I Am The Luna (Moonlight Muse) novel Chapter 106

28. An Hourglass or I Am The Luna Chapter 106 By Moonlight Muse

ZAIA.

Night has fallen and I’m sitting in the lounge with Jai, Valerie, and Atticus whilst the children play before the fire.

“So we don’t really know how much is needed… or exactly how to use it,” Atticus says as he examines the pouch.

Rain is pouring down outside, and it’s rather windy. Somehow, it reminds me of the day I met Sebastian again when I first found out Valerie was in a coma…

Oh, how that feels like so long ago. I nod as I sip my coffee, and Sia comes over and climbs into my lap, hugging me tightly.

“Hey baby, is everything ok?” I ask her. She nods. “I just a little tired,” she says with a cute pout, and I kiss her forehead gently, caressing her hair.

“Aww, well Mommy will get you to bed soon, ok?”

She nods, placing her hand under her chin as she leans against me. I wrap my arms comfortingly around her. “I wonder how much is needed.” Jai muses staring at the pouch. We’re speaking French as the children are here.

“I don’t know, but I don’t think we would need much. I guess it’ll be trial and error. As in, would we need a name or not? Do we need to do it under a full moon or not?” I muse.

“We will just have to follow our gut feeling,” Atticus says.

“So, what now?” Valerie asks.

I look into the fire as Zion plays with his trucks, lost in his own little world. Times like that are gone once you are an adult, but I am grateful that through this time they can still be children, despite the fact I am certain they know when things are up.

“One month. In one month, I want everyone to be ready for war. In that time, I will find the enemy… and we will attack…” I say quietly.

“That gives us plenty of time to find out how it works… plus I want to try to find father before then…” I say quietly.

“Sounds like a plan,” Atticus says.

“I want to train though, if you could help me,” I say, looking over at him. The boys look at me, surprised, and I raise my eyebrow. “I just want to be at my best for when we do face them.”

“Me too,” Valerie says with determination.

“Well, I think we can train you guys up.

A lot of women have offered to step forward too.” Jai says with a small smile. “Our packs are made of fighters.”

“Plus, we need to work on our Triquetra. Together, we will obviously be stronger and can call on our powers.” Atticus adds.

Just like when we first touched. “I just wish we had as much time to prepare as them… but time is running out,” I say quietly.

“You have no idea what one can achieve in a short amount of time,” Atticus replies, giving me one of his charming smiles.

I nod, “True…” I smile wryly. “Well, we are not giving them a chance to attack. Everyone needs to be pushed and we need to reach out to our allies, too.”

“Understood,” Jai says seriously. “And when we find them… what will you do?” Valerie asks hesitantly, glancing at the children. “Especially when it involves the Black Beast…”

I cock a brow, feeling almost as if she expects me to go easy on him.

“We will give them war, like I said.” Her face drops, and she looks conflicted. “Why? Is it meant to be different from when I find the other Sable member?” I ask.

All three look at me sharply and I turn my head away, knowing I probably sounded cold. But when you have been burned so many times, what else am I meant to say?

“Zaia… are you ok?” Jai asks.

My eyes flash as I look at him. “Yes, I am. I have a right to be angry, and I can be. Would you want me to cry instead?”

Jai sighs and shakes his head. “Zaia, it’s not that. We were just concerned, Se – The Black Beast he… I don’t know. I feel we need to talk to him-”

“Do not question me. As far as I am concerned, The Black Beast is just another enemy. From this day forward, I expect you all to remember that. He betrayed us- betrayed me, again… It was my fault to let him in again, but I did, stupidly. But he showed he wasn’t worth it. I have screamed and screamed that we need to be honest with one another, that we needed to stick together, but… he didn’t find it important.”

“Zaia, I know you’re hurting-” I cut Valerie off, my eyes flashing, not wanting annoyance to seep into my voice with the children here.

“No. I don’t want sympathy. I messed up once and I won’t again. Forgive me for not allowing myself to feel sympathy for him. He will meet the same end as the others. Whatever that may be.” I say, standing up and forcing myself to smile down at Sia, who is watching me with concern.

“He’s their father,” Jai says quietly, making me pause and I turn back, looking at him.

“And?” I ask challengingly.

“Give him a chance to explain, maybe he had a reason-” Jai begins.

“I said enough! Jai. This is the last time I want this topic brought up. If either of you wish to join his side, you are welcome to leave.” I say coldly. “Take this as my final warning. Good night.”

Silence follows as I place my mug down and look at Zion.

“Zion, shall we head to bed?” I say, sensing Sia watching me intently.