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?”

with a charming smile, whilst I simply smile 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.

He states as he guides me towards one of the larger oaks at the further end

you no. I’ve made my decision, Atticus. Sebastian and I have patched

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

after everything he has done?” he asks, clenching his jaw. “I’m sorry, but I have never led

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

don’t argue as someone else approaches us and pasting a smile on my face, Í step forward

I feel even more confident that

lips pursed in a pinched line, irritation clear on her face as she stares at

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

the fact that he had pushed Mom away

can be

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

the woman seated beside me and wish I wasn’t sitting right beside her but when Dad had

not worry, Luna. Dad knows I 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

I reply 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 she shakes her head

Dad says quietly and I pick up my napkin, patting my mouth and nod.

nod before he stands up and clinks his glass as he looks out over the garden. We’re dining out in the open.

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

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

time and time 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. He’s distracted and upset. For Dad’s.

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

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

I look up at Dad. “You didn’t have to,” I whisper. He shakes his head. “I wanted to.” He replies quietly before he pulls me into a tight embrace.

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

hurt father, you are giving Zaia everything, but

voice I have not heard for years but is familiar as the morning sun, reaches my ears. I turn slowly, as Dad lets go of me and we both

stands there. She looks almost 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

mentioned she had moved on. Maybe that’s why she hasn’t been meddling

a frown crossing his

she runs to her daughter’s side

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

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

had given you an order, why did you disobey by returning,

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 come to us

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