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?”

us,” I say politely before I lead us away, taking a glass of

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

Atticus. Sebastian and I have patched things up.”

eyes vanishes as he stares at me with eyes that now

he asks, clenching his jaw. “I’m sorry, but I have never led you on, Atticus, what I do is up

He says, glancing around before he looks down.

about? I frown but I don’t argue as someone else approaches

feel even more confident that it’ll help Valerie. Dinner

lips pursed in a pinched line, irritation clear on her face as she stares at me haughtily,

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

had pushed Mom away so she

be painful

think you 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

wish I wasn’t sitting right beside her but when Dad had

knows I am capable.” I reply, taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls her

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

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

he stands up and clinks his glass as he looks out over the garden. We’re dining out in the open. The weather

everyone’s attention?” Dad says. The chatter dies down as everyone turns to the front, giving Dad their full attention. “As you all know, recently I have made my daughter

it’s not

I can see it in the way he’s talking. He’s distracted and upset. For Dad’s. emotions to show

do 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

he places his arm around me and gives me a small smile. “I present to you, the

didn’t have to,” I whisper. He shakes his head. “I wanted to.”

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

father, you are giving Zaia everything, but what

have not heard for years but is familiar as the morning sun, reaches my ears. I turn slowly, as Dad lets go of me and we both look at the

there. She looks 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

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

says, a frown crossing his

she runs to her

baby, where have you been… and you’re

“Dad said I am not allowed to set foot in this pack after what I did. I

had given you an order, why did you disobey by returning, if

to address the latter part of her statement. “What?” Annette asks, shocked. “You refused to let me see

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