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?”

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

towards one of the larger oaks at the

Atticus.

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

but I have never led you on, Atticus, what

can’t protect you.” He says, glancing around before

else

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

clear on her face as she stares at me haughtily, making snide indirect jabs every chance she

is still distracted, not noticing nor entertaining her.

fact that he had pushed Mom

be painful

still wonder 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 chew.” Annette murmurs

wish I wasn’t sitting right beside her but when Dad

reply, taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls

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

pick up my napkin, patting

me 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 weather is good save

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

it’s not unheard

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 Mom’s secret has

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

says quietly, he places his arm around me and gives me a small

clapping, and 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

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 and doesn’t blame himself for the loss of his

at this. I am hurt father, you are giving Zaia everything, but

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 look

she once did. Her hair is shorter than it used to be. It’s curled and frames her face, but what

never mentioned she had moved on. Maybe that’s why

Dad says, a frown

stands up, knocking her chair back as she runs to her daughter’s side and flings her arms

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

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

you an order, why did you disobey

part of her statement. “What?” Annette asks, shocked. “You refused to let me see her! You said that she’s the one who should

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