I Am The Luna (Moonlight Muse) novel Chapter 94

16. A Rendezvous or I Am The Luna Chapter 94 By Moonlight Muse

ZAIA.

“What’s wrong?” I ask, concerned. The meeting has ended, and we had just gotten home. I immediately called Dad in the car but he had not picked up, making me extremely worried. Sebastian had told me to remain calm, and I was relieved when he had rang back a few moments ago.

“Calm down, Zaia, everything is handled, but you should come down as soon as you can,” Dad says calmly. Why did he sound… different?

“What happened?” I asked. “You said it’s urgent and now you’re saying to calm down?” “We’ll discuss it when you pop down, say tomorrow? Alright?”

Pop down?

That doesn’t sound like Dad, his voice sounds almost indifferent.

“Are you sure tomorrow is ok? I can come down tonight?” I suggest, running my fingers through my hair as I take out some black pants and a fitted black top from my suitcase.

“Yes. You should come tomorrow, take care. He ends the call and I frown down at it. That was… strange.

He didn’t even ask about the children, that… isn’t like Dad.

Is everything ok? Tomorrow… I’ll talk to the boys and Val, and see what they make of it. Putting my thoughts aside, I change swiftly and pull on some boots, ready to meet Olivan and his people. Leaving our room, I head downstairs, the sound of talking reaching my ears.

Three voices?

Bastien, Jai and… is that Atticus?

“Atticus, what are you doing here?” I ask with a smile as I make my way down the stairs, surprised to see him there. He’s standing with Jai and Sebastian, and they fall silent, turning to me.

“I’m coming with you,” Atticus says with a small smirk. “Sebastian himself called me. I look at Sebastian, surprised.

“Oh? How come?” I ask, confused, as I walk over to them, and Atticus gives me a hug that makes Sebastian frown.

“You don’t seem so happy to see me,’ Atticus replies with a small smile. “It’s not that. I’m just curious as to why.” I reply as I look up at Sebastian questioningly.

“Atticus will go with you to the Rogues. I wanted to make sure you have enough backup.” He says to me, his face serious.

“I’m sure you are enough,” I say with a smile. His eyes meet mine before he looks away indifferently.

“I’ll be staying with the children.”

My smile vanishes, and I glance at Jai, who looks a little concerned, but he’s masking it well. I glance back at Sebastian. He isn’t going with me…

My stomach twists and I don’t know why that hurts. It’s not like he told me he’d come with me, but… I was expecting it. “Oh, I… ok, that’s great,” I say, forcing a graceful smile onto my face.

Why am I acting so emotional? I went alone last time. Maybe because he seemed concerned… and I didn’t think he’d let me go alone We are a team.

“Well, you really must be concerned if you called Atticus to accompany me. Although I think I would have been fine alone.” I say smoothly.

“Take care of yourself and I will tell all three of you this one final time. The decision is ultimately yours. Don’t go anywhere with them. They chose the meeting spot. Do not let them dictate the final location. Keep it in the open and stay aware. Trust no one.” Sebastian says before he looks me over.

“I’m sure they won’t be that bad. I mean, they did let Zaia go unharmed.” Jai says.

“Everyone has ulterior motives. I don’t care what happens to anyone but her. Bring her back, safe.” Sebastian says, his eyes cold as he looks at Jai. It was not a comment from friend to friend, but an Alpha’s command to his Beta.

“Understood,” Jai replies with a bow of his head.

“Ok guys, it’s not that serious,” I say lightly before becoming serious and crossing my arms. “I called Dad, he sounded weird… I think something isn’t right, but he’d like us to come tomorrow. I have half a mind to go tonight.”

“Really? What did he say?” Jai asks.

“Let’s discuss that when you return,” Sebastian says. I nod “Alright then, let’s head out now, it’s almost time.” I say, glancing at my watch.

“Take care of yourself,” Sebastian says. I nod as he bends down, kissing my cheek fleetingly before he steps back. Our eyes meet and I give him a smile, wondering when did I become so clingy again?

“Stop here,” I say to Jai.

“Right, this place is anything but safe,” Jai mutters. “We’re prepared. My men are staked all around. I had a feeling they’d watch your pack, so I had mine put in place.” Atticus says, as he fixes his jacket and I see the glint of a gun.

“Smart move,” Jai says.

“I don’t know if it’s a smart move. I frown. “Might have been partially Sebastian’s idea.” He admits reluctantly, making me shake my head.

“Well, remember, no violence,” I warn them. Atticus looks over at me as I’m sitting in the back. “I’ll follow your command.” He winks.

“Right let’s get out,” Jai mutters. “You sure they won’t fuck up the car?” “I don’t think so, but it doesn’t matter. We aren’t returning in this one.” I murmur as he opens the door.

“Ah! Here we are. Come, I apologise for the delay, but we have arrived.” He smiles as he knocks on the door, and they swing open. We’re in what reminds me of a winter lodge. This might be their pack house…

The first thing I notice is a powerful aura coming from the shadows of the room. There’s a man sitting there, his back is to us, a hood pulled over his head, but it’s the aura that intrigues me…

He’s holding a steaming mug in his hand, tattooed numerals cover his fingers, and he wears a few rings.

Who is that?

“Ah, that is my son, come let’s head to my office.” He says, leading me past the sofas and tables. It’s empty… too empty as if they were told to clear out.

I glance at Jai, who gives me a look, clearly telling me he doesn’t trust any of this. I’m not sure if Jai’s men are close anymore, but I hope I’m not wrong and that Olivan will really consider joining hands with us.

Once we are in the office, which isn’t too big. Olivan gestures to me to take a seat in one of the three chairs. He motions Atticus to take the next one, but Atticus shakes his head.

“I prefer to stand.” He says, positioning himself right behind me. “As you wish,” Olivan replies, taking the seat opposite us. “Now what do you have to offer that the Sable Triquetra can’t?”

“Excuse me?” I ask, my heart skipping a beat.

Why did he even bring us all this way just to say that?

“Well, all I can say is, there is nothing that you can offer me that the Sable can’t. So why should I pick the side where a woman is the leader, when they clearly are the winners?” Olivan says as he relaxes back in his seat, making my stomach sink.

Sebastian was right.

“Then you should have told us out there,” Jai snarls, his eyes flashing in irritation. Olivan smiles. “But then, how would I be able to do my part?”

“What-” Atticus stops mid-sentence as a sudden smoke begins filling the room. “Don’t inhale!” he shouts.

Olivan grabs something from under his desk, pulling on a mask as I instantly cover my mouth as smoke fills the room, stinging my eyes and skin.

Jai launches himself across the table, but I pull him back as something smashes through the window, whizzing past our heads before I hear the sound of the gunshot.

Fuck.

We’ve been tricked.