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?”

with a charming smile, whilst I simply smile politely, not wanting to cause a scene. “Excuse us,” I say politely before I lead

one of the larger oaks at the further end of

I’ve made my decision, Atticus. Sebastian and I have patched things

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

“I’m sorry, but I have never led you on, Atticus, what I do

mistake, Zaia. He can’t protect you.” He says, glancing around before he looks down. “We’ll talk

as someone else approaches us and pasting a smile

fullest I feel even more confident that it’ll

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

a little too touchy-feely with Dad, but he is still distracted, not noticing nor entertaining her.

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

can be painful

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

but when Dad had made to sit between us;

Dad knows I am capable.” I reply, taking a spoonful 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

napkin, patting my mouth and nod. “Whenever you are,”

a nod before he stands up 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

have made my daughter the head of my company and named her my heir. Today, I wish to announce that I am also naming her the

surprise flits through the room and although it’s not unheard of to have a female alpha, it is

time and time again that she is suitable for this position…” Dad says quietly. He’s not himself… I can see it

right now, he needs me,

places his arm around me and gives me a small smile. “I present to you, the future Alpha of the Crystal

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

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 everything that has happened and doesn’t blame himself

at this. I am hurt father, you are giving Zaia

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

than it used to be. It’s curled and frames her face, but what

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

Dad says, a frown

knocking her chair back as she runs to her daughter’s side and flings her arms

have you been…

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

had given you an order, why did you disobey by returning, if that’s even

to let me see her! You

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