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?”

says 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

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

my decision, Atticus. Sebastian and I have patched things up.” I

me. Any spark he had in his eyes vanishes as he stares

but I have never led you on, Atticus, what I do is up

you.” He says, glancing around

to talk about? I frown but I don’t argue as someone else approaches

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

on her face as she stares at

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

that he had pushed Mom away so she

be painful

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 the moment Dad is

right beside her but when Dad had made to sit between us;

I am capable.” I reply, taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes, picking up her drink.

something,” 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

napkin, patting my mouth

up and clinks his glass as he looks out over the

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

room and although it’s not unheard of to have

quietly. He’s not himself… I can see it in the way he’s talking.

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

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

whisper. He shakes his head. “I wanted to.” He replies quietly before he pulls me into a

I know it’s a devastating hit, but I

mom? “Well well well… look at this. I am hurt father, you are giving Zaia

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

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

in surprise. Sebastian never mentioned she

says, a frown crossing

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

baby, where have you been… and

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

frowns. “If I had given you an order, why did you disobey by

address the latter part of her statement. “What?” Annette asks, shocked. “You refused to let me see

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