The Luna’s Justice.

Alicia's POV

My eyes opened slowly with my vision blurry and my bones weak. The undeniable soft scent of herbs and moonstone incense filled my nostrils.

I knew immediately that I was at the Lycan palace infirmary. It's the only place where the moonstone incense is permitted for use. Moreover, it is reserved to treat only the Lycan King.

Damon must have brought me back.

I sat up slowly and my face twisted in horror at the discovery before me.

James and Celine were locked up in the silver line iron cage. Everyone knows it is used to suppress a werewolf's power. I parted my lips to speak, but a familiar touch stole my attention.

“Alicia!” Robert's deep voice called to me.

“Damon..” My eyes stung with tears as I threw myself in his embrace. I didn't think I would make it out of that basement alive, but Damon finally showed up and saved me.

He parted my back gently and detached himself from me after a while. He rose to his feet and turned his back towards me.

“You have made very foolish decisions, Alicia.” Robert cleared his throat trying not to sound angry even though he was visibly shaking.

“We gave you everything you wanted, yet you decided to go with Alpha James only to be mistreated and embarrassed. You even risked your life. How could you?” He turned back to look at me with his eyes darkened with anger.

“Why didn't you call and say something sooner. Why endure all of that?” He scolded me and I gripped the blanket wrapped around me not knowing what to answer.

Damon heaved a deep sigh as though thinking of what to do with me.

“You must promise to seek my approval for anyone you choose as a mate henceforth.” His voice softened and I brought my gaze up.

“I promise…” I nodded, and his lips curved up thinly. Even though he's angry at me, I'm sure he's doing it out of brotherly love.

“I leave them both to you. Do with them whatever you so please.” Damon suddenly spoke with his gaze on James and Celine.

My eyes squinted at them both and I rose from the bed with the help of Damon. I walked up to the silver-lined iron cage and shook my head at how pathetic they both now look.

“Only one of you two can live.” I made my judgment and James's mouth dropped open at the unbelievably cruel words I spoke.

Without wasting any more time, William tried to push Celine out of the cage, but she held onto one of the ironed branches.

“Aahh!” She yelled in pain with her palms bleeding.

“How could you push me like that, James? Are you seriously trying….” She stammered in shock.

“I know James's secret. As long as you let me live, I will tell you everything.” Celine shouted at me and James quickly covered her mouth with his palm.

“Don't you dare!” James threatened her.

“Remember when you were pregnant with your first child and miscarried? James was the one who deliberately killed the baby.” Lila revealed and my pupils dilated on the spot.

“And when you were abducted by Alpha Cole of the Silver Moon Pack. He believed you had become his sex slave. That was the reason he was reluctant to rescue you.”

“That was why he was disgusted with you after you returned,” Celine revealed everything and I froze.

“What!” I staggered back and shut my eyes as tears rolled down my face.

All the efforts I had made in the past while being the Luna of the BloodMoon pack were nothing but a waste, and weren't worth it.

“Shut up, you fucking Omega!” William yelled and grabbed Celine's neck. He shifted her neck, killing her right there.

Celine's body slumped down hitting the cage and causing a loud noise.

James dropped to his knees as well with his gaze cast on me.

“Kill me!” He begged in a daze, and I clenched my fist tightly fighting to hold back.

“Death is too easy a punishment for you, Alpha James.” I spoke.

“Moreover, I would have loved to kill you. But I understand the Council of Elders’ law forbids the killing of an Alpha without a formal challenge.” I sighed

“Your doom awaits you at The Arena of Bloodoaths.” I gritted.

“A sacred battleground where honour and leadership are tested. Qualities that you will never possess. You will be dead in a blink.” Anger sprouted in me as I spoke.

Suddenly, the lights in the room flickered, and I could feel a sensual energy sipping out of me.

Damon quickly held my hand, bringing my anger to a calm.

“Accompany Alpha James back to the BloodMoon pack under council supervision. As much as I would like to continue keeping him here to rot. I have no right to imprison an Alpha.” Damon sneered.

“Yes, Alpha.” Roya Beta Collin bowed his head as he carried out the command.

“Come Alicia, we should head back to the palace.” Damon urged me and I nodded my head in agreement.

We arrived at the magnificent white palace of the Lycan King and I instantly felt nostalgic.

