I Am The Luna

Chapter 52

A Jealous Sister

ZAIA. The glimmering fairy lights and the lanterns twinkle in the night. The music is soft and soothing, the opposite of the storm that rages inside of me. I am still unable to fully process the information that Mom shared, and neither can Dad…

Mom decided to stay home. She had originally been extremely worried about facing Annette. and with what happened, she couldn’t do it and I can’t blame her. Since we moved here, both women have avoided one another at all costs.

Dad is greeting everyone, but his constant tugging at his tie and readjusting tells me he’s stressed. Right now, I could use Sebastian’s arms around me…

Wait, stop. Did I just say that? My cheeks burn as I step out into the open. A silence falls as all eyes turn to me and hopefully, the cameras catch everyone’s expressions…

My eyes find Atticus and he’s staring at me with an expression I can’t make out. Interesting… is it me or the symbol?

“Ms Zaia Toussaint.” Someone announces me and I gracefully walk down the steps. Atticus glances around before he swiftly crosses the garden and holds out a hand to me.

“Hey…” He says. I take his hand hesitantly, but instead of his normally charming smile, he’s looking me over with a tiny frown. “Hello, Atticus,” I say. “Are you alright? You look a little… shocked.”

He tenses before he shakes his head. “No, not at all. So shall we?” He offers me his arm and although I’m tempted to refuse, his reaction has intrigued me, although after Mom’s, nothing feels like a surprise anymore.

“Congratulations Ms Toussaint, it is a pleasant surprise to learn that you will head this pack. I hope our alliance will continue.” An older Alpha from an allied pack says.

“Thank you, Alpha Bruce,” I say politely, giving him and his Luna a grateful smile. “Will we perhaps see another alliance between you and Alpha Payne?”

I’m lucky,” Atticus says with a charming smile, whilst I simply smile politely, not wanting to cause a scene. “Excuse us,” I say politely

He states as he guides me towards one of the larger oaks at

you no. I’ve made my decision, Atticus. Sebastian and I have patched things up.”

at me. Any spark he had in his eyes vanishes as he stares at

has done?” he asks, clenching his jaw. “I’m sorry, but

He can’t protect you.” He says, glancing around before

but I don’t argue as someone else approaches us and pasting a smile on my face,

feel even more confident that it’ll help Valerie. Dinner is almost over, and I’m almost done with having

irritation clear on her face as she stares at me

touchy-feely with Dad, but he is still distracted, not noticing nor entertaining her. Not that he usually entertained her

the fact that he had pushed Mom away so she didn’t think

be

a position? I’m worried you are biting off

right beside her but when Dad

knows I am capable.” I reply, taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes, picking up her drink. “Well, as long as you are confident, what’s with

hear under. She looks me over, her eyes lingering on the henna before

and I pick up my napkin, patting my mouth and nod. “Whenever you are,” I respond with

gives me a nod before he stands up and clinks his glass as he looks out over the garden.

turns to the front, giving Dad their full attention. “As you all know, recently I have made my daughter the head of my company and named her my heir. Today, I wish to announce

through the room and although it’s

I can see it in the way he’s talking. He’s

need to do this… maybe he’s even rethinking if he wants to make me his heir, and I don’t mind. But right now, he

He says quietly, he places his arm around me and gives me a small smile. “I

have to,” I whisper. He shakes

thanking me for, but I hug him back. I know it’s a devastating hit, but I do hope he can come to terms with everything that has happened and doesn’t blame himself for the loss

this. I am hurt father, you are giving Zaia everything, but what about me? Am

sun, reaches my ears. I turn slowly, as Dad lets go of me and we both look

she once did. Her hair is shorter than it used to be. It’s curled and frames her face, but what captures my attention

mentioned she had moved

Dad says, a

her chair back as she runs to her daughter’s side and flings her

you been…

at Dad accusingly. “Dad said I am not allowed to set foot in this pack after what I did. I think he forgets that she is the one who stole my boyfriend! I was with

given you an order, why did

to address the latter part of her statement. “What?” Annette asks, shocked. “You refused to let me see her! You said that she’s the one who should come to

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