The Rejected Luna Queen novel Chapter 64

Aurora's POV

It was evening and I had only just arrived at the Pack. Everywhere seemed to be very busy and I wondered what was going on.

Men and women, boys and girls were all running around the place doing one thing or the other. I had never seen the Pack that busy all my life and it made me wonder what I had missed since I stayed back in the Blue Moon Pack.

As I got close to the house, one of the maids saw me and ran back into the house, probably to inform my mom and dad that their child had arrived.

The guards that I saw bowed at the sight of me; the maids too, as they all showed great respect to me. That was how it became clear to me that the news had spread to my Pack. They were aware that I was a Princess; the true Princess of the Pack, and not that imposter called Sophia.

"Welcome, Princess," one of the guards said to me, just before coming closer and helping me carry my luggage. It was so thoughtful of him as I did need some help.

"Thank you."

Soon after, I saw my mother, coming out of the house with a few maids behind her and she walked faster on seeing me and I did the same.

She spread her arms and hugged me tightly as she got to me and I didn't do the same, shutting my eyes as I did. I realised that I had missed her so much. She was the parent who I was so sure was on my side.

As she broke the hug, she stared deeply into my eyes and smiled. "Welcome, my child," she said to me.

"Thank you so much, mum."

We got to the door of the palace and as soon as we walked in, I saw so many people there. My father, some of the elders and some other people sat there, laughing and talking. It felt so good to be home. There was no place like it.

"Welcome back, Princess," the people chorused as soon as I stepped into the palace, with everyone bowing as I smiled and nodded in acknowledgement and then walked past them.

"All these people who are gathered here, are here because of you," said my mother before she went to attend to something that a maid had pointed out to her.

That was when it dawned on me that it was a welcome celebration for my return. I was very happy with the gesture as I never expected any of that. I wondered who came up with the idea and something told me that it was my mother. It was so thoughtful of her.