crippling pain rushes through me and I