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.

but I have never led you on, Atticus, what I do is up

can’t protect you.” He

to talk about? I frown but I don’t argue as someone else approaches us and pasting a smile on my face, Í step forward

night has passed by with ease and with the full moon at its fullest I feel even more confident that it’ll

pursed in a pinched line, irritation clear on her face as she stares at me

a little too touchy-feely with Dad, but he is still distracted,

he had pushed Mom away so she didn’t think she reach out

be painful

I’m worried you are biting

beside her but when Dad had made to

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

was trying something,” I reply simply. “Trying to look like a fool.” She mumbles her breath, but I hear

my napkin, patting my mouth and nod.

before he stands up and clinks his glass as he looks out over the

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 and named her my heir. Today, I

and although it’s not unheard of

can see it in the

I don’t mind. But right now, he needs me, I stand up and move past Annette, placing a

he places his arm around me and gives me a small smile. “I present to

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 pulls me into

not sure what he is thanking me for, but I hug him back. I know it’s a devastating hit, but I do hope he can come to terms with everything that has happened

am hurt father, you are giving Zaia everything, but what

is familiar as the morning sun, reaches my ears. I turn slowly, as Dad lets go of

the same as she once did. Her hair is shorter than it used to be. It’s curled and frames her face, but

Sebastian never mentioned she

says, a frown

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

goddess, Annalise baby, where have you been… and you’re

looking at Dad accusingly. “Dad said I am not allowed to set foot in this pack after what I did. I think he forgets that she is the one who stole my boyfriend! I was with Sebastian King before she came

you an order, why

“You refused to let me see her! You said that she’s the one who should come to us and when

sister’s house!” Dad thunders, making a tense silence fall over the gathering. Of course,

was never serious…

go into depth about with Sebastian, but it was hard