The Curvy Rogue

Chapter 2

KELLY THOMPSON’S POINT OF VIEW



NINE MONTHS AFTER THE WEDDING

Thanks to the Moon Goddess! This afternoon, I gave birth to a beautiful, lively baby boy. We named him Eden Bentley, second in line to the throne after his father, Alpha heir Jason.

At last, I can return to my healer studies after a long break and work toward my certificate. My dream is to become a doctor for our community and teach at the clan’s school.

Jason works there too, as deputy director alongside the director and Gamma Nicolas Nord. Nicolas, by the way, is an old friend of Alpha King Don Bentley—and Betty’s father. How annoying!

Months later, everything changed when Jason became the new Alpha King, his father stepping down due to old age. I never imagined I’d be rejected afterward and forced to leave the clan. The clan’s newspaper mocked me, calling me “the weak Luna Queen” on the front page.

Betty Nord learned I’d given Jason a son and flew into a rage, vowing to cause chaos. She set a trap for me, and of course, Jason believed her. He never truly loved me, even after our child’s birth.

The day after Jason’s coronation, Betty arrived at the castle, claiming to congratulate him. We sat on the royal dais in the great hall, greeting our well-wishers as tradition demands after a new Alpha King’s rise. Betty approached in a dazzling blue satin dress, adorned with pearls around her neck. She moved gracefully, stopped at the boundary line, bowed to us, and asked to come closer.

Jason allowed it, and I sensed he still had feelings for her.

“Your Majesty, My Queen, I wish you long life and victory over our enemies. The past is behind us, and I’m truly happy with my nurse training; it means the most to me,” she said.

“But I can’t help feeling sad for the former Alpha King’s health. I’d like to show the Luna Queen, who’s studying to be a healer, how to make a rejuvenating pill to restore His Majesty’s strength. I learned this technique at one of the best werewolf schools,” she added.

The new Alpha King responded eagerly, clearly charmed by Betty’s offer.

“Oh, absolutely, the Luna Queen should learn to make this pill. My father must live long enough to see our son, Eden, grow up, don’t you agree, darling?” Jason said, giving me a playful look for the first time.

Reluctantly, I agreed.

The next day, Betty returned to the castle with a bag of ingredients for the rejuvenating pill meant for the former Alpha King, while Jason was away.

Without delay, she pulled out the ingredients and began mixing them.

“Listen, Kelly, if you mess up the mixture, we can fix it. But if you get the magic formula wrong? Well, who knows what could happen,” she said, staring at me as if probing my fear.

Then she began.

“Repeat after me! SERVUNDA BEVUNDA OLDMO ALPHATO KINGO DONTO BENTLEYO VOMITTO,” she commanded, her expression twisting in a chilling way that froze me.

I felt something was wrong with that magic formula, but Betty insisted: “Repeat, repeat, repeat!”

I tried to resist and step back, but she grew angry, casting another spell: “BERVUNDA SERVUNDA LUNATA QUEENA OBEYA TOYA MEYA,” waving her nails as if pulling me with an invisible force.

Suddenly, a wave of power surged through me, and my mouth opened against my will. Betty used my voice to repeat the magic words.

As soon as she finished, an elegant pill appeared in a box, and I regained my senses.

“What did you do to me, Betty Nord?” I demanded angrily, but she silenced me.

“Here’s the rejuvenating pill for the former Alpha King. Once he takes it and recovers, you can count on Jason loving you like never before,” she persuaded.

I longed so much for Jason to love me truly one day.

So, I rushed to the former Alpha King’s private quarters with the pill.

“Your Majesty, I have something for you! It’s a rejuvenating pill to restore your strength,” I announced excitedly as I entered.

“Oh, Kelly, I appreciate it, but at my age, I don’t need it. I’ve lived a good life; it’s time to prepare for my journey. What difference would a few more years make? My name is already in the history books,” he replied.

“That’s true, Your Majesty! But think how wonderful it would be to see your grandson, Eden, grow a little more,” I urged.

“Oh, yes, I absolutely want to see that little boy grow and carry on our legacy. Bring me the pill,” he ordered, unable to resist the thought of his dear grandson.

He sat up in bed, and I handed him the pill with a glass of water. He swallowed it quickly, and to my horror, the unthinkable happened. The former Alpha King screamed in pain, clutching his stomach and vomiting uncontrollably.

“What did you do to him, Luna Queen?” asked Pal, the Alpha King’s messenger, who had been watching silently.

At that moment, Jason entered. He’d come for a routine visit but was shocked to find I’d seemingly poisoned his father with the pill. His wolf, Jude, blazed with rage, but Jason’s human side held him back.

“Get out. If I let Jude loose, you’ll regret it, but I’ll hold back for our son, Eden. I, Jason Bentley of the Southern clan, reject you, Kelly Thompson, as my mate and Luna Queen,” he declared in anger.

My heart shattered, and fear for my life overwhelmed me. Unable to face this reality, I fled and hid in the clan’s woods.

A dog found me and bit me. I bled, prompting my wolf, Sherry, to take control. She killed the German shepherd with her sharp claws. The owners realized what happened, but Sherry escaped, losing much blood as she crossed the rival Northern clan’s territory. It seemed only one side could survive.

Weak, Sherry collapsed. I felt she wanted to tell me something, but her voice was faint. Still, I understood her farewell as she sacrificed herself for me. I screamed inwardly as her wolf form returned to human.

I was now a lone wolf.