I Am The Luna

ZAIA. I stare at him trying to process everything he has just told me. My mind and emotions are wreaking havoc within me. How is this possible?

How could Mom do this?

How could she lie to me like this?

Annette is Mom’s sister?

I’m conflicted, but it’s clear he is not lying. There is so much to take in, including the fact that Annalise and I are not sisters but cousins. It’s our moms who are half-sisters, something even Mom doesn’t know.

This is a mess. First, I learn I have a brother, then I learn Dad had a brother, followed by me learning that Annalise is not my sister and that Annette is Mom’s sister.

That’s… confusing. But more than that is the fact that Mom cheated. I am unable to process how she always portrayed herself as the one being cheated on.

She genuinely looked the part too… I had seen her sadness and her struggle so many times. It’s not possible, I mean I believe Dad but is there a possibility it’s a lie? A misconception or maybe even a trick?

I’ve seen the raw pain Mom’s been in…. the sadness at the fact Annette stole her mate. That can’t be faked, can it?

Only a terrifyingly good actress could put up such an act for so many years. There’s got to be more to it!

She told me when I was old enough that it had broken her, realising Dad had cheated on her and wanted to be with his mistress. Why would she do that and break down into tears?

“Dad…” I say softly, we’ve never been close until the last few years, and even now I feel we are still becoming closer.

I don’t know if he’d appreciate my concern, but right now, I can’t hide the pain I feel for him. I love him and I want him to know I will always be here for him. “Look at me.”

He looks up from where he had his head hanging, and I smile gently. “Things will be alright…” I promise. Will it?

How do you recover from betrayal after betrayal?

“Of course.” He replies, reminding me of his usual self. My father is strong, that I know.

alright with you… can I ask Mom about this? I mean, she’s always been so heartbroken with you cheating on her. Is there a high chance that maybe… maybe it wasn’t

” Maybe there’s a misunderstanding?” “No, it was definitely her, I saw her clearly, unless there is a woman who

so sure. “I see… then, may

could mean the truth of Adam being brought to light.” He says quietly. I get it…

“I understand…”

but until all this mess with the Blood Born and these attacks is sorted out, I can’t be

prison father,” I say, a sudden thought occurring to me. “I have a plan …I can do

believe this… but a part of me also wants to see her reaction when I question her about it. If there’s even a ray of hope that maybe, just maybe, something is untrue in this entire situation – something that was

something I will open in front of Mom, I want to see her reaction when I show it to her. It’s safe and believable, these people have pictures and things

and if that’s what you need to

mom that you cheated… you never denied it and I always blamed you for that… but to learn that it was not you but Mom who truly cheated. It’s shocking and I won’t deny that I am struggling

Are you certain you

I want the truth… If you allow me to

will not leave this room, but I am also warmed by his words in defence of

to think over it before he nods slowly, frowning.

He looks tired, and I know he needs a good night’s rest, I

more to it than just business rivalry, but he’s been through enough today. That can wait for another

up and offer him my hands. ” Come, let’s

pleasant as that sounds, I need to go home, Annette and I have already argued.” He says

not letting Dad suffer and be blackmailed like this. I brush my tears away

going to fix things for him. He’s held strong for me. It’s

written up. Gaspard observes me for a moment and

who is on duty, anyway. Only when the door shuts, do I tell the driver to take me

files in my hand, I flip through them. Annette has gone as far as to threaten their

and find out if there are others she’s blackmailed or abused… A. full investigation must be carried out. If I build my case, I might be able to strike a deal with

have more solid backing. Mom’s family knew about the Blood Born, which means

she was her sister … is it from Mom’s maternal or paternal side? Ah, so

the leather seat, mulling over everything Dad had said. Adam… I need to

Mom and Annette’s history…

becoming obsessive! When the car halts outside the

the house, and for a split second, I’m tempted to try to

so painful… I felt like

the door and head to Valerie’s room. Jai is fast asleep on the armchair beside the bed, his head on the bed, as he holds her hand loosely. I silently leave the room and