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 away, taking a glass of wine from a passing waiter. Atticus

guides me towards one of the larger oaks at the

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

me. Any spark he had in his eyes vanishes as he stares at me with eyes that now

asks, clenching his jaw. “I’m sorry, but I have never led you on, Atticus, what I do

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

is there to talk about? I frown but I don’t argue as someone else approaches us and pasting a smile on my face, Í

the full moon at its fullest I feel even more confident that it’ll help Valerie. Dinner

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

touchy-feely with Dad, but he is still distracted, not noticing nor entertaining her. Not that he usually entertained her

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

can be

you will manage, Zaia. Are you prepared for such a position? I’m worried you are biting off far

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

worry, Luna. Dad knows I am capable.” I reply, taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls

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

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

a nod before he stands up and clinks his glass as he looks out over the garden. We’re dining out in the open. The

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 the

through the room and although it’s not unheard of

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

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

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

and I look up at Dad. “You didn’t have to,” I whisper. He shakes his

I do hope he can come

mom? “Well well well… look at this. I am hurt father, you are giving Zaia everything, but what about me? Am

for years but is familiar as the morning sun, reaches my ears. I turn slowly, as Dad lets go of me and we both look at the

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

heart thumps in surprise. Sebastian never mentioned she had moved on. Maybe

Dad says, a frown crossing

chair back as she runs to her daughter’s side and flings her

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

She says, now looking at Dad accusingly. “Dad said I am not allowed to set foot in this

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

“What?” Annette asks, shocked. “You refused to let me

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