I Am The Luna (Moonlight Muse) novel Chapter 71

71. A Taste of Desire

ZAIA.

“I want to make a request.” “Sure, what is it, Val?” “I… I don’t want anyone to be allowed to enter my room without you. Valerie’s request replays in my mind even as I leave her room. She doesn’t even want Jai there…

What is her reason? When I asked her she said nothing, but for someone who doesn’t remember, she made it clear out there that she remembered some stuff. After all, she mentioned a ‘he’ I want to know more, but she’s not in a good frame of mind right now.

I head upstairs to the children’s room and for the first time, I feel uneasy about them being alone with Mom. It’s terrifying not being able to trust those around me. This makes me feel guilty too. She loves me, right?

I feel so… alone. With Dad having to stay behind, it will be on me to protect my children and Valerie. Jai- I can trust Jai and I think I can trust Atticus. I know I don’t agree with every decision he makes, but I don’t feel like he is the enemy.

And then, of course, I have Sebastian. The one I know I can trust no matter what. I’m grateful he will be by my side, right now I feel like he is what’s keeping me going. I need him.

But I’m still not getting anywhere. There are things that don’t make sense to me. I mean, Mom has been here for so long and always supported me… am I being paranoid?

Well, pondering over the why’s won’t help. I learned long ago, one should always trust their instincts….

I check in on the children, deciding I’ll be spending the night with them. I just want to check on Sebastian once more before I shower and head to their room.

Goddess, even in my own home, I feel uneasy. I check a few of the windows and look outside to make sure the guards are in place before I walk to Sebastian’s room.

When we returned Jai said Sebastian had awakened shortly afterwards and was restless, so had decided to go for a run. That’s something Sebastian always did and I’m glad he was ok.

I open his bedroom door after knocking lightly and look around the room. The bed is empty, but I see the slight dirt on the floor. Hearing the sound of the shower running fills me with relief, and I walk to the bathroom door. “Sebastian? Are you alright?” I ask, my heart skipping a beat, knowing he’ll be naked inside. I stay outside the door.

There’s silence for a moment before he speaks. “Of course I am. Are you worried about me?” “I was, and then you left for a run. Were you ok shifting with those injuries?” I answer.

“Why don’t you step inside and take a look for yourself?” he replies huskily. My stomach does a flip, but I don’t hesitate, slowly stepping inside. I see Sebastian in the shower.

My throat goes dry as I watch the water run down his godly body. Oh fuck…

His muscles flex as he brushes his hair off his face, and I swallow as I admire his body and then I realise his body is bruise and injury free. Not one wound…

I look up, shocked, his vibrant blue eyes meet mine and he smiles slightly. “I guess shifting helps,” he says, rubbing the soap between his hands before he runs his hands over the planes of his abs.

“I’m glad…” I say, feeling relieved. “I was worried…”

“Oh yeah? Well, if you’re still worried, why not come a little closer, so you can be reassured I really am perfectly fine?” He smirks dangerously, and my heart thumps in response. The way he makes me react is intense…

“I’m not sure that’s a good idea…” I say, running my fingers through my hair. “Your body says otherwise,” He replies, his gaze on my breasts as he leans back against the shower wall. He runs his soapy hand over his cock, stroking it slowly for a moment, his eyes on me.

I want to fuck him. He looks so damn sexy right now. Oh, Goddess…

“How can you be so certain, from all the way over there?” I ask. “Then how about you come over here so I can be certain?” he counters. “You really are smooth,” I say as I make my way closer to him.

He smirks as I walk into the wide shower, the water drenching me, and he leans forward, pulling me closer. I gasp as I’m hit with the full downpour of water and he tilts his head, smirking as he looks down at me.

“It’s cold!” He always did prefer the cold showers.”I’ll heat you up…” He replies, brushing his thumb over my lips.

I can feel his body against me through the thin fabric of my dress. He raises his hand, slowly brushing my hair back from my face. “You’re an incredible woman, Zaia… always remember that,” he says.

I frown slightly, “Why do I need to remember that? You are here to remind me and since I’m going to have to put up with you at the Dark Hollow Falls Pack, it’s only fair, you boost my ego too.” I say, resting my hand on his chest, caressing the peppering of hair on it. It should be illegal to be so handsome….

I can feel him hardening against my stomach, and he tilts his head. “There’s far more I can do than boost your ego, Little Fox… if you allow me…” he says quietly.

Our eyes meet and I know there’s something slightly different in him. Is it because of what happened with the Triquetra forming and that it included Atticus? I’m not sure… but as I gaze into his too… eyes, I realise that he needs me.