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,

of the larger oaks at the further

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

his eyes vanishes

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

protect you.” He says, glancing around

frown but I don’t argue as someone else approaches us and pasting a smile

by with ease and with the full moon at its fullest I feel even more confident that it’ll help Valerie. Dinner is almost over,

a pinched line, irritation clear on her face as she stares at me haughtily, making snide

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

he had pushed Mom away so she didn’t think she reach out to

be

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 can chew.” Annette murmurs the moment Dad is distracted by another

wish I wasn’t sitting right beside her but when

of my chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes, picking up her drink. “Well, as

was 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

my napkin, patting my mouth and nod. “Whenever

and clinks his glass as he looks out over the garden. We’re

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 am

and although it’s not unheard of to

Dad says quietly. He’s not himself… I can see it in the way he’s talking. He’s distracted and

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

moment.” He says quietly, he places his arm around me and gives me

I whisper. He shakes his head. “I wanted to.” He replies quietly before he pulls me into a tight

know it’s a devastating hit, but I do hope he can

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

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

it

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

a frown

as she runs to her daughter’s side and flings her arms around her, breaking into

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

Mother, 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.

“If I had given you an order, why did you disobey by returning, if that’s

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 she tried, you

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