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?”

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

towards one of the larger oaks at the further

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

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

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

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

to talk about? I frown but I don’t argue as someone else approaches us and pasting a smile on my

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

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

he is still distracted, not noticing nor entertaining her.

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

can be painful

you will manage, Zaia. Are you prepared for such a position? I’m worried you

look at the woman seated 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 now raise an

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

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

Dad says quietly and I pick up my napkin, patting my mouth and 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 save for little bursts of

attention. “As you all know, recently I have made my daughter the head of my company and named her my heir.

it’s not unheard of to have a female alpha, it

and time again that she is suitable for this position…” Dad says quietly. He’s not himself… I can see

right now, he

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

begins clapping, and I look up at Dad. “You didn’t have to,” I whisper. He shakes his

sure what he is thanking me for, but I hug him back. I know it’s a devastating hit, but I do hope he

well well… look at this. I am hurt father, you are giving Zaia everything, but what about me? Am

have 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 the latest

once did. Her hair is shorter than it

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

says, a frown crossing his

stands up, knocking her chair back as she runs to her

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

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 boyfriend! I was with Sebastian King

“If I had given you an order, why did you disobey by

“What?” Annette asks, shocked. “You refused to let me see her!

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