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?”

simply smile politely, not wanting to cause a scene. “Excuse us,” I say politely before I lead us away, taking a

of the larger oaks at the further end of the

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

had in his eyes vanishes as he stares at me with

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

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

about? I frown but I don’t argue as someone else approaches us and pasting a smile on my face, Í step forward to

with the full moon at its fullest I feel even more confident that it’ll help Valerie.

pinched line, irritation clear on her face as she stares at me haughtily, making snide

little too touchy-feely with Dad, but he is still distracted, not noticing nor entertaining

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

can be

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

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

Luna. Dad knows I am capable.” I reply, taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes, picking up her drink.

trying something,” I reply simply. “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 shakes her

says quietly and I pick up my napkin, patting my mouth and nod. “Whenever

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

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,

ripple of surprise flits through the room and although it’s not

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

he wants to make me his heir, and I don’t mind. But right now, he needs me, I stand up and

and gives me a small smile. “I present to

stands and 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

me for, but I hug him back. I know it’s a devastating hit, but I do hope he can

at this. I am hurt father, you are giving Zaia everything,

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

once did. Her hair is shorter than it used to be. It’s curled and frames her face, but what captures my

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

a frown crossing

runs to her daughter’s side and flings

goddess, Annalise baby, where have you been… and

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.

you an order, why did you disobey

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 should come to us and when

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