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, taking a glass of wine from a passing

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

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

at me. Any spark he had in his eyes vanishes

sorry, but I have

you.” He says,

but I don’t argue as someone else approaches us

confident that it’ll help Valerie. Dinner is almost over, and

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

little too touchy-feely with Dad, but he is still distracted, not noticing

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

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.”

look at the woman 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

Luna. Dad knows I am capable.” I reply, taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes, picking up her

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

Ready?” Dad says quietly and I pick up my napkin, patting my mouth and

gives me a nod before he stands up and clinks his glass as he looks out over the

have made my daughter the head of my company and

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

himself… I can see it in the way he’s talking.

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

me and gives me a small smile. “I present to you, the future Alpha of the Crystal Shadow Pack,

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

devastating hit, but I do hope he can come to terms with everything that has happened and doesn’t blame himself for the

father, you are giving Zaia everything, but what about me? Am I not your

I have not heard for years but is familiar as the morning sun, reaches my ears. I

Her hair is shorter than it used to be. It’s curled and frames

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

says, a frown crossing

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

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

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

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

shocked. “You refused to let me see

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