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?”

simply smile politely, not wanting to cause a scene. “Excuse us,” I

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

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

eyes vanishes as he stares at

but

Zaia. He can’t protect you.” He

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

passed by with ease and with the full moon at its fullest I feel even more confident that it’ll

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

he is still distracted, not noticing

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

be painful

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

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

I reply, taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls her

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

I pick up my napkin, patting my mouth

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

I have 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 the head of my company and named her my heir. Today, I wish to announce that I

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

position…” Dad says quietly. He’s not 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

But right now, he needs me, I stand up and move past Annette, placing a hand on my

his arm around me and gives me a small smile. “I present

He shakes his head. “I wanted to.” He replies quietly before he pulls

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

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

sun, reaches my ears. I turn slowly, as

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 been meddling

a frown crossing his

She responds. Annette stands up, knocking her chair back as she runs to her daughter’s side and

goddess, Annalise baby, where have you been…

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

an order, why did you disobey by

let me see her! You said that she’s the one

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