The Rejected Luna Queen novel Chapter 51

Aurora's POV

Two days later

I stepped out of my room and headed to the throne room straight away as a guard informed me that my parents had returned from the Silver Moon Pack.

I wore the same milk-coloured nightgown that had light blue spots that I went to bed with and a pair of white slippers to see them as I didn't have the time to change.

Somehow, I felt a bit excited to hear that they were back but it wasn't like I really wanted to see them that much. The truth was that I just couldn't explain how I felt at that moment so I just felt it was best to leave that instant to meet them.

As I got there, I saw that Sophia had only just entered, so I hastened my pace so I could meet my parents at the same time, as they were already waiting for us at the centre of the room.

As we got close to them, they proceeded to hug Sophia first, as they always loved to do, before they hugged me. I began to feel so awkward again. I was upset too, but I tried to push it off my chest so I wouldn't seem so childish.

"How are you doing, mom? I've missed you both so much," Sophia said, doing her best to get on their good side. Such hypocrisy. It disgusted me as I hated to see people pretend to be who they're not just so they can get favours. It was an irritating behaviour; something that wasn't contrary to Sophia's nature.

"We're doing well," she replied. "Thank you."

"Where's Alpha Bane?" My father asked, staring in my direction.

"Yes, that's true. Where did he go?" My father also asked, with his eyes firmly fixed on me like I was his keeper.

I didn't understand why they'd direct the question at just me and I didn't find it pleasant either. Why on Earth were they waiting for an explanation from me about where he was? Alpha Bane was a grown man, capable of taking care of himself and I wasn't married to him or anything of that sort so I needed them to stop.

"It's highly unlikely for Alpha Bane to not be here. It's not like him at all," I answered. "But he could be in a meeting or wherever he deems fit. I mean, he's the Alpha after all, isn't he? I don't know exactly where he is at the moment."

"Indeed, you don't," Sophia said in a very mocking tone. "I mean, how wouldn't you? When you always follow him around like a deer."

I quickly turned to Sophia on hearing those words as they stung my heart like a bee. She was simply stupid for making such a statement but I was determined to let it slide so I said nothing.

"You're not good at anything, Aurora. Is this how you wanna be Princess?"

That was it for me. She had bitten more than she could chew and I knew that instant that I had to put her in her place.

"Shut the hell up, Sophia!" My mother yelled at her, as I was just about to say something. I was very surprised and happy at the same time. It was so unexpected in a very pleasant way.

"But mom…" Sophia tried to argue but the Luna Queen was having none of that.

"I said you should keep quiet this instant, Sophia. No more words from you, you hear me?" She said to her, quickly interrupting and shutting her up once again, much to my delight.

I was happy to see my mom stand up for me and when I saw the genuineness in her eyes, I was pleased to know that she did love me.

"Okay, everyone," my father cut in, probably trying to diffuse the tension in the atmosphere. "We need to eat, relax and discuss leaving the Pack soon."