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.

turns even more pale as she

MOTHER

AFFAIR

A SIN AFTER ALL. WE ALL

Sebastian’s humour.

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

IT’S FAIR, ISN’T IT?

WHEN HE REALISES THAT

HOLLOW FALLS PACK OR

I show it to anyone? It’s not true, is it?”

“Mom!” I shout. My eyes flash as I step back, holding it

she runs her hand through her hair frantically. I have never seen her

listen to me. No one can know.” She warns me in a hushed whisper, grabbing my arm. “Your

you found out? Because that makes no sense! Dad left you when he told you about Annette, not before that! This message states

as Mom glances towards the windows, as if scared someone might hear. “You yourself told me

world which seems to be ridden with cracks is crumbling a little more.

I need- I need- just don’t tell anyone!” Mom’s jumbled words are erratic as she holds onto me as if for dear life. Desperation

could you… The hatred you have for Annette… when you yourself are

“Then tell me how you are not! Why? Why did you do it?

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! Of course, now I

my mom? “True love means you can be apart for weeks,

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 trembling. It sounds pitchy

worriedly, her tears streaming

more, yet YOU are the cheater, not him! How could you even be so rude to him when you yourself have done

young… and

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

far too loudly, and we stare at one another. Neither of us speaks for a moment, our emotions consuming us before she rushes to the kitchen counter and, to my surprise, she grabs

her neck. I

Dark Hollow Falls pack, and that means it might come out “Then you can’t go!” She cuts me off, her eyes look wild. “I’ll