The Rejected Luna Queen novel Chapter 11

Aurora's POV

Barely two days after the death of Mrs Elizabeth, there was a need for a new head chef. The post was a very sensitive one and couldn't stay vacant for such a long time.

There were three candidates for the post; Roxa, Marie and Suzy. All three were very popular as they were the most friendly maids except for Marie who was known for her inability to smile or act friendly around others. She always claimed it was a distraction that she couldn't afford to have as she always wanted to give her best. That was why she was also nominated.

On the day of the election, we got the news that the Alpha had decided who the head chef was going to be. We all went to the servant's kitchen to get the information from his Beta only to get the shock of a lifetime.

"The new head chef in this palace is Aurora Scott."

There was silence in the place. No one expected that. My name wasn't even mentioned amongst the people who were to be selected. Yet, I knew I deserved it and somewhere in their minds, they knew it too.

I was the best cook in the palace and even the Alpha knew that. Little wonder he decided to make me the head chef even though I wasn't so popular, except for the wrong reasons.

The job of the head chef was a huge one.

It wasn't limited to cooking for the Alpha and special dignitaries and teaching, supervising and instructing the other chefs to ensure their efficiency and effectiveness in the palace.

The head chef was also required to sell food to people that visited the Castle.

The late cook handled that task for years and she did it so well. Everyone who came to the palace always raved about her delicious delicacy. Most people couldn't resist having a taste of what she made and so, a lot of money was made because of her.

Now, it was my turn to do the same and I could feel the pressure building up in me. It seemed like a heavy burden had been laid on my shoulders. I had to be able to carry it.

I had to buckle up. It was my time to make some good money and I had to grab it. There was no messing around and this was the only means to get money. I had to take it.

Unknown to everyone else, I wasn't done with the story about the former chef's death.

I still felt like something shady happened although I couldn't say for sure. Even Rose agreed. So I thought about a way to properly investigate the issue.

As soon as the meeting was over, the other maids returned to their respective posts and I decided to arrange the kitchen and set up the mini restaurant.

Some maids decided that it was better for them to chat amongst themselves, spending their time gossiping as they got into the kitchen.

"Today, Alpha Alex Bane will be in the Pack to take Princess Sophia back to his Pack," one of them said to the other.

"Are you serious?"

"Yes, I am. I heard it from a very reliable source. He's already in the Pack now."

"Are you certain about what you're saying?"I asked the maid who brought the news, unable to contain my inquisitiveness.

"Yes, I am," she replied. "The Princess could meet up with him very soon."

It was quite surprising that the maids didn't curse or mock me. It was a relief because I almost regretted asking the question as soon as the words flew from my mouth. Yet, the news was very upsetting. It was supposed to be me, going back with the Alpha.

The Princess was about to go home with a man who I was destined to be with. My wolf roared with anger and jealousy within me. I had never seen Rose that mad.