I Am The Luna

A Name ZAIA.

Her face pales and her lips quiver as she stares at me, terror plastered on her face. What is she so afraid of? “I… can’t say.”

“Why not?” I ask. Annette is frowning as she watches her daughter, but she does not look as scared but rather… confused.

Does she not know? Annalise shakes her head as she drops onto her seat, her heart thumping. “I won’t. Just don’t ask me!” (1

“Then I’m afraid there’s nothing I can do but demand your imprisonment. With the witnesses present, who also heard your admittance. That you, Annalise Toussaint, did in fact lie about your abduction and”-

“Please stop it, Zaia! Please, we are sisters, aren’t we? I’m pregnant. How can you throw me into prison?! Please have mercy, I am carrying your nephew!”

I frown. We have never been raised as sisters…

“Who is the real father of your child, Annalise?” I ask quietly. “We both know that it is not Sebastian. Drop the act or you will be the one suffering, regardless of who is pulling the strings from behind.”

Annette stands up suddenly “This child IS Sebastion’s! How can you try to force her to lie! It is Sebastian’s child!”

“Mom… please…” Annalise mutters, tugging at her mother’s sleeve to sit down again.

“No! I will not tolerate this injustice. You are carrying Sebastian’s pup, this child deserves its right! He cast you aside so easily! After everything they have done, they must suffer the consequences!”

“Enough!” One of the court members thunders and Annette mumbles something, sitting down with a huff.

“I’m waiting, Annalise,” I say coldly. Her jaw clenches, and she looks at me, realising I am not going to budge. “Fine. Sebastian is not the father! Happy?”

The court members exchange looks, but I’m not surprised by her answer and simply look at her.

“I see… Thank you for telling the truth. Now, I understand that you won’t share the ones who put you up to the kidnapping, but Annalise, remember right now, you are at my mercy. Your safety and punishment is in my hands… so the choice is yours. Will you protect those who put you up to this, or yourself and your unborn child?”

Our eyes meet and there’s anger in hers, but beyond that, I can see the fear that she’s trying so desperately to hide. When she doesn’t speak, I sigh, strumming my fingers on the arm of my chair.

worn thin, and I can’t afford for her not to answer. I stand up, sighing as I walk over to where

“Alpha Zaia, please-”

back,” I command, my eyes blazing. Instantly, two guards step forward and Annette obeys

down, placing my hands on the arms of Annalise’s seat. I reach within me for the

Who is the father of your child?” I ask, my voice powerful, and I feel the power simmer

eyes widen, and for a moment I see her confusion before her mouth opens. “Gaspard Durand!” She bursts

I mask my surprise quickly.

true Alpha command.” I

thought it

of the Crystal Shadow Pack

involved? I look back at Annalise, frowning deeply. “And

have been parading it around as Sebastian?” I ask sharply. She

screams, but how do I do that when she has lied? I take

the Crystal

pale. “And

did what

“For who?!” I snarl.

can’t! It’ll kill me and my baby!” she

“What will?”

her hands. “What lies!” someone scoffs but I frown, something

exist,” one of the

will be punished for your crimes after your child is born… but for now you will be kept in

not at fault in

her mouth. “No! How can you do this? She’s pregnant!

“No! I refuse to allow you to take her!” Annette rushes to me, grabbing my

and I rejected one another! No one cared for my children then! Enough is enough! If the court has no objection or questions, then we may proceed. Does anyone?” I glance at the members, who shake

is perfect,

have Annalise secured in a cell, immediately.”

beeps with an incoming message notification.

I will question him. I’m sure I’ll get

your mother goodbye,” I say to Annalise, who looks panicked. “Please Zaia,

late to ask

free you, don’t worry.” I hear Annette whisper as she hugs her tightly, but I don’t say anything, allowing them to have