I Am The Luna (Moonlight Muse) novel Chapter 46

Chapter 46 A Talk

SEBASTIAN. “Get my car ready. I’m going to head out.” I say through the phone to my driver, pausing when the news playing on the television catches my attention.

‘… outside the Stanton Hotel Building. The mass shooting has left nineteen confirmed dead on the scene with three in critical condition and another injured when she tried to tackle the attacker…”

My heart thuds as I stare at the screen. The Stanton Hotel, Zaia’s there. She was meeting Harrison there. “The following video is from the hotel itself and contains extremely distressing footage…”

The screen switches from the news reporter to a video of a man on a bike smashing straight into a car on purpose.

The scene unfolds. My heart is in my mouth when I see a redheaded woman pulled away as her men surround her. The people are blurred out, but why do I feel it’s her?

Zaia. I’m rooted to my spot as I watch the blurred- out people drop like flies.

Zaia… Her men are killed, and I see her pick something up before she runs . Fuck, get out of there! Is she ok? My hands are shaking as I dial her number, It’s switched off.

Fuck!  I don’t have her main number! I’m about to call Jai for it when the news reporter captures my attention.

“The woman now identified as Businesswoman Zaia Toussaint, heir and CEO of the Toussaint Empire and daughter of the business tycoon, Hugh Toussaint, is hailed a hero. When she spotted an unknowing girl crossing the road and saw the shooter turn his attention to her, she ran out and tackled him to the ground. Despite her efforts, he managed to injure her and get away before the police arrived at the scene…”

Is she fucking crazy?

My heart is thumping as I stare at the Television screen. “Police are now on the hunt for the shooter, someone who is deemed a risk to the city and its people… this is Pamela Greenfield…”

I turn, running to the door as I dial Daniel’s number. “Fine out where Zaia Toussaint is currently! According to the news, she was injured today.” I snarl. 1

“Yes, boss!” My phone beeps as an incoming call comes through. Frowning, I cut the call with Daniel and stare at the name that is emblazoned across my screen.

Hugh Toussaint Of course, he would have his number listed…

Why is he calling me?

“Hello,” I answer the call. “We need to talk, King. Come to the Edmond Wall Hospital immediately, and do not question me because I am ready to unleash hell on not only your company but your pack too!” Hugh Toussaint’s snarl rips through the phone and I move the phone away from my ear.

“Understood.” I reply, cutting the call, for once not caring that he just threatened my pack. I need to get to her. I know where she is now, and I will have to tolerate Hugh if I want to see her.

Was she hurt badly?

Stepping outside, I get into the car quickly. “Get to the Edmond Wall Hospital and step on it.” I command as I sit back and scan the news articles on my phone, it’s spreading online like wildfire. She was shot in the shoulder and suffered trauma to her head…

I feel uneasy. Is it a coincidence or is it the same person? “Step on it!” I growl, and the driver instantly speeds up. I reach the hospital fast enough and make my way inside. Two of my men escort me to the entrance where I command them to wait. I can handle myself.

There are several cops in the hospital, and I spot Hugh’s men from afar. I approach one of them. He’s a werewolf and from his pack and he’s watching me keenly, knowing exactly who I am. “Tell your Alpha, Sebastian King, is here,” I say quietly. He nods, lowering his head as he touches his earpiece.

“Alpha, the Black Beast is here.” He mutters. I resist showing my irritation as I wait. After a few moments, he mutters an affirmation before he motions me to follow him, taking me down a corridor which is heavily guarded.

“She’s stable…” I hear one of the doctors murmur to another. “She was incredibly brave yet did something extremely dangerous…”

Zaia… of course she would. She never backs down. I’m led down a side corridor until we stop before a door. The guard knocks, waiting for permission to enter.

The moment the door swings open, my heart races as I look at the hospital bed. Her eyes are shut, and she’s hooked up to a machine as well as a blood bag. She’s wearing a pale blue hospital gown, her breasts rising and falling with each breath she takes. Her head is bandaged and so is her shoulder and arm.

Zaia! I step inside, wanting to go to her side, but I am instantly grabbed by the guards. I let out a menacing snarl, throwing them off me. “Remember who you are manhandling.” I snarl.

“Enough,” Hugh says coldly. “Let him be.”

“Yes, sir.” They shut the door behind them, and I fix my jacket, my eyes flashing. “You really are a beast… can’t you control the animal within you?” He sneers and as much as I want to punch that arrogant look on his face, I control myself.

“I understand you wanted to see me, but it does not mean your men nor you can disrespect me!” I growl menacingly.

I’ve always hated this man to the very core. He may be her father, but he is as arrogant as Dad and always looks down on me.