Rise of the Rejected Luna - Chapter 54

Chapter 54: _Cut Her Some Slack
“I cannot believe the nerves of that man!” I snapped out loud on our way back home.

Just like that, without giving any reason, Alpha Caleb had stopped a pivotal deal between both our companies from happening.

Oh, wait, his actions did have a reason.

This was his way of punishing me for what happened at the Luna Ball last night.

But seriously though… Was this the best way for someone to mourn their wife?

“Sir, you have to relax.” Lyra suddenly muttered in a shaky tone from where she sat beside me.

I glared at her, prompting her to keep quiet.

Sighing with frustration, I rubbed my forehead, deciding to forget about the whole thing and think of something else.

“By the way, Lyra, how are those things I told you to prepare? You know it’s tonight, right?” I turned to her and asked curiously.

The ‘things’ in question were the surprise I promised Phoebe before I left this morning.

It was just a little something I had planned out that I hoped would help us get along more.

Because honestly, I felt like we hated each other’s guts most of the time.

“Yes, sir. The surprise is ready, the maids setting it up already alerted me about thirty minutes ago.” Lyra responded.

Excellent!

A smile curled up my lips as I stared out the window, looking up at the crescent moon hanging gracefully in the sky.

Tonight had to be perfect and I was sure the Moon goddess approved of my plans.

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When I finally arrived home, I stepped out of the car, drawing in a deep breath as I waltzed toward the mansion.

However, before I could get there, a slender figure wearing a red dress with a sultry slit that reached up to the right side of her waist ran out of the mansion.

My eyes dimmed when I realized it was Elsa, the frown on my face deepening when she enveloped me in a tight hug.

“Kaene! Oh, gosh, I’ve missed you.” She exclaimed excitedly, her arms around my neck seeming like she wanted to choke me.

But I didn’t budge, even when I felt her breasts pressing against my chest from underneath the dress she wore.

She didn’t even wear a bra, and the dress was almost see-through.

“What’s the meaning of this, Elsa?” I asked calmly even though my patience was wearing thin.

I placed my hands on her waist, trying to shove her away, but she clung to me like a love-deprived puppy.

“Oh, come on, my Alpha.” She brought her face dangerously close to mine but I looked away, feeling my blood getting hotter.

Her lips came to my ears as she whispered. “You’ve had a long day at work. Don’t you want me to help you relieve all that stress?”

Oh, heck no!

Not caring anymore, I shoved her off my body, watching indifferently as she stumbled backward.

“Did my mother set you up for this?” I asked, squinting my eyes at her.

When she didn’t respond, her mouth instead falling like she didn’t know what to say, I had my answer.

Shaking my head, I brushed past her, opening the doors that led into the grand foyer of the mansion.

“Mother!” I called out, ignoring the greetings of a few maids who walked past me.

I got to the dining room and met her there, drinking from a glass of wine while reading through a magazine.

She raised her head from the magazine, a bright smile appearing on her face. “Kaene, how was work my dear? You’re just in time for dinner. D–”

“Spare me the theatrics, mother.” I snarled, glaring at her. “Did you get Elsa to dress like a slut so she can seduce me?”

My mother gawked at me, a speechless expression on her face.

Just then, a voice yelled in protest from behind me. “Hey! I’m no slut.”

I turned around to realize that Elsa had followed behind me.

Good.

Meanwhile, my mother soon regained her composure, her brows knitting into a frown. “I didn’t tell Elsa to dress like that and even if she does… She’s only trying to impress you. You have to cut the girl some slack.”

I chuckled, amused by the whole situation.

“Cut her some slack like you do for Phoebe?” I queried, my tone brimming with sarcasm.

My mother rolled her eyes, taking another sip from her wine while looking away. “Every day you give me more reason to believe that unfortunate girl has cast a spell on you.”

Ugh, not this again.

Drawing in a deep breath, I was about to storm off to the stairs to head for my suite but then paused in my tracks when I saw who climbed down the stairs.

Phoebe…

She seemed extra beautiful tonight, her hair made in a flowy ponytail.

She wore a light pink gown that flowed like clouds behind her as she descended the stairs, her hand firm on the railing with each step she took.

Just then, a cold harrumph sounded from behind me and I was certain it was Elsa but didn’t bother sparing her as much as a glance.

My wolf howled, pushing me to rush over to our mate and drown her in kisses, but I withheld myself.

Her maid followed behind her, her head lowered.

It was still surprising how a girl who’d been in the same position as the maid at the back days ago was now the Luna of one of the most prestigious packs in the world.

“Good evening, Kaene.” Phoebe muttered when she got in front of me, her gaze fixed on my eyes for a prolonged period.

Oh, she knew what she was doing…

My throat felt parched as I gulped, but that didn’t do anything to help it.

Subconsciously, I stretched my hand forward, holding some strands of her hair and sniffing it.

She didn’t even budge from the weird action, giving me the chance to take in every whiff of her hair’s milky scent.

“You changed your shampoo.” I pointed out, letting go of her hair.

She opened her mouth to say something, but Elsa beat her to it.

“How shameless can you be, Phoebe?”