The ceremony continued. Alpha Kasper apologised to the other Alpha's who had arrived to grace this special occasion. Nana couldn't bear it, she was humiliated by the Beta so much, using hateful words on her.

Amelia had become a prisoner for committing no sin. Why shouldn't they blame the moon goddess if anyone was to be blamed? It was not Amelia's doing nor was she envisaging the position of a Luna.

Chelsea was furious. Because of Amelia, her position as the Luna of that pack will not be affirmed. If Kasper doesn't reject her, there's no way he can be with her. Why was this woman born to ruin her life and happiness?

Nana wanted to leave but stayed behind. She needs to plead with the Royal family to lessen Amelia's punishment. She's not a criminal, she shouldn't be imprisoned.

The ceremony soon ended. The Alpha had been in a terrible mood. The Alphas that came from other packs were entertained and soon bade a farewell.

Alpha Kasper retired to the pack house. His eyes were fiery red, obviously not pleased with the outcome of who his mate was. He was supposed to have the second part of the ceremony, the mating ceremony, but it was cancelled.

Chelsea walked in and placed her hand on him "It turned out that the ceremony was not as exciting as we thought. Everything got ruined, thanks to the cursed Omega. I wished you had rejected her and let her die.

What use does her existence do to anyone? It only brought her misery and dragged everyone in the pack into this misery. How can there be a new Alpha and no Luna, can't you see how unfortunate she was?

I wished the royal mother hadn't intervened. You should have just rejected her and have her thrown out of the pack. It would be amazing if she turns out to become a meal for the rogues. That's what she deserves.

But I am here for you,Kasper. I am your childhood friend and lover. We've been together for long and today would have been our mating ceremony, but that woman ruined it..." Chelsea gnawed.

"I will make her life miserable. She doesn't want to be rejected, but she would experience a fate worse than rejection" Kasper growled.

"I'm with you Kasper. The moon goddess must have been slumbering to have mistakenly linked you with that cursed Amelia. It was me, she snatched it away from me by her curse. She wants to separate us and be the fated one to you" Chelsea insinuated.

It's in the destiny that the Beta's daughter should be the destined mate to the Alpha. But Amelia sabotaged it. She can't imagine herself would one day share Kasper with Amelia.

So disgusting.

"That would be over my death. And I swear to you Chelsea, over the throne of the Cliffwood pack, that you will be my Luna" Kasper declared, holding Chelsea's hands.

The Former Alpha and his Luna were having a headlong argument with Nana. How dare she try to annul the Alpha's order? Is she courting death?

All the elders were all gathered together. They were the only ones, capable of making the Alpha change his decision and she presented her complaints.

"...this wasn't Amelia's fault that she became the chosen mate for the Alpha. She didn't do it, she didn't initiate it and why should she be punished for what she didn't do?

She's as surprised as the Alpha himself. And tell me, why was she the one punished? Is it because she's a wolfless omega or because she's less than a werewolf like every other pack member of the cliffwood pack.

I want to know why she should be the one to suffer and what is her offence? If anyone has any blame or accusations, he or she should direct it towards the moon goddess if you can" Nana explained.

"Are you saying the Alpha is partial?" Beta Night gnawed, the fury surging within him. He had to apply every restraint to force back his wolf form from taking over his rationality.

"This is preposterous!" The former Alpha thundered. He might not be the present Alpha but he was still as authoritative as before, after all, the new Alpha was still his son.

"I want the Alpha to be present,elders of the cliffwood pack. We can't be talking about a sensitive matter about him and he isn't going to be here" Nana requested, ignoring the outburst of the other people.

"No way am I letting my Alpha son be here to listen to the accusations you have just laid before the elders against him. He is whimpering in discomfort to be destined with a curse instead of a mate.

I was the one who made him lessened the punishment that Amelia deserves for coming to the Pack's gathering. If she wasn't here, we all know his destined mate would have been Chelsea.