Seeing the blooming gardens, maids and servants carrying out their duties.

Omegas are seeing to the smooth running of the Lycan household. I couldn't help but smile at the peace the palace has always offered me.

“It feels good to be home,” I murmured as I glanced through everything.

“My lady!” Three omegas appeared before me with their head bowed.

“My darling daughter,” Mother Tina's voice rang in my ears and my eyes lit up. I looked up and she was running towards me.

“Mother Tina!” I giggled in excitement and ran towards her. We pulled each other into a warm embrace and I lay my face on her shoulder and cried.

“It's okay my child. It's been a long journey, come with me.” She patted my back and brought me to my room.

“Welcome home!” Mother Tina brought me to my room and washed my feet at the entrance with the water from the Criston river, which symbolizes prosperity and peace.

She also burned some incense and rubbed fur on my forehead.

“These are the maids assigned to serve you.” She introduced the omegas who had earlier greeted me as she settled me on the bed.

“Wow!” My room looks even cleaner.” I noticed as I stared at the golden furniture and white curtains draped all over the room.

“Indeed! Bring them over.” Mother Tina ordered the Omegas.

“Yes, Luna Regent.” They echoed and left. A while later, they appeared with expensive new clothes, jewellery, and even a new bank card.

“Have this, my child.” She handed them over to me and my eyes stung with tears.

I remembered when I married James, he had no money. I didn't mind and even sold all my favourite jewellery just to support him. But now I have it back.

Not just my jewellery, but my rightful place as well as my dignity.

“Omega Nora Vale and the palace doctor will be here every day to treat you with herbs and therapy until you are fully recovered.” Mother Tina informed.

“Thank you, Mother Tina,” I muttered and hugged her.

A month later, I stood beside Mother Tina as we sorted out the proceedings from the crops the omegas gathered from the packs.

“This is so tiring, I can't wait for his majesty to finally find his mate so I can stop doing the Luna duties.” Mother Tina shrugged, and I laughed softly.

“Oh, Mother Tina! You are the Luna Regent. You obviously enjoy helping his majesty, besides you have me here helping out.” I chuckled.

“Of course, you have been helping me even before you could barely walk. What a stubborn child!” She scoffed, and we both burst out laughing.

“I will leave you to continue with this. I have to meet with the women of the inner court. The ball is fast approaching and everything needs to be perfect.” Mother Tina said.

“We are to welcome all visiting Alphas for the gathering, and it needs to be grand.” She emphasised.

“It's alright Mother Tina, you can leave. I will take care of this.” I assured her and she quickly left.

It wasn't until evening that I finished sorting the crops. I decided to retire for a while before helping Mother Tina out again.

As I passed by the hallway, I overheard some omegas and maids gossiping.

“I wonder if his majesty will officiate his affair with Lady Eliza.” One of the omegas said and I paused.

Lady Eliza?

Daughter of the Alpha of the Blue Moon Pack. I remember her well.

“What about Lady Alicia? Do you think she will find a new mate at the ball?” One of them asked and they all continued to gossip.

I needed a quiet place so I decided to go to my room instead.

Immediately I opened my room. The raw musky scent of a powerful male werewolf hit me like a wave.

The atmosphere in the air was controlling making me shrink back.

“Damon?” I whispered into the darkness.

“Come in!” He ordered with a deep voice.

The lights came on, and there he was seated on my chair with his legs crossed over each other, and his expression stoic and sharp.

I wasn't surprised to see him, as he always liked staying in my room. He rose to his feet and walked towards me.

“I can't believe how weak and stupid you allowed yourself to be before now.” His tone was cold.

“Did you really think you could have survived the outside world without me?” He closed the narrow gap beneath us and grabbed my waist possessively.

I staggered back, my pulse racing, but his grip tightened around me, pulling me closer.

“I warned you, but you foolishly left anyway.” He growled lowly and his hot breath sent shivers down my side.

Before I could speak, Robert captured my lips and kissed me with rigour. His lips consumed mine roughly with claiming hunger.

My mind exploded in confusion, my heart pounding hard in my chest.

But this kiss…

It wasn't gentle, nor was it wanted. I know Lycans are allowed to claim weaker creatures.

This felt like a warning…