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?”

scene. “Excuse us,” I say politely before

he guides me towards one of the larger oaks at the further end of the

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

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

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

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

there to talk about? I frown but I don’t argue as someone else approaches us and pasting a smile

even more confident that it’ll help Valerie. Dinner

face as she

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

pushed Mom away so she didn’t think she reach

can be painful

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

at the woman seated beside me and wish I wasn’t sitting right beside her but when Dad had made

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

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

my napkin, patting my mouth and

he looks out over the garden. We’re dining out in the open.

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 to announce that I am also naming her the future Alpha of

of surprise flits through the room and although it’s not unheard of to have a female alpha, it

has 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. He’s distracted and upset. For Dad’s. emotions to show

need 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 move past Annette, placing a hand on my father’s arm. He observes me for a moment before

apologise… it’s just… a moving moment.” He says quietly, he places his arm around me and gives me a small smile. “I present to you,

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

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

well well… look at this. I am hurt father, you are

heard for years but is familiar as the morning sun, reaches my ears.

than it used to be. It’s curled and frames her face, but what captures

heart thumps in surprise. Sebastian never mentioned she had

Dad says, a frown

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

where have you been… and you’re pregnant!” She says, cupping her

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

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

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

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