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…”

that before. I slowly kneel before her and take her hands in mine. “Mom… we’re going to be ok,

know this is all very hard

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

will learn that the Alpha asked you to

He didn’t say

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sighs and closes her eyes. Up close, I

way around… “I just don’t want you

Mom, I’m not that stupid. I learned my lesson once.

my words brought a smile

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

fades. Something is troubling her. “What is it,

JJ

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

away and gave me to my stepmother. With his power and

want me raised

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the only thing I am thankful to her for. Even though her intentions

am not Mom.

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

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

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strength I have forgotten I possess rises

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

before