I Am The Luna

A Name ZAIA.

Her face pales and her lips quiver as she stares at me, terror plastered on her face. What is she so afraid of? “I… can’t say.”

“Why not?” I ask. Annette is frowning as she watches her daughter, but she does not look as scared but rather… confused.

Does she not know? Annalise shakes her head as she drops onto her seat, her heart thumping. “I won’t. Just don’t ask me!” (1

“Then I’m afraid there’s nothing I can do but demand your imprisonment. With the witnesses present, who also heard your admittance. That you, Annalise Toussaint, did in fact lie about your abduction and”-

“Please stop it, Zaia! Please, we are sisters, aren’t we? I’m pregnant. How can you throw me into prison?! Please have mercy, I am carrying your nephew!”

I frown. We have never been raised as sisters…

“Who is the real father of your child, Annalise?” I ask quietly. “We both know that it is not Sebastian. Drop the act or you will be the one suffering, regardless of who is pulling the strings from behind.”

Annette stands up suddenly “This child IS Sebastion’s! How can you try to force her to lie! It is Sebastian’s child!”

“Mom… please…” Annalise mutters, tugging at her mother’s sleeve to sit down again.

“No! I will not tolerate this injustice. You are carrying Sebastian’s pup, this child deserves its right! He cast you aside so easily! After everything they have done, they must suffer the consequences!”

of the court members thunders and Annette mumbles something, sitting down with

at me, realising I am not

not surprised by her

the truth. Now, I understand that you won’t share the ones who put you up to the kidnapping, but Annalise, remember right now, you are at my mercy. Your safety and punishment is in my hands… so the choice is yours. Will you protect those who put

can see the fear that she’s trying so desperately to hide. When she doesn’t speak, I sigh, strumming my fingers on

has worn thin, and I can’t afford for her not to answer. I stand up, sighing as

“Alpha Zaia, please-”

Instantly, two guards step forward and Annette obeys much quicker,

of Annalise’s seat. I reach within me for the strength

your Alpha, I command you to answer the question. Who is the father of your child?” I ask, my voice powerful, and I feel the power

I see her confusion before her mouth opens. “Gaspard Durand!” She bursts out, gasping for air, her heart pounding as

eyes widen slightly, but I mask my surprise quickly.

true Alpha command.” I hear someone

thought

up straight, ignoring their awe.” Gaspard is a member of the Crystal Shadow Pack … you have been a part

Annalise, frowning deeply. “And does he know you are pregnant

sullenly. “And does he know that you have been parading it around as Sebastian?” I ask sharply. She tenses before her head snaps up to me, and she

it! Just stop it!” she screams, but how do I do that when she

Gaspard Durand, the member of my security from the Crystal Shadow Pack,

to Annalise, who looks pale. “And now, back to who put you

don’t know! I just did what

“For who?!” I snarl.

can’t! It’ll kill me and my baby!” she screams

“What will?”

face with her hands. “What lies!” someone

one of the

“Very well, since you cannot say, that will be enough. You have admitted to lying, causing distress and trouble. You will be punished for your crimes after your child is born… but for now you will be kept in isolation with someone to take care of you. However, I don’t trust you Annalise, and I can’t be lenient.”

the baby is not at fault in this. I have pushed her enough

How can you do

I say quietly. “No! I refuse to allow you to take her!”

was pregnant when Sebastian and I rejected one another! No one cared for my children then! Enough is enough! If the court has no objection or questions, then we may proceed. Does anyone?” I glance at

is perfect,

guards. “Then please have Annalise secured in a cell, immediately.” “No objection.” The court members say

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