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?”

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

guides me towards one of the larger oaks at the

decision, Atticus.

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

everything he has done?” he asks, clenching his jaw. “I’m sorry, but I have never led you on,

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

talk about? I frown but I don’t argue as someone else approaches us and pasting

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

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

distracted, not noticing nor entertaining her. Not that

that he had pushed Mom away so

can be

still 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

seated beside me 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 now raise

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

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 she shakes her head and

patting my mouth and nod. “Whenever you

up and clinks his glass as he looks out over the garden. We’re dining out in the

the front, giving Dad their full attention. “As you all know, recently I have made my daughter the head of my

ripple of surprise flits through the room and although it’s not unheard of to have a

has proved 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

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

gives me a

to,” I whisper. He shakes his head.

back. I know it’s a devastating hit, but I do hope he can come to terms with

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

the morning sun, reaches my ears. I turn slowly, as Dad lets go of

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

heart thumps in surprise. Sebastian never mentioned she had

a

as she runs to her

where have you been… and you’re

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

given you an order, why did you disobey

refused to 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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