If the Alpha had punished her, would you have been able to invite the elders together here for a complaint? You should be grateful that he didn't reject her and let her die from breaking the bond.

He didn't reject her nor banished her and yet you have a complaint against him? You are an old member of this pack, you've been here from the time of my father otherwise I would have had you banished forever" Royal mother frowned, her wolf furious.

"And my question still remains unanswered. What is Amelia's offence that would make her end up in the dungeon? You all can say anything and everything but I want my answers" Nana insisted.

There was a silence that followed.

Elder Kaitano coughed slightly. Everyone waited for him to speak. He glanced at Nana and the royal family seated. Of course Beta Night is automatically a part of the royal family.

"It is true that Amelia was refused from attending any gatherings in the pack. But first, before I proceed, why was she prohibited? Isn't she a member of this pack by birth?"

He glanced round. The royal family first. Then the Beta, Nana and the other elders. He waited and no one said a word. Since he couldn't get the answer, he turned his gaze on the Beta and asked "Beta Night, you are Amelia's biological father, so tell this elders how Amelia became prohibited from the privileges that other pack members have?"

Beta Night growled.

Beta gnashed on his teeth. This cursed girl had reduced him to a commoner in the pack that the elders will now be interrogating?

What nonsense!

He is the Beta of the pack and next to the Alpha himself by hierarchy. And he would have become the father in-law to the Alpha if this cursed thing hadn't ruined it by bringing her evilness to the pack gathering.

"I forbid her from being a part of any gathering in the pack because I am the Beta of this pack and the reason for that decision is because she was cursed.

She was born with a curse and should have died long ago and be forgotten if Nana here hadn't intercepted it" he gnawed, his gaze feisty against the old pack healer.

The elders exchanged glances and the beta felt elated. They should acknowledge his decision and know that he was right to have issued that decree and decision.

Elder Kaitano stamped his walking stick on the floor and nodded as if agreeing with what Beta Night had said. "You said she was cursed from birth. Tell us the nature of the curse if perhaps we can find a cure for it"

Before Beta could respond, the former Luna intercepted "This is a deviation from the reason this meeting was summoned. Please elders, can we ignore the non relevant matter and conclude what needs to be concluded?"

The irritation in her voice cannot be overlooked. Her son has been crowned the new Alpha and she's been held behind by matters that make no sense.

That's Ridiculous!

"I think the former Luna should either exercise a little more patience or we at this moment,lift the ban placed on Amelia and make her have every privilege and access in this pack like every other member.

We are not charlatans, nor do we enjoy spending time staying behind when everyone else has gone to their homes. Do you agree with that?" Elder Kaitano stamped his stick angrily.

"Please your majesty, can I briefly explain what made that girl cursed?" Beta Night hurriedly explained. He cannot afford to let her be free. That would ruin things for his dear daughter Chelsea.

"She was born and my mate died. Her birth brought about my empty and lonely life. Rather than being happy, I mourned the death of my mate. Isn't that enough for her to be a cursed child?

As if that was not enough, she grew up without a wolf. She's worthless, an Omega. I am a warrior, my daughter Chelsea took after me, but that curse in a fleshy form is not. I thereby proclaimed her cursed" Beta sneered.

There were murmurings and silent whispers among the elders. Nana shook her head. Only today, did she know that Beta Night has a small brain. How can he utter such nonsense from his mouth and feel no shame about it?

He's a warrior and a Beta. He can handle the sword and kill rogues in their hundreds without bringing down his sword. He is a shapeshifter but never had she known that he has a low IQ.

A very small brain.

"Is that all that made her cursed?" Elder Kaitano asked, his voice shaking. This innocent girl has suffered humiliation from every member of the pack including his own grandchildren. She was denied several privileges and the reason is just what the beta said?

"Is it not enough to make her a cursed worthless Omega?" Beta Night snared back. His eyes filled with contempt and fury.

The elders exchanged glances and shook their heads. Is this how this man had been? Is this how unjustly he had treated this girl? Why didn't anyone ask questions all these years?

