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?”

to cause a scene. “Excuse us,” I say politely before I lead us away, taking a glass of wine from a passing waiter. Atticus

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

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

spark he had in his eyes vanishes as he stares at me

he has done?” he asks, clenching his jaw. “I’m sorry, but I have never led you on, Atticus, what I do

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

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

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

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

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

fact that he had pushed

can be painful

wonder how you think you will manage, Zaia. Are you prepared for such a position? I’m worried you are biting off

when Dad had made to sit between us;

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.

a fool.” She mumbles her breath, but I hear under. She looks me over, her eyes lingering on the henna before she shakes

Ready?” Dad says quietly and I pick up my napkin, patting my mouth and nod. “Whenever you are,” I

up and clinks his glass as he looks out over the garden.

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 my heir. Today, I wish to announce

the room and although it’s not unheard of to

daughter has proved 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. emotions to show through, it’s obvious Mom’s secret

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 me for a moment before

arm around me and gives

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

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

well… look at this. I am hurt father, you

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

shorter than it

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

says, a frown crossing his

chair back as she runs to her

Annalise baby, where have you been… and you’re pregnant!”

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!

“If I had given you an order, why did you disobey by returning, if that’s

asks, shocked. “You refused to let me see her! You

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