Chapter 0249 , “And I’m beginning to not like you again,” Jai mutters. , “Jai, I’m just trying to help.” Atticus says, a sliver of irritation in his voice. , “Yeah, what I’m seeing is you getting a little too cosy the moment Seb isn’t in the picture.” Jai shoots back. , “Jai!” Valerie says as Atticus stands up his eyes flashing. , “Don’t forget I’m an alpha. Know your place.” He says, clenching his fists and I know he’s trying to calm himself and Jai’s words have angered , .too. , Jai scoffs. “Yeah, but I’m also her Beta and I’m not going to let you- , “Enough,” I say, my voice trembling as I try to remain calm. “Jai… enough. I don’t need anyone to look out for me. Me and Atticus will try to find Dad… Val watch my babies. Jai… organise Mom’s funeral for this coming Sunday.” I stand up and look at , Atticus. I , “I , “Let’s try this,” I say. , “I should be the one to go with you,” Jai says softly, placing a hand on my upper arm. , “No. Atticus is an Alpha, he’s stronger Jai and you aren’t fully recovered. It’s better, it’s the two of us.” I say firmly.. , And… you’re still loyal to your Alpha. , He looks concerned and almost hurt by my words, but it is the truth. , “Alright, as you wish, Alpha,” , “One more thing…” I say as we are about to leave. , “Yeah?” Jai says as Valerie places her hand on his arm. , “We are a team, the four of us now… our loyalty and trust should be to one another , foremost. I hope you know what side you are on.” I say. My eyes meet Jai’s and hè. , looks down. , 15 BONUS , “I know… I just don’t think Sebastian would betray us for no reason… I know , Sebastian. We grew up together. He would not betray us. There might be factors we , don’t know-” , “Jai! Enough! I am not going to do this again! If there was a reason, goddess maybe… but he should have told me! If there was something, he should have talked to me!” I , shout, unable to control myself. , “Zaia, I think-“I raise my hand, cutting Valerie off., “This is your final warning, Jai. If you can’t accept the reality, then… I will have no , choice but to strip you of your position. I need a Beta loyal to me, not their old , Alpha.” I say with finality. , There’s a tense silence and I know my words have hurt him. He nods, and he lowers , his head. “Yes, Alpha.” , “I hope I’m clear… from this day forward… I don’t want his name mentioned in front , of me ever again. Do you understand?” , “Understood,” Jai says, pulling away from Valerie. He turns and leaves. , “Let’s go,” I say to Atticus. My eyes meet Valerie’s, and she looks conflicted. , It must be hard having to choose between the man you love and your friend… but I , don’t need her to choose. She can choose Jai. , We step into the garden but keep to a secluded area and I look up at the moon. , “Do you have a plan or an idea of how this might work?” Atticus asks. , “I might…” I say quietly. , Taking a deep breath, I look ahead and softly blow the dust from my hand. , Father… Where are you?, Believe. , I need to find him. , Show me the way. , 15 BONUS , I watch as the dust comes alive, glowing pink with speckles of silver as it wafts into , the air swirling around me. A cooling energy washes over me and my eyes blaze as I feel a pull. , I begin walking, and Atticus follows. , “Zaia?” , “I know where Dad is,” I say, my heart thundering as I look at him. , His eyes light up and he smiles faintly, nodding. , I look ahead before I begin walking in the direction I’m being pulled, knowing , exactly where I’m headed… , 9 Moonlight Muse , Thankyou for reading. , Author, Search the website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.