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?”

politely, not wanting to cause a scene. “Excuse us,”

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

made my decision, Atticus.

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

jaw. “I’m sorry, but I have never led you on, Atticus, what I do is up to

mistake, Zaia. He can’t protect you.” He says, glancing around before he looks down. “We’ll talk

but I don’t argue as someone else approaches us and pasting a smile on my face, Í step forward to

by with ease and with the full moon at its fullest I feel even more confident that it’ll help Valerie. Dinner is almost

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

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

fact that he had pushed Mom away so she didn’t think she

can be painful

a position? I’m worried you are biting off far more than you can chew.” Annette murmurs the

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

need not worry, Luna. Dad knows I am capable.” I reply, taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes, picking up her drink. “Well, as long

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

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

glass as he looks out over the garden.

I have everyone’s attention?” 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 my company and named her my heir. Today, I wish to announce that I am also naming her

although it’s not unheard of to have a

time and time again that she is 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

doesn’t need 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

a moving moment.” He says quietly, he places his arm around me and gives me a small smile.

didn’t have to,” I whisper. He shakes his head. “I wanted to.” He replies quietly before he pulls me into a tight

back. I know it’s a devastating hit, but I do hope

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

familiar as the morning sun, reaches my ears. I turn slowly, as Dad

did. Her hair is shorter than it used

My heart thumps in surprise. Sebastian never mentioned she had moved on. Maybe that’s why she hasn’t

a frown

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

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

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

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

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

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