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

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

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

vanishes as he stares at me with eyes that now look extremely

“I’m sorry, but I have never led you on, Atticus, what I do

you.” He says, glancing around before he looks down.

someone else approaches us and pasting a smile

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

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

too touchy-feely with Dad, but he is still distracted, not noticing nor entertaining her. Not that he usually entertained her

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

can be painful

worried you are biting off far more than you can chew.” Annette

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

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

but I hear under. She looks me over, her eyes lingering on the henna before she shakes her head and looks

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

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

says. The chatter dies down as everyone turns to the front, giving Dad their full attention. “As you all know, recently I have made

through the room and although it’s

that she is suitable for 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

But right now, he needs me, I stand

places his arm around me and gives me a small smile. “I present to you, the future Alpha of the Crystal

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

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

look at this. I am hurt father, you are giving

not heard for years but is familiar as the morning sun, reaches my ears. I turn slowly, as Dad lets go of me and we both look at

it used to be. It’s curled and frames her face, but what

she had moved on. Maybe that’s why she hasn’t been

Dad says, a

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

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

this

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

refused to let me see

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