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?”

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

me towards one of the larger oaks at the further

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

at me. Any spark he had in his eyes vanishes as he stares at me with eyes that now look

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

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

is there to talk about? I frown but I don’t argue as someone else approaches us and pasting a smile on my face,

even more confident that it’ll help Valerie. Dinner is almost over, and I’m almost done with having to sit through Annette’s

her face as she stares at me

he is still distracted, not noticing nor entertaining her.

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

can be

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

I wasn’t sitting right beside her but when Dad had made to sit between us; she had pushed herself in between.

I am capable.” I reply, taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes, picking up her drink. “Well, as long as you are confident, what’s with the

her breath, but I hear under. She

and I pick up my napkin, patting my

over the garden.

as everyone turns 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 Alpha

flits through the room and although it’s

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

his heir, and I don’t mind. But right now, he

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

begins clapping, and I look up at Dad. “You didn’t have to,” I whisper. He shakes his head. “I wanted to.” He replies quietly before he pulls me into a tight embrace. “Thank

devastating hit, but I do hope he can come

well well… look at this. I am hurt father, you are giving Zaia

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

Her hair is shorter than it used to be.

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

a frown crossing his

Annette stands up, knocking her chair back as she runs to her daughter’s side and

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

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

order, why did

asks, shocked. “You refused to let me see her! You said

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