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.

great asset to my company for the last few years. Being voted in as managing director of the company last year by the board itself. I can assure you that had nothing

takes a moment, allowing the rush to die down before he slips his free hand into his pocket

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

is pulled up in a stylish updo with a small pearl hair ornament. A few

continues and a few whispers, which I don’t bother with. “It has been a while since Mr. Simmons has been contemplating retiring from his position and tonight, hot only will I be announcing the new CEO

to announce none other than my daughter, Ms Zaia Toussaint!) Dad says

better every single day, but I never expected Dad

my ear, taking my glass from me as Dad holds his hand out to me, motioning me to step onto the stage. I look up at Atticus, my

as I make my way over to Father, and allow him to help

do that when

by light laughter, and I smile. “I want to thank everyone for attending tonight and being a part of this beautiful moment. I want to thank my father

thin… last but not least, I want to thank Atticus Payne for always being an

behind my ear, only for it to slip out again. Everyone claps

me, and I’m lost in the sea of faces as I try to

makes my heart pound. I close my eyes, my heart thumping, goddess why

eyes darting around the hall before I find the doors on the far end, but all I see is the back of a

socialising, and I just want to head home and curl up

I know I need to return… the quietness of the hotel hall

just a few hours left. Get back in there.” I tell myself as

face. I know my personal assistant picked it out, but this single pearl strap just doesn’t feel enough to support my breasts. Well, I’ve made it through more than half of the evening. Just another hour or so to go. I’m sure I’ll be

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

me gasp as something catches on my pearl strap and to

hands instantly go to

“I do apologise, I…”

husky voice behind me trails

A voice I recognise…

to turn. I scan the hall, my eyes darting back to the bathroom door as I clutch my dress

as he reaches over and pulls the door open. His intoxicating scent hits me and I’m about to

you…” I trail off, as his fingers. brush the satin until he grabs a

but it’s a mistake because I now see him in the mirror before me. However, I refuse to look at his

me. I spent years trying to get rid of those emotions… I don’t

this have to happen? “I said let go,” he repeats, yanking at the string and I gasp,

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