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?”

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

of the larger oaks at the further

Atticus. Sebastian and I have patched things up.”

had in his eyes vanishes

“I’m sorry, but I have never

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

but I don’t argue as someone else approaches us and pasting a smile on my face, Í step forward to

by with ease and with the full moon at its fullest I feel even more confident that it’ll

face as she stares

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

pushed Mom away so she didn’t

can be painful

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

but when Dad

spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes, picking up her drink. “Well, as long as you are confident, what’s with the

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

my napkin, patting my mouth

nod before he stands up and clinks his glass as he looks out over the garden. We’re dining out in the

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

through the room and although it’s not unheard of to have

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

need to do this… maybe he’s even 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,

just… a moving moment.” He says quietly, he places his arm around me and gives

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

sure what he is thanking me for, but I hug him back. I know it’s a devastating hit, but I do hope

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

as the morning sun, reaches my ears.

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

she had moved on. Maybe that’s why

Dad says, a

runs

goddess, Annalise baby, where have you been…

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. I think he forgets that

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

wanting to address the latter part of her statement. “What?” Annette asks, shocked. “You refused to let me

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