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.

been so heartbroken with you cheating on her. Is there a high chance that maybe… maybe

as he shrugs slightly. ” Maybe there’s a misunderstanding?” “No, it was definitely her, I saw her clearly, unless there is a woman

the thought but he seems so sure. “I see… then, may I confront her?

being brought to

“I understand…”

be revealed… but until all this mess with

are not going to prison father,” I say, a sudden thought occurring to me. “I have a plan …I can do this without mentioning

of me doesn’t want to 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

Mom, I want to see her reaction when I show it to her. It’s safe and believable, these people have pictures

if that’s what you need to do to believe

take his hand. “I believe you Dad, and I am so sorry… All my life I’ve been told by mom that you cheated… you never denied it and I always blamed you for that… but to learn

of what happened between us, your mother loves you, that won’t change, Zaia. Are you certain you want

I want the truth… If you allow me to do so, of course,” I

I promised him whatever he told me will not leave this room, but I am also warmed by his words in

think over it before he nods slowly, frowning. “Very well,” he

and I know he needs

never liked the Kings and I’m sure there’s more to it than just business rivalry, but he’s been through enough today. That can wait for

him my hands. ” Come, let’s go home, I’ll make us both a hot drink,

argued.” He says with a heavy sigh. I frown, sne’s blackmailing Dad… now do we

brush my tears away and fix my top, hoping I don’t look like I’ve been crying too

He’s held strong for me. It’s my turn to carry the weight

reports the guards had written up. Gaspard observes me for

to Dad’s mansion first. I make sure Dad enters the mansion with Gordon, who is on duty, anyway. Only when the door shuts,

through them. Annette has gone as far as

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

is worth a try. I just need to have more solid backing. Mom’s family knew about the Blood Born, which means there’s a

… is it from Mom’s maternal

my temples, and I lean back against the leather seat, mulling over everything Dad had said.

Mom and Annette’s history…

When the car halts outside

look towards the dark path that curls around the side of the

didn’t shift because it is so, so painful…

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.