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.

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

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

someone else approaches us and

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

clear on her face

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

pushed Mom away so

be

will manage, Zaia. Are you prepared for such a position? I’m worried you are

right beside her but when Dad had made to sit between us; she had pushed

knows I am 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

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

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

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 is good save for little bursts of wind at

I have everyone’s attention?” Dad says. The chatter 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

it’s not unheard of to have a female alpha, it

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 obvious Mom’s secret has

do this… maybe he’s even rethinking if he wants to make me his heir, and I don’t mind. But right now, he needs me, I stand up and move past Annette, placing a hand on

gives me a small smile. “I present to you, the future

look up at Dad. “You didn’t have to,” I whisper. He shakes his head. “I wanted to.” He replies quietly before he pulls

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

I am hurt father, you are giving Zaia everything, but what about me? Am I not your

my ears. I turn slowly, as Dad lets go of me and we both look at

did. Her hair is shorter than it used to be. It’s curled and frames

heart thumps in surprise. Sebastian never mentioned she had moved on. Maybe that’s why she hasn’t been

says, a frown crossing his

responds. Annette stands up, knocking her chair back as she runs to her daughter’s side and flings

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

am not allowed to set foot in this pack after what I

had given you an order, why did you disobey by returning, if

coldly, clearly not wanting to address 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

silence fall over the gathering. Of course, people knew and

serious… but she isn’t wrong that he was with

I did go into depth about with Sebastian, but it was hard for me, and I