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.

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

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 been appreciated

adjust the pearl strap of my ivory-fitted dress that reaches the floor. My hair is pulled up in a stylish updo with a small pearl hair ornament. A few small items

has been a while since Mr. Simmons has been contemplating retiring from his position and tonight, hot only will I be announcing the

but also the heir to the majority of this empire! It is with my greatest pleasure to announce none other than my daughter, Ms Zaia Toussaint!) Dad says and everyone begins clapping as

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

holds his hand out to me, motioning me

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. I glance out at everyone

do that when you

tonight and being a part of this beautiful moment. I want to thank my father for believing in me, the board members for always supporting and guiding me and above all, I want to thank my mother, Melanie Walton for standing

and thin… last but not least, I want to thank Atticus Payne

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

try to remember everyone’s

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

doors on the far end, but all I see is the back of a man in a black suit, but it’s only for a second before he disappears from

to head home and curl

know

Zaia, just a few hours left. Get back in there.” I

feel enough to support my breasts. Well, I’ve made it through more

almost tripping over the hem of my skirt. I frown,

someone, making me gasp as something catches on my pearl strap and

loose and my hands instantly go

“I do apologise, I…”

the husky voice behind me

A voice I recognise…

refusing to turn. I scan the hall, my eyes darting back

door open. His intoxicating scent hits me and I’m about to rush into

brush the satin until he grabs a hold of the string that once held the

I now see him in the mirror before me. However, I refuse to look at his face. If I don’t

for some strange reason still has an effect on me. I spent years trying to get rid of those emotions… I don’t need

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

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