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?”

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

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

made my decision, Atticus. Sebastian and I have patched things up.” I say

his eyes vanishes as he

“I’m sorry, but I have never led you on, Atticus, what I

protect you.” He says, glancing around before

I don’t argue as someone else approaches us and pasting

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

a pinched line, irritation clear on her face as she stares at me haughtily, making snide indirect jabs

still distracted, not noticing nor entertaining her. Not that he usually entertained

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

can be painful

you think you will manage, Zaia. Are you prepared for such a position? I’m worried

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

cake. She

was trying something,” 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

Ready?” Dad says quietly and I pick up my napkin, patting my mouth and nod.

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

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,

the room and although it’s

can see it in the way he’s

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 before looking

places his arm around me and gives me a small smile. “I present to you,

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 pulls me into a tight

hit, but I do hope he can come

I am hurt father, you are giving Zaia everything, but what about me? Am I not

I have not heard for years but is familiar as the morning sun, reaches my ears.

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

Sebastian never mentioned she had moved on. Maybe that’s why she

says, a frown crossing

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

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

looking at Dad accusingly. “Dad said I am not allowed to set foot in this pack after

“If I had given you an order, why did you disobey by returning, if that’s

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

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