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?”

charming smile, whilst 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 from a passing waiter. Atticus

one of the larger oaks at the further end of

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

in his eyes vanishes as he stares at me with eyes that now

asks, clenching his jaw. “I’m sorry, but I have never

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

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

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

pursed in a pinched line, irritation clear on her face as she stares at

is still distracted, not noticing nor entertaining her. Not that he usually entertained her

know he feels guilty for the fact that he had pushed Mom away so she didn’t

can be painful

“I still wonder how you think you will manage, Zaia. Are you prepared for such a position? I’m worried you are

beside me and wish I wasn’t sitting right beside her but when Dad had made to sit between us; she had pushed herself in between. I

capable.” I reply, taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes, picking up her drink. “Well, as long as you

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

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

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

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 the head of my company and named her

the room and although it’s not unheard

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.

make me his heir, and I don’t mind. But right now, he needs me,

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

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

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

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

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

once did. Her hair is shorter than it used to be. It’s curled and frames her

she had moved on. Maybe that’s why she

a frown crossing his

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

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

says, now looking at Dad accusingly. “Dad said I am not allowed to set foot in this pack after what I did.

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

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

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