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?”

politely, not wanting to cause a scene. “Excuse us,” I say politely before I lead us away, taking a glass of wine from a passing waiter. Atticus does

one of

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

vanishes as he stares at me with

“I’m sorry, but I have never led you on, Atticus, what I do

can’t protect you.” He says, glancing

frown but I don’t argue as someone else approaches

the full moon at its fullest I feel even more confident that it’ll help Valerie. Dinner is almost

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

but he is still distracted, not noticing nor entertaining her. Not that he usually entertained her

know he feels guilty for the fact that he had pushed Mom away

be

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

and wish I wasn’t sitting right beside her but when Dad had made to sit between us; she

capable.” I reply, taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes, picking up

She mumbles her breath, but I hear under. She looks me over, her eyes lingering on the henna before she shakes

up my napkin, patting my mouth and nod. “Whenever

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

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

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

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 and upset. For Dad’s. emotions to show through, it’s obvious

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

just… a moving moment.” He says quietly, he places his arm around me and gives

didn’t have to,” I whisper. He shakes his head. “I

sure what 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

father, you are giving Zaia everything, but what

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

looks almost the same as she once did. Her hair is shorter than it used to be. It’s curled and frames her face,

My heart thumps in surprise. Sebastian never mentioned she had moved on. Maybe that’s why

Dad says, a

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

Annalise baby, where have you been… and

accusingly. “Dad said I am not allowed to set foot in this pack after what I

had given you an order, why did you

let me see her!

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255