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.

“I’m sorry, but I have never led you on, Atticus, what I do is up to

you.” He says, glancing around before he

else approaches us and pasting a smile on my face, Í step forward to greet

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

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

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

feels guilty for the fact that he had pushed Mom away

be painful

“I still wonder how you 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 murmurs the moment Dad is distracted by another

beside me and wish I wasn’t sitting right beside her but when Dad had made to sit between us; she had pushed

taking a spoonful of my chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes, picking up her

look like a fool.” She mumbles her breath, but I hear under. She looks me over, her eyes lingering on the henna

and I pick up my napkin, patting

me 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 weather

know, recently I have made my daughter the head of my company and named her my heir. Today, I wish to announce

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

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,

he needs me, I stand up

says quietly, he places his arm around me and gives me a

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

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 and doesn’t blame himself for the

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

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

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

mentioned she had moved on. Maybe

says, a frown crossing his

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

you been… and you’re pregnant!” She

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

why did you disobey by

asks, shocked. “You refused to let me

silence fall over the gathering. Of course, people knew

was mine first!” She retorts, her eyes flashing. I know Sebastian said it was never serious…

depth about with Sebastian, but it