The Real Luna

Chapter 3: The Web of Lies

Author’s pov

“What are you two doing here in the dark?” she said, acting like she was drunk or something of that sort.

Without wasting time, Elysia gave Cassian distance just to not affect the discussion between Selene and Cassian because she knew that Selene would definitely not just walk into the garden for no reason.

She clearly had a motive and was about to put it into action, so she watched.

But Cassian's attention was not with Selene, but instead fully on Elysia.

If only Elysia knew that she shouldn't have given Selene the chance, then she would not have stepped away and lost her opportunity of being the Lunar.

She waved all her thoughts of negativity towards Selene's character and walked back to her room.

But before she could even enter her chambers, she was stopped by her father, who held her hand aggressively.

“What are you trying to do with Cassian?” he asked her as she had a frown on her face.

“What do you mean exactly? I am not doing anything with the Alpha. I did nothing. He bumped into me and I left him with Selene. You should go question Selene,” she said and then realized something.

“Oh, I am so sorry, Father. You won't want to question Selene. After all, she is your precious daughter you want by your side all the time. Well, have fun, because she will soon bring you the Alpha as your own son-in-law,” she said and then went inside.

That was exactly what Magnus wanted.

He wanted Selene to give up because this was the perfect chance.

It turned out that Selene had already seen Cassian and Elysia in the garden and rushed to her father.

As she had a plan, immediately she was going to make Alpha Cassian confused and think that his true mate was Selene instead of Elysia.

But to do that, she needed to drug Elysia so she wouldn't even be able to come or witness when he would mark her.

Magnus immediately rushed to one of the maids and ordered them to prepare a drink, which she directly took to Elysia.

He knocked on the door as she opened it and rolled her eyes before allowing him in.

She noticed he was holding her favorite drink as he dropped it beside her and sat next to her.

“Do not worry yourself. Selene is not taking anything from you. Do you think you and Cassian have a future? Let me know so I can work on it. I always want to find an opportunity to be proud of you. And I think taming Cassian would be a perfect opportunity for you. Don't you think?” he said to her as he motioned for her to take the drink.

“I brought your favorite drink to you as an apology for everything you always knew. You are still my daughter. I am only being so strict with you so you would be better. I want you to be better than the way you are,” he said. But Elysia was not falling for any of it.

“Dad, please, can you just stop already? Can you just stop this? You know that I am very much aware of your character and the way you act when you want Selene to have something. If you want Selene to have him, then go ahead. He is not mine after all,” she said and then stood up. But the father's gaze was still fixed on the drink.

“You have to take it. I know you would never believe me and you never believe I have your favors at heart, and it is fine. I would leave then,” he said and stood up before walking away. Nothing.

Leaving Elysia alone as she went to her veranda only to see that Cassian was alone sitting on the bench.

He seemed a bit confused.

She knew that Selene had tried to get away through him, and if possible it had already worked.

She hissed in annoyance and stood up as she turned around to walk.

Just as she was about to walk in, she noticed Cassian was staring at her.

She turned around and their gazes were fixed on each other.

Just then she heard her wolf.

“Mate,” her wolf said to her, and Cassian also clearly felt something as he stood up, and they both stared at each other at the same time.

Both their wolves immediately found out that they were mates.

Selene POV

As I raced inside my room, I felt so frustrated as I scattered everything that came across my path.

I sat on the bed and ruffled my hair in anger, yelling out Elysia's name.

“How could he dare to tell me something like that? How could he even have the mind to say that about me? How could he even make such an assumption about me?”

I shook my head in annoyance as I sat down on the bed, thinking of how else to do this.

Just then, I had a quick flashback about my encounter with Cassian.

I can't believe I tried my best to make him like me.

And he told me to my face that he thinks Elysia is his mate and I should stop coming in the way because I look just like her and it was confusing.

I shook my head sideways in annoyance.

I don't want to remember such encounters again. I have never in my life ever been rejected in such a way.

Such an embarrassing way.

And he dared to do something like that and expect to just walk away scot-free.

It pissed me off so badly as I crossed my legs. And then an idea came to me.

If he is going to have to make me his mate, then I have to make him think I am Elysia.

That's just the only way. But I can never pretend to be as dull as she is and as foolish as she is.

I can't even think of a better way to do this.

Just then, I remembered his speech to me

He told me that I had to stop coming in the way because I looked just like her.

It was then the idea struck me. It would be very easy.

I just have to make him be very sure that I am Elysia.

I have to change my dress, mood, and the way I talk.

I just have to act as foolish as she is for a day or two, and then I have to be in if I really want Cassian to be mine.

After all, my dad has already placed all his hope in me, and I don't plan on ruining that. Because more than anything in this world, I always want his favor.

While I am doing that, I need to get Elysia out of my way for good. Out of this park for good.

And for that to happen, I am not going to involve my father in this.

Because he would not want me to dismiss his daughter, even though he doesn't love her or care for her like me.

But I know I have to do it, or else one day or another, the truth would be out, and Cassian might end up wanting Elysia again.

The next morning, I decided to start my plan.

At first, I investigated everything about Elysia's dressing.

It turns out it was not that hard.

I made sure the tailor preparing her dress delivered exact copies of her dresses to me.

I changed my hairstyle quickly as Alpha Cassian would only be in the park for a few days.

For those few days, I needed to use it and make sure that he marks me as his mate and takes me with him instead of Elysia.

He won’t be returning to his pack with Elysia, that I would make sure of.