The Rejected Luna Queen novel Chapter 167

Alpha Bane's POV

I sat on my throne at the banquet hall, very proud of all that I had achieved. Aurora sat by my side and I always loved to see her there, on Luna's throne. That seat suited her so well as if it was made especially for her sake.

I called for a meeting the night before with the elders and the rest of the Pack who could make their way in. It was finally time for me to introduce my son to the entire Pack and I also wanted to inform the people about a ceremonial event which was to come up in no distant time, to celebrate the success of the Pack and the war after five long years.

I stood from my throne and took a few steps forward, looking around to see the faces of the people who were present. I could see the eagerness on their faces as they anticipated my speech. Somehow, it made me want to delay it a bit just to tease them a little.

But I couldn't. I had to do what I ought to do. I coughed, cleared my throat and looked at the crowd to commence my speech.

Just as I was about to begin, I remembered that something was missing. I wasn't supposed to start without my son and I didn't know why he wasn't there. I hoped in my heart that there was no problem at all.

Just then, a guard walked into the banquet hall with my little boy and everyone gasped. I felt so emotional as he ran up to me with his hands spread out wide.

Turning to my side, I saw that Aurora had gotten up too. She stood right before me and wore a smile too. She must have gotten up as soon as she set her eyes on our boy. She was just as happy as I was.

"Papa! Mama!" The child screamed happily as he got to where I was. I bent a bit and carried him, throwing him up in the air a few times as he gasped with joy, giggling all through. Then, I handed him over to his mother who kissed his forehead and shook him a bit, much to his delight.

I felt nostalgic seeing him react the way that he did toward us. It was a sign that he had gotten accustomed to us, just as we hoped and had begun to see us as his true parents. It was a very beautiful feeling.

As his mother held onto him, u turned my focus to the people, who were looking confused as to what exactly was going on.

"Wolves of the Blue Moon Pack!" O screamed, lifting my right hand.

"Aye!" They screamed, hitting their chests.

"I officially welcome you to this wonderful gathering," I began. "I am most delighted and honoured to have every one of you here in this place. My elders, who have always shown support from ages past, I salute you!"

They nodded in acknowledgement and I went on with my speech. "Today, we're about to witness something very special in this Pack. First, we're all here to celebrate the success of this Pack in the last five years. We're here to mourn the wolves that bled and died in battle for this prestigious Pack and most of all, to celebrate the victory that was wrought through our hands…"

All the wolves raised their hands and cheered aloud for a few seconds and then everywhere went silent. I began to do a countdown in my heart.