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?”

Atticus says with a charming smile, whilst I simply smile politely, not wanting to cause a scene. “Excuse us,” I say politely before I lead us away, taking a glass of

He states as he guides me towards one of the larger oaks at

I did tell you no. I’ve made my decision, Atticus. Sebastian and I have patched

his eyes vanishes as he stares

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

mistake, Zaia. He can’t protect you.” He

don’t argue as someone else approaches us

moon at its fullest I feel even more confident that it’ll help Valerie. Dinner is almost over, and I’m almost done

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

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

he feels guilty for the fact that he had pushed Mom away so she

can be

position? I’m worried you are biting off far more than you

I wasn’t sitting right beside her but when Dad had made to sit between

I reply, taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes, picking up her drink. “Well,

her breath, but I hear under. She looks

Ready?” Dad says quietly and I pick up my napkin, patting my mouth and nod. “Whenever you are,” I respond

out over the garden. We’re dining out in

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

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

proved time and time again that she is suitable for this position…” Dad says quietly. He’s not himself… I can see it in

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 up and

arm around me and gives me a small

He shakes his head. “I wanted to.” He replies quietly before

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

father, you are giving Zaia everything, but what about me? Am I not

for years but is familiar as the morning sun, reaches my ears. I

hair is shorter than it used to be. It’s curled and frames her

surprise. Sebastian never mentioned she had moved on. Maybe that’s

a frown

runs to her

Annalise baby, where have you been… and you’re pregnant!”

not allowed to set foot in this pack after what I did. I think he forgets that she is the one who

an order, why did you disobey by returning, if that’s

clearly not wanting to address the latter part of her statement. “What?” Annette asks, shocked. “You refused to let

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