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

annoyed.” He states as he guides me towards one of the larger oaks at the

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

he had in his eyes vanishes as he stares at me

after everything he has done?” he asks, clenching his jaw. “I’m sorry, but I have never

a mistake, Zaia. He can’t protect you.” He

I don’t argue as someone else approaches us and pasting a smile

even more confident that it’ll help Valerie.

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

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

fact that he had pushed Mom away

be

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

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

spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes, picking up her drink. “Well,

She mumbles her breath, but I hear under. She looks me over, her eyes lingering on the

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

over the garden. We’re dining out in the open. The weather is good save for little bursts

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

although it’s not unheard of to

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.

to do 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 gives me a small smile. “I present to you, the future Alpha of

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 he pulls me into

thanking me for, but I hug him back. I know it’s a devastating hit, but I do hope he can come to

hurt father, you are giving Zaia everything, but what about me? Am I not

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

stands there. She looks almost the same as she once did. Her hair is shorter than it used to be. It’s curled and

surprise. Sebastian never mentioned she had moved on. Maybe that’s why she hasn’t been

Dad says, a frown

She responds. Annette stands up, knocking her chair back as she runs to her

where have you been… and you’re

allowed to set foot in this pack after what

an order, why did you disobey by returning,

statement. “What?” Annette asks, shocked. “You refused to let me see her! You said that she’s the one

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