I Am The Luna

18. A Truth I Hate or I Am The Luna Chapter 96 By Moonlight Muse

VALERIE.

“Why didn’t you go with them?” I ask Sebastian. He has been sitting on the sofa, on edge the entire

time, a deep frown on his face and his aura is overwhelming. Even the children kept their distance from

him and so I had taken them upstairs quickly.

Although I myself have been channelling my aura and trying to draw on it, it is still not as strong as his,

although I am part of the triquetra.

However, I have been working on drawing upon it, trying to become one with my inner strength, but

Sebastian… He sits there with this effortlessly deadly aura that sends a chill down my spine. How in

touch with his wolf is he?

He’s angry. Although he says nothing, I can sense it, clinging to him like the shadows cling to the dark

corners of a room. He doesn’t respond to my question, and I walk over to him.

I have just put the children to bed, but I am concerned. Why do I feel there’s more to his mood than the

others going and why didn’t he go with them?

“The Alpha Sebastian I know wouldn’t let Zaia out there alone,” I say quietly, taking a seat on the sofa

opposite him and crossing my legs.

His piercing eyes turn to me. “You have been out of it for several years. You don’t know me, nor do you

know Zaia.”

His words sting but I’m not a fool. “Oh, I beg to differ. I know my girl. She is brave, loving, and strong. I

know she can handle this, but I also don’t see you letting her go alone.”

“I didn’t let her go alone. She has company.’ “It’s not the same as you going with her, and you know

that,” I say, watching him sharply. “We all know how dangerous this meeting is.”

Our eyes meet and I feel uneasy. “You are a smart woman, Valerie. Why are you trying to push me for

an answer you already know?” he replies coldly, and his words are like a weight suddenly dropped

upon me, making me feel dread. No… I refuse to believe anything else…

I stare at him, now realising he’s in turmoil…

“You’re-”

“You’ve been working on a cure for Sia? Tell me how far have you gotten?” he cuts in.

I look down, hating that I haven’t gotten anywhere. Everything I’ve sampled on her blood has only

attacked her other cells. I’ve reached out for help, but so far there is nothing…

“My point exactly, and we both know that her health will only get worse. I don’t care if I’m selfish or not.

Nothing matters more to me than my children and my woman.” He replies, his voice so calm, yet

equally terrifying.

“If you do this… it will break Zaia, your woman.” I remind him, my heart thudding. “You don’t want to

hurt her, do you?”

“No. But like you said, Zaia is brave and strong… right now, my priority is Sia. Even Zaia needs Sia to

be healthy.”

“At what cost will you do this?” I whisper. I do understand… but will Zaia be able to handle it or will it

break her?

She had just opened her heart to him again. I may not have been around, but I know she must have

suffered. If he breaks her trust again…

“I know, we all want Sia to be better… but perhaps tell Zaia you have a plan to “There is no plan, no

façade, I will get that antidote for Sia. Because as long as she has her children… Zaia will be fine.”

My heart breaks as I stare at him, it breaks for Zaia.

“I am going to say this, and I hope you understand and listen. We may not be friends, and I don’t mean

any disrespect, but don’t do anything foolish or dangerous.” I plead. My voice is strong and I’m trying to

hide the desperation I’m beginning to feel. We can’t split! We are a team! All of us! ”

She also needs you. She lost all trust in you and yet she let you in once more. If you do this again, you

will-”

“Lose her forever? Maybe.”

My eyes sting, my heart clenching. This isn’t even my love story…

“She’s staying strong because you are by her side.” I try again. He scoffs and shakes his head. “No,

she’s staying strong, because she IS strong. That is the end of the discussion. Make sure that this

conversation stays between us.”

“What do you mean by that? You know I can’t hide anything from Zaia, I will tell her!” I exclaim as he

stands up and I stand up myself, blocking his path as I push him back, but he doesn’t even budge.

“I mean what I said, If you don’t do as I say, it will only hurt Zaia. So keep this between us because I’d

rather she be angry than…” “Than broken?” I finish, glaring up at him accusingly, my heart thundering

with anger. She’ll break if I don’t!

“Yes, I will get you the antidote, and you are not to tell Zaia where it came from.” He replies quietly.

I swallow.

He’s going to do exactly what I know is Zaia’s deepest fear.

He’s going to join them… the Sable…

No. No. “NO!” I shout. He glances upwards, clamping a hand over my mouth, his eyes blazing.

“The children are asleep.” He says coldly. “You have no option. Tell Zaia and she will only become

weak. They need to know and believe that I have chosen without an incentive to become one of

them… Zaia’s reaction needs to be genuine.”

There’s an urgency in his voice as if he needed me to understand that.

“This is for my little girl. She’s barely lived… she deserves to experience life to its fullest. She doesn’t

deserve to be pulled away from this world so soon. Do you understand?”

He releases my mouth, but I’m unable to reply.

I know what he means…

She won’t live long… we all know that even if Zaia is trying her best….

Sia… our little princess….

“I can’t lie to her.” I plead once more, but there’s no power behind my words any longer.

I understand him…

“You will.” His eyes flash as his alpha command rolls off of him. I frown and although I feel strong

enough to defy it to an extent, it still weighs upon me. I’ll leave it to you to decide what you will do… but

remember this can cost Sia if anything happens to my little girl…”

He leaves his threat open, and I know I can’t risk it. I too have found nothing. We do need the

antidote…

I’m about to reply when we hear the door open and instantly, we both step away from one another.

“Anyone there!” Atticus shouts, and I quickly rush to the hallway.

“Valerie!” Zaia’s panicked voice comes just as I round the bend and the sight of both her and Atticus

supporting a bloody Jai makes my heart stop.

Fear washes over me and for a moment, time stands still.

No. “Jai!” I rush to his side, cupping his face. His eyes flutter, sweat coating his forehead as he looks at

me through half -closed eyes.

Please be ok! He’s bleeding a lot, there’s a makeshift bandage around his chest and waist and it’s

drenched in blood..

“Why didn’t you take him to a hospital?” I ask, my heart thumping.

“We were followed,” Zaia explains, helplessly. “You can do this,” Sebastian says to me and I nod

despite the fear inside. I don’t have much here!

“Bring him to the dining table!” I command. “I need clean water, bandages and I need to stitch him up!”

I rush to get some supplies, my heart beating as everyone rushes to get me what I need. Goddess! Let

him be ok! I return to his side as they bring everything I need.

“How did he get hurt? What happened?” I ask as Zaia stands beside Jai’s head, her aura swirling

around her as if she’s concentrating on something. Sebastian is watching her intently, but she’s too

focused on what she’s doing.

“He was shot, and as you can see, a wolf managed to get his claws into him,” Atticus says, running his

fingers through his hair. Sebastian rips open Jai’s shirt for me fully and I begin wiping the blood so I can

take a better look.

My breath catches in my throat as I stare down at the three deep gashes along his flank, but there are

also two other wounds.

Focus Valerie, Jai needs you to be in a proper mindset right now. You are the only one who can help

him!

“I will need to remove the bullet first,” I say, having no other option, the table is already a bloody mess.

“I don’t have anaesthesia, give him something to bite down on.”

Sebastian puts a thick strip of cloth in Jai’s mouth. I pull my gloves on and begin probing for the bullet,

making Jai groan. I’m shaking slightly.

This is Jai… my Jai…

You have a steady hand, Valerie, you can do this! He’s been there for me… I have to be there for him. I

have to repay the favour I owe him. I have to…

My breath hitches as I hear his heartbeat slow down.

“Jai! Stay with us!” I scream.

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