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 be ok, I’m sorry…

is all very hard on you

don’t ever apologise.

asked you to

come. He didn’t say

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her eyes. Up close, I can see

care of her… not the other way around… “I just

not that stupid. I learned my lesson

brought a smile to

Sebastian coming here tonight… It’s so risky.

is troubling her. “What

JJ

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

me to my stepmother. With his power

didn’t want me, nor did she want me raised

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to her for. Even though her intentions weren’t good, I

am not Mom.

in my voice surprises even

have to, but no one, and I mean no one, will

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possess rises within me

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.

before it.”