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?”

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

of the larger oaks at the

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

vanishes

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

He can’t protect you.” He says, glancing around before he looks down. “We’ll

argue as someone else approaches us and pasting a smile on my face, Í step forward to greet

I feel even more confident that it’ll help

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

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

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

can be

such a position? I’m worried

wasn’t sitting right beside her but when

need not worry, Luna. Dad knows I am capable.” I reply, taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls

“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

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

looks out over the garden. We’re dining out

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

ripple of surprise flits through the room and although it’s

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 impacted

don’t mind. But right now, he needs me, I stand up and move past Annette, placing a hand on

do apologise… it’s just… a moving moment.” He says quietly, he places his arm around me and gives me a

and begins 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

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

this. I am hurt father, you are giving

not heard for years but is familiar as the morning sun, reaches my ears. I turn slowly, as Dad lets go

once did. Her hair is shorter than it used to be. It’s

heart thumps in surprise. Sebastian never mentioned she had

says, a frown

stands up, knocking her chair back as she runs to her

have you been… and you’re pregnant!”

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

“If I had given you an order, why did

coldly, clearly not wanting to address the latter part of her statement. “What?” Annette asks, shocked. “You refused to let me see

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