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?”

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,

of the larger oaks at the further

my decision, Atticus. Sebastian and I have patched

his eyes vanishes as he stares at me with eyes that now look

but

a mistake, Zaia. He can’t protect you.” He says, glancing around before he looks down.

don’t argue as someone else approaches us and pasting

even more confident that it’ll help Valerie. Dinner is almost over, and I’m almost done with having to

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

Dad, but he is still distracted, not

for the fact that he had pushed Mom away

can be painful

wonder how 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

sitting right beside her but when Dad had made to sit between us; she had

cake. She rolls her eyes, picking

She mumbles her breath, but I hear under. She looks me over, her

and I pick up my napkin, patting my mouth and nod.

before he stands up and clinks his glass as he looks out over the garden. We’re dining out

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

the room and although it’s not

not himself… I can see it in the way he’s talking. He’s distracted and upset. For Dad’s. emotions to show through,

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 before

gives me a small smile. “I

stands and begins 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

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

well… look at this. I am hurt father, you are giving Zaia everything, but what about me? Am I not your

as the morning sun, reaches my ears. I turn slowly, as Dad lets go of me and we both look at the latest

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

says, a frown crossing

chair back as she runs

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

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. I think he forgets that she is the one who stole my boyfriend! I was with Sebastian King before

given you an order, why did you

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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