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?”

I’m lucky,” Atticus says with a charming smile, whilst I simply smile politely, not wanting to cause a scene. “Excuse us,” I

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

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

me. Any spark he had in his eyes vanishes

everything he has done?” he asks, clenching his jaw. “I’m sorry, but I have never led you

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

talk about? I frown but I don’t argue as someone else approaches

and with 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 having to sit through Annette’s

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

a little too 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

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

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

Luna. Dad knows I am capable.” I reply, taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes, picking up her

to look like a fool.” She mumbles her breath, but I hear under.

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

before he stands 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

Dad their full attention. “As you all know, recently I have made my daughter the head of

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

quietly. He’s not himself… I can see it in the way he’s talking. He’s distracted and upset.

to do this… maybe 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 up and move past Annette, placing a hand on my father’s arm. He observes me for a moment

says quietly, he places his arm around me and gives me a small smile. “I present to you, the future Alpha of the Crystal

at Dad. “You didn’t have to,” I whisper. He shakes his head. “I wanted to.” He

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 the loss

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

my ears. I turn slowly,

she once did. Her hair is shorter than it used to be. It’s curled and frames

never mentioned she had moved

Dad says, a frown crossing his

she runs to her daughter’s side and flings her arms around her, breaking

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

but I was forbidden to return.” She says, now looking at Dad accusingly. “Dad said I am not allowed to set foot in this pack after what I did.

“If I had given you an order, why did you disobey by

asks, shocked. “You refused to let me see her! You said that she’s the one who should come to us

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