I Am The Luna by Moonlight Muse Chapter 49
Chapter 49 A Father’s Decision
ZAIA. Two days have passed since the shooting and although Sebastian made it, he is still in critical condition according to the doctors. Luckily his body is fighting, and I know he’ll make it.
He just needs the time to heal and let his body do the work. Our Pack doctor also said Sebastian’s healing speed was something he has not seen before and is healing far faster than the average Alpha.
It made me happy to hear, my crazy, infuriating, yet sexy Alpha will get through this. “We need to tell the Kings,” I say quietly, looking at Dad.
We are back home and although I had managed to handle things as his men agreed to listen to me; I know I need to tell his family. Currently, his family think he is still on a business trip.
And if I don’t tell them, his men will. Some had already been hesitant for me to take him, but Daniel and Jai had helped turn that around in my favour.
Dad sighs. “Yes, I understand that, so I’m presuming you will do it.” “I have to. This is no longer a joke or something we can keep a secret. We are all in danger…”
“It’s like one step forward and ten back, Jai says quietly.I look at him and smile sadly. I can understand that…
When we returned, the first thing he told me was that Valerie’s brain had shown some activity several times. And with the moon. almost at its fullest, I have hope it’ll help her even more.
“This was a deadly fight… there are chances that Sebastian saw the attacker.” Jai says as he looks at the injuries, burns, and bruises that covered Sebastian’s body. The state he is in is not just by one bullet, he had been attacked violently. Brutally.
They wanted him dead. His hands had been a mess of cuts too, to the point, I don’t want the kids to see him like this. This isn’t the first memory I want them to have of him.
The guilt I feel is worse. I wish I had let him stay … I had told him to go, thinking only about the children and my own safety. I didn’t think he’d become a target…
“I’m going to go back,” I say quietly. “Back?” Dad asks me sharply as I step closer to Sebastian and tenderly caress his jaw.
“Yes, I will go back and take my place as the Luna… until he is better. Enough hiding, enough obeying this monster’s threats. It’s time to show them that we are united and that I am his Luna. He wanted me back… so it won’t be a lie… I need to go there and do this our way.” I say.
“Yes, damn girl, that’s it. You are our rightful Luna. The pack will not fault you. Come home.” Jai says, making Dad glare at him with irritation. “Uh sorry, Alpha…”
“It’s dangerous,” Dad says. I nod… “I know… and it’s why I want to request that I can take my security team with me….
those who have been there and are trusted from day one,” I ask. It’s big, and I know I’m asking a lot…
“You were meant to become the next head of this pack… will you abandon me?” Dad asks. quietly. His voice is emotionless, but I know he’s upset. I walk over to him as Jai silently leaves the room. “No. I will be here for this pack too…” I say softly. He frowns. “You mean combine the packs?”
I smile softly. “Are you saying that you have already accepted that I am going back to Sebastian for good?” He frowns. “No! Not at all. Who knows, he may never wake up!” He scoffs. We both know that’s not true. He’s just in bad shape.
“Dad… I want to be able to leave the house without the risk of someone wanting me dead. I want the children to be able to live freely. I think we need to find out who is behind this before one of us actually ends up dead.”
He takes my hands and sighs. “Very well… I understand…”
“And that includes you, you have been pulled into this and I’m worried for you too,” I say, hoping he listens. He has been my rock, and we have become closer. I can’t deny that despite his strictness, he has been nothing but good to me.
“I will take care of myself. You need not worry. However, before I allow you to leave and if anything is to happen to me… I want to announce you as the future… Alpha of this pack.
I need to talk to Annette too…” He frowns and I know he hasn’t told her a lot of things. “Ok, I will wait until you are ready for me to leave, but please let’s not delay. I will call the Kings and let them know about Sebastian for now.” I say.
He nods and adjusts his jacket, taking out his phone. I see the multiple missed calls from his wife and smoothly look away. “Very well, we will have the ceremony tomorrow evening. It is a full moon after all. Something you would be proud of.”
“I think it’s befitting,” I say, knowing he, like most, didn’t care about the moon cycle. I glance back at Sebastian before I leave the room and return to where the kids are currently sitting at the dining table waiting for dinner. I take a deep, calming breath before I paste a gentle smile on my face and stride in.
Jai is currently staying here too. He has been here ever since we left on the business trip. Dad didn’t question why he has remained and I am grateful for it.
