Xavier

"Do you think everything will work out well? I'm sure the elders would be against it, they have all pitched their daughters to you." Louis muttered and I scoffed.

"I'm alpha, Louis. I can make a decision with or without their blessings. I want her and that's final." I retorted and he stared at me with a frown.

"Don't tell me you like her because she's too timid to be your type of woman. You love them bold and gracious. She's far from that." He pointed out and I burst into laughter.

"I won't have you talk about my Luna that way. She's the complete opposite of what I like and it makes it easier to ignore even if my wolf tries to act funny." I answered and Louis exhaled deeply.

"I feel bad for her. She's too innocent for you. You're nothing but a selfish bastard, she'll be losing, especially when you divorce her. Nobody would dare be with the woman you've left."

"I'll find her a husband before the divorce." I retorted and he burst into laughter.

"What do you think the beta would say about your union? I heard he hates this one and her mother." He whispered and I shrugged.

"He's." I was still speaking when the beta walked inside, panting heavily like he had jogged to this place.

"Alpha Xavier." He called softly with his head bowed and I turned to him.

"Yes, Darren."

"There's news making rounds now and I'm hoping to hear that it's false. Are you getting married to my bastard?" He asked and I flashed him a glare.

"No, I'm getting married to your second daughter." I answered and he shook his head.

"No! She's nothing but a fucking bastard like her mom! She's a cheat and I'm sure you will regret it, Alpha. Please do not make this mistake, you can have anybody, I can give her elder sister to you. I'm watching out for you, Alpha Xavier." He muttered and Louis concealed a smile.

"Thank you for your concern but I've made my decision and I can take care of myself. If you have any problem, please take it out with your daughter." I replied and he shook his head.

"No! She's unworthy of being your mate. She's nothing but a bitch! She has a mate and now she dumped her mate just because she wants to be with you, she's nothing but an opportunist who wants to sleep her way to the top." He relies and I frowned heavily.

She has a mate. I clenched my fists and just as I was about to speak, she scoffed.

"Really? Is this how low you're willing to stoop just because you don't want to see me happy?" Her voice was filled with pain and a tear slipped down her cheek.

She wiped it away and faked a smile. "All my life I've done nothing but be a good daughter, I've never disrespected you or done anything to infuriate you yet you hate me for no reason. Mom was loyal to a fault but you treated her like trash, you threw her out when she needed you the most and you refused to help but now you feel you can come in here to voice out your opinion?" She scoffed and Darren's eyes flashed with anger.

"How dare you talk to me! You piece of trash! Don't you have a mate!" He barked and she smiled.

"No. Because I rejected him. I just realized I'm slightly different from mom because unlike her, I'm not going to stay with a cheating man, I'm going to pick up the shreds of my heart and walk away rather than suffer in silence." She replied and he growled at her.

"How dare you! Do you think being the Luna would keep you safe! This marriage isn't happening! I oppose it as your father!" He thundered and she burst into laughter.

I wondered if there was ever a moment where she laughed because she wanted to.

"Need I remind you that you disowned me a few hours ago before throwing me out of your house? I'm sorry Beta Darren but my father is dead, you mean nothing to me." She replied coldly and a little smile appeared on my lips.

"Alpha Xavier."

"My decision has been made." I replied and he glared at her for a moment.

"You will regret this!" He promised as he left and Louis stared at Aurora with shock.

Her shoulders were slumped like she had countless burdens on her weak body.

"I'm so sorry for that, Alpha. I promise it'll never repeat itself." She pleaded and I nodded.

"It's fine, I knew there would be opposition." I answered and she nodded.

"Excuse me, alpha." She muttered as she turned around and walked away.

"WOW. I'm shocked. I can't believe the timid and tiny woman can go against the beta and oh, she's fucking right about him. He does nothing but chase women around. And she rejected her mate! Damn that's insane. Congratulations, Alpha, you just found your female version! What a perfect match." He muttered with a smile and I glared at him.

"She would be good in the pack business, I was worried about her getting bullied but I know that she's the best option. Invite all the Alphas, I'm glad Wayne did the insemination, I'm sure we would get results in a few weeks time."

"Wayne, you know I don't trust that bastard one inch."

"It's fine, he's one of the best doctors in the pack, you've got nothing to be worried about." I replied and he nodded.

"Alright Alpha, I just hope we don't regret this. So what's the theme of the party? Something elaborate and are you guys gonna exchange vows? You know ultimately you'll have to mark her in order to make people less suspicious?"

"I'll have the mark taken care off and for her to have my scent, I would do the scent bathing for her. The party is going to be a reception of the amazing vows we shared secretly." I answered and he burst into laughter.

"Alpha." A guard mumbled as he walked inside with his head bowed.

"What?"

