**Elora's POV**
“Have you gone insane? What sort of ridiculous demand is that?” Beta Dexter asked. He was practically glaring daggers at me.
I scoffed. “I'll forgive you once for this rant, but the next time you talk to I, Elora Whitlock, Luna of this pack again, I won't hesitate to have you killed and thrown to the vultures.” I snapped and he gasped.
“Elora, don't forget that I am the one on the throne; the one with the authority. It's disrespectful of you to come here and say gibberish.” Beta Dexter yelled at me.
Elder Blake held my hand. “Daughter, what are you up to?” He whispered to me.
“It is simple and clear. I am ready to emerge as Luna. Don't worry about the pack. I know everything there is to know because I have been secretly studying books and taking lessons.” I whispered back to him.
“Are you sure you can do this?” He asked.
“Yes, Elder Blake. You have to trust me on this one. I am no longer that naive little princess that everybody knows.”
He smiled and patted my shoulder. “You're doing great.”
I smiled and faced Beta Dexter with a glare. “Your days on that throne are over. You could choose to leave gently or be forced to do so.” I folded my hands.
He frowned. “Elder Blake, are you just going to sit there and watch this little girl insult me?” He asked.
Elder Blake sighed before speaking up. “Dexter, before you ascended the throne, you took an oath to allow Elora to take over whenever she was ready to as far as she had turned 18. She is 18 and says she's ready. Let us hand over the throne to her.” Elder Blake suggested.
Dexter clenched his fists. “She isn't ready, Elder Blake. Look at her, she's too young and naive.”
“For her to have that courage to challenge you shows she's ready, Dexter. I'm not supporting her because I love her or anything, but because I see and understand her point. She's ready!” Elder Blake said.
The remaining Elders walked in one by one.
“Thank God you all are here,” Dexter began after they took a seat. “Elora just came and asked me to step down from the throne and allow her to take over.” He said, and they gasped.
I frowned deeply and looked at all of them. These Elders contributed to the fact that I wasn't able to take over until I turned 20. Whenever I came and asked about the throne, they would come up with different excuses. Occasionally, they would even yell at me, but I endured it all.
Now is Payback time.
“Elora, that's an absurd request.” One of them said,
“I don't have the time to exchange words with you people. I only called you here, so you could witness how I'm going to ascend the throne and become Luna, then you'll help in planning my Luna ceremony.” I smirked.
They all gasped. “Elora!” One of them yelled, but I acted as if I didn't hear him.
“Guards!” I called and they rushed in immediately. Taking one last look at Dexter, I decided to give him one last chance to step down. “My guards are here, Dexter. Do yourself good and step down from my throne!” I snapped.
“Elora, you shouldn't be doing this. You can't rule yet.” Beta Dexter said.
“I have my father's blood running through my veins. If he was able to rule this back, then I can do better and even better than you.” I pointed to him.
“Elders, we have to listen to her. This is her throne and no one else's. Dexter is only a substitute, meant to stay until she comes of age and is ready to take over the throne. She is here now and must take what she is entitled to.” Elder Blake explained and I laughed.
“Elder Blake, I can't believe you're siding with a little girl. Where in the history of White Tide Pack has someone this young ruled us?” Another Elder lamented.
“In case you've forgotten so soon, let me refresh your memory. Alpha Whitlock was 19 years old before he ascended the throne. Elora is 18 doesn't make any difference. This is her right and the least we can do is support her.” Elder Blake explained, but they were still strong headed.
I snickered. “Dexter, one last chance.” I stated firmly.
“Elora, I am not stepping down from here, and there is nothing you or anyone can do about it.” He yelled at me.
“Guards!” They bowed. “Take him off my throne!” I ordered.
They started approaching him, but he raised his hand up to make them stop. “What do you think you're doing? Are you going to let a little girl give you orders?” Dexter asked them.
They turned to look at me and I folded my hands.
“Look at how small she looks. Is this the kind of person you want to be your Luna?” He asked.
“It's in the heart and not the stature.” I chimed in.
When the guards didn't move, I clenched my fists. Dexter chuckled.
“You see, Elora. I'm the one with the power and the authority. There is nothing you can do to ascend this throne, not while I am still alive and breathing.” He smirked.
