I Am The Luna

Chapter 68

A Confrontation

ZAIA. The moment of truth is finally here. The time to confront Mom about this. Sebastian had it sent over faster than I was expecting and as Mom and I enter the kitchen, I feel my stomach flip nervously. My heart is pounding and the fear of what might actually turn out to be the truth is making my heart clamour with anxiousness.

What if it’s true? I was in denial. The fear inside of me is proof that I was not expecting this. I look around the large kitchen, where I have lived for the last few years. A home that we made together…

I still remember the moments Mom and I shared here over hot drinks. She has been there for me through all my worries and is always someone I could lean on. The one who has looked after my children when I have been busy.

“Zaia, why are you so pale?” Mom asks me, concerned, as she goes over to the sink and fills a glass of water from the tap. The sound of the water seems to echo loudly in the silence of the large kitchen. I look down at the paper. Sebastian had kept it to what I had asked him to include, but now that it’s in my hand…

“I’m going to ask you something, Mom and I want the truth. Take an oath upon me that you will tell the truth and only the truth.” My voice is shaky, and I observe her carefully as I await her answer. She looks concerned, worried, and even uneasy…

“I swear upon your life, Zaia. I will speak only the truth. Honey, what is it?” She asks, taking a gulp of the water as she approaches me. How do I ask her?

How do I accept the answer if it turns out to be true? This could change things between us forever if it is the truth.

“According to this… You were having an affair with someone by the name of Adam Toussaint, whilst you were with father. Is it true?” I ask. My heart is pounding incessantly as I stare at her.

Her face turns ashen, her hand flying to her chest as she steps back as if seeing a ghost. The moment she begins to tremble, her hands clamping over her mouth, I get my answer. It’s true.

How?

Why?

whispers as she rushes over and

is spinning, and I feel sick, but I simply stare at her. Her face turns even more pale as she stares at

MOTHER WHOM YOU ADMIRE

AFFAIR

AFTER ALL. WE ALL KNOW HUGH TOUSSAINT IS NO SAINT, GET

Sebastian’s humour.

HUGH TOUSSAINT HIMSELF, HE GOT A TASTE OF HIS BROTHER ADAM TOUSSAINT’S POSITION OF ALPHA AND ADAM GOT A TASTE OF HIS

IT’S FAIR, ISN’T IT?

WHEN HE REALISES THAT HIS

HOLLOW FALLS PACK OR

had added to see how terrified Mom would be if this came out. “Why can’t I show it to anyone? It’s not true, is it?” I ask quietly. Her

it to me!” she screams, shocking me. “Mom!” I shout. My eyes flash as I step back,

door, and she runs her hand through her hair frantically. I

hushed whisper, grabbing my arm. “Your father also cheated

Dad after you found out? Because that makes

as if scared someone might hear. “You yourself told me how he told you his mistress is pregnant and he broke up with you right

world which seems to be ridden with cracks is crumbling a little more. Mom cheated on Dad.

down. Don’t open things of the past! Adam is dead! I don’t know how this person has found out, I need- I need- just don’t tell anyone!” Mom’s jumbled words are erratic as she holds onto

The hatred you have for Annette… when you yourself are just the same as her?” I whisper, unable

“Then tell me how you are not! Why? Why did you do it?

a way, and we were alone so often! Your father was so lost in his work that he didn’t

cheated on her! Is this really my mom?

of hatred. I know Dad is innocent, but I won’t tell her that. “You did the same to him as he did you! It doesn’t make it right! You lied to me, Mom! You always pretended to be a victim when you have done nothing but lie to me! How dare you?!” My own voice is trembling. It sounds pitchy to even me, but today I feel like I’ve just lost so

together, stop it!” she hisses, glancing at the door worriedly, her tears streaming down her cheeks. I pull away, and she begins sobbing when

even be so rude

young… and

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