"If that is the reason why she was termed being cursed, that is unfair to her. I hope the Alpha hears this and issues a decree against that. If I remember correctly, your mate was sick and had a premature birth.

If she died, it's because her health was not in order to sustain her after the birth. Amelia was born immature and she became sickly all these years. How can that be her fault? How can you say she was responsible for your mate's death?

And do you realise that her mother's death deprived her of the love of a mother and the privilege of sucking her mother's milk like every other child?

Did she beg to be born? Was it not your doing that resulted in your mate being pregnant with Amelia? In what way has this been her fault Beta Night? Besides, is she the only Omega in the cliffwood pack?

How can she be affirmed to be cursed because she's an Omega? This is injustice and the Alpha must hear about it. Something needs to be done and it's urgent" elder Kaitano declared.

He glanced at the other elders and they nodded in affirmation. The Former Alpha and his mate couldn't utter a word. They were also gobsmacked at the Beta's words.

Sometimes it is always better to be quiet than say things that make others question your intelligence.

"As for being imprisoned, I suggest that the Alpha reconsider his decision. It is understandable that Nana pleaded that he shouldn't reject her because she's wolfless and might not be able to survive the rejection.

He can spare her life by finding other means. If she needs to move to another pack, it would be awesome rather than being a rogue. And if the only way to deal with this is by rejection, then that's her fate.

The moon goddess knows her vulnerability and yet destined her with the Alpha. She knows her weakness and would help her survive" Elder Kaitano concluded.

"Did you do justice here, elder Kaitano? If the Alpha doesn't reject her, he cannot be mated to another and the pack would be without Luna? Even if he chooses a concubine, how can the future heir be born?

Only Luna can birth the future Alpha. Should my son now become stranded because he is trying to save a mere Omega whose usefulness doesn't mean anything to the pack?

That is never going to happen. The Alpha must reject his mate in order to have his Luna" the former Alpha Stone declared.

The other elders reasoned and consulted within themselves. What Alpha Stone said was the truth. The pack needs a Luna and a weak Omega cannot be the Luna. And if the Alpha doesn't reject her, there would not be another mate for him.

Who then will be Luna, ruling alongside him?

How will the future Alpha be born?

Thirty minutes later, Alpha Stone walked into the pack house and went to the Alpha's chambers. Alpha Kasper was standing with his back to his father, his royal robe was already put off, leaving him with the inner clothing.

Alpha Stone stared at his son's back. A warrior, a trained warrior and one who had subdued packs and merged them together with the cliffwood pack was destined with a wolfless Omega.

How ironic!

“What message have you brought from the elders father?” He demanded. He knew that a meeting was summoned by the Pack's healer in respect of that curse thing she goes around with.

Nana is on his bad book, and he would bring her grey hair down at his feet. She just waited and saw what he would do to her.

“First, the elders request that you look into the injustice that Amelia was going through being referred to as a curse…” he was saying when Alpha Kasper raised his hand

“The second” he demanded and his father sighed softly. The rule of Kasper, his son, will be more brutal than his. He wouldn't take nonsense because he has zero tolerance for it.

“That you reject Amelia and leave her to fate. Whether she survived the rejection or not, that's her fate because we cannot jeopardize the fate of the royal family and the pack as a whole because someone might not survive a rejection” Alpha Stone explained.

Alpha Kasper's lips hived up with a smirk. Those elders think he is a toy that they can play with? Even if he intends to reject her, for now, he wouldn't. He wants to play around with her first.

He will so much torture her that she would beg him for the rejection because death will be more desirable by her than remaining with him.

“The elders are not going to tell me what to do. I am not you, dad” he deadpanned. He turned abruptly and faced his father, his eyes blazing red for fury.

“I am Alpha Kasper and I won't listen to any of the bullshit the elders are saying. I will do whatever I feel like doing, and they can't stop me. Anyone who dares, his head will roll and his blood will flow on the street of cliffwood pack!” He growled.

