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?”

a scene. “Excuse us,” I say politely before I lead us away,

me towards one of the larger oaks at

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

had in his eyes vanishes as he stares at me with

jaw. “I’m sorry, but I have never led you on, Atticus, what I do is

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

else approaches

confident that it’ll help Valerie. Dinner

her face as she stares at me haughtily, making snide indirect jabs

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

fact that he had pushed Mom away so she didn’t think she reach

be painful

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 murmurs the moment Dad is distracted by another

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

not worry, Luna. Dad knows I am capable.” I reply, taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes, picking up her drink. “Well, as long as

look like a fool.” She mumbles her breath, but I hear under. She looks me over, her eyes lingering

Dad says quietly and I pick up my napkin, patting

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

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

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

says 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

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

me and gives me a small smile.

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

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

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

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

She looks almost 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 attention is

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

Dad says, a frown crossing

up, knocking her chair back as she runs to her

goddess, Annalise baby, where have you been… and

looking at Dad 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 she came

an order, why did you disobey by returning, if that’s even the

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

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