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.

has been a 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 to do with me!” He chuckles and others

the rush to die down before he slips his free hand into his pocket and

only to me but to our company. Her hands-on approach to handling every hurdle, as well as her work ethic and professionalism towards our clients, have not only

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

whispers, which I don’t bother with. “It has been a while since Mr. Simmons has been

is with my greatest pleasure to announce none other than my daughter, Ms Zaia Toussaint!) Dad says and everyone

Yes, I have aimed to grow, to do better every single day, but I never expected Dad to

my glass from me as Dad holds his hand out to me, motioning me to step onto the

and I take a deep breath, smiling for the cameras as I make my way over to Father, and allow him to help me up the steps to the stage.

that when

of this beautiful moment. I want to thank my father for believing in me, the board

least, I want to thank Atticus Payne for always being an incredible

back, tucking it behind my ear, only for it to slip out again. Everyone claps and Dad gives me a hug, congratulating me as the camera flashes

try to remember everyone’s names. I’m almost out of the crowd when I suddenly feel as

gaze that reminds me of one person and it makes my heart pound. I

far end, but all I see is

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 the phone with

know I need

left. Get back in there.” I

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.

a small smile on my face and exit the ladies’ room, almost tripping over the hem of my skirt. I frown, bending down

as something catches on my pearl strap and

and my hands instantly go to my dress,

“I do apologise, I…”

the husky voice behind me trails

A voice I recognise…

say quietly, refusing to turn. I scan the hall, my eyes

voice comes, still making goosebumps rise on my skin as he reaches over and pulls the door open. His intoxicating scent hits

grabs a

it’s a mistake because I now see him in

still has an effect on me. I

repeats, yanking at the string and I gasp, loosening my hold a little. Deftly, he pulls the strings

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