“Ah, that smells so good! What’s cooking?” I ask. “Fish and fries!” Zion says, waving his fork. “Sit down, Mommy! I saved you a seat!” Sia says happily. “Aww thank you baby, and that sounds so yummy! Do I smell steamed veg too?”
“Yucky,” Sia whispers before she giggles when she catches Jai smirking at her, “Oh, you don’t like your veg?” He teases her. She shakes her head before hiding behind me.
I kiss the top of her head as I look at Mom, who is preparing the food, having sent the staff away after they had done their part. “I am hungry,” I say, not realising I hadn’t eaten since last night. “Well eat up,” Jai says. “So did he agree?”
I nod. “Yes, tomorrow evening there’s a pack ceremony where Dad will announce me as the next Alpha.” Jai isn’t the only one who looks up in surprise as Mom turns, her eyes widening and even Zion’s mouth drops open.
“Mommy will be the next Alpha?” He asks in surprise. “Yes, not yet, but someday,” I say! “Oh wow!” He says, high-fiving Jai, who chuckles.
“You will be Alpha one day too,” Jai says and Zion nods vigorously, not realising the real meaning behind Jai’s words. Zion has always had this thing about the pack hierarchy and I can’t deny that it is something I made sure they know.
“So, you know what Alphas and Betas are?” Jai asks him as Mom places the food on the table. ” Thank you, Melanie.” She smiles at him before she goes to get the next plates.
“I do,” Zion says. “I do too!” Sia chips in, her eyes sparkling. “Oh, do you princess? Then tell me about Betas.” Jai says picking up his fork as we all dig
“Betas are the Alpha’s closest friends, and their trusted… trusted…” she trails off, confused as she tries to find the right word and Zion smirks.
“Person, their most trusted persons.” He says proudly. “Who will be your Beta, Mommy?” I tilt my head. “I think Jai here makes a good Beta,” I say smiling slightly.
“I used to be Beta at my old pack.” Jai says proudly. “But you aren’t part of our pack…” Zion says thoughtfully. “I know, but I’m just saying I a good Beta.”
“Then why were you fired?” Sia asks and that one question makes us all burst out laughing.
A light-hearted moment we really need. “She has a point!” Mom says. Jai chuckles. “Well… you know Aunty Val, who is sleeping? She needed me.” He explains gently.
Sia’s smile vanishes as she nods sombrely. “Yes… like sleeping beauty… but Mommy said she will wake up. I believe it too.” She says determinedly.
“She will,” I say. “Who is the man in the other room?” Zion asks, making me freeze, my heart thundering. I didn’t realise he knew someone else was brought in…
“Hmm?” I say, trying to buy myself some time to think of an answer. “There’s a man in the other room… Where you went last night… who is he Mommy and who hurt him?” Zion asks me. There’s no fear or worry in his eyes but there is a deep curiosity, and I can’t lie to them. I need to tell him in an appropriate manner…
“He’s… He’s a little hurt… but once he’s better I will introduce you to him, ok?” I say, struggling to find a proper way to explain it.
He nods slowly. “Ok.”
I smile slightly, taking a piece of fish in my mouth before glancing up at Jai and Mom. It’s clear neither was expecting it either…
Once dinner is over, I make my way into Sebastian’s room. Two nurses are tending to him as a doctor does some checks, with two security guards watching them. I step out again and go into the lounge, which is empty, and bravely dial my ex- mother-in-law’s number.
I take a shaky breath, feeling nervous as the phone rings. A part of me wants it to go to voice mail but my hope is shattered when a woman’s voice that I recognise answers. “Hello?”
“Hello…. It’s Zaia.” I begin. I hear her gasp and a rustle and I’m sure she’s calling her husband. “Zaia… Goddess! Zaia! Oh my god Aran, it’s Zaia!”
A hushed exchange follows before I hear Aran’s voice. “What a surprise. To what do we owe this… pleasure?” His voice is calm, but there is a hint of hostility in it.
“I’m afraid I’m not calling to exchange good tidings…. Sebastian was injured and he is here in my pack. Rest assured, he is being taken good care of.” I say, thinking this is so difficult!
I hear Agatha gasp and I wait with bated breath for an answer. “What happened to my son, Ms Toussaint? And think before you speak because you would not want war.” Aran’s snarl comes through the phone. I was not expecting any less. Closing my eyes, I say the words I wish I didn’t have to.
“He was shot, Mr King, and I am certain by the same person who targeted me a few days ago. This is not the time to let your anger cloud your mind, but the time for us to stand together against the common enemy. Wouldn’t you agree?” There’s silence and I wonder if I have said too much…
