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?”

lucky,” Atticus says with a charming smile, whilst I simply smile politely, not wanting to cause a scene. “Excuse us,” I say politely before I lead us away, taking a glass of wine from a passing

towards one of the larger oaks at the further end

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

in his eyes vanishes as he stares at me with eyes

after everything he has done?” he asks, clenching his jaw. “I’m sorry, but I have never led you

make a mistake, Zaia. He can’t protect you.” He says, glancing around

else approaches us and pasting a smile on

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

her face as she stares at me haughtily, making snide indirect jabs every

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

he feels guilty for the fact that he had pushed Mom away so she didn’t

can be painful

how you think you will manage, Zaia. Are you prepared for such a position? I’m worried you are biting off

wish I wasn’t sitting right beside her but when Dad had made to sit between us; she had pushed herself in between. I now raise an

reply, taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes, picking up her

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

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

and clinks 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

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

although it’s not unheard of to have a female alpha, it is

himself… I can see it in the way he’s talking. He’s distracted and upset. For Dad’s. emotions to show through, it’s obvious Mom’s secret has

mind. But right now, he needs me, I stand up and

around me and gives me a small smile. “I present to you,

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

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

am hurt father, you are giving Zaia

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

once did. Her hair is shorter than it used to be. It’s curled and frames her face,

My heart thumps in surprise. Sebastian never mentioned she had moved on.

says, a frown crossing his

back as she runs

been…

but I was 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. 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!

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