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?”

smile, whilst I simply smile politely, not wanting to cause a scene. “Excuse us,” I

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

Atticus. Sebastian and I have patched things

Any spark he had in his eyes vanishes as

he has done?” he asks, clenching his jaw. “I’m sorry, but I have never led you on, Atticus, what I do is up

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

as someone else approaches us and pasting a smile on my face, Í step forward to

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

lips pursed in a pinched line, irritation clear on her face as she

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

know he feels guilty for the fact that he had pushed Mom away so she didn’t think she reach out to

be painful

manage, Zaia. Are you prepared for such a position? I’m worried you are biting off far more than you can

but when Dad had made to

capable.” I reply, taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes, picking up her drink.

I reply simply. “Trying to look like a fool.” She mumbles her breath, but I hear

pick up my napkin, patting my mouth and nod. “Whenever you

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

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 company and named her my heir. Today, I wish to announce that I am also naming her the future Alpha of

although it’s not unheard of

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 Dad’s. emotions to show through,

he wants to make me his heir, and I don’t mind. But right now, he needs me, I

just… a moving moment.” He says quietly, he places his arm around me and gives me a small smile. “I present to you, the future

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

not 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 terms with

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

morning sun, reaches my ears. I turn slowly, as Dad lets go of me and we

there. She looks almost the same as she once did. Her hair is shorter than it used

never mentioned she

Dad says, a

stands up, knocking her chair back as she runs to her daughter’s side and flings her arms around

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

now 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

order, why

part of her statement. “What?” Annette asks, shocked. “You refused to let me see her! You said that

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