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 a glass of wine

as he guides me towards one of the larger

you no. I’ve made my decision, Atticus. Sebastian and I have patched things up.”

spark he had in his eyes vanishes as he stares

but I have never led you

you.” He says, glancing around before he looks down. “We’ll

but I don’t argue as someone else approaches us and pasting a

has passed by with ease and with the full moon at its fullest I feel even more confident that it’ll help Valerie. Dinner is almost over,

her lips pursed in a pinched line, irritation clear on her face as

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

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

can be painful

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

wish I wasn’t sitting right beside her but when

my chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes, picking

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

quietly and I pick up my napkin, patting my mouth

looks out over the garden. We’re dining out in the open. The weather is good save for

to 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. Today, I wish to announce that I am also naming her the future

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

for this position…” Dad says quietly. He’s not himself… I can see it in the way he’s talking. He’s distracted

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

around me and gives me a small smile. “I present to you, the future

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

what he is 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

at this. I am hurt father, you are giving Zaia everything, but what about me? Am

sun, reaches my ears. I turn slowly, as Dad lets go of me and we both look

stands there. She looks almost the same as she once did. Her hair is shorter than it used to be. It’s curled and frames

thumps in surprise. Sebastian never mentioned she had

says, a

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

where have you been… and you’re pregnant!” She

Mother, but 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

why did you disobey by returning, if

asks, shocked. “You refused to let me see her! You said that she’s the one who should come

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