All Chapters of Alpha Theo: Legacy Of The Banished Omega : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Quickly, Samantha hurried to the kitchen, her heart thundering in her chest. She asked for Luna Rina’s meal, her tone polite, meek, and steady, as if nothing unusual had happened moments ago with Theo. But the moment she was beyond the busy eyes of the kitchen staff, her mask slipped.She stopped in a shadowed corner of the corridor, lifted her hand, and slapped herself across the face once, twice, thrice—until her cheek burned crimson. Her breath trembled, but her eyes remained too clear. So, she scooped her finger into the spicy broth, deliberately rubbing it into her eyes. The sting was immediate, sharp and biting, sending tears spilling down her cheeks. By the time she reached the chamber door, her face bore all the marks of a pitifully wronged woman.The guards announced her softly, and when Rina granted entrance, Samantha bowed low, keeping her gaze downcast as she carried the tray inside.Rina, who had been sitting by the window brushing her hair, turned her head toward her. Th

That night, Theo could not find peace. He sat in his study, his fingers drumming against the arm of his chair while the candle burned low. The more he replayed his words to Rina—the sharp tone, the comparison to Ella, the accusation of weakness—the heavier guilt pressed against his chest.Through their mate bond, he could feel her sadness. It gnawed at him, a dull ache that left him restless. He rubbed his temples, wishing he could turn back time and swallow the words that had wounded her.Beta Matt entered quietly, carrying the pack’s external security report. At first, Theo tried to bury himself in the details—border patrols, trade routes, the movements of nearby rogues—but his mind was far from the parchment in front of him. Matt noticed.“My Alpha,” Matt said respectfully, though his tone was gentle, “you seem troubled tonight. More than usual.”Theo hesitated. He did not like opening his heart, not even to his Beta. But Matt’s eyes were steady, kind, and carried the weight of yea

The next afternoon, the pounding of hooves echoed across Dam-Nighade Pack’s courtyard. A Rider bearing Damian’s crest reined his horse to a sharp halt before Theo’s estate. Dust swirled as the guards saluted and escorted him inside.Theo was in the council chamber, reviewing training reports with Matt and Jihoo when the Rider entered and presented the sealed letter. The crimson wax of Damian’s insignia gleamed under the torchlight, and a ripple of unease passed through the room.Theo dismissed the officials and broke the seal with steady fingers, though his jaw tightened as his eyes scanned the contents.The words were firm, decisive—pure Damian.Rina’s Luna crowning ceremony was to be arranged without delay. The letter further emphasized the need for heirs, urging that Rina bear a child soon. “A Luna crowned and with a child is the strongest shield against division within the estate,” Damian had written.Theo’s lips pressed into a thin line. He folded the parchment, then unfolded it

“If that is so, Alpha,” Elder Jang said gravely, “then she must honor the ancient tradition. A female warrior who rises to Luna’s rank must prove her worth—not by training, but by trial. She must face the strongest female warrior in this pack in combat.”The hall rippled with murmurs, some excited, others uneasy. Theo’s eyes hardened. He opened his mouth, ready to object, but Matt’s hand subtly brushed his arm, a silent caution.“Let me,” Matt said smoothly, stepping forward. “If Rina is already trained, then the tradition is only a formality. It will show the pack her strength and silence any whispers of doubt. A challenge may not be necessary, but it will benefit her reign.”Theo’s nostrils flared, but he said nothing for a long moment. Finally, his voice came low, measured. “Very well. I will consider it and give you my decision within two days.”With that, the meeting was brought to a close, the elders satisfied for now.But as Theo left the hall, his thoughts were far from settle

Theo wasted no time in relaying Damian’s further instructions to Rina. He sat with her in her chamber, his tone gentle yet firm.“Damian has approved the elders’ decision,” he explained. “The challenge will go forward. And—” he hesitated slightly, “Luna Ella will be coming here on that day, as his representative.”Rina’s lips parted in surprise. A whirl of emotions flickered across her face—joy at the thought of meeting Ella, again, but also a creeping fear. What if she wasn’t strong enough? What if she disappointed Damian, Ella, or worse, the entire pack?Theo caught the shadow in her eyes. He leaned forward, his voice steady. “You don’t have to be afraid, Rina. I’ll train you myself. I’ll make sure you’re prepared before the challenge.”But Rina immediately shook her head. “No, Theo. I can’t allow that. If you train me, people will whisper that I only won because of your help. They’ll say I leaned on you, not my own strength. If I am to be Luna, then I must earn it like every warrio