I Am The Luna

Chapter 0002

ZAJA.

The following day dawns as gloomy and dark as the weight on my chest.

Sebastian left last night. I had heard the front door slam shut, and I wonder if he

went to Annalise.

I stare at the divorce file in front of me, five million dollars as alimony. It is not a small amount. He really wants me to leave so desperately, doesn’t he?

I toss the file onto the bed. I don’t need his money. Nothing can make up for the pain of being rejected by my mate. The man I had given everything to.

I push the rumpled bedding back and get out of bed, and stare at my reflection above

my vanity.

Staring back at me is the creamy skin with freckles, and long ginger locks which, despite being hard to maintain, I never considered cutting, because Sebastian liked it. My pouty lips aren’t anywhere near as big as Annalise’s, but the most prominent feature of mine is probably my amethyst–coloured eyes.

There was a time when every man wanted me. At College and University, all the young men wanted to date Zaia Toussaint. 2

My reputation in my studies and as the daughter of Alpha Hugh Toussaint only added to that, I came from a reputable pack, one whose size is almost as big as this one, however, their reputation is vastly different. 1

Where my father’s pack is known for its social status and influence, the Dark Hollow Falls Pack was known for their power and their control.

No one wants to cross them.

I stare down at the papers in my hand.

Placing a hand on my stomach, I calm myself. Stress is not good for the baby. I will

not sit here and weep. I will show him I am fine.

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Determined, I ball my fists still holding those hateful papers, before I get ready for

the day and make my way downstairs.

ne stepping out o

“Did the Alpha not return last night?” Emma the dining room.

with the uneaten dishes from last night.

“He came late, and I had fallen asleep,” I reply, forcing a smile as I lead the way to the

kitchen.

“You look pale, Luna. Are you alright?” she asks as I make myself some cereal, even

though I have no appetite.

Before I can reply, my phone rings.

It’s Valerie Scott, my Doctor and close friend.

“Hello?” I answer, stepping away from the table and leaving the kitchen for privacy.

“Zaia, I’m sorry to bother you so early. I was taking a second look at your reports, and I want you to come back for a few additional checks.”

“Valerie… is everything alright?” I ask nervously.

“Don’t worry, Zaia, just come see me as soon as possible.”

I hang up, fear settling into the pit of my stomach and I quickly hurry to leave, asking Ethan to have the car ready..

Once in the car, I tell him to drive me to the hospital.

He looks at me curiously as he obeys. “Is everything ok, Luna?”

“Oh yes, just going to go meet Valerie for brunch.”

It isn’t a complete lie.

Valerie is the head gynaecologist at the hospital, and I’m glad she is the one who

found out about my baby.

We reach the hospital shortly after and I thank Ethan, telling him to wait for me.

The windy weather batters at me and I’m happy to step into the warmth of the

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hospital entrance.

the lady at

I came to the hospital two

“Oh no, 1-”

to see

standing there in her white coat with arms

crossed.

prying woman behind the counter says before she smiles and

her paperwork. The smell of disinfectant is strong in the

think it’s best to keep your pregnancy a secret for now,” Valerie whispers to

the hallway and opens

agree, although my reasons are rather different.

she tells me to lie down on the bed so

stomach. Since we are in her office, there is

me to be able to

on her face deepening, I dare not disturb

observing the

she wipes the cold gel from my stomach and motions

stand up,

worry too much, there

soon to be relieved. “Come, take a seat.”

seat, she sighs as she sits down behind

“But?”

head as she opens up a file on her

seem healthy and fit, but after looking through your reports… you are extremely weak

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and I frown.

fly open.

Zaia, you are having twins, which makes me all the more

your health.”

happier if the divorce wasn’t bothering

share the excitement with me. She’s

lose them?”

and until you are

as possible. Perhaps keeping this pregnancy news quiet, for now,

they find out that an

the file and

medicine alongside

is it possible for my levels

head. “It’s beyond me, but I will give you some multivitamins

keep an eye on you.”

weird question? Does a rejection harm an unborn child?” I

say quietly.

my chin up, hoping she doesn’t see right

through me.

a moment before she looks me straight in the eye, a

it will surely hurt

example like yourself, she may never be able to carry

another child again.”

return home. I’m too disturbed and unsettled. to think straight. After what

do for the last hour. I had dismissed Ethan and decided to walk home, despite the weather.

in turmoil and a memory from long ago

heart squeeze.

(Flashback)

child, I hope that they look

surprised, as he pulls me into his lap and runs his

hair.

I hope they have hair just

I tilt my head. I didn’t really feel confident with my flaming. orange hair, but Sebastian loved it, saying it reminded him of a phoenix.

cheek, but it’s his

shock. “That will be

(End of flashback)

I had gotten

I know he no longer wants me, I think I should at least try,

we are going to have two beautiful babies. Perhaps he will reconsider the divorce. After all, as

to

the Pack Hall. Sebastian.

beside our mansion, separated only by a black gate. Our

the one place where they can gather for

important

the code for the

my way up the carpeted stairs. This floor is only for

pack, and no one is

SWA

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just reconsider throwing me out, when I spot none other than Annalise sitting on Sebastian’s desk in an extremely short dress