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?”

not wanting to cause a scene. “Excuse us,” I say politely before I lead us away, taking a glass of

annoyed.” He states as he guides me towards one of the larger oaks at the further end of

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

his eyes vanishes as he stares at me with eyes that now look extremely

he asks, clenching his jaw. “I’m sorry, but

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

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

moon at its fullest I feel even more confident that it’ll help Valerie. Dinner is

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

is still distracted, not noticing nor entertaining her. Not that he

pushed Mom away so she

can be painful

will manage, Zaia. Are you prepared for such a position? I’m worried you are biting off far more than you can chew.” Annette murmurs the moment Dad is

right beside her but when Dad had made to sit between us; she had pushed herself in

taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She

trying something,” I reply simply. “Trying to look like a fool.” She mumbles her breath, but I hear under. She looks me over, her eyes lingering on the henna before she shakes her head

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

up and clinks his glass as he looks out over the garden.

giving Dad their full attention. “As you all know, recently I have made my daughter

of surprise flits through the room and although it’s not unheard of to have a female

she is suitable for this position…” Dad says quietly. He’s not himself… I can see it in the way he’s talking. He’s

now, he needs me, I stand up and move past Annette, placing a hand on my father’s arm. He observes me for a moment before looking

his arm around me and gives me a small smile. “I present to you, the future Alpha of the Crystal Shadow Pack,

at Dad. “You didn’t have to,” I whisper. He shakes his head. “I wanted to.” He replies quietly before he pulls me

not sure what he is 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 of

hurt father, you are giving Zaia everything, but what about me?

sun, reaches my ears. I turn slowly, as Dad

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

pregnant? My heart thumps in surprise. Sebastian never mentioned she had moved on. Maybe that’s why

a frown

back as she runs to

baby, where have you been… and you’re pregnant!” She

forbidden to return.” She says, now looking at Dad accusingly. “Dad said I am not allowed to set foot in this pack after what I did.

“If I had given you an order, why did you disobey

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

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