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?”

wanting to cause a scene. “Excuse us,” I say politely before I lead us away, taking a glass

states as he guides me towards one of the larger oaks

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

vanishes as he stares at me with

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

Zaia. He can’t protect you.” He says, glancing

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

with ease and with the full moon at its fullest I feel even more confident that it’ll help Valerie. Dinner is almost over, and I’m almost done with having to sit through

got her lips pursed in a pinched line, irritation clear on her face as she stares at me haughtily, making snide indirect

a little too touchy-feely with Dad, but he is still distracted,

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

can be painful

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

wasn’t sitting right beside her but when Dad had made to sit between

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

fool.” She mumbles her breath, but I hear under. She

and I pick up my napkin, patting my mouth and nod. “Whenever you

his glass as he looks out over the garden. We’re dining out in the open. The weather

“As you all know, recently I have made my daughter the head of my company

although it’s not unheard of to have a female

this 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 secret has impacted

rethinking if he wants to make me his heir, and 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 observes me for a moment

a moving moment.” He says quietly, he places his arm around me and gives me a small smile. “I

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

I hug him back. I know it’s a devastating hit, but I do hope he can come

well… look at this. I am hurt father, you are giving Zaia everything, but what about me? Am I not your

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

same as she once did. Her hair is shorter than it used to be. It’s curled and frames her face, but what

mentioned she had moved on.

says, a frown crossing

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

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

accusingly. “Dad said I am not allowed to set foot in this pack after what

given you an order, why did you disobey by

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,

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