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.

cheating on her. Is there a high chance that

sad as he shrugs slightly. ” Maybe there’s a misunderstanding?” “No, it was definitely her, I saw her clearly, unless there is a woman who smells, and looks exactly like her then, maybe. It was my mate in that

seems so sure. “I see… then, may I confront her? It’s just that…

of Adam being brought to light.” He says quietly. I get it… that

“I understand…”

truth must be revealed… but until all this

a sudden thought

slightly. I need the truth from her… a part 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 of hope that maybe, just maybe, something is untrue in this entire situation – something that was perhaps

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 on both Sebastian and

and if that’s

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 that it was not you but Mom who truly cheated. It’s shocking and I won’t deny that I am struggling to believe it…” I explain

Are you certain you want to do this now?” he asks. “I don’t want it

the truth… If you allow me to do so,

me will not leave this room, but I am also warmed by his words in defence of Mom. How can your views and respect for

he nods slowly, frowning. “Very

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

Kings and I’m sure there’s more to it

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

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

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

It’s my turn to carry the weight for those

the reports the guards had written up. Gaspard

I make sure Dad enters the mansion with Gordon, who is on duty, anyway. Only when the door shuts, do I tell the

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

up at the night sky out of the window. I need to comb through the guards and pack members 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

solid backing. Mom’s family knew about the Blood Born, which means there’s a chance that maybe

Mom never knew she was her sister … is it from

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

Mom and Annette’s history…

obsessive! When the car halts outside the house, I get out. Maybe I need a

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

door. I didn’t shift because it is so, so painful… I felt like I was going to die… but I want to try again. Maybe things

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