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?”

politely, not wanting to cause a scene. “Excuse us,” I say

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

Atticus. Sebastian and I have

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

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

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

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

night has passed by 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

irritation clear on her face as she

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

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

can be

you will manage, Zaia. Are you prepared for such a position? I’m worried you are biting off far more than you can chew.” Annette murmurs the moment Dad is

sitting right beside her but when Dad had made to sit between

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

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

up my napkin, patting my mouth and nod. “Whenever you are,”

a nod before he stands up and clinks his glass as he looks out over the garden. We’re dining out in the open. The weather is good

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 and

of surprise flits through the room and although it’s not unheard of to have a female alpha, it

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

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

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

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

I hug him back. I know it’s a devastating hit, but I do hope he can come to terms with everything that has happened and doesn’t blame himself for the loss

“Well well well… look at this. I am hurt father, you are giving

is familiar as the morning sun, reaches my ears. I turn slowly, as Dad lets go

there. She looks almost the same as she once did. Her hair is shorter than it used to be. It’s curled

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

a frown crossing

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

you been…

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

an order, why did

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

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