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?”

cause a scene. “Excuse us,” I say politely before

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

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

eyes vanishes as he stares at me with eyes that now

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

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

is there to talk about? I frown but I don’t argue as someone else approaches

I feel even more confident that it’ll help Valerie. Dinner is almost over, and I’m almost done with having to sit through

line, irritation clear on her face as she stares at me

but he is still distracted,

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

can be painful

Zaia. Are you prepared for such a position? I’m worried you are

but when Dad

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

hear under. She looks me over, her eyes lingering on

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

he looks out over the garden. We’re dining out in the open.

everyone turns to the front, giving Dad their full attention. “As you all know, recently I have made my daughter

flits through the room and although it’s

not himself… I can see it in the way he’s talking. He’s distracted and upset. For Dad’s. emotions to show through, it’s

do this… 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 past Annette,

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

to,” I whisper. He shakes his head. “I wanted to.” He replies quietly before he pulls me into a tight embrace. “Thank

him back. I know it’s a devastating hit, but I

am hurt father, you

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

did. Her hair is shorter than it used to be. It’s

in surprise. Sebastian never mentioned she had

a frown crossing his

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

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

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

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

clearly 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

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