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?”

cause a scene. “Excuse us,” I say politely before I lead us away, taking a glass of wine

annoyed.” He 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

vanishes as he stares at me

asks, clenching his jaw. “I’m sorry, but I

make a mistake, Zaia. He can’t protect you.” He says, glancing around before he looks down. “We’ll talk

as someone else approaches us and pasting a smile on my

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

face

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

for the fact that he had pushed

can be painful

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

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

of my chocolate cake. She rolls her

I reply simply. “Trying to look like a fool.” She mumbles her breath, but I hear under. She looks me over, her eyes lingering on the henna before she shakes her

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

up and clinks his glass as he looks out over the garden. We’re dining out in the open. The weather is good save for little bursts of

I have everyone’s attention?” Dad says. The chatter dies down as everyone turns to the front, giving Dad their full attention. “As you all know, recently I have made my daughter the head of my

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

suitable for this position…” Dad says quietly. He’s not himself… I can see it in

even rethinking if he wants to make me his heir, and I don’t mind. But right now, he needs me, I stand up

do apologise… it’s just… a moving moment.” He says quietly, he places his arm around me and gives me

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

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

at this. I am hurt father, you are giving Zaia everything, but what about me? Am

for years but is familiar as the morning sun, reaches my ears. I turn slowly, as Dad lets go of me and we

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

pregnant? My heart thumps in surprise. Sebastian never mentioned she had moved on. Maybe that’s why she hasn’t been meddling

Dad says, a frown crossing his

Annette stands up, knocking her chair back as she runs to her daughter’s side

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

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

you an order, why did you

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

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