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?”

with a charming smile, whilst I simply smile politely, not wanting to cause a scene. “Excuse us,” I say

towards one of the larger oaks

my decision, Atticus.

in his eyes vanishes as he stares

sorry, but I have never led you on, Atticus, what I do is up to

can’t protect you.” He says, glancing around

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

even more confident that it’ll help Valerie. Dinner

clear on her face as she

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

for the fact that he had pushed Mom

can be

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

her but when Dad had

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

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

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

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 of

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

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

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 to show through, it’s

and I don’t mind. But right now, he needs me,

he places his arm around me and gives me a small smile. “I present

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

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

hurt father, you are giving Zaia everything, but what about

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

is shorter than it used to be. It’s curled and frames her face, but

never mentioned she had moved on. Maybe

a frown

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

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

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

“If I had given you an order, why did you disobey by returning, if that’s

wanting to address the latter part of her statement. “What?” Annette asks, shocked. “You refused to let me see

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