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?”

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

he guides me towards one of the larger oaks at the further

Atticus. Sebastian and I

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

sorry, but I have

He

else

full moon at its fullest I feel even more confident that it’ll help

on her face as

but he is still distracted, not noticing nor entertaining

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

be painful

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

seated beside me and 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

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

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

and I pick up my napkin, patting my mouth

up and clinks his glass as he looks out over the

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 the head of my company and named her my

of surprise flits through the room and although it’s not unheard

suitable for this position…” Dad says quietly. He’s not himself… I can see it in

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 observes me for a moment before looking

moving moment.” He says quietly, he places his arm around me and gives me a small smile. “I present to you,

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 tight embrace.

him back. I know it’s a devastating hit, but I do hope he can come to terms with

this. I am hurt father, you are giving Zaia everything, but

familiar as the morning sun, reaches my ears. I turn slowly, as Dad lets go

it used to be. It’s curled and

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

a

stands up, knocking her chair back as she runs to her daughter’s side and flings

been… and

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

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

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 one who should come to us and when

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