I Am The Luna

I Am The Luna by Moonlight Muse Chapter 28

A Secret Visit

ZAIA.

The Moonlight Waterfall Pack. This pack used to be the home of Valerie’s mother before she met her father. Growing up, although Valerie and I were from different packs, attending the same college brought us together.

Valerie had wanted to get away from everything after her mother’s death, wanting to just be in a new place so she could heal.

The Moonlight Waterfall Pack is small, and it usually avoids making enemies. It took me over three hours to drive from my pack to get here. I’ve come alone, not wanting anyone to know, aside from Mom. Telling her I’ll be back late in the evening.

No one, including my guards, knew I’ll be leaving the pack territory. I’ve donned a wig and am driving a rental car that I booked in the name of one of our staff. I’m now waiting for someone to go collect Jai, as I wait at pack borders.

I have parked my car in the visitors’ parking lot. I’m now waiting by the side of the building where the guard is watching me with interest. I sigh heavily, remembering Atticus’ proposal last night.

(FLASHBACK)

“Zaia… I know that this is a big step… but I want to ask you… will you, my beautiful, feisty queen, marry me?”

He is down on one knee, holding up a ring with a stunning diamond sparkling under the night sky. Time seems to slow as I find myself questioning if I ever led him on? I’m certain I made it clear… 2

I know my smile has faded and I see the glimmer of disappointment in his grey eyes as I ruin the ray of hope that he held without even saying a word. “Atticus…” I say, reaching for his hand. I wrap mine around it.

I see the flash of a camera go off to the side and suddenly I realise I need to be careful about how I react. I have just become the CEO, and I can’t let a scandal tarnish my name so soon. Everyone will be observing my reactions and decisions going forward. I can already see the headlines; Zaia Toussaint, the divorcee, rejects an excellent proposal.

“Walk me to my car?” I ask him. He looks up at me and nods before forcing a smile that doesn’t reach his eyes as he slowly stands up. “It’s a no, isn’t it.” He states quietly as we fall into step with one another.

“I’m sorry Atticus… I truly am. You have given me so much… despite everything I have gone through, and even when I kept secrets from you, you stayed by my side and supported me. But… I’m not ready for marriage or a relationship.” I whisper regretfully.

Not when I just saw the man who somehow still has a hold on me. But I also know it’s not the same, it’s just pain that I’m unable to forget, a deep wound that will never heal fully.

“You are simply letting me down slowly. Don’t worry, I won’t break,” he says jokingly, placing his arm around my shoulders and kissing my forehead.

looking up at him. He snaps the ring box shut and slips it into his pocket and deep down I wonder

despite how uncertain she had been of him, to begin with. Also, Dad approved, and

interested in a woman who was pregnant, I can’t deny that after I

you are the Luna I want,” he whispers, cupping my face. I’m about to speak when he bends down and brushes his lips against mine. My heart thumps and I’m about to pull back, but he beats me

wait, even if you tell me not

(END OF FLASHBACK)

that fall on my face make me blink and I

A storm is coming…

to only get worse. The smell of rain is growing in the air and I wrap my arms around myself. I’m wearing a tan-coloured leather jacket, denim skinnies, with a white fitted

as I’m brought out of my reminiscing by Jai’s voice. I haven’t been called that in

have a black wig on and I’m wearing a cap

his eyes. He’s been here with Valerie all these years. It must have been so hard. “Jai… I’m so sorry I wasn’t here,” I whisper, knowing

called him last night, and he had replied back an hour later asking how soon I wanted to come,

making my heart clench as he wraps his arms around me,

the sad truth. I should have

and turning away from me, leading me to his red car. He

passenger door for me before he gets in. The pack is pretty quiet, much to my relief,

by many trees. Jai mentions he also lives with them. He’s been

see how much he’s done for her. That he’s been right here and deserves a chance. And me, I’m

aren’t around as Sebastian made it clear you being here should be kept a secret. They’ll be home late

knew I will be coming today?” I ask

did he want it kept a secret? He curses under his

that you would message me, nothing more. He has his reasons to be careful Zaia… trust

don’t reply. The urge to ask him why Sebastian even cares is on the tip of my tongue but I don’t say anything further. “Here.” He says quietly as he slowly pushes open the door to one of

machine loud in the silent room. The door opens wider and my eyes fall on the hospital bed that sits to the left of the

is on her side, her back to the door, the bed sheet over her and Jai instantly goes over to the bed,

keep her body muscles trained, being cleaned, changed, and fed. Things that can

hope that they can still have their happily ever after. I can’t

guess who’s come to see you?” Jai asks as he

upon my best friend. She’s lost weight,

Goddess…

take hold of her limp hand. My heart is breaking at the fact I have not been by her side, that not once have I visited her.

What is going on?

Val…

thoughts. “There’s brain activity. Look!” I look up, my heart thumping as I stare at the bis monitor. I gasp, even if it’s

can’t let them pull the plug,” Jai says quietly and although I’m too overwhelmed to speak, I

beside Valerie. The guilt that eats up at me is ever-growing, and I wish I could turn back