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?”

“Excuse us,” I say politely before I lead us away, taking a glass of wine

of the larger oaks at the further end of the

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

had in his eyes vanishes as

has done?” he asks, clenching his jaw. “I’m sorry, but I

protect you.” He says, glancing

as someone else approaches us and pasting a smile on my face, Í

confident that it’ll help Valerie. Dinner is almost over,

her face as she stares at me haughtily, making snide indirect jabs every chance

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

the fact that he had pushed Mom away

be painful

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

at the woman seated beside me and wish I wasn’t sitting right beside her but when Dad had made to sit between us; she had pushed

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

I reply simply. “Trying to look like a fool.” She mumbles her breath, but I hear under.

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

nod before he stands up and clinks his glass as he looks out over the garden. We’re dining out in the

Dad their full attention. “As you all know, recently I have made my daughter the head of

the room and although it’s not

says quietly. He’s not himself… I can see it in

make me his heir, and I 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

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

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

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

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

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

looks almost the same as she once did. Her hair is shorter than it used to be. It’s curled and frames her face, but what captures my attention is her

mentioned she had

a frown

back as she runs to her daughter’s side and flings her arms

you been… and you’re pregnant!” She says, cupping her

foot in this pack after what I did.

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

wanting to address the latter part of her statement. “What?” Annette asks, shocked. “You refused to let me see her! You said that she’s the one who

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