Alpha's Regret: A True Luna Comeback

Chapter 3

Celine’s POV

A month later

I sat down in the gazebo in the palace garden in the early morning. It was relaxing to drink tea here in the morning and if possible, all day long. It had one of the best sceneries in the palace, to the point that it felt surreal.

“ You're here alone?” I turned my head toward the direction of the voice - it was Alpha Keenda’s mom.

“ Your Highness,” I got to my feet with the twinkling of an eye, bowing my head in respect. It was rare for me or any s*x slave like me to come in contact with the former Luna.

“ Haha, it's okay. You can have your seat, no need to get formal with me,” she laughed it off. I waited for her to have her seat first before joining her.

“ Thank you, Your Highness,” I replied.

“ You've been here for about a month now. How do you find it? Like how do you find life within the palace walls?” She questioned as she sipped her tea.

“ Uhmm...,” Why did I feel like this question was a lot trickier than it sounded? “ The palace is indeed like how it's rumored to be. The elegance and architectural beauty are flawless,” I hoped my big words would convince her.

“ Of course, it is. You can't expect less,” she smiled proudly. She was as narcissistic as her son, the both of them irritated me but who was I to complain?

“ Of course, Your Highness,” I smiled, tilting my head in agreement with her words.

“ So I'm guessing that you’re enjoying your stay here at the palace? It's by far more splendid than when you were with your parents, consider yourself lucky to be picked by the Alpha,” she was a narcissist.

“ It's a lot better. The quality of life here is unmatched,” I fed her what she wanted to hear. How could I possibly be enjoying my life in the palace when all your son does is make love to me every night?! At least, nearly every night. I was nothing more than a dignified night lady in my eyes. I clenched my cup tight trying to control the anger that attempted to overwhelm me.

“ Calm down, Celine. Calm down,” I took in deep breaths to relax.

“ We try to treat even our maids so pleasantly that they won't be able to turn against us,” she continued to huff. “ Anyway, you're a lot luckier than the other s*x slaves within the palace. I mean, ever since you came he hasn't slept with anyone other than you,”

“ Yes, I noticed,” I muttered. I noticed since it was my body all these was happening to and trust me it was anything but lucky.

Taking my hands in hers, she clasped them, “ I feel Keenda is confident this time and I think you might be the lucky one. The one who will bear his child so please do your best,” she patted my hands. Why did she make it sound like I was the one with the problem when it was he who was impotent? Maybe he was impotent and there wasn't a thing in this world that could make him impregnate a woman.

“ I will try my best,” I faked a smile.

“ Mother, I've been looking all over for you,” Alpha Keenda’s voice sent shivers like electric sparks down my spine - I had been feeling it for a while now whenever he was around me. My heart began to beat faster and faster as if I was anticipating his arrival. I clutched my chest.

“ Ohh, I nearly forgot that we have an outing to attend,” she excused herself, chuckling.

“ What are you doing talking to her?” Alpha Keenda questioned with twisted brows, his looks belittling me. It was hard to believe that it was the same man that touched me so passionately every night.

“ Just girl talk,” she shoved the topic aside.

“ Let's get going,” he sighed shaking his head unsure of how to react. With their steps fading away, relief spread through me - the unnecessary pressure I had been feeling was gone.

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A week later

I prepared lunch with the maids for Alpha Keenda, I was nervous since I had volunteered to serve him in his study personally. The truth was, I against all odds had somewhat fallen for Alpha Keenda, not forgetting the fact that I felt a mate bond between us. I knew he had a Luna but still...

“ Ma'am, what are you thinking about?” One of the maids snapped her fingers in front of my eyes, bringing me back to reality.

“ Huh? What happened? Did I space out?” I questioned.

“ Yes, you did,” she sighed.

“ If you don't mind, can you repeat what you were saying before I spaced out?” I scratched the back of my neck awkwardly.

“ I was telling you that you could go and send it to Alpha Keenda’s study but be sure to knock before you go in. His Majesty loves his privacy,” she forewarned.

“ Thank you,” I gave her a small smile before leaving the kitchen with the tray. Walking up the stairs, my heart rate increased rapidly like I had been running for a long time and a million thoughts swarmed through my head.

I was going to confess to Alpha Keenda how I truly felt. I haven't quite thought about what would happen if he feels the same way too and accepts me. He hadn't been as cold-hearted as towards me as he normally would and maybe this was a sign from the Moon goddess.

“ I'm going to try my luck anyway,” I took a deep breath before knocking on his study door. The silence that followed afterward made me wonder if he was in.

“ Come in,” his voice resounded just as I was about to knock again. Pushing the door open, I let myself in making sure to carefully hold the tray. I couldn't afford to ruin his expensive rug.

“ I came to bring you lunch,” I beamed placing the tray down. My luck was that Luna Sasha wasn't around, if not she wouldn't let me come that close to him. I knew she hated me the most.

Alpha Keenda simply nodded his head without saying a word to me. I walked forward, closer to his desk but far enough to respect his privacy. I fondled with my fingers nervously. I had finally gotten the opportunity to but my mouth wasn't cooperating.

“ Do you want to tell me something?” He shifted focus from the pile of books in front of him to me, making me even more nervous. It was now or never - I sighed.

“ I love you, Alpha Keenda and I think you might be my fated mate,” I said the last part in a low tone as I fixed myself to the floor and my legs drew imaginary circles. I had done it and that's all that mattered.

“ You're joking right?” His laughter broke my spirit completely. When he saw my countenance and realized that I had meant it all, his face wore an immediate frown.

“ So you weren't joking,” his tone was serious and his voice tensed.

“ I'm not you, Majesty,” tears began welling up in my eyes. “ I know I shouldn't fall for you but I can't help it. The mate bond is driving me crazy and hiding my feelings for you is making me even crazier,” I explained as I cried.

“ Who do you think you are to ever fall in love with me?” He reclined on his swivel chair, his chin propped up with his arm. “ Do you think this is the prince and a pauper story here?” He questioned. My eyes had already begun to shed tears.

“ I-I”

“ I, Alpha Keenda reject you as my mate and I'm disgusted to hear that you love me. Just when I thought you were different from the other slaves,” he shook his head glancing at me derogatorily. It was like my whole world had shattered and come crumbling down, I could feel my legs give way. He didn't love me - I clenched my eyes in pain. The emotional pain was a lot worse than the physical pain and I was proof.

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