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?”

wanting to cause a scene. “Excuse us,” I say

guides me towards one of the larger oaks at

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

me. Any spark he had in his eyes vanishes as he stares at me with eyes that now

“I’m sorry, but I have never led you on, Atticus, what

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

as someone else approaches

ease and with the full moon at its fullest I feel even more confident that it’ll help

on her face as she stares at me

with Dad, but he is still distracted, not noticing nor entertaining her.

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

be

Zaia. Are you prepared for such a position? I’m worried you are biting off far more than you can chew.” Annette murmurs the

when Dad

worry, Luna. Dad knows I am capable.” I reply, taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes, picking up her drink. “Well,

something,” I reply simply. “Trying to look like a fool.” She mumbles her breath, but I hear under. She looks me over, her eyes

I pick up my napkin, patting

he stands up and clinks his glass as he looks out over the garden. We’re dining

everyone’s attention?” Dad says. The 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

through the room and although it’s

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,

right now, he needs me, I stand up and move past Annette, placing a hand on my father’s arm. He observes me

me and gives me a small smile. “I present to you,

Dad. “You didn’t have to,” I whisper. He shakes his head. “I wanted to.” He replies quietly before he pulls me into

devastating hit, but I do hope

I am hurt father, you are giving

ears. I turn slowly, as Dad lets go of me and

it used to be. It’s curled and

she had moved

a frown crossing his

She responds. Annette stands up, knocking her chair back as she runs to her daughter’s side and flings her

you been…

but I was forbidden to return.” She 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 one who stole my boyfriend!

you an order, why did you disobey by returning, if that’s even the

let me see her! You said that she’s the one who should come to us and when

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