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.

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

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

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

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

pinched line, irritation clear on her face as she stares at me haughtily, making snide indirect jabs every chance

touchy-feely with Dad, but he is still distracted, not noticing

had pushed

can be painful

still wonder how you think you will manage, Zaia. Are you prepared for such a position? I’m worried you are biting

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

chocolate cake. She rolls her eyes, picking up her drink. “Well, as

breath, but I hear under.

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

gives 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

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

it’s

see it in the way he’s talking. He’s distracted and upset.

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

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

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

I do hope he can come to terms with everything that has happened and doesn’t blame himself

well well… look at this. I am hurt father, you are giving Zaia everything, but what about me? Am I not your

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

same as she once did. Her hair is shorter than it used to be. It’s curled and frames her

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

a frown

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

been… and you’re pregnant!” She says,

sorry, Mother, but 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 that she is the one who stole my boyfriend! I was

you an order, why did you disobey by

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

tense silence fall over the gathering. Of

was mine first!” She retorts, her eyes flashing. I know Sebastian said it was never serious… but she isn’t wrong that he was with her when we

Sebastian, but it was hard for me, and