I Am The Luna

Chapter 20

Chapter 0020
His final words are a command, not an offer, and if things couldn’t get any worse,
Sebastian being here is the icing on the cake!
“When did that arrive?” I ask as I stare at the unzipped dress bag that sits on my
bed.
“Not long after you left,” Mom replies, shaking her head. “He had it ordered at the
boutique… I knew Maggie was working on an order for the Alpha, but I did not
think it was for you. It now makes sense why she has been so nice lately.” (
I shake my head. “And the colour…” I say, staring at the lilac shade of tulle.
“He, for some crazy reason, is into you.”
“Mom, am I that bad?” I ask, amused despite the situation.
Mom tilts her head and wrings her hands.
“No! but you’re pregnant! With another man’s children, why would an Alpha… I
don’t know, I mean it can happen and you are a beauty but…” She sits down and
I’m about to speak when I pay attention to her. (3)
Her clothes seem to be ill-fitting and only now do I realise just how much weight
she has lost. I feel guilt eat up at me. This is my fault.
“You’re right,” I say quietly, looking away and back at the dress. “But he
practically
commanded me… I can’t refuse.”
Our eyes meet, and Mom places her head in her hands. “I’m scared Zaia…”
My heart skips a beat. I’ve never heard Mom say something like that before. I
slowly kneel before her and take her hands in mine. “Mom… we’re going to be
ok, I’m sorry…
I know this is all very hard on you too.”
She shakes her head. “No, No Zaia, don’t ever apologise. That’s what mothers
are for.
Everyone will learn that the Alpha asked you to the ball.” 1
“Mom, he said I should come. He didn’t say about being his date-“
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“The dress did Zaia!” Mom sighs and closes her eyes. Up close, I can see the
wrinkles
in her skin. I should be taking care of her… not the other way around… “I just
don’t want you going from one ruthless alpha to the next.”
I nod in understanding. “Don’t worry Mom, I’m not that stupid. I learned my
lesson once. Zaia Toussaint needs no man.”
Mom nods, but at least my words brought a smile to her face, albeit a weak one.
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“With Sebastian coming here tonight… It’s so risky. I’m just scared…that…*
My smile fades. Something is troubling her. “What is it, Mom?”
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“What if he learns these babies are his and takes them away?” Her voice is
lifeless as she says those words, and I realise she’s remembering her own
past…
When I was born, my father took me away and gave me to my stepmother. With
his power and influence, Mom had no one to help her.
Luckily, for both Mom and I, my stepmother didn’t want me, nor did she want me
raised in that household and convinced my dad to return me to Mom.
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It is the only thing I am thankful to her for. Even though her intentions weren’t
good, I at least got to be with my mother.
But I am not Mom.
“I won’t let anyone take my babies away,” I say, the power in my voice surprises
even myself as I stare at Mom, my chest heaving.
I swear if he tries… I won’t just walk away… I will wreak havoc if I have to, but no
one, and I mean no one, will take my children from me.
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A strength I have forgotten I possess rises within me and I stand up.
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I will go to the ball, show Atticus that
I went. He will be too busy with other
Alphas, anyway. I will make sure I
avoid Sebastian and the first chance I

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get, I will leave.” I state. “This is just a
small hurdle, and we will overcome it,
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My confidence seems to give Mom the courage she needs and she nods.
“Then, let’s get you ready.”
With those words, she stands up with rejuvenated strength, ready to tackle the
challenge ahead.
A few hours have passed, and it is late in the evening when I’m finally ready for
the
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ball. Earlier, I messaged Atticus to
ask him if it is ok not to be addressed
as Zaia at the ball, just in case it got
back to my ex. After all, word can
spread and my name is a little
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Something I now wish I had changed when we came here, but it’s too late to
change that.
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He had agreed and said it made
sense and he would let the pack
know, so no one accidentally let it slip
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