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?”

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

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

I did tell you no. I’ve made my decision, Atticus. Sebastian and I have patched things

Any spark he had in his eyes vanishes as

“I’m sorry, but I have never led

protect you.” He says, glancing around

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

with the full moon at its fullest I feel even more confident that it’ll

on her face as she stares at me

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

pushed Mom away so she didn’t think she reach out to

can be painful

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

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

I am capable.” I reply, taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes, picking up her drink. “Well, as long as you are confident, what’s

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

patting my mouth and nod. “Whenever you are,”

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

full attention. “As you all know, recently I have made my daughter the head of my company and named her my heir. Today, I wish to announce

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

position…” Dad says quietly. He’s not himself… I can see

even rethinking 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 arm. He observes

me and gives me a small smile. “I present to you, the future Alpha of the Crystal Shadow Pack,

and begins clapping, and 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 me into a

he is thanking me for, but I hug him back. I know it’s a devastating hit, but I do hope he can come to terms with everything that has happened and doesn’t blame himself for

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

familiar as the morning sun, reaches my ears. I turn slowly,

once did. Her hair is shorter than it used to be. It’s curled and frames her face, but

she

says, a

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

you been… and you’re pregnant!”

says, now looking at Dad accusingly. “Dad said I am not allowed to set foot in this pack after what

given you an order, why did you disobey by returning,

refused to let me see her! You said that she’s the

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