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

me towards one of the larger oaks at the further

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

eyes vanishes as he stares at

asks, clenching his jaw. “I’m sorry, but I have never led you on, Atticus, what

you.” He says, glancing

argue as someone else approaches us and pasting a smile on my face, Í step forward to

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

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

distracted, not noticing

had pushed Mom away so she didn’t think she reach

can be painful

you prepared for such a position? I’m worried you are biting off far more than you can chew.” Annette murmurs the moment Dad is distracted by another

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

my chocolate cake. She rolls

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

napkin, patting my mouth and nod. “Whenever you are,”

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

front, giving Dad their full attention. “As you all know, recently I have made my daughter the head of my company and named her my heir. Today, I wish to announce that I am also naming her

the room and although it’s not unheard

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 through, it’s obvious Mom’s secret has impacted

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, placing a hand on my father’s arm.

around me and gives me a small smile. “I present to you, the future

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

he is thanking me for, but I 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 for the loss of

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

for years but is familiar as the morning sun, reaches my ears. I turn slowly, as Dad lets go of me and we both

the same as she once did. Her hair is shorter than it used to be. It’s curled and frames her face, but what captures my attention is

surprise. Sebastian never mentioned she had

Dad says, a frown crossing his

runs to her daughter’s side and flings her arms around her,

have you been…

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

had given you an order, why did you

asks coldly, 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

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