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.

at him. He snaps the ring box shut and slips it into his pocket

kids, and they love him too. Mom has taken a liking to him. despite how uncertain she had been of him, to begin with.

was pregnant, I can’t deny that after I had the babies, even I

he whispers, cupping my face. I’m about to speak when he bends down and brushes his lips against mine. My heart

going to wait, even if

(END OF FLASHBACK)

cold droplets of water 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

came.” My heart skips a beat as I’m brought out of my reminiscing by Jai’s voice. I haven’t been called that

and I’m wearing a cap and sunglasses, he still recognised me,

all these years. It must have been

soon I wanted to come, but this is

were here for her,” he replies quietly, making my heart clench as he

sad truth. I should

moving back and turning away from

before he gets in. The pack is pretty quiet, much to my relief, and we reach the Scott home soon enough. It’s an ornate home set on a slight

many trees. Jai mentions he also lives with them. He’s been by her side. for the last three years and it only

done for her. That he’s been right here and deserves a chance. And me, I’m the worst friend

the Scotts not in?” I ask. “No, I made sure they aren’t around as Sebastian made it clear you being here should be kept

knew I will be coming

want it kept a secret? He curses under his breath and looks at me apologetically, rubbing

his reasons to be careful Zaia… trust me, he’s only

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

I peer inside. Pale wallpaper that contains sunflowers is the first thing I notice, the steady beep of a machine loud in the silent room. The door opens wider

on her side, her back to the door, the bed sheet over her and Jai instantly goes over to the bed, moving her onto her back and putting the

exercised to keep her body muscles trained, being cleaned, changed, and fed. Things that can take up to several hours. Seeing Jai now made it even clearer how much he has done for her, and my heart breaks

another. I just hope that they can still have their happily ever after. I can’t let them pull the plug on her. Not like

see you?” Jai asks as he steps

thumps as I slowly make my way over to the bed and I lay my eyes upon my best friend. She’s lost weight, her hair has lost its lustre and in those moments, I feel my heart

Goddess…

I whisper as I walk to her side, my vision blurring as I 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. Through the intense emotions I’m feeling, I remember the email reply and those

What is going on?

Val…

heart thumping as I stare

you hear me?” I whisper. “We can’t let them pull the plug,” Jai

The guilt that eats up at me