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…”

heart skips a beat. I’ve never heard Mom say something like that before. I slowly kneel before her and take

very hard on you

don’t ever apologise. That’s what mothers are

will learn that the Alpha asked you to

I should come. He

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and closes her eyes. Up close,

around… “I just

in understanding. “Don’t worry Mom, I’m not that stupid.

words brought a smile to her face, albeit a weak one.

tonight… It’s so risky. I’m just

is troubling her. “What is it,

JJ

if he learns these babies are his and takes them away?” Her voice is lifeless as she says

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

didn’t want me, nor did she want me raised in

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Even though her intentions weren’t good, I at least got to be with my

am not Mom.

won’t let anyone take my babies away,” I say, the power in my voice surprises even myself as I stare at

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

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have forgotten I possess rises within me and

Atticus that I went. He will be too busy with other Alphas, anyway. I will 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 we have overcome

many before it.”