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?”

lucky,” Atticus says with a charming smile, whilst I simply smile politely, not wanting to cause a scene. “Excuse us,”

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

I’ve made my decision, Atticus. Sebastian and I

eyes vanishes as he

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

can’t protect you.” He

to talk about? I frown but I don’t argue as someone else approaches us and pasting a smile on my face,

fullest I feel even more confident that it’ll help Valerie. Dinner is almost over, and I’m almost done with having

in a pinched line, irritation clear on her face as she

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

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

be

will manage, Zaia. Are you prepared for such a position? I’m worried you

sitting right beside her but when Dad had made to sit between us; she had pushed herself in

need 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 confident,

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 and

quietly and I pick up my napkin, patting

clinks his glass as he looks out over the garden. We’re dining

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

although it’s not

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. emotions

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

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 wanted

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

father, you are

reaches my ears. I turn slowly, as Dad lets go of me and we

did. Her hair is shorter than it used to be.

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

says, a

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

have you been… and you’re pregnant!”

sorry, Mother, but I 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!

given you an order, why did you disobey by

Annette asks, shocked. “You refused to let me see her! You said that she’s the one

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