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,”

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

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

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

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

He can’t protect you.” He

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

has passed by with ease and with the full moon at its fullest I feel even more confident that it’ll help Valerie. Dinner is

pursed in a pinched line, irritation clear on her face as she stares at me haughtily, making snide indirect jabs every chance

Dad, but he is still distracted,

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

be

for such a position? I’m worried you are biting off far more than you can chew.” Annette murmurs the

wasn’t sitting right beside her but when Dad had made to sit between us; she had pushed herself

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

She mumbles her breath, but I hear under. She looks me over,

Ready?” Dad says quietly and I pick up my napkin, patting my mouth and nod. “Whenever you are,” I respond

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

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

the room and although it’s not

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

me his heir, and I don’t mind. But right now, he needs me, I stand up and move past Annette,

gives me a small smile.

He shakes his head. “I wanted to.” He replies quietly before he pulls me into a tight

but I hug him back. I know it’s a devastating hit, but I do hope he

you are

not heard for years but is familiar as the morning sun, reaches my ears. I turn slowly, as Dad lets go of me and we both look

the same as she once did. Her hair is shorter than it used to be. It’s curled and frames her face, but what captures

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

says, a

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

Annalise baby, where have you been…

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 stole my boyfriend! I was with Sebastian King before

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

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

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