"The elders have refused to accept your invitation, according to them, you cannot marry an omega, they said she's unworthy of a great man like you." He explained, fear coursing through his veins as he spoke.

"Fine, instruct the guards at the gate to stop all the elders from attending the party." I ordered and his eyes widened with shock but he nodded hastily.

Aurora

Alpha Xavier placed his hand on my waist and I jerked forward, feeling nervous as he glanced at me.

He was awkwardly close and his scent made it impossible to take notice of the other scent around.

Maids gave way as we walked towards the pack hall. I was dressed in a long tight black gown with diamond earrings and necklace, my hair was packed in a bun.

My heart was pounding heavily as we walked into the room and everyone's attention turned to us. I felt like digging a hole and entering the ground as my hands trembled slightly.

"Don't blow our cover, Aurora. Get a hold of yourself, remember there are other alphas here and we feed on fear." He whispered and I nodded, feigning a smile.

"I'm okay." It was hard to tell whether I was trying to convince him or myself but I inhaled repeatedly and slowly let myself relax in his arms.

Walking inside, the hall erupted with murmurs as they watched us closely. Louis was the first to come over with a smile.

"Congratulations, Alpha." He shook hands with Xavier who smiled.

"I dropped a little gift in your room, I hope you like it." He said as he turned to me and a smile appeared on my lips.

"Wow. Thank you so much."

"I want your goldmine as my gift."

"Even with a sword to my throat, you're never getting it." He replied with a glare.

"Congratulations, Alpha. Where did you find such a priceless jewel?" A middle aged man muttered as he walked over with a faint smile, from his regal attire, it was easy to tell he was an alpha.

"Thank you so much, I don't know, she just walked into my territory and as the wise alpha, I knew it'd be foolish of me to let her go." He replied and the other man nodded.

"You made the right decision. I wish you happiness." He announced and walked away while more alphas walked over, shaking hands and congratulating us.

It was a very tiring process but I forced myself to focus on it. It was my new role now and the goddess knew I was going to play my role well.

"Are you hungry honey? You can go over to the buffet while I discuss a few things with Doctor Wayne here."

He muttered and my heartbeat accelerated as my hands began trembling.

"Congratulations, being Luna looks nice on you." He muttered and I forced a smile, nodding without a word as my stomach clenched.

"I. I think I'll go grab a drink." I stuttered after staring at him for a long time and he nodded.

"Oh wow, I'm heading that way, how about I accompany you." I wanted to protest but he glared at me, making me smile faintly at Alpha Xavier before I slowly excused myself.

"You better not blow your cover. Smile and act right, if the Alpha notices a slight change I'm going to skin you alive." He threatened and I nodded, gulping down saliva nervously.

"Good, now enjoy your new position. Hundreds of girls would die for it, look at your sister, Stella. She had been devastated ever since she heard the news." He muttered and I nodded again.

He smiled at me before walking away and I wobbled towards the table. I grabbed a champagne and drank it hastily, trying to gather myself together as my hands shook with fear.

"You can do this. Take a look at the bright side, everything will be okay. breathe. breathe Aurora, you'll never get caught, Doctor Wayne is in charge and everything will be taken care of. You can do this." I whispered and I heard a scowl beside me.

"Oh please. You can't do nothing. You're not worthy of being in this place, you're nothing but an omega who should be serving drinks at this party!" She growled and I scoffed, turning to face her.

"Watch your words."

"No! What are you gonna do? Do you think marrying the alpha has made you above me? You're still beneath me, you'll forever be there." She replied and I fisted my hands, staring at her with anger.

"Do you think the Alpha wants you? Oh please, do not flatter yourself. You're nothing but a temporary option, we both know the Alpha is going to abandon you very soon and do you know the beautiful thing about it? When he does, not even the guards would want you because nobody would dare go for a woman who has been abandoned by the Alpha. You will be reduced to an omega and everybody will see the filthy rag which you are." She spat out and a nerve snapped inside of me.

I was tired of hearing and taking every shit from her, goddess knew where the bravery came from because it certainly wasn't the real me.

"Watch your tongue, Stella! Do not make me throw you out of this party!" I thundered, making everyone turn to us in astonishment.

"How dare you! Do you know who I am!" She barked and I scoffed.

"Yes! You're Stella, the daughter of the beta, do you know who I am!" I thundered and she rolled her eyes.

"You are an omega, nothing but dirt."

"This is where you are wrong, I used to be an omega but not anymore. The tables have turned, Stella. Look in the mirror and see who the weak one is now." I whispered calmly.

Xavier

"This is where you are wrong, I used to be an omega but not anymore. The tables have turned, Stella. Look in the mirror and see who the weak one is now." She announced calmly, looking graciously beautiful and I couldn't help but get amused.

