I Am The Luna (Moonlight Muse) novel Chapter 15

SEBASTIAN.

Both women turn to me, relief flooding Annalise’s face whilst Zaia’s anger fades a little. Her face paling and her chest rising and falling rapidly before she looks down at Annalise.

“I…I didn’t push her, she fell herself!” she says.

My heart squeezes as I look at her, tilting my head.

I wish she didn’t let her jealousy and anger get the better of her.

Annalise struggles to her feet, and I help her up. “Go inside and get it cleaned up.” I command, quietly.

She looks at me with tears in her eyes as she clutches her arm, and I feel a sliver of guilt. I’m really using her…

“Annalise, tell him the truth. I didn’t push you!” Zaia snaps, glaring at her sister.

“It was an accident. I… I must have tripped.” Annalise whispers, avoiding her sister’s gaze.

I close my eyes, wishing Zaia at least saw that no matter how annoying Annalise is; she did love her.

“Stop acting like you’re innocent!” Zaia says, frustration clear in her voice. “You are a fool, Sebastian, if you believe her!”

“I saw enough… Annalise go.” I command.

She looks at me before she whispers a ‘I’m sorry’ to Zaia, and hurries away, trying to stifle her sobs.

“Do you really think I pushed her?” Zaia asks me.

I look at her, hating how much I missed her… how do I stand here before her and not pull her close?

My stomach twists as my gaze falls on her stomach.

“What are you doing here, Zaia?” I ask quietly, stepping closer to her.

She steps back. “Don’t change the topic. You think I pushed her, don’t you?” she asks me angrily. There’s intense rage and hatred in her eyes and for a moment I wonder where my Zaia has gone…

“Zaia-”

“No! Not until you answer me. You think I pushed her, don’t you!?”

“I saw her fall.” I say quietly.

“She probably saw you and did it on purpose. She’s a snake and you’re an idiot to fall for her. Her kidnapping-”

“Zaia. Stop it.” I warn her quietly.

“No! For once, at least try to listen to me! Call her back and ask her yourself-”

“Stop causing a scene!” I growl, glancing around as I grab her arms and yank her close.

Tingles rush through my hands the moment I touch her and my heart thuds as her breath hitches, our eyes meet, and the proximity seems to make time still.

Only her stomach is between us as I gaze into those unique amethyst eyes.

“Zaia. Calm down.” I say softly.

Her eyes flash in anger, but there’s also hurt…

Why are you hurt when you apparently cheated on me, too?

“What do you want?” she asks me venomously.

She’s still hurting… but it’s hard to see this side of her.

I let go of one of her elbows. Reaching up, I pull at the ribbon tie of her mask, tugging it off and gazing into the face of the woman who means the world to me.

My gaze dips to her plump lips, and pleasure rushes through me. The temptation to kiss her is consuming…

“What do you want, Sebastian?” she whispers.

I lick my lips, swallowing hard as I force myself to look into her eyes. “Tell me, Zaia… is this child mine?”

She scoffs bitterly, looking away from me as she pulls out of my hold.

“And why should I answer you when my plea to have you listen moments ago fell on deaf ears?”

I sigh, closing my eyes. “Zaia…I’m trying to ignore everything. Tell me, is this child mine?”

I need the answer, I need something to tell me she didn’t betray me…

“I owe you nothing…”

“You owe me the truth.” I reply dangerously. My eyes flash as I advance on her, cupping her face.

She tenses, her heart thumping, but that fire in her eyes remains strong.

“It’s not yours.” She says.

My heart sinks, the pain in my chest growing.