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?”

“Excuse us,” I say politely before I lead us away, taking a glass of wine from a passing

guides me towards one of the larger

did tell you no. I’ve made my decision, Atticus.

at me. Any spark he had in his eyes vanishes as he

sorry, but

make a mistake, Zaia. He can’t protect you.” He says, glancing

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

feel even more confident

face as

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

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

can be painful

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

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

am capable.” I reply, taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She

a fool.” She mumbles her breath, but I hear under. She looks me over, her eyes lingering on the henna before she shakes her

up my napkin, patting my mouth and

clinks his glass as he looks out over the garden. We’re dining out in the open. The weather is good save for little bursts

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

through the room and although it’s

I can see it in the way he’s talking. He’s distracted and upset. For Dad’s.

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 present to you, the future Alpha of the Crystal Shadow

I whisper. He shakes his head. “I wanted to.” He replies quietly before he pulls me into a tight

I do hope he can come to terms with

father, you are giving Zaia everything, but what about me?

ears. I turn slowly, as Dad lets go

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

mentioned she had moved on. Maybe that’s why she hasn’t been

a frown crossing his

runs to her daughter’s side and flings her arms

have you been… and you’re pregnant!”

I was forbidden 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

why did you

latter part of her statement. “What?” Annette asks, shocked. “You refused to let me see her! You said that she’s the one who should

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