I Am The Luna

Chapter 0020

His final words are a command, not an offer, and if things couldn’t get any worse, Sebastian being here is the icing on the cake!

“When did that arrive?” I ask as I stare at the unzipped dress bag that sits on my

bed.

“Not long after you left,” Mom replies, shaking her head. “He had it ordered at the boutique… I knew Maggie was working on an order for the Alpha, but I did not think it was for you. It now makes sense why she has been so nice lately.” (

I shake my head. “And the colour…” I say, staring at the lilac shade of tulle.

“He, for some crazy reason, is into you.”

“Mom, am I that bad?” I ask, amused despite the situation.

Mom tilts her head and wrings her hands.

“No! but you’re pregnant! With another man’s children, why would an Alpha… I don’t know, I mean it can happen and you are a beauty but…” She sits down and I’m about to speak when I pay attention to her. (3)

Her clothes seem to be ill–fitting and only now do I realise just how much weight she has lost. I feel guilt eat up at me. This is my fault.

“You’re right,” I say quietly, looking away and back at the dress. “But he practically

commanded me… I can’t refuse.”

Our eyes meet, and Mom places her head in her hands. “I’m scared Zaia…”

Mom say something like that before. I slowly kneel before her and take her hands in mine. “Mom… we’re going

all very hard on you

shakes her head. “No, No Zaia, don’t ever apologise.

the Alpha asked you to the

said I should come. He didn’t say about

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dress did Zaia!” Mom sighs and closes her eyes. Up

should be taking care of her… not the other way around… “I just don’t

nod in understanding. “Don’t worry Mom, I’m not that stupid. I learned my lesson once. Zaia Toussaint

nods, but at least my words brought a smile to her

here tonight… It’s so risky. I’m just scared…that…‘

Something is troubling her. “What is it,

JJ

are his and takes them away?” Her voice is lifeless as she says those words, and I realise she’s

took me away and gave me to my stepmother. With his power and influence, Mom had no one

nor did she want me raised in that household and convinced my dad to return me

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her for. Even though her intentions

am

away,” I say, the power in my

swear if he tries… I won’t just walk away… I will wreak havoc if I have to, but no one, and

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forgotten I possess rises within me

make sure I avoid Sebastian and the first chance I get, I will leave.” I state. “This is just a small hurdle, and we will overcome it, just as

before it.”