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…”

something like that before. I slowly kneel before her and take her

this is all very hard on you too.”

shakes her head. “No, No Zaia, don’t ever apologise. That’s what mothers are

asked you to

I should come. He didn’t say about being

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

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

worry Mom, I’m not that stupid. I learned my lesson once. Zaia Toussaint needs no

brought a smile

here tonight… It’s so risky. I’m

Something is troubling

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

I was born, my father took me away and gave me to my

both Mom and I, my stepmother 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

I am

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

havoc if I have to, but no one, and I mean no

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have forgotten I possess rises within me and I

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

many before it.”