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

He states as he guides me towards one of the

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

vanishes as he stares at me with eyes that now look extremely

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

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

someone else approaches us and

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

clear on her face as she stares at me haughtily, making snide indirect jabs every

touchy-feely with Dad, but he is still distracted, not noticing nor

feels guilty for the fact that he had pushed Mom away so she

can be painful

still wonder how 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

her but when Dad had made to sit between us; she had pushed herself in between. I

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, as long as you are confident, what’s

trying something,” 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

and I pick up my napkin, patting my mouth

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

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

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

he

moment.” He says quietly, he places his arm around me and gives me a

begins clapping, and I look up at Dad. “You didn’t have to,” I whisper. He shakes his head. “I wanted to.”

know it’s a devastating hit, but I do hope he can come to terms with

“Well well well… look at this. I am hurt father, you are giving Zaia everything, but what about me?

heard for years but is familiar as the morning sun, reaches my ears. I turn slowly, as Dad lets go of me

it used to be. It’s curled and

heart thumps in surprise. Sebastian never mentioned she had

says, a frown crossing

knocking her chair back as she runs to her daughter’s side and flings her arms around her, breaking

you been… and you’re

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

you an order, why did you disobey by

let me

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