I took slow steps to where the guards stood and faced them. If they were dumb, I was ready to make them come back to their senses. How could they serve someone who is only interested in exploiting them?
“Are you two stupid?” I asked and the elders gasped. The guards too were shocked and their eyes widened. “I am sure Dexter hasn't been fair to you. He has treated you people like trash, and you still want him to be the Alpha? Is this madness or what?” I asked. They bowed their heads without saying a word. “Now, tell me the truth, between Dexter and my late father, who did well?” I asked.
They exchanged gazes and, as if communicating telepathically, they answered at the same time.
“Your father.”
“Now tell me. What the hell are you still doing with this man?” I pointed at Dexter.
“Don't listen to her!” Dexter yelled.
“You're right.” They smiled, and I moved aside as they approached Dexter.
When they got closer, Dexter yelled.
“Are you going to let an Omega rule you? That girl is an Omega.” The guards halted and the Elders gasped.
“An Omega?”
**Elora's POV**“You can't be serious!” I exclaimed, throwing my hands in the air. Was he that shameless to use the “Omega” trick against me?Omega wolves are low ranked, but that doesn't dispute the fact that I am the Alpha's daughter and the throne is mine.The elders shook their heads as they looked at me, and I mentally rolled my eyes. Elder Blake gave me a reassuring look and I exhaled.“Elora, you're an omega; a low rank wolf. It's not right for you to lead us.” One of the elders said.“I am an omega, yes, I am not arguing, but that isn't going to stop me from taking what is rightfully mine!” I snapped.They were about to talk, but I raised my hand. “Hold it, I'm not done yet. When my father was alive, Beta Dexter had suggested they hide the truth about me being an omega. I didn't consent to that and so did my father, but he sweet talked my father into hiding the truth from you all. I should have known he was waiting for the perfect day to bring it to the light, but you know what
**Elora's POV**“What guts!” The elders yelled and turned to leave.“Halt!” I ordered and they obeyed.They turned to look back at me, their eyes were literally spitting fire, but I cared less.“Tomorrow night will be my coronation. I want you all to be there, and if by any chance I didn't see any of you, you'll have me to contend with. So, tomorrow night, wear your finest robes, visit the barber for a haircut if you want any and look good for my coronation,”One of them was about to talk, but I raised my hand and stopped him.“It's an order coming from me, the Luna.” I snapped.They sighed and nodded before walking out, leaving only me, Dexter and Elder Blake.“I'm proud of you, daughter. You've shown me that you have the blood of our late Alpha running through your veins. You'll make a great Luna, and you have my full support.” He smiled.I returned the smile and he walked out.I got down from the throne and walked to where Dexter stood, glaring daggers at me.“You should have stepp
**Elora's POV**I sighed as I stared into the mirror, at my face. My hair was in a tight bun that framed my head. With a pair of small, silver hoop earrings on the left side of my ears, a single gold chain hanging from my right shoulder, and a small silver stud that pierced the tip of my nose, I had to admit, I looked good.The stupid me looked good. Tonight was the night I would be crowned the Luna of White Tide pack. I went through a lot to get to where I am now, I had to lose my life to realize what I truly wanted and what I should be. Now, here I am, staring into the mirror to see the new me; the new Elora, who is thirsty for revenge and who would stop at nothing to make sure it was served cold.I slowly took my glasses off and dropped them on the table next to my phone. I ran my fingers over my face, careful not to spoil the makeup the maids took almost forever to do for me.“You're no longer a nerd, Elora. You're someone new now, and your sole aim is to make your enemies pay fo
**Author's POV**“Secrets?” Elora couldn't comprehend what he was talking about. As far as she knew, she had nothing to hide except the fact that she was reborn. Could Beta Dexter have found that out? And even if that was what he found out, was it supposed to be a secret? The people started murmuring and Elora facepalmed.Beta Dexter smirked and walked past Elora, then headed to the podium, wearing a smug look on his face. Elora followed because she wanted to know where all these would lead.After climbing the podium, he cleared his throat. “People of White Tide Pack!” He called, but they didn't answer. They were only interested in hearing the secret he claimed he had come to expose. He waved that off and continued, “You all know that I've been nothing but a good Alpha to you. I made plenty of things available for you all just like the late Alpha had done, but unfortunately, a little girl came with her devious lies and took that away.” He announced, and their gazes lingered on Elora.
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