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?”

us,” I say politely before I lead us away, taking a

one of the larger oaks at the further end

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

spark he had in his eyes vanishes as he stares at

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

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

I frown but I don’t argue as someone else approaches us and pasting a

and with the full moon at its fullest I feel even more confident that

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

but he is still distracted, not noticing nor entertaining

he had pushed

can be

“I still wonder how you think 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

beside her but when Dad had made to sit between us;

not worry, Luna. Dad knows I am capable.” I reply, taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake.

was trying something,” I reply simply. “Trying to look like a fool.” She mumbles her breath, but I hear under. She looks me over, her eyes lingering on the henna before she shakes her

and I pick up my napkin, patting my mouth and

looks out over the

know, recently I have made my daughter the

the room and although it’s

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. He’s distracted

don’t mind. But right now, he needs me, I stand up and move past Annette, placing a hand on my father’s arm. He

moment.” He says quietly, he places his arm around me and gives me a small smile. “I present to you, the future Alpha

He shakes his

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

well… look at this. I am hurt father, you are giving Zaia everything, but

I have not heard for years but is familiar as the morning sun, reaches my ears. I

shorter than it used to be. It’s curled and frames her face, but what captures my attention is her swollen

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

a frown

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

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

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

order, why did you disobey by returning, if that’s even

part of her statement. “What?” Annette asks, shocked. “You refused to let me see her! You said that she’s the one

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