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.

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

He can’t protect you.” He says, glancing around before

talk about? I frown but I don’t argue as someone else approaches us and

I feel even more confident that it’ll help Valerie. Dinner is almost over,

a pinched line, irritation clear on her face as she

touchy-feely with Dad, but he is still distracted, not noticing nor

fact that he had pushed Mom away so she didn’t think

be

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

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 an

taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes, picking up her drink. “Well, as long as you are

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

Ready?” Dad says quietly and I pick up my napkin, patting my mouth and nod. “Whenever you are,”

he looks out over the garden. We’re dining out in the open. The weather is good save for little

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 wish

surprise flits through the room and although it’s not unheard of to

and 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. For Dad’s. emotions to show through, it’s

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. He observes me for

moment.” He says quietly, he places his arm around me and gives

shakes his head. “I wanted to.” He replies quietly before he pulls me

him back. I know it’s a devastating hit, but I do hope he can come to terms with everything that

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

as the morning sun, reaches my ears. I turn slowly,

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

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

says, a

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

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

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 that she is the one who stole my boyfriend! I was with Sebastian King

frowns. “If I had given you an order, why did you disobey by returning, if that’s

to let me see her! You said that she’s

Of course, people knew and

flashing. I know Sebastian said it was never serious…

about with Sebastian, but it was hard for me,