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…”

I’ve never heard Mom say something like that before. I slowly kneel

know this is all very hard on

head. “No, No Zaia, don’t ever apologise. That’s

asked you

He

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

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

not that stupid. I learned my lesson once. Zaia

least my words brought a smile to her face, albeit

Sebastian coming here tonight… It’s so risky. I’m just

is troubling her. “What is it, Mom?”

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

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

want me raised in that household

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

I am not

let anyone take my babies away,” I say, the power in my

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

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rises within me and I

avoid Sebastian and the first chance I get, I will leave.”

many before it.”