I Am The Luna

SEBASTIAN.

“I understand,” I say quietly. It’s not something I want, but I have to respect that this is what he wants. “Are you sure?” there’s guilt in his eyes as he stands opposite me. We are on the back patio of the packhouse.

The weather is warm, but a soothing breeze rustles the grass, yet it does nothing to soothe the storm in my mind.

“I am. I need someone to keep her safe, Jai, and who better than yourself? Something tells me she has some answers that may help us. We need her to wake up.” I say quietly.

It’s going to be a great loss to have him gone, but… it’s the right thing. “Thank you, Seb… I promise I’ll do what I can from over there. I’ll gather what information I can too…”

I nod. It’s been three days since the crash and although I made it back before I ended up dropping unconscious, I’m healing well.

I also have learned that Zaia has moved to her father’s pack. One of my men was able to dig that up, and it only strengthens my opinion that it may not have been Zaia on the other side of that call that day.

Although I need to stay away, it gives me a glimmer of hope. It means she’s not with him.

“Seb?” “Sorry, I got distracted… go, Jai, she needs you more than I do.”

“And who will you assign as your Beta?” Jai asks. I shove my Hanus to my pocket as glance out at the sky. “I have a few options, but I think I’ll be going with Justin Seagrave.”

Jai tilts his head and nods thoughtfully. “Didn’t the Seagraves initially belong to the Crystal Shadow Pack?”

I nod, “Actually, yes. They moved to this pack over twenty years ago, but still have ties with that pack.” “And that’s where she is…” he murmurs.

I don’t respond, and he grins. “Well, glad you got things sorted, I think you’ll be fine Seb, and once Val is awake, we’ll be back because I know she will want to come home.”

I nod as our eyes meet and although deep down a part of me wonders if she’ll ever wake up, I will not shatter his hopes, for his and Zaia’s sake I wish she wakes up.

“Then I’ll await the day,” I respond quietly. He nods before giving me a hug and slaps my back, sending a pang of pain rushing through my shoulder.

“I’m going to miss your arrogant dumb ass,” he says, making me chuckle. “Same,” I grunt massaging my shoulder. “Sorry man, I forgot,” he grins and I can’t help but smirk back. It is a while later when there’s a knock on the office door and I look up.

“Enter,” I call. The door opens and Justin steps inside. “Alpha Sebastian, you called for me?” “Yes, I did, Justin, sit down.”

Justin is a few years younger than me. He’s from a middle-class family and is of warrior rank. However, he is extremely intelligent and has a knack for strategy and battle.

“I hope I have not upset you, Alpha.”

from his position as Beta of this pack and I want you to

I I mean, I don’t come from a ranked family… nor do I

I need a Beta with a good head on his shoulders. You will

“Of course, it would be my greatest honour. That’s a position I never dreamed of… but… there are so many people who hold far more

you don’t need it

“Exactly, the initiation will take place next Monday. You are going to be my Beta and are the

up. ” Thank you, Alpha. I will not

ties with the Crystal Shadow Pack that will come in use… I may not be able to approach her, but I

promise I’ll find

Somehow.

ONE MONTH LATER…

ZAIA.

well.” I sigh

that I needed to leave. To my surprise, he didn’t argue and although he wanted me to

It was the least I could do, considering everything I had lied to him about. He had been nothing but helpful and said he’ll keep it quiet

and despite certain actions of his not

got back to me, and the only thing I got from her was one email a week later, saying Sebastian found out and she can’t stay in

I can understand Sebastian’s temper. Sometimes he did lose it. I can

overdid it at the office. Did that witch irritate you?” Mom

can’t bother me,” I say confidently,

contractions, as my body prepares for the birth and that it can happen

getting better. The antidote helped, and I had given one to the lab to make a new batch and I can

pregnancy, there are complications, the poison and the rejection have done their damage. I have many hospital appointments and checkups to make

and protection. In turn, I have

with him running things so differently than how Sebastian and I did, but he’s beginning to

Mom shouts as she rushes over to me. Sharp pain rushes through my stomach, and I gasp, clutching my

phone. “Madam! I’ll have the driver

as Mom calls someone on the phone. What’s happening? It’s too early to go into labour. I’m not even anywhere near

my legs and I can’t even look down with my

Goddess, Zaia!” Mom’s voice is full of horror as she drops the phone in her panic and runs to my side, “We need

can happen to my babies… Fuck, please. I’ll do anything, goddess, please… protect

the car. Blood covers my legs and the amount is horrifying. My vision darkens as another powerful wave

through me and there’s a sharp stabbing pain in my chest, one that reminds me of how I felt

the forefront of my mind is undeniable. I’m in labour, at

Goddess…

“… Intensive care.”

“…Oxygen immediately…”

heart rate is

Beep. Beep. Beep.