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?”

us,” I say politely before I lead us away, taking a

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

Atticus. Sebastian and I

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

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

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

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

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

pursed in a pinched line, irritation clear on her face as she stares at me haughtily, making

distracted, not noticing

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

can be

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

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

need not worry, Luna. Dad knows I am capable.” I reply, taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls

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

says quietly and I pick up my napkin, patting my mouth

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

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

it’s not unheard of to have a female alpha, it is

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 through, it’s obvious Mom’s secret has impacted

now, he needs me, I stand up and move past Annette,

around me and gives me a small smile. “I present to you, the future

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

I

I am hurt father, you are giving Zaia everything, but what about

as the morning sun, reaches my ears. I turn slowly, as Dad lets go of me and

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

pregnant? My heart thumps in surprise. Sebastian never mentioned she had moved on. Maybe that’s

a frown crossing

responds. Annette stands up, knocking her chair back as she runs to her daughter’s side and flings

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

“Dad said I am not allowed to set foot in this pack after what I did. I

given you an order, why did you disobey by returning, if that’s

coldly, clearly not wanting to address the latter part of her statement. “What?” Annette asks, shocked. “You refused to let me see her! You said that she’s the

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