I Am The Luna

Chapter 26

A Scatter of Pearls

ZAIA. “Have I already told you that you look beautiful tonight?” Someone whispers in my ear. My breath hitches, not sensing him coming closer and I almost turn when a hand touches my waist, stopping me.

His scent fills my nose and I smile, tilting my head and poking my eyes out playfully at Atticus. “Twice actually,” I say softly, sipping the champagne from my glass. He smirks. “I guess I just can’t express it enough.”

I am about to reply when Dad taps the microphone, capturing my attention. “Ladies and gentlemen, all esteemed guests, may I have your attention,” Dad says, making the chatter die through the hall.

We are in one of the lavish five-star hotels not far outside of the Crystal Shadow Pack territory for Dad’s dinner party he is hosting in my honour.

The night has been a blur of meeting people and making small talk, and not all of them are werewolves, hence Dad’s use of a microphone.

Atticus raises his eyebrows playfully at me as we both give Dad our full attention. Atticus’s pack and our pack became allies thanks to the friendship between Atticus and

Although Atticus still makes it clear that I am the one he wants, we are simply friends, but I won’t deny that I appreciate having him in my life. Even the children like having him around and call him Uncle too.

It’s nice having a friend. I never heard back from Valerie and, for some reason, the emails that I sent returned to my outbox with a ‘failed’ notification.

director of the company last year by the board itself. I can assure you that had

to die down before he slips his free hand

hurdle, as well as her work ethic and professionalism towards our clients, have not only been appreciated

ivory-fitted dress that reaches the floor. My hair is pulled up in a stylish updo with a small pearl

has been a while since Mr. Simmons has been contemplating retiring from his

also the heir to the majority of this empire! It is with my greatest pleasure to announce none other than my

do better every single day, but I never

me as Dad holds his hand out to me, motioning me to step onto the stage. I look up at Atticus, my heart skipping a beat.

my way over to Father, and allow him to help me up the steps to the stage. I glance out at everyone gathered here, waiting for the clapping

do you do that when you

beautiful moment. I want to thank my father for believing

last but not least, I want to thank Atticus

slip out again. Everyone claps and

surrounding me, and I’m lost in the sea of faces as I try to remember everyone’s names.

my heart pound. I close

far end, but all I see is the back

is over and I’m glad that the hard part is over. I’m exhausted mentally from all the socialising, and I just want to head home and curl up with my babies. I have just gotten off

kids goodnight before ending the call. I know I

Get back in there.” I tell myself as I

face. I know my personal assistant picked it out, but this single pearl strap just doesn’t feel enough to support my breasts.

almost tripping over the hem of my skirt. I frown, bending down as I tug it free and

arm knocks into someone, making me gasp as something catches on my pearl strap and to my horror, the violent tug

come loose and my hands instantly go to

“I do apologise, I…”

as the husky voice behind me trails

A voice I recognise…

I say quietly, refusing to turn. I scan the hall, my eyes darting back to the bathroom door as

he reaches over and pulls the door open. His intoxicating scent hits me and I’m about to rush into one of the stalls when his fingers go to the side

a hold of the string

because I now see him in the mirror before me. However, I refuse to look at his face. If

strange reason still has an effect on me. I spent

at the string and I gasp, loosening my hold

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