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?”

a charming smile, whilst I simply smile politely, not wanting to cause a scene. “Excuse us,” I say politely before I

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

my decision, Atticus. Sebastian

Any spark he had in his eyes vanishes as he stares

jaw. “I’m sorry, but

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

else approaches us and pasting a smile

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

a pinched line, irritation clear on her face as she

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

know he feels guilty for the fact that he had pushed Mom

be

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

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

capable.” I reply, taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes, picking up

She mumbles her breath, but I hear

says quietly and I pick up my napkin, patting my mouth and nod. “Whenever

and clinks his glass as he looks out over the garden. We’re dining

have made my daughter the head of my company and named her my heir.

it’s not unheard of

quietly. He’s not himself… I can see

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

says quietly, he places his arm around me and gives me a small smile. “I present

up at Dad. “You didn’t have to,” I whisper. He shakes his head. “I wanted to.” He replies quietly before he pulls me into a tight embrace.

hug him back. I know it’s a devastating hit, but I do hope he can come to terms with everything

father, you

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

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

Sebastian never mentioned she had moved

a frown crossing his

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

been… and

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 that she

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

not wanting to address the latter part of her statement. “What?” Annette asks, shocked. “You refused to let me

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