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.

stand up, sighing as I walk over to where she’s sitting,

“Alpha Zaia, please-”

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

rushes through the room and I bend down, placing my hands on the arms of Annalise’s seat. I reach within me for the strength I know I hold. I feel my eyes blaze, knowing they are

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

for a moment I see her confusion before her mouth opens. “Gaspard Durand!” She bursts out, gasping for air, her heart pounding as she

slightly, but I mask

a true Alpha command.” I hear

never thought it

a member of the Crystal Shadow

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

“And does he know that you have been parading it around as Sebastian?” I ask sharply. She tenses before her head snaps up to

how do I do that when

the Crystal Shadow

and turn back to Annalise, who looks pale. “And now, back to who put you

just did what

“For who?!” I snarl.

me and my baby!” she screams as she jumps up, gripping her

“What will?”

sobbing, covering her face with her hands. “What lies!” someone scoffs but I frown,

exist,” one of the court

You have admitted to lying, causing distress and trouble. You will be punished for your crimes after your child is born… but for now you will be kept in isolation with someone to take care of you.

not at fault in this. I have

can you do this? She’s pregnant! What about her baby!” Annette

allow

No one cared for my children then! Enough is enough! If the court

decision is

“Then please have Annalise secured in a cell, immediately.”

my phone when it beeps with an incoming message notification. Unlocking it, look at the message from Jai. Jai:

I’m sure I’ll get

to Annalise, who looks panicked. “Please Zaia,

to ask

free you, don’t worry.” I hear Annette whisper as she hugs her tightly, but