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?”

a scene. “Excuse us,” I say

as he guides me towards one of the larger oaks

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

in his eyes vanishes as he stares at me with

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

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

argue as someone else approaches us and pasting a smile on my face, Í step forward to

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

clear on her face as she stares at me haughtily, making

still distracted, not noticing nor entertaining

for the fact that he had pushed Mom away so she

can be

wonder how you think you will 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 Dad

her but when Dad had made to sit between us; she had pushed herself in between. I now

a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She

was 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 head and

pick up my napkin, patting my mouth and nod. “Whenever you

a nod before he stands up and clinks his glass as he looks out over the garden. We’re dining out in the open. The weather is good save for little bursts of wind at

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

and although it’s not unheard of to have a female

time and time again that she is suitable for this position…” 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 show through, it’s obvious

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

gives me a small smile. “I present to you, the future Alpha of the Crystal Shadow Pack,

didn’t have to,” I whisper. He shakes his head.

him back. I know it’s a devastating hit, but I do hope he can come to terms with everything

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

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

it used to be. It’s curled and frames her face, but what captures my

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

says, a frown crossing his

she runs to

been… and

looking at Dad accusingly. “Dad said I am not allowed to set foot in this pack after what I did. I think he

had given you an order, why did you

refused to let me see her! You said that she’s the one who should come

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