I Am The Luna

68. A Confrontation

ZAIA. The moment of truth is finally here. The time to confront Mom about this. Sebastian had it sent over faster than I was expecting and as Mom and I enter the kitchen, I feel my stomach flip nervously. My heart is pounding and the fear of what might actually turn out to be the truth is making my heart clamour with anxiousness.

What if it’s true? I was in denial. The fear inside of me is proof that I was not expecting this. I look around the large kitchen, where I have lived for the last few years. A home that we made together…

I still remember the moments Mom and I shared here over hot drinks. She has been there for me through all my worries and is always someone I could lean on. The one who has looked after my children when I have been busy.

“Zaia, why are you so pale?” Mom asks me, concerned, as she goes over to the sink and fills a glass of water from the tap. The sound of the water seems to echo loudly in the silence of the large kitchen. I look down at the paper. Sebastian had kept it to what I had asked him to include, but now that it’s in my hand…

“I’m going to ask you something, Mom and I want the truth. Take an oath upon me that you will tell the truth and only the truth.” My voice is shaky, and I observe her carefully as I await her answer. She looks concerned, worried, and even uneasy…

“I swear upon your life, Zaia. I will speak only the truth. Honey, what is it?” She asks, taking a gulp of the water as she approaches me. How do I ask her?

How do I accept the answer if it turns out to be true? This could change things between us forever if it is the truth.

“According to this… You were having an affair with someone by the name of Adam Toussaint, whilst you were with father. Is it true?” I ask. My heart is pounding incessantly as I stare at her.

Her face turns ashen, her hand flying to her chest as she steps back as if seeing a ghost. The moment she begins to tremble, her hands clamping over her mouth, I get my answer. It’s true.

How?

Why?

“You can’t show that to anyone!” Mom whispers as she rushes over and snatches it from my limp fingers.

her. Her face turns even more pale as she stares at

MOTHER WHOM YOU ADMIRE IS NOT WHO YOU THINK

AN AFFAIR

AFTER ALL. WE ALL KNOW HUGH TOUSSAINT IS

Sebastian’s humour.

SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO HUGH TOUSSAINT HIMSELF, HE GOT A TASTE OF HIS BROTHER ADAM TOUSSAINT’S

IT’S FAIR, ISN’T IT?

FEEL WHEN HE REALISES THAT HIS MATE

NOT RETURN TO THE DARK HOLLOW FALLS PACK OR

see how terrified Mom would be if this came out. “Why can’t I show it to anyone? It’s not true, is it?” I ask quietly. Her heart hammers as

eyes flash as

to the door, and she runs her hand through her hair frantically. I have never seen her

can know.” She warns me in a hushed whisper, grabbing my arm. “Your father also cheated on me! It’s no big deal,

really cheat on Dad after you found out? Because that makes no sense! Dad left you when he told you about Annette, not before that! This message states you cheated on him when

yourself

to be ridden with cracks is crumbling a little more. Mom cheated on Dad. She has lied to me all

down. Don’t open things of the past! Adam is dead! I don’t know how this person has found out, I need- I need- just don’t tell anyone!” Mom’s jumbled words are erratic as she holds onto me as

Annette… when you yourself are just

not! Why? Why did you do it? You said you Dad. Did you

but Adam was… he had a way, and we were alone so often! Your father was so lost in his work that he didn’t give me the time and attention I needed!

scream and tell her that Dad had never cheated on her! Is this really my mom? “True love means you can be apart for weeks, months

it… just stop it!” I scream, cutting into her rambling of hatred. I know Dad is innocent, but I won’t tell her that. “You did the same to him as he did you! It doesn’t make it right! You lied to me, Mom! You always pretended to be a victim when you have done nothing but lie to me! How dare you?!” My own voice is

not together, stop it!” she hisses, glancing at the door worriedly, her tears streaming down her

You hated Sebastian and called him a cheat, and so much more, yet YOU are the cheater, not him! How could you even be so rude to him when you yourself have done worse?” I ask, my voice breaking. She stares at me, as if stricken, before

was young… and

it! You have done nothing but fill my ears against Dad when you did the very same!”

one another. Neither of us speaks for a moment, our emotions consuming us before

knife to her neck. I stare at her, unable to believe this. “Put

I will be leaving for Dark Hollow Falls pack, and that means it might come out