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?”

I’m lucky,” Atticus says with a charming smile, whilst I simply smile politely, not wanting to cause a scene. “Excuse us,” I say politely before I lead us away, taking a glass of

towards one of

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

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

sorry, but I have never led you on, Atticus,

He can’t protect you.” He says, glancing around before he looks

but I don’t argue as someone else approaches us and pasting a

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

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

with Dad, but he is still distracted, not noticing

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

can be painful

will manage, Zaia. Are you prepared for such a position? I’m worried you are

her but when Dad had made to sit between us; she had pushed herself in between. I now raise an

am capable.” I reply, taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake.

hear under. She looks me over, her eyes lingering on the henna before she shakes her head and looks

quietly and I pick up my napkin, patting my

the garden. We’re dining out in the open. The weather is good save for

all know, recently I have made my daughter the head of my company and named her my heir. Today, I wish

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

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

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

me and gives me

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

for, but I hug him back. I know it’s a devastating hit, but I

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

ears. I turn slowly, as Dad lets go of me and we both look

than it used to be. It’s curled and

in surprise. Sebastian never mentioned she had

a frown crossing

chair back as she runs

baby, where have you been…

said I am not allowed to set foot in this pack after what

frowns. “If I had given you an order, why

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 one who should come to us and when she tried,

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