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.

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

Zaia. He can’t protect you.” He

I don’t argue as someone else approaches us and pasting a smile on my face, Í step forward to greet

night has passed by with 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

clear on her face as she stares at me haughtily, making

still distracted, not noticing nor entertaining

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

can be

worried you

the woman seated beside me and wish I wasn’t sitting right beside her but when Dad had made

capable.” I reply, taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes, picking up her drink. “Well, as long as you are confident, what’s with the

hear

up my napkin, patting my mouth and nod. “Whenever you are,” I respond with a

nod before he stands up and clinks his glass as he looks out over the garden. We’re dining out in the open. The

you all know, recently I have made my daughter the head of my company and named her my heir. Today, I

although it’s not unheard of to have

says quietly. He’s not himself… I can see it in the way he’s talking. He’s distracted and upset. For Dad’s.

he needs me, I stand up and move past Annette, placing a

a moving moment.” He says quietly, he places his arm around me and gives me a small smile. “I

Dad. “You didn’t have to,” I whisper. He shakes his

thanking me for, but I hug him back. I know it’s a devastating hit, but I do

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

I have not heard for years but is familiar as the morning sun, reaches my ears. I turn slowly, as Dad lets go of me and we both look

did. Her hair is shorter than it used to be. It’s curled and frames her face, but what captures my attention is her

pregnant? My heart thumps in surprise. Sebastian never mentioned she had moved on. Maybe that’s why

says, a frown crossing

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

you been… and

to set foot in this pack after what I did. I think he forgets that she is the one who stole my boyfriend! I

an order, why did you disobey by returning,

the latter part of her statement. “What?” Annette asks, shocked. “You refused to let me see her! You said that she’s the one who should come to us and when she tried,

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

eyes flashing. I know Sebastian said it was never serious… but she isn’t wrong that he was with her

with Sebastian, but it was hard for