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 politely before I lead us away, taking

annoyed.” He states as he guides me towards one of the larger oaks at the further end of

I’ve made my decision, Atticus. Sebastian

in his eyes vanishes as he stares

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

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

as someone else approaches us

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

face as she stares at

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

he feels guilty for the fact that he had pushed

be painful

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

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.

cake. She rolls her eyes, picking

“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

patting my mouth and

a nod before he stands up and clinks his glass as he looks out over 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.

although it’s not unheard of to have a female alpha, it

is suitable for this position…” Dad says quietly. He’s not himself… I can see

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 for a moment before

just… a moving moment.” He says quietly, he places his arm around me and gives me a small smile. “I present to

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

hit, but I do hope he can come

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

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

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

in surprise. Sebastian never mentioned she had moved on. Maybe that’s why she hasn’t been meddling

Dad says, a frown crossing his

her chair back as she runs to

been… and you’re pregnant!”

return.” 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 that’s even

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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