The Rejected Luna Queen novel Chapter 122

Alpha Bane's POV

We got to the Silver Moon Pack and the carriage stopped for a bit before continuing to move. The driver must have forgotten that it was at the Castle that we were supposed to stop and not at the entrance of the Pack. His clumsiness was second to none on that occasion.

I heaved a sigh of relief that we had finally gotten there as the journey took way more time than I had expected. I thought we should have arrived way earlier than that.

For some reason, the driver decided to be as slow as a slug and we took about three to four more hours than we normally used to, to get to the Pack. Yet, all of that didn't matter. We had finally arrived and that was all that was important. It was only going to be a matter of time before we'd be in front of the Castle. The journey was worth the while.

J turned to Aurora, who looked so weary all through the journey. Indeed, she slept for most of it and even when she stayed awake, it was almost as if she still slept as we barely said a word to each other.

She didn't look so gloomy anymore. There was a different look on her face. She seemed happy; very happy as she looked out from the carriage.

As we got to the Castle, the carriage finally came to a halt and I looked out to see the Alpha King and Luna Queen standing outside and already waiting for us.

I wondered if they had somehow sensed Aurora's presence nearby or if they were told by members of the Pack who saw us enter the Pack in the carriage. In any case, it felt good to find them waiting for us to arrive.

I got out of the carriage, hoping that Aurora wouldn't do the same. I wanted to be the one to help her get down. She didn't. I turned around and reached out to her with my hands and she grabbed them and I slowly helped her get down, earning a beautiful smile and a nod from her.

She walked straight to her parents and hugged them one after the other; her mother first, and then her father, as I stood right behind her, waiting for her to be done so I could say my greetings to them.

"Greetings, Alpha Bane," said the Alpha King with a smile, stretching out his right hand for a handshake.

"Greetings, Alpha King," I greeted, firmly shaking his hand and staring right into his eyes.

I loved to do that. My father taught me that it was a sign of strength and always showed the other person that you're a wolf who can never be intimidated by anyone. Ever since I learned that, I always loved to do it, even when it was glaringly unnecessary, like on that occasion.

"Greetings, Luna Queen," I greeted Aurora's mother and she nodded in acknowledgement.

"You're welcome to this, Pack, as always, my people," declared the Alpha King, with his arms spread out wide. "This is your home too."

A few servants walked out from the Castle and came to us, taking our luggage to help us keep them in our respective rooms. "We'll be staying in one room," I said to them so they wouldn't keep the bags separate.

As we walked in, Aurora stood next to her mother as they began to converse. They talked as if her dad and I didn't exist. It was just so hilarious. I knew they had a lot to catch up on but then, it just seemed so weird.

"Women talk, aye?" The Alpha King asked, laughing as he patted me on the back. "You should expect these things, Alpha Bane. That's just how women are. You can't change them."

He dragged me with him, pulling me by my left hand as he led me into the Castle so that we too could have our talk. I loved it. We too could have our fun without the women.

Yet, I couldn't help but wonder what they were talking about. Indeed, I thought I heard my name being mentioned in their discussion, albeit very faintly. Perhaps, she wanted to find out a few things about me. I just had to take my mind away from all of that.

As we walked in, some guards and maids greeted me and I just waved at them as I walked past.

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Aurora's POV