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?”

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

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

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

had in his eyes vanishes as he stares at me with eyes that

after everything he has done?” he asks, clenching his 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 he looks

frown but I don’t argue as someone else

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

her face as she stares

but he is still distracted, not noticing nor entertaining her. Not

the fact that he had pushed Mom away so she

be

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 chew.” Annette murmurs the moment Dad

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

cake. She rolls her eyes, picking up her drink. “Well, as long as

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

pick up my napkin, patting

the garden. We’re dining out in the open. 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

although it’s not unheard of to have a female

time and time again that she is suitable for this position…” Dad says quietly. He’s not himself… I can see

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

me and gives me a small smile. “I present to you, the future Alpha of

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

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 everything that has happened and doesn’t blame himself for the loss of

I am hurt father, you are giving Zaia everything, but what

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

the same as she once did. Her hair is shorter than it used

never mentioned she had moved on. Maybe

says, a

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

have you been… and you’re pregnant!” She

set foot in this pack

an order, why did you disobey by

let me see her! You said that she’s the one who should come to us and when she tried, you

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