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.

Aurora

"Aurora. I'm scared. Why did you marry the alpha? Is it because of my treatment. You shouldn't have."

"Mom, I married him because I wanted to. Mom, you don't need to be worried about anything." I assured her, kissing her hand softly.

"What about Theodore? He's your mate and you can't abandon your mate. I didn't train you to do such, do not be like your father." She whispered and I nodded.

"I don't abandon him mom. Theodore was a cheat mom, I'll tell you everything when you recover fully but be rest assured that I'm fine and happy." I assured with a smile and she exhaled.

"Alright, I just want you to be happy." She muttered and I nodded.

"I'll get the doctor to check your vitals now and bring your meal." I muttered as I rose, staring at her with a smile as I walked towards the door.

I didn't feel like leaving but I had to. Arriving at the doctor's office, I was astonished to see a different doctor.

"Go. Good morning doctor." I muttered and she flashed me a smile.

"Morning, Luna. I'm doctor Rose, Wayne is away and I'm in charge, do you need my help with anything?" She demanded and for a moment I went blank.

My heart began pounding heavily. "Did we get caught? Does the Alpha know? Why would Doctor Wayne leave me alone to face this?"

"Luna. Is there a problem?" Rose muttered as she waved and I shook my head, staring at her with great fear.

"No. I. actually. My mom is. Awake, can you come check her vitals." I muttered and she flashed me a smile.

"Oh, I'll do that now, I'm sorry for not coming earlier." She replied and I nodded.

I wobbled my way towards the ward, my heart pounding heavily as my palms began sweating. I bit my lips, trying to control my racing heart.

Rose walked towards mom and I stepped back a bit, taking the time to inhale and exhale.

"Rora."

"Yes mom!" I replied hastily and she glanced at me slightly.

"What's wrong? You seem restless, I can smell your fear and distress." She pointed out and I flashed her a fake smile.

"I'm. I'm okay mom." I replied, trying to convince myself.

"Should I check your vitals too? Are you seeing symptoms already?" She demanded and I shook my head, flashing a smile while mom stared at me with confusion.

"It's nothing mom. I'm okay doctor, please take care of mom. I'd like to step out and get something for her to eat." I muttered.

"The hospital provides every meal and yours included Luna," She hinted and I nodded.

"I just want to take a little stroll, thank you doctor." I replied and walked out before she could say anything.

Once outside the hospital, I exhaled deeply, trying to gather my thoughts as I walked down the street.

"Calm down, everything will be fine. He's never going to find out. Doctor Wayne is gone for a few days and he'll be back sooner than you think, don't beat yourself up." I whispered.

After walking aimlessly for ten minutes, my restlessness reduced and I turned around, deciding it was best to head towards the hospital now.

"Act normal, don't allow them to find out, you know nothing about this, he threatened you and you had no other option." I whispered under my breath and I jumped out of the road when I saw a car darting towards me with great speed.

"What the." My voice died down when Stella stepped out.

"What's wrong? Has the alpha dumped you? So fast?" She demanded and I turned around, trying to head towards another direction but she blocked my path.

"What? Can't you speak? Yesterday you had balls but now it seems like you have nothing left. Why are you walking? Can't the Alpha spare one of his little toys? Did the Alpha throw you out of the pack house?" She demanded, pushing back my shoulder and I fisted my hands, trying to suppress my anger.

"Stella, I do not want to fight, I've got important things to do, please get out of my way." I pleaded softly and she scoffed.

"And if I don't? Are you going to throw me out of the pack? Where are the guards, I'm scared." She taunted, feigning fear and I exhaled.

"Stella, please just let me be, can't you leave me alone!" I demanded, trying to suppress my anger and she chuckled.

"You're nothing but a maid, how dare you talk to Stella this way?" One of her friends interjected and I scoffed.

"What is going on here!" My body shook with fear as Alpha Xavier's voice rang out.

I turned around in astonishment while Stella's face went pale.

"Alpha. Alpha Xavier. We were just driving casually when Aurora stepped forward and refused to leave."

"Not a word from you, Aurora, what's going on." My jaws dropped as he silenced Stella. Her face turned red from rage and I couldn't help but swallow.

"I was taking a stroll from the hospital when she blocked my path." I replied and he turned to Stella, his eyes flashing with anger.

"You have a week of community service, the next time I see you trying to bully my Luna, I'll have you locked up for a month." He threatened and she shivered with fear as she nodded and ran into the car with her minion.

"Thank you so much, Alpha." I muttered, bowing my head because goddess knew my hands were trembling.

"Why are you walking outside? Didn't you see the driver?"

"I. it's nothing, I just wanted to take a little stroll." I replied and he stared at me for a moment before nodding.

"I'll head back to the hospital now, thank you alpha." I turned around immediately, I was so close to melting and if I spent any more time, only the goddess knew what would happen.