I Am The Luna

I Am The Luna by Moonlight Muse Chapter 52

A Jealous Sister

ZAIA. The glimmering fairy lights and the lanterns twinkle in the night. The music is soft and soothing, the opposite of the storm that rages inside of me. I am still unable to fully process the information that Mom shared, and neither can Dad…

Mom decided to stay home. She had originally been extremely worried about facing Annette. and with what happened, she couldn’t do it and I can’t blame her. Since we moved here, both women have avoided one another at all costs.

Dad is greeting everyone, but his constant tugging at his tie and readjusting tells me he’s stressed. Right now, I could use Sebastian’s arms around me…

Wait, stop. Did I just say that? My cheeks burn as I step out into the open. A silence falls as all eyes turn to me and hopefully, the cameras catch everyone’s expressions…

My eyes find Atticus and he’s staring at me with an expression I can’t make out. Interesting… is it me or the symbol?

“Ms Zaia Toussaint.” Someone announces me and I gracefully walk down the steps. Atticus glances around before he swiftly crosses the garden and holds out a hand to me.

“Hey…” He says. I take his hand hesitantly, but instead of his normally charming smile, he’s looking me over with a tiny frown. “Hello, Atticus,” I say. “Are you alright? You look a little… shocked.”

He tenses before he shakes his head. “No, not at all. So shall we?” He offers me his arm and although I’m tempted to refuse, his reaction has intrigued me, although after Mom’s, nothing feels like a surprise anymore.

“Congratulations Ms Toussaint, it is a pleasant surprise to learn that you will head this pack. I hope our alliance will continue.” An older Alpha from an allied pack says.

“Thank you, Alpha Bruce,” I say politely, giving him and his Luna a grateful smile. “Will we perhaps see another alliance between you and Alpha Payne?”

“If I’m lucky,” Atticus says with a charming smile, whilst I simply smile politely, not wanting to cause a scene. “Excuse us,” I say politely before I lead us away, taking a glass of wine from a passing waiter. Atticus does the same.

“You’re annoyed.” He states as he guides me towards one of the larger oaks at the further end of the grounds.

“Well, I did tell you no. I’ve made my decision, Atticus. Sebastian and I have patched things up.” I say quietly.

He stares at me. Any spark he had in his eyes vanishes as he stares at me with eyes that now look extremely cold.

asks, clenching his jaw. “I’m sorry, but I have never led you on, Atticus, what I do

you.” He says, glancing around before he looks down. “We’ll talk

argue as someone else approaches us and pasting a smile on my face, Í

ease and with the full moon at its fullest I feel even more confident that it’ll help Valerie. Dinner is almost over, and I’m almost done with having to sit

a pinched line, irritation clear on her face as she stares at me haughtily, making snide indirect jabs

little too touchy-feely with Dad, but he is still distracted, not noticing nor entertaining her. Not that he usually

pushed Mom away so she

can be

such a position? I’m worried you are biting off far more than you can chew.” Annette murmurs the moment Dad

look at the woman seated beside me and wish I wasn’t sitting right beside her but when Dad had made to sit between us; she had pushed herself in between. I now raise

Dad knows I am capable.” I reply, taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes, picking up her drink. “Well,

something,” I reply simply. “Trying to look like a fool.” She mumbles her breath, but I hear under. She looks me over, her eyes lingering on the henna before

patting my

stands up and clinks his glass as he looks out over the garden. We’re dining out in the open. The weather is good save for little

everyone’s attention?” Dad says. The chatter dies down as everyone turns to the front, giving Dad their full attention. “As you all know, recently I have made my daughter the head of my company

although it’s

time again that she is suitable for this position…” Dad says quietly. He’s not himself… I can see it in the way he’s talking. He’s distracted and upset.

even rethinking if he wants to make me his heir, and I don’t mind. But right now, he needs me, I stand up and move past Annette, placing a hand on my father’s arm.

around me and gives me a small smile. “I present

and begins clapping, and I look up at Dad. “You didn’t have to,” I whisper. He shakes his head. “I wanted to.” He replies quietly before he

but I hug him back. I know it’s a devastating hit, but I

look at this. I am hurt father, you are giving Zaia everything, but

morning sun, reaches my ears. I turn slowly, as Dad lets go of me and we both look at

hair is shorter than it used to

mentioned she had moved on. Maybe that’s why she hasn’t been meddling

says, a frown crossing

stands up, knocking her chair back as she runs to her daughter’s side and flings her arms around her, breaking into

have you been… and you’re pregnant!” She

She says, now looking at Dad accusingly. “Dad said I am not allowed to set foot in this pack after what I did. I think

you an order, why did you disobey by returning, if that’s even the

of her statement. “What?” Annette asks, shocked. “You refused to let me see her! You said that she’s the one

silence fall over the gathering. Of course, people knew and have heard of what happened, but for

mine first!” She retorts, her eyes flashing. I know Sebastian said it was never serious… but she isn’t wrong that he was with her when we found out

I wish I did go into depth about with Sebastian, but it was hard for me,