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’m lucky,” Atticus says with a charming smile, whilst I simply smile politely, not wanting to cause a scene. “Excuse us,” I say

annoyed.” He states as he guides me towards one of the larger oaks

you no. I’ve made my decision, Atticus. Sebastian and I have patched things

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

has done?” he asks, clenching his jaw. “I’m sorry, but I have never led you on, Atticus, what I do is

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

else approaches us and pasting a smile on my

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

irritation clear on her face as she stares at me haughtily, making

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

pushed Mom away so she didn’t think she reach

be painful

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

me and wish I wasn’t sitting right beside her but when Dad had

need not worry, Luna. Dad knows I am capable.” I reply, taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes, picking up her drink. “Well, as long as you are confident, what’s with the

“Trying to look like a fool.” She mumbles her breath, but I hear

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

glass as he looks out over the garden. We’re dining out in the open. The weather is good save for little bursts of wind at

full attention. “As you all know, recently I 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

room and although it’s not

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

mind. But right now, he needs me, I stand

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

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

hit, but I do hope he can come to terms with everything that

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

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

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

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

a frown crossing

as she runs to her daughter’s side and flings her

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

sorry, 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 she is the one who stole my boyfriend! I was with Sebastian

had given you an order, why did you disobey by

not wanting to address the latter part 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, you pushed her

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