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?”

simply smile politely, not wanting to cause a scene. “Excuse us,” I say politely before I lead us away, taking a glass

towards one of the larger oaks at the further end

made my decision, Atticus. Sebastian

in his eyes vanishes as he stares at me with eyes that now look extremely

sorry, but I have never led you on, Atticus, what I

protect you.” He says, glancing around before he looks down. “We’ll

I don’t argue as someone else approaches us and pasting a smile on

its fullest I feel even more confident

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

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

guilty for the fact that he had pushed Mom away so she didn’t think she reach out

can be

manage, Zaia. Are you prepared for such a position? I’m worried you are biting off far more

when Dad had made to sit between us; she had pushed herself in between.

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

a fool.” She mumbles her breath, but I hear under. She looks me over, her eyes

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

glass as he looks out over the garden. We’re dining out in the open. The weather is good save for

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

and although it’s not unheard of to have a female

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

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

moment.” He says quietly, he places his arm around me and gives me a small smile. “I present to you,

have to,” I whisper. He shakes his head. “I wanted to.” He replies quietly

I hug him back. I know it’s a devastating hit, but I do hope he

look at this. I am hurt father, you are giving Zaia everything, but what about me? Am I not your

morning sun, reaches my ears. I turn slowly,

shorter than it used to be.

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

Dad says, a frown crossing

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

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

this

order, why

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

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