A Rejected Luna: Sold and Tamed

Episode eight

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Xavier slammed his fists on the table, glaring with utmost hostility, at his rebellious beta, concluding Lucius was saying things to push him to the edge.

'Cut it out! I've had enough of your gibberish!'

Lucius let out a short, mirthless laughter. 'Gibberish?' he rhetorically questioned, slurping more of his coffee. 'Soon, you would find out how much this 'Gibberish' is going to affect you and the entire pack.. The rogue wolf is on rampage and it seems as though you have something that belongs to it'

Xavier slouched back into his chair, face turned upward. 'Why must I believe you? You've proven to be a mischievous brat. Moreover, if it were really here. The pack guards must have caught its scent, hunt it down and kill it!'

Lucius exhaled loudly, a mock pity spiking his features. 'It's no News that scents can be covered. Is it?'

Their conversation was disrupted when one of the maids surfaced into the office.

'Alpha. Your Luna has arrived.' she announced, both palms placed on her thighs, head politely bowed.

Silence ensued for a while as Lucius and Xavier shared heated glares.

'Tell her to settle down. Make her feel comfortable. Have the new maid attend to her.' Xavier ordered, his eyes not leaving Lucius face. If there was one thing he regretted doing at that moment, it would be turning Lucius into his beta.

The maid c****d her head. 'Diane?'.

'Is there some other new maid?'

'No but she's inexperienced and most hated. There's a guarantee the Luna won't like her either.'

'I didn't ask you any of this. I gave an order and I expect it to be respected!' he growled.

'Yes, Alpha!' The maid whimpered, obviously afraid of getting on Xavier's wrong side.

'Then do the needful!'

Lucius watched with a malicious grin as she scurried out of the office then turned his attention back to Xavier.

'Seems I'm right about how much you hate your destined mate' he snickered.. 'You should try to treat Poor Diane nice too. It's not her fault that the moon goddess paired you together!'

Xavier charged at him again, grabbing Lucius by his shirt collar and forcing him out of his chair. 'You caused this mess, Lucius. It would only help if you keep your running mouth shut and go back to wandering around' Xavier shot back in annoyance.

'I'm concerned for you.. you. m.. might en...d up regret... ting not doing so in later y...ears' Lucius managed to choke out his words.

With one swift movement, Xavier sent him flying on the floor. 'Leave my office. I don't want to see you!'

He scrambled to his feet, dusted off his pants, readjusted his shirt collar before leaving the office without one last backward glance.

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Diane was still busy crying her heart out when an unexpected knock landed on the room door. Whoever that was, Diane was certain it wasn't any of the maids. They were off to do their menial jobs and wouldn't be back till evening. The knock came again, louder this time, accompanied by a feminine voice.

'Diane. The Alpha sent me to relay a message'

At the words, Diane wiped her tears off, rushed outside her room to meet with whoever was sent to her..

Once outside, she came face to face with a stern, displeased woman who at a point, had also bullied her spitefully.

'The Alpha's Luna has arrived. You're required to tend to her needs for the next two days till the ceremony takes place. Make sure you do whatever to please her. One complain from her about your services, you'll have to suffer the repercussions.' she blurted.

Diane rubbed her sweaty palms apprehensively, squeezed her eyes shut and rushed her question. 'Is that the Alpha's message to me?'

'Of course. It is'

Tears started to find its way back to Diane's optic nerves.. He was intentionally doing this to hurt her... It was the only reasonable explanation she had for all of this.

'I'll lead you to the Luna's abode. Follow me'. The maid authorized.

Diane bit back her tears as she did so, taking reluctant steps behind the maidservant. After what seemed like forever, they arrived at the Luna's room. Its environment was enticing, clean and beautiful. The room itself spacious, decorated with colorful bouquet of flowers. This is rightfully hers. It is one of the privileges she, as the Alpha's Luna should be entitled to.. Diane was still appreciating the aesthetically pleasing view when her gaze fell on her step sister's.. Hailey Crooks...

The idea of Hailey taking her place as the Luna to her own mate made her feel somewhat irritated and angry. And the triumphant look Hailey wore made Diane want to punch it out of her face.

'Lunatic' her wolf berated and Diane couldn't agree less.

The maidservant had her head bowed to the Luna politely, motioned for Diane to do the same too. One thing Diane isn't willing to do. She wouldn't bow to a selfish brat who took pleasure in stealing what is hers!.

'Welcome to the Stealth Pack, Luna. We're honored to have you here in our midst' The woman addressed.

Hailey nodded. 'I'm honored to be here to finally claim my rightful mate too. I hope we all get along..'

'Behind me is your assigned maid. Please, let her know however way she can serve you. I'm sure she would do it whole heartedly..'

Diane's small fists clenched. 'I shall serve you wholeheartedly, Dear Luna' she said through gritted teeth.

'I bet you will'

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