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

as he guides me towards one of the larger

Atticus. Sebastian and I have

had in his eyes vanishes as

sorry, but I have never led you

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

frown but I don’t argue as someone else approaches us and pasting

fullest I feel even more confident that

clear on her face

touchy-feely with Dad, but he is still distracted, not noticing nor entertaining her. Not

he feels guilty for the fact that he had pushed Mom

be

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

her but when Dad

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, what’s with

look like a fool.” She mumbles her breath, but I hear under. She looks me

and I pick up my napkin, patting my mouth and nod.

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

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

ripple of surprise flits through the room and although it’s not unheard of

again that she is suitable for this position…” Dad says quietly. He’s not himself… I can see it in the way he’s talking.

heir, and I don’t mind. But right now, he

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

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

know it’s a devastating hit, but I do hope he can come to terms with everything that has happened and

father, you are giving Zaia everything, but what about me? Am I not

ears. I turn slowly, as Dad lets go of me and we both look

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 her swollen

My heart thumps in surprise. Sebastian never mentioned she had moved on. Maybe

Dad says, a frown crossing

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

been… and you’re pregnant!” She

allowed to set foot in this pack after what I did. I think he forgets that she is the one who stole

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

refused to let me see her! You said that she’s the one who should come to

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