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?”

smile, 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 passing

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

tell you no. I’ve made my decision, Atticus.

in his eyes vanishes as he stares at

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

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

about? I frown but I don’t argue as someone else approaches us and pasting a smile

more confident that it’ll help Valerie. Dinner is almost over,

a pinched line, irritation clear on her face as she stares at me haughtily, making snide indirect jabs

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

he had pushed Mom away so she didn’t think

can 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

seated beside me and wish I wasn’t sitting right beside her but when Dad had made to sit between us; she had pushed

taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes, picking up

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

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

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 for little bursts of wind at

know, recently I have made my daughter

flits through the room and although it’s not unheard of to have a female

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 impacted

this… 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 up and move past Annette, placing a hand on my father’s arm. He observes me for a

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

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

am hurt father, you are giving Zaia everything, but what

sun, reaches my ears. I turn slowly, as

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

never mentioned she had moved

says, a frown crossing his

she runs to her daughter’s side and flings

been… and you’re pregnant!” She says, cupping

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 one who stole my boyfriend! I was with Sebastian King

given you an order, why did you disobey

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

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