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?”

“Excuse us,” I say politely before I lead us away, taking a glass of wine from a passing waiter. Atticus does the

states as he guides me towards one of the larger oaks

my decision, Atticus. Sebastian and I have patched things up.”

his eyes vanishes

but I have never led

Zaia. 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 face, Í

confident that it’ll help Valerie. Dinner is almost over, and

irritation clear on her face as she stares at

distracted, not noticing

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

be painful

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 moment Dad is distracted

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

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

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

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

a 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 wind

have 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 my heir. Today, I wish to announce that I am

the room and although it’s not unheard of to have a

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

to 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, placing a hand on my father’s arm. He observes me for a moment before looking

quietly, he places his arm around me and gives me

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

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

at this. I am hurt father, you are giving Zaia everything, but what

is familiar as the morning sun, reaches my ears. I turn slowly, as Dad lets

stands there. She looks almost the same as she once did. Her hair is shorter than it used

thumps in surprise. Sebastian never mentioned she

says, a frown

She responds. Annette stands up, knocking her chair back as she runs to her daughter’s side and flings

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

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 boyfriend! I was with Sebastian King

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

refused to let me see her! You said that she’s the

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