The Rejected Luna Queen novel Chapter 79

Alpha Bane's POV

"If I could have your permission, Alpha King," I appealed to Aurora's father. It was true that I could speak as I wanted but courtesy demanded that I did that since I was in his Pack. "This news is a very important one and I'm certain that everyone here would appreciate it."

"Go ahead, Alpha Bane," he replied with a nod. "You always have my permission."

I nodded my head to show my appreciation for his gesture and then I turned to Aurora to give her one final stare. She was looking at Sophia at the time but the moment I turned to look at her, she did too. It was as if she was aware that I'd look that very instant. It felt good too.

"Thank you everyone for granting me this audience that I can speak freely to all of you with you all listening with rapt attention. I do not take this for granted," I began. "I'm grateful to everyone who came from far and near to grace this occasion. This festival is nothing without dignitaries like you. Again, I thank you all."

I noticed some uneasiness with Aurora and I turned around to look at her. She was all sweaty and I wondered why she was so bothered. Perhaps, she must have had a feeling that I was going to say something drastic based on what happened the last time and she was right. I just needed her to know that I had everything under control.

"Please, be calm for me. I got this," I said to her, as she tried to communicate with me with her eyes. She looked so curious to know exactly what my announcement was all about but I just smirked. She was going to find out, just like everyone else. Scratching a package that will soon be open was always of no use.

I looked back up at the people at first, and then I turned and looked at Sophia before clearing my throat.

She, too, was very nervous. It was almost as if she knew what I wanted to say; like she was begging me to hold back. But it was all too late. She made me do it. If only she had acted a bit more responsibly. If only she had just allowed Aurora to have a wonderful festival without trying to embarrass her.

All those didn't matter anymore as my mind was made up. I just wanted nothing more than to get it all over and call her out for who she truly was…

"A traitor!" I screamed, turning back to face the crowd. "That's what Sophia is. She's a very big traitor. All these while, she had feigned ignorance concerning the fact that she was not the true child of the Alpha and Luna of this Pack. Yet, she knew everything."

The whole place went cold and people began to look at themselves in shock; just the way that I wanted it. I took it as a cue to continue with my speech knowing that everyone was keen on hearing what I had to say. Perhaps, everyone but Sophia.

"She had been aware of the truth all this while. She knew that Aurora was the true Princess of the Pack, but she chose to keep it to herself, and even planned with Mrs Scott to ensure that it was so. She's nothing short of a selfish and heartless lady in whom no repentance can be found!"

As soon as I got done with the speech, I turned around and locked gazes with Sophia who was visibly shocked.

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Princess Sophia's POV