He could feel his wolf, trying to take over his human body. He was restraining it with all difficulty. If he does, he certainly knows he would devour some certain fools who parade themselves as elders of the pack.

“You should control your wolf, Kasper. You have to listen to the elders. They are the deciding party to whatever decision the Alpha is going to take concerning the pack. They don't have the right to interfere with your personal life but…” Alpha Stone was saying when Kasper interrupted him.

“Telling me what to do about my cursed mate, isn't that my private life? Who says they can advise the Alpha how or whatever he chooses to do with his mate?” He groaned.

“Nana the pack healer invited them over and made a complaint. But the final decision is solely yours to make, Alpha Kasper” Alpha Stone declared and simply nodded before stepping out of his chambers.

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“No ooo” Chelsea growled, her eyes fiery red and her fingers turned into claws and her bones cracked within a split of seconds and returned to her human form.

The elders insulted her father and she wouldn't let it go. She grabbed her sword and dashed out. She needs to teach someone a lesson and make her a public example.

Nana had crossed every line when she made a complaint against her man and now her father. The two most important personalities in her life had been ridiculed and she's not going to take it lightly.

“Chelsea, if you are to use your sword, it should be on that cursed thing locked up in the dungeon. Just a single blow, it would be over. And don't use your full strength, she's a wolfless and spineless pack member..” Beta Night instructed.

But Chelsea couldn't wait to hear that as she made her way to the old healer’s pack. Her movements were fast and swift, walking with the speed of her wolf. She soon reached the old healer's house and grawled aloud.

She gnashed her teeth, her palm fastened tightly against her sword as she made a loud howling sound. The old hag should step out at once, she was ready to finish her up.

Nana immediately stepped out and saw the fury in Chelsea's face. Her wolf form had taken over her senses and she knew it wasn't the best time to argue or exchange words with her.

She turned to leave just when Chelsea raised her hand and let it descend on the head of the healer. It was just once, she doesn't need to do it twice.

The flattened side of her sword slapped against the old healer's skull. The old healer made a painful howl. Her old body slumped. Her wolf made grasping, graggling noises. From her old skull, she felt hurt and her scalp burned. Her pain filled howl far into the pack and everyone was at alert.

“You dare to make a complaint against Alpha Kasper and the Beta? This is the warning to you. The next time I come over to settle a score with you, it's your head that would roll” she growled and walked away.

She felt light. She's the most powerful female warrior in the pack. No one dares her, not even the male warriors. Only to Alpha Kasper can her sword drop.

“Curse, curse be upon you and your offspring forever, curse curse” the healer kept howling out curses on Chelsea but she cared nothing about the vain words she was uttering.

Pack members all rushed out, all cladded with swords at hand. When they saw Chelsea, the daughter of Beta, the best female warrior, no one could stop her or say a word.

Nana's blood dropped and those who came quickly bound up her wound. It would heal fast but her scalp might be affected, her hair might fall off and was definitely not going to grow back.

In low tones and whispers, everyone condemned the act of Beta's daughter. Nana was old enough to be her grandma. How can she do this to the old woman?

As fast as it takes wildfire to spread, the news soon got to the pack house. Alpha Kasper and the royal mother rushed down and saw the pathetic state of Nana. He was going to thundered on who did it, when his servant whispered to his ears.

“Chelsea Night did it, your highness”

Hearing it was Chelsea, the Alpha slipped away and asked that Chelsea be summoned. She had no rights to take laws into her hands and hurt anyone, especially an old woman like Nana.

Rather than coming at the Alpha's summon, beta Night came instead “Your Highness, I asked to speak on behalf of Chelsea. It was a defensive fight, your Highness. Nana attacked her first and she defended herself.

You know she's a warrior. Her fighting instincts took over and her sense of defense overrule her and she didn't remember that the one who attacked her was a weak old woman”

He waved his hand and said she might have to appear before the royal court the next morning” Alpha Kasper declared.

Beta Night smirked, it should have been Amelia, she should have been the one dead instead of Nana being hurt.