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?”

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.

of the larger oaks at the

I’ve made my decision, Atticus. Sebastian and I have patched things up.”

Any spark he had in his eyes vanishes

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

mistake, Zaia. He can’t protect you.” He says, glancing

is there to talk about? I frown but I don’t argue as someone else approaches us and pasting a smile on my face, Í step forward to

by with ease and with the full moon at its fullest I feel even 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

distracted, not noticing nor entertaining her. Not that he

he had pushed Mom away so she didn’t think she reach out to

be

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

but when Dad had made to

my chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes,

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 henna before she shakes her head

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

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

The chatter dies down as everyone turns to the front, giving Dad their full attention. “As you all know, recently I have made

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

this position…” Dad says quietly. He’s not himself… I can see

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

arm around me and gives me a small smile. “I present to

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

a devastating hit, but I do hope he can come to terms with everything

father, you are giving Zaia everything, but

my ears. I turn slowly,

looks almost the same as she once did. Her hair is shorter than it used to be.

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

Dad says, a frown crossing

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

goddess, Annalise baby, where have 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

you an order, why did you disobey by returning,

the latter part of her statement. “What?” Annette asks, shocked. “You refused to let me see her! You said that

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