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?”

lucky,” Atticus says with a charming 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 waiter. Atticus does the

He states as he guides me towards one of the larger

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

in his eyes vanishes as he stares at me

has done?” he asks, clenching his jaw. “I’m sorry, but

He says, glancing around before he looks down. “We’ll talk

I don’t argue as someone else approaches us and pasting a smile on my face, Í

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

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

distracted, not noticing nor entertaining her. Not

the fact that he had pushed Mom away

can be painful

Zaia. Are you prepared for such a position? I’m worried you are biting off far more than you

when Dad had made to

need not 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,

I reply simply. “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

up my napkin, patting my mouth and nod. “Whenever you are,”

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

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

surprise flits through the room and although it’s not unheard

that she is suitable 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

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

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

shakes his head. “I wanted to.” He replies quietly before he pulls me into a tight embrace. “Thank

back. I know it’s a devastating hit, but I do hope he can come to terms with everything that has happened

you are giving Zaia everything, but what about

is familiar as the morning sun, reaches my ears. I turn slowly,

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

Sebastian never mentioned she had moved on. Maybe that’s why she

says, a frown crossing his

she runs to her daughter’s side and flings her

goddess, Annalise baby, where have you been… and you’re pregnant!” She says,

set foot in this pack after what I did. I think he forgets that she is the one who stole

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

address the latter part of her statement. “What?” Annette asks, shocked. “You refused to let me see her! You said that she’s the one who should come to us and when she tried, you pushed her

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