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.

everything he has done?” he asks, clenching his jaw. “I’m sorry, but I have never led you on, Atticus,

a mistake, Zaia. He can’t protect you.” He

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

and with the full moon at its fullest I feel even more confident that it’ll help Valerie.

line, irritation clear on her face as she stares at

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

feels guilty for the fact that he had pushed Mom

can be painful

will manage, Zaia. Are you prepared for such a position? I’m worried you are biting off far more than

her but when Dad had made to sit between

cake. She rolls her

to look like a fool.” She mumbles her breath, but I hear under.

and I pick up my napkin, patting my mouth and nod.

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

all know, recently I have made my daughter the head of my company and named her my heir. Today, I wish to announce that I am also naming her the future Alpha of this

the room and although it’s not unheard of to have a female alpha, it is

says quietly. He’s not himself… I can see it in the way he’s talking.

to make me his heir, and I don’t mind. But right now, he needs me, I stand up and move past Annette,

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

to,” I whisper. He shakes his head. “I wanted to.” He replies quietly before he

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 and doesn’t blame

this. I am hurt father, you are giving Zaia everything, but what about me? Am

have not heard for years but is familiar as the morning sun, reaches my ears. I turn slowly, as Dad

is shorter than it used to be. It’s curled and

never mentioned she

a frown crossing his

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

have you been… and you’re pregnant!” She says, cupping her

I was forbidden to return.” 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 he forgets

why did you disobey by

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

her sister’s house!” Dad thunders, making a tense silence fall over the gathering. Of course, people knew and have heard of what happened, but for Dad to address it

was never serious…

but it was hard for me,