Chapter 0301 Melanie was probably unable to say his name… but that was something both Zaia and I had joked about when Sebastian and she had first met… Daniel was always around. Melanie was giving us a huge hint, but we never realised because we had only ever said it once or twice! “Stand down, Daniel, or I will not hold back. We don’t have time to waste.” Atticus warns him, readying himself to shift. “You won’t hold back? Then I have no choice…” Daniel sighs as he signals again, but Atticus doesn’t give him a chance to finish. I jump back as he launches himself forward at Daniel, shifting mid-jump and knocking Daniel to the ground just as the sound of bullets rains down on us. “Atticus!” I shout as I shift, and rush towards Atticus, trying to hide from the bullets that are flying from all around. ‘Valerie, get to safety, I’ll handle Daniel!’ Atticus growls. ‘But will you be ok?’ I hesitate but I hear the distant sound of a shout, feeling unease once more. hit me in the guts “Yes, go!’ Atticus says. He glances at me, and he lowers his head. He knows I’m worried about Jai. Jai… ‘Ok! Take care of yourself!’ I shout, my heart pounding as I realise we are both without our earpieces. We should have stayed together, but we split… I keep running, willing my, aura around me, creating a layer of protection as I dodge the bullets that are firing down relentlessly on me. ‘Jai…’ I try, but there’s no answer. ‘Jai! Can you hear me?’ I didn’t think he could, but with every step, my heart is clamouring in my chest. , I see the blinding auras from far ahead. There are three, one that is dark and powerful, a Sable… it must be Zade! Then there’s Sebastian’s, but the one that makes my heart leap with hope is Zaia’s. It’s like a phoenix’s fire lighting up the , night sky with flames of hope, power, and strength. 15 BONUS I don’t know how I know this, but I know that she’s extremely angry, and she’s out for vengeance and blood. Did something happen? Oh no! Her father! They finally come into view, and I see the Toussaint twins going at it with full vengeance, surprised to see Sebastian isn’t assisting her. I scan the ground, spotting Sebastian. Is he hurt?! Why isn’t he helping Zaia against Zade?! Both Sebastian and Hugh are hunched over a body, one that makes me terrified. Who are they mourning… My heart is in my mouth, terror rushing through me. Jai… There’s no heartbeat… NO JAI! There’s no heartbeat! I shift back as I run to their side, freezing when I stare down at Jai’s lifeless body, stumbling over the rubble and both Hugh and Sebastian look up at me almost as if they want to stop me from seeing my love’s dead body. In that damning moment, under the night sky, my heart shatters like a glass ball thrown mercilessly against a stone floor. In seconds, my life breaks down around me. Crippling pain rushes through me and I scream, falling to my knees beside his body. , “Jai! No baby, no!” I scream as I cup his face. My love no! Please no! Wake up! No, no no, goddess no! “Valerie, listen to me. Val!” I don’t know who’s calling me, or who pulls me into their arms as my aura flares around me like a tornado that is no longer in my control. 15 BONUS My heart, my heart is hurting so badly. I can’t breathe! My head is pounding! I’m choking… Jai is gone! Jai is… dead… I scream in agony, but it does nothing to relieve the anguish in my chest. “Help! Please help him! He needs to come back!” I scream as the one holding me rocks me gently. “Be strong, child,” Hugh says, but his voice is broken as he holds onto Jai with trembling hands. Hugh glances at the man Zaia is fighting before he lowers his head. “It’s my fault. I am sorry,” he whispers. He died protecting me…. Ne,.. it’s not his fault though because my Jai would do anything for others…. My hero… Why did I hold a grudge for so long? Why did we have such a little time? Why did he leave me so soon? He was the light of my life, the beacon that made my day come to life. “Who did this?!” I scream just as Zaia shouts in rage and her twin is thrown to the ground a few feet, from me. He grunts as he rolls over, climbing to his feed. A cold chuckle escapes him as he rolls his neck. “I **ing did,” he replies darkly. He did this! Seeing red, I rip free from the hold Sebastian has on me, my heart thudding and I am ready to shift back into a wolf as I glare at the man before me. I 5 3 5 5 Several deep wounds cover his body and he is breathing hard, but it’s the sudden scent and that powerful pull that makes me freeze as the man who has just murdered my Jai stands before me. 15 BONUS He tilts his head, pausing for a second, before he smirks and gets to his feet as Zaia raises her hands, ready for the kill. He lets out a dry chuckle, his one good eye burning into me and says the words that make me sick to my stomach. “Well hello there… mate.” Moonlight Muse He he he… plot twist!!!! Surprised? XD Author ♡ 23 15 BONUS Chapter 0302 ZAIA., Search the website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.