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…”

beat. I’ve never heard Mom say something like that before. I slowly kneel before her and take her hands in mine. “Mom… we’re going to

all very hard on you too.”

Zaia, don’t ever apologise.

learn that the Alpha asked you to

He

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sighs and closes her eyes. Up close, I can see the

not the other way around… “I

that stupid. I learned my lesson once. Zaia Toussaint needs

a smile to her face,

here tonight… It’s so risky. I’m

is troubling her. “What is

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

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

nor did she want me raised

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her intentions weren’t good, I

I am not Mom.

babies away,” I say, the power in my voice surprises even

I will wreak havoc if I have

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rises within me and I

go to the ball, show 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

many before