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?”

to cause a scene. “Excuse us,” I say politely before I lead us away, taking a

of the larger oaks at the further

Atticus. Sebastian and I have patched

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

asks, clenching his jaw. “I’m sorry, but I have never led you on, Atticus, what

can’t protect you.” He says,

but I don’t argue as someone else approaches

full moon at its fullest I feel even more confident that it’ll help Valerie. Dinner is almost over, and I’m almost done with having

line, irritation clear on her face as she stares at me

too touchy-feely with Dad, but he is still distracted, not noticing nor entertaining her. Not that he usually entertained

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

be painful

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 the moment Dad is distracted by another

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

a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes, picking up her drink.

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

my napkin, patting

as he looks out over the garden.

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

it’s not

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,

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

places his arm around me and gives me a small

whisper. He shakes his head. “I wanted to.” He replies quietly

is thanking me for, but I hug him back. I know it’s a devastating hit, but I do hope he can come

at this. I am hurt father, you are giving Zaia everything, but

as the morning sun, reaches my ears.

same as she once did. Her hair is shorter than it used to be. It’s curled

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

says, a frown crossing

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

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

Dad accusingly. “Dad said I am not allowed to set foot in this pack

“If I had given you an order, why did you disobey by returning, if that’s even the

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

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