"Are you insane!" Stella retorted, raising her hand to slap her and just when I was about to step in, Aurora grabbed her hand.

"I'm Luna and you're nothing but my subject and if you don't caution yourself, I'll instruct the guards to throw you out." Aurora warned and Stella's eyes almost popped out in shock.

"You. You wouldn't."

"Guards!" To my astonishment, the guards appeared before her almost immediately and a small smile appeared before me.

"Throw her out." Aurora ordered and Stella scoffed, smirking as she stared at the guards, waiting for them to lift a finger.

"You wouldn't dare! I'm the daughter of the beta!" Stella yelled and I decided to step up, people gave way as I walked towards them.

Fear flashed across Aurora's eyes as she stared at me, desperately wanting me to play along.

"Alpha Xavier. She's trying to throw me out."

"Are you deaf? Didn't you hear your Luna?" I demanded and her eyes widened in shock while others gasped in astonishment.

"No. You. You can't throw me out! I should be here!" She yelled as she got dragged out.

"Alpha. Please pardon her, you can't throw her out." The beta pleaded and I turned to Aurora who was staring at me with gratitude.

"She can stay after she apologizes to Aurora." I replied and he stared at me with shock.

"I'd rather eat grass." She said with a scowl and I signaled for the guards to throw her out which they did.

"Alpha."

"Let the party continue, apologies for the brief distraction." I announced and everyone went back to their normal routine while I walked towards Aurora.

"Thank you so much, I apologize, Alpha." She whispered as I placed my hand on her hips.

She stiffened for a moment and slowly exhaled. "It's fine, that was good, you should act like a real Luna, bark out orders and have people follow them." I replied and she nodded.

"Yes, Alpha." She muttered and I went around, exchanging pleasantries with more guests.

The whole party continued while Aurora and I left with the excuse of wanting more privacy. Once inside the pack house, she exhaled deeply, her shoulders slumped in tiredness.

"Is there anything I need to do in the next few days?" She demanded and I shook my head.

"No, I'll inform you of your schedule a day before. You'll accompany me to every pack party." I replied and she nodded.

"Alpha. Please. How is my mom. I haven't been able to see her since I left the hospital and I'm concerned." She muttered with her head bowed and I nodded.

"We'll go see her tomorrow, she'll be awake by then." I replied and her eyes glowed with excitement.

"Thank you so much." She whispered, her voice almost inaudible and I turned around.

Morning

"Good morning, Alpha." She muttered as she joined me in the dining room and I grunted a response as I read the newspaper. I was the headline and I shrugged as I glanced at the picture of Aurora and I they had uploaded.

"I'll drop you off at the hospital before heading to the office." I muttered and she whispered a thank you.

We ate in silence and when I was done, she dashed upstairs to get her bag.

We entered the car from both sides and I scrolled through my phone as the car left the pack house.

I had received several calls from Beta Darren which I refused to answer. I knew he would be furious with the headlines about one daughter throwing the other out.

"We have arrived, Alpha." The driver announced and I nodded.

"Thank you so much, I can find my way back." She muttered, bowing her head and I rolled my eyes as I pushed the door open.

"Alpha." I ignored her words and grabbed her hand before I led her into the hospital. The nurses glanced at us with astonishment while bowing their heads.

"This isn't the way to her room." She protested when I took the turn towards the private wards.

"Her room was changed." I muttered and she nodded.

I pushed the door open and she gasped as she covered her mouth, taking a moment to glance around.

"WOW." She was a few words away from screaming and she dashed towards the bed, smiling softly as tears ran down her spine.

"Mom." She called softly to her mom who opened her eyes weakly. "Aurora." Her mom's frail voice erupted and she nodded, smiling softly.

"Yes mom. I'm here, I'm sorry for not visiting early." She whispered as she grabbed her hand and intertwined it together.

"Good day, ma'am." I muttered and their attention turned to me.

"Alpha." She bowed curtly and I smiled politely.

"Mom. This is my husband, the Alpha. He's paying for your treatment." She explained and her eyes teared up.

"Husband."

"I'm sorry I didn't wait for you to get well. I'm really sorry mom." She whispered sadly and her mom nodded.

"It's fine, as long as you're happy, I'm happy too."

"I'm leaving, I'll come visit some other time." I muttered and Aurora offered to see me off but I refused vehemently.

My phone rang and I grabbed it immediately, striding out of the hospital.

"Is there any problem?"

"Actually, yes and no. The beta has been in my house since morning and he has been ranting about how you've decided to disrespect him and humiliate his family." Louis replied and a smile made its way to my lips.

"Doesn't he have pack duties to take care of? Increase his work load and shorten the deadline, I'll see how he would make out time to rant." I ordered and Louis burst into laughter.