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?”

scene. “Excuse us,” I say politely before I lead us away, taking

me towards one of the larger

my decision, Atticus. Sebastian

me. Any spark he had in his eyes vanishes

done?” he asks, clenching his jaw. “I’m sorry, but I have never

can’t protect you.” He says, glancing around before he looks down. “We’ll talk

argue as someone else approaches us and pasting a smile on my face, Í step forward to

passed by with ease and with the full moon at its fullest I feel even more confident that it’ll help Valerie. Dinner is almost over, and I’m almost

pinched line, irritation clear on her face as she stares at me haughtily, making snide indirect jabs every chance she

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

he feels guilty for the fact that he had pushed Mom away so

be painful

worried you are biting off far more than you can

wish I wasn’t sitting right beside her but when Dad had made to sit between us; she

need not worry, Luna. 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

was trying something,” I reply simply. “Trying to look like a fool.” She mumbles her breath, but I hear

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

his glass as he looks out over the garden. We’re dining out in the open. The weather is good save for little bursts of wind

know, recently I have made my daughter the head of my company

the room and although it’s not

proved time and time again that she is suitable for this position…” Dad says quietly. He’s not himself… I can see

this… maybe he’s even rethinking if he wants to make me his heir, and I don’t mind. But right now, he needs me, I stand up and move past Annette, placing a hand on my father’s arm. He

his arm around me and gives me a small

whisper. He shakes his head. “I wanted to.” He replies quietly before he pulls me into a

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

well… look at this. I am hurt father, you are giving Zaia everything, but what

reaches my ears. I turn slowly, as Dad lets go of me and

is shorter than it used to be. It’s curled and frames her face, but what

thumps in surprise. Sebastian never mentioned she had moved on. Maybe that’s why she hasn’t

a frown crossing his

as she runs to her daughter’s side and flings her arms around her,

been…

says, now looking 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

an order, why did you disobey by returning, if that’s

asks coldly, clearly not wanting 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

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