Ch. 20

YVONNE

I sat beside the throne, my head held high. Even though Alpha Sergius had married all four of us, he had not yet dictated that one of us would become the Supreme Luna. But at this point, this was my perfect opportunity. He made me in charge of the throne room, all the meetings, and everything in his absence. And of course, I was already preparing myself to use this to my advantage. His absence would really help me to win back a lot of things.

At this point, I sat patiently waiting as every Elder and Palace member, including a few of the park members, who had a very important say in every meeting, all walked in. When I realized the room was filled up and the guards had locked the door, I stood up as they all bowed. It felt so good. Having the Luna's position never felt any better. I never expected it to be this good. And honestly, I didn't even understand why. I never fought for this from the very beginning because it is worth everything.

I sat back down and smiled as one of the Elders came forward. 

“It is a good thing Alpha Sergius keeps you in charge. But we haven't seen any good. You haven't done anything to make us accept that you are rightfully supposed to be the Supreme Luna,” he said.

I chuckled gently, trying my best to keep my composure. I knew for sure they were going to doubt me, but I never even expected it to be this soon. They didn't even give me a chance to try and prove myself before.

“What exactly are you trying to say? What have I not done yet?” I cleared my throat, ready to speak. “You guys needed instructions, right? To feed the helpless? I gave a go-ahead. I even acted. Added extra 20 bags of goods for them out of my own niceness and willingness for them to survive. What else did you come to me that has not been done? What do you want me to do?” I said.

At that moment, Alpha Elder Matthias came out. I knew for sure I always had a thing or two in common with him. But at this point, I could tell he wasn't satisfied with anything I said. I just hoped he did not make himself become my enemy.

“I don't mean to say this, but you need to support Alpha Sergius. You need to support him in getting what he wants. That is the only way we would know you are worthy of the position given to you. We need to see you supporting him. How bold you are. If you became his actual Supreme Luna. Do you even know what that position holds among four women? You rule Supreme. Do you know what it means? You have command over everything in this palace. Nobody can say a word to you. You attack them straight. Do you know the confidence that comes with that? I think you do now. You need to work hard for it,” he said.

I groaned in annoyance but still kept a smile on my face as I sighed to calm myself gently. 

“I don't even understand what you want me to do at this point. I don't even know what to say. I should support my own husband to go and get his mistress? Is that what you're saying? Because clearly, he cheated on us. But since the rules do not favor women, we just have to watch him march ahead to the south with guards and armies. He's ready to camp there for as long as possible just because he wants that woman. Why? Because she might provide an heir like we did not try our best. Also provide ours,” I said as he looked down.

“I am sorry, Yvonne, but it's the truth. I am sorry if you think this territory is supporting men, but he did what he had to do and at this point, he is literally under a curse. The least you could have done was support him. Instead, you clearly show that you don't even want her here. Do you know if anything goes wrong with her, you will be threatened? And from the investigations going on, it seems she was pregnant,” he said.

I looked at him, surprised. Even the members of the throne court gasped in shock. 

“I never knew this. Yes, I tried to investigate Fiona, but I never found out about her pregnancy,” I laughed, unable to control myself but still tried to act cool. “Please, it's enough with the funny jokes. Really? You really want me to believe this? She was pregnant? Is that like a threat you're giving to us?” I said as he shrugged.

“I would never threaten you. I also found out recently, and even Alpha Sergius does not know about it, but I have definitely sent somebody to inform him about it. He needs to know. She is the only one likely to provide an heir to this throne. She is the only one who has a child who can lead the line of his legacy. Do you even know how important that is? I want you to think about it too. Imagine. Imagine all the powers he could have if he realizes that that child is a son,” he said.

My heart tightened even more. 

“A son? No. Fiona can't have that child. It can't happen. It can't come to reality.”

“And how were you able to find out?” I asked in curiosity as everyone’s gaze was now fixed on the elder. 

“She was banished from this pack because she was pregnant and refused to provide the father, and even her parents approve of that her siblings even said she once mentioned the Alpha. Is that enough proof for you?” he said, and a smirk slowly crept on his face.

It can’t be. I have to stop this fast.