I Am The Luna

VALERIE.

It's been nearly two weeks since we've returned. Since then, things have been extremely hectic. The tension has been rising, with Zade working on trying to break the code on the system that controlled the microchips.

Another thing that brought great concern... considering the Arkan had access to it despite the security on it. Were they just good hackers? Or did someone grant them access?

Either way, it's a race against time, with several more deaths happening over the last few weeks. And while Zade and the others work on their fight, I am in a race to slow down the progression of the disease, as rumours now spread in the media that it was caused by a mutation in the werewolf gene. Another lie.

I feel as if I'm trying to grasp onto time that hopelessly feels like water leaking through a bucket full of holes.

Every day passes in a blur. In the morning, Zade wakes me up at the crack of dawn and then we start training, or as I call it; The Hunt.

It is terrifying and, in some twisted way, thrilling. He works me to my limits and then tells me to get up and pushes me beyond what I think my body is capable of. Yet somehow I break through all the barriers as my body screams for reprieve.

With each passing day, despite the pain that remains, I can feel I'm getting better at sensing him, faster... stronger. I can feel my powers pulsing through my veins, a heightened sense of smell, sight, and hearing.

Zade's teachings are different, yet I'm beginning to enjoy them despite the brutality of the sessions.

me too soon and punishes me only satisfies me further. Always leaving me wanting so much more despite how exhausted

"Valerie?"

of

I got distracted,"

need... are you alright?" he asks, observing

returning to testing Shelby's blood. So far I have not gotten any answers, yes I found out she is free from the disease, but she is dying... and it is by a natural cause. Making

know they've all accepted, but even then, I'm going to keep trying,

Hugh had gotten married, and although I had attended on a day trip, Zade hadn't, saying he had things to do. I didn't want to push him, he will take things at his own pace. Although I wish he had been there,

feel like part of it was because of Atticus, something I didn't ask him but I also didn't manage to ask Atticus, with the wedding. But right

Want to share what you were checking?" he asks, holding out a

Ada's bloods matched?

came clear of any trace of the disease, I still wanted

was the blood from a

net

a coma and who is clearly inflicted with ARK, although they don't have the same symptoms humans do. I just wanted to know if

through the papers, wonder if this is why she

even be possible, considering the healing speed of a werewolf. There is no way the disease can remain in their body long enough for them to be inflicted. I'm sure the results are wrong." He reaches for the file, but