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 say politely

towards one of the larger oaks at the

no. I’ve made my decision, Atticus. Sebastian and I have patched things up.” I say

in his eyes vanishes as he stares at me

asks, clenching his jaw. “I’m sorry, but I

protect you.” He says, glancing around before he looks down. “We’ll

there to talk about? I frown but I don’t argue as someone else approaches us and pasting a smile on my face, Í

feel even more confident that it’ll help Valerie. Dinner is

irritation clear on her face as she stares at

too touchy-feely with Dad, but he is still distracted, not noticing nor entertaining her. Not that he usually entertained her

pushed Mom away so she didn’t think she reach out

be

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

sitting right beside her but when Dad had made to sit between us; she had pushed herself in between. I now

capable.” I reply, taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes, picking

She mumbles her breath, but I hear under. She looks me over, her eyes lingering on

says quietly and I pick up my napkin, patting my mouth

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

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

although it’s not unheard of to have

see it in the way he’s talking. He’s distracted and upset. For Dad’s. emotions to show through, it’s obvious

make me his heir, and I don’t mind. But right now, he needs me, I stand up and move past Annette, placing

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

begins clapping, and I look up at Dad. “You didn’t have to,” I whisper. He shakes his head.

a devastating hit, but I

“Well well well… look at this. I am hurt father, you are giving Zaia everything, but what about me? Am

ears. I turn slowly, as

once did. Her hair is shorter than it used

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

a frown

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

you been… and

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

you an order, why did you disobey by

address the latter part of her statement. “What?” Annette asks, shocked. “You refused to let me see her! You said that she’s

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