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?”

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,

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

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

vanishes as he stares at me with eyes that

“I’m sorry, but I have never led you on, Atticus, what

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

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

its fullest I feel even more confident that it’ll

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

too touchy-feely with Dad, but he is still distracted, not

guilty for the fact that he had pushed Mom away so she

be painful

you think 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

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

a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes, picking up her drink. “Well, as long as you are

her breath, but I hear under. She looks me over, her eyes lingering on the henna

up my napkin, patting my mouth and nod. “Whenever you are,” I respond

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

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

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

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 distracted and upset. For

mind. But right now, he needs me, I stand up and move past Annette, placing a hand on my father’s arm.

me and gives me a small smile. “I present to

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

sure what 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

mom? “Well well well… look at this. I am hurt father, you are giving Zaia everything, but what about me?

years but is familiar as the morning sun, reaches my ears. I turn

than it used to be. It’s curled and frames her face, but what captures

mentioned she had

says, a frown crossing his

as she runs to

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

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

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

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

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