I Am The Luna (Moonlight Muse) novel Chapter 96

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…”