I Am The Luna

54. An Afternoon of Preparations or I Am The Luna Chapter 132 By Moonlight Muse

ZAIA.

I stare out at the passing streetlights as I make my way to the safe house, one of the few places that remained untouched after the final battle.

How am I supposed to feel after living life hurdle after hurdle, heartbreak after heartbreak? It feels surreal, even with the weeks having gone by…

But although the threat is over, it’s been replaced with other obstacles and the reminder of our losses remains, like an open wound healing slowly.

I close my eyes, reminiscing on the moment that Sebastian had turned to Zion and asked if we could bring Jai back…

(FLASHBACK)

“Son… Uncle Jai is hurt, let’s heal him as we did Sia,” Sebastian says as he kneels in front of Zion, who looks up at me before turning to Jai’s body.

“But… Daddy… Uncle Jai isn’t hurt… he’s gone.” Zion says, his eyes sparkling with tears as he hangs his head. “I’m sorry.”

Sebastian looks broken as he shakes his head and pulls Zion into his arms. “No, son, I’m sorry for asking.”

“I didn’t know… but I can undo the pain .” he whispers, looking at his Dad.

I frown as I hurry over and kneel beside him. “What do you mean, Zion?”

“I can undo all the pain, then no one has to remember this,” he says, spreading his arms. “Only me.” The smile that follows breaks my heart.

“No, my love, we won’t forget what happened because everything that has happened is a lesson that we all needed to learn. Even if it was the hard way.” I respond, cupping his cheeks and knowing that I will stand by that.

(END OF FLASHBACK)

It was a decision that not everyone agreed on at first… Valerie had asked if time was reversed, what would happen to Jai, to which Zion had sadly shaken his head and said uncle would have had to go home to the goddess, anyway. But it would be a different way.

Aran had asked that if that was possible, how would the ones who had committed crimes be punished, to which my little brave hero had replied that they would be punished and that the goddess would make it make sense!

It was enough. He was a child who was saying he had the gift to make people forget, but it could also be a curse… I don’t want anyone to ever learn of his ability. I want him to live the life he deserves, just like any other child. He does not deserve the weight on his tiny shoulders until he is old enough to carry it.

“We’re home Alpha.” My new driver, Simon, says as he parks up and walks around to open the door.

before I walk towards

is Aran’s birthday, which either no one remembers, or no one cares about, however, I thought it was the perfect excuse for everyone to gather and perhaps make amends. Heal the damaged relations

Dad and Aran were friends-now without their manipulative wives

here, and I am so grateful that he has been making an effort with her. He

use some

into some slippers and straight away head to the kitchen, ready to prepare for the evening. I

where are my little helpers?” I ask, planting my hands on my hips, and glancing around.

shout before bursting into giggles. Sia is even more hyper than Zion, just proving how much her health had

I step

you Mommy,

the grocery bags and pull out a few packets of

excitement, hurrying over

balloons…” Zion

says. “I can huff and puff like a strong

My little angel.

you can, so how about you both go blow these up?” I

we don’t know how to tie

father is lurking around somewhere. He’ll help and maybe it’ll keep him out of the kitchen.” I say.

in their

excitement and hope it keeps Sebastian busy, too. I know what I need to do, and what I have to do, but I can’t deny

on some instrumental music, wash my hands and get down to work, hearing

many hurdles. We will face many challenges, but the normalcy

to school, be here when they arrive home, cook for them, and put them to

for Valerie, to help her heal and move on from the pain of losing Jai. Something that will always remain with all of us. I’m ready to be there

be himself instead of being forced to

bridge between them, to become closer than ever and to understand one another wholeheartedly by respecting one

everyone around me

ready for it

moment, one step, and one day

on my eyes and some gloss on my lips. I’ve

don’t remember the last time I’ve just been able to take a moment to relax and get dressed up. Doing something so normal is

into Valerie. She’s wearing a dusky cerise-coloured dress, like

stare at one another

beautiful.” I compliment

will

everyone’s attention tonight,” she

and I’m very aware of the