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…”

kneel before her and take her hands in

is all very

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

that the Alpha asked you to

I should come. He didn’t say

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did Zaia!” Mom sighs and closes her eyes. Up close, I can see the wrinkles

of her… not the other way around… “I just don’t want you going from one ruthless alpha

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

nods, but at least my words brought a smile to

It’s so risky. I’m just scared…that…‘

smile fades. Something is troubling her.

JJ

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

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

she want me raised in that household

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

I am not

my babies away,” I say, the power in my voice surprises even myself as I stare at Mom, my chest heaving.

have to, but no one, and I mean

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strength I have forgotten I possess rises within me and I

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

before it.” 2/