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?”

politely, not wanting to cause a scene. “Excuse us,” I say politely before I lead us away, taking a glass

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

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

vanishes as he stares at me with eyes

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

make a mistake, Zaia. He can’t protect you.” He says, glancing around before he

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

I feel even more confident that it’ll help Valerie. Dinner

in a pinched line, irritation clear on her face

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

pushed Mom away so she didn’t think she reach

be

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

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

chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes, picking up her drink. “Well, as long

fool.” She mumbles her breath, but I hear under.

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

the garden. We’re dining out in

recently I have made my daughter the head of my company and named her my heir. Today, I wish to announce that I

through the room and although it’s

see it in the way he’s talking. He’s distracted and upset. For Dad’s. emotions to show through, it’s obvious

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

do apologise… it’s just… a moving moment.” He says quietly, he places his arm around me and gives me a small smile. “I present to you, the future Alpha of the Crystal Shadow Pack, Zaia

I look up at Dad. “You didn’t have to,” I whisper. He shakes his head. “I

not sure 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 that has happened

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

the morning sun, reaches my ears. I turn slowly, as Dad lets go of me and we both look at the

hair is shorter than it used to be. It’s curled and frames her face, but what captures my

in surprise. Sebastian never mentioned she had moved on. Maybe

a frown

back as she runs to her

been… and

this pack after what

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

“You refused to let me

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