I Am The Luna

Chapter 0358

VALERIE.

An hour later, it’s over and, as he predicted, the killer was indeed Beth’s brother. The very same guy he had said it would be, but before he could say anything

cocky, my phone rings and I pick it up quickly.

“Zaia! How are you?” I say, not missing the way Zade stiffens.

“I’m great. You sound happy today, good day?” she asks.

“Kind of, not too bad, I guess. I visited the hospital and seems like I’ll be quite busy. How are my little nieces and nephews?” I ask.

“They are all great, and they are sending you all their love and kisses.”

Zade stands up and walks away, giving me some privacy and I appreciate it although I know he’ll probably be able to hear everything, anyway.

“I got your text earlier, and I was a little worried… What’s wrong hun?” Zaia’s voice softens and I close my eyes, wishing I hadn’t replied when I didn’t feel great. Zaia notices everything and she’s obviously picked up on it.

“I didn’t even say much. Why would you think something’s up?”

“Exactly, your message just wasn’t how it would be usually. What is it?”

sigh, leaning back in my seat. “Nothing, I

whispers knowingly and my

No…

say, feeling guilty almost

aren’t

wish

close my eyes, “It’s nothing, I was just wondering how I ever was chosen as one of the Blood Borns, I mean I’m the weakest, I was

when the war happened. Don’t

nice, typical Zaia.

my hair.

one of us was injured, when we were in desperate need of

Me….

everything we needed for the procedure, who pushed through and

Me?

know what was happening, who figured

Me.

You have always been strong. I admire you, I always have. You were always the no–nonsense Doctor Scott who took nothing from anyone. You are my hero, Valerie, all of ours. I wouldn’t be here without you, and neither would Zion

and although I see that… I’m

I mean as a Blood Born, not my doctor skills,” I answer quietly, remembering Zade’s words.

world was

biggest cheerleader. There’s no winning with