《Her Rogue: Alpha Queen's Rejected Mate 》全部章節：第 61 章 - 第 70 章

SERENA POV“No, I am not, Mom. Why should I resign from my position?” I asked, my voice steady even though my chest was tight and my heartbeat thundered in my ears.“Is it to confirm that I am guilty of the crime I am being accused of, or what?”The live feed flickered slightly on the massive screen in front of me, the kingdom’s crest glowing faintly at the corner. Comments poured in so fast they blurred together into a river of words, support, accusations, fear, rage. I could almost hear them, thousands of voices layered over one another, shouting from every corner of the kingdom. I could feel the weight of their gaze pressing down on my shoulders, waiting for me to bend, to crack, to surrender. I refused.“I am not here to resign or hand anything over,” I continued, lifting my chin and straightening my back. “I am here to reassure my people. Everything I have done since I was made Luna has been for the good of this kingdom and for you.”The scent of metal and electronics filled t

SERENA POVThen Fiona walked in.The door didn’t just open, it announced her. The faint scent of expensive incense and authority followed her into the room, sharp and overwhelming, like she expected the space itself to bow. My jaw tightened immediately.Why is she here? And most importantly did she even ask for my permission before barging in?She didn’t look at me at first. She looked at my mother, lips curling slightly, eyes cold and assessing, like this was a courtroom and she already knew the verdict.“Luna Lily,” she said smoothly, her voice laced with thinly veiled contempt, “I would also like to know how you raised a daughter that has no respect for elders, and one who is ruining a tradition that has been ongoing for years.”Her words hit like slaps, sharp and deliberate. I felt heat rush through my veins, not the kind from my wolf, but the kind born of humiliation and fury. My fingers curled slowly at my sides. The room felt smaller, tighter, like the walls were closing in on

SERENA POVThe room was quiet again after everyone left. Too quiet. The kind of silence that presses against your ears and makes your thoughts louder than they should be. I stood there for a while, staring at the door my mother had just walked out of, my chest rising and falling unevenly. My hands were clenched so tight my nails dug into my palms, but I barely felt the pain.I had expected anger. I had prepared for insults. I had even braced myself for disappointment. But what I wasn’t prepared for was how empty I felt afterward. Like something had finally snapped inside me.I walked slowly toward the window and pushed the curtains aside. Outside, the kingdom moved as if nothing had happened. Guards patrolled. Servants hurried along the corridors. Life went on, unbothered by the chaos tearing through my mind.So this is what it feels like, I thought bitterly. To stand alone even when surrounded by people. I exhaled deeply and pressed my forehead against the cool glass. Enough.I had c

SERENA POV“Good afternoon, everyone,” I said as I stepped fully into the council chamber.The massive doors closed behind me with a deep, echoing thud that seemed to ripple through the room. The air inside was thick, heavy with tension that hadn’t been there before. Sunlight filtered through the tall arched windows, casting long shadows across the polished stone floor, making the elders’ faces look carved from stone.“Good afternoon, Luna,” the elders replied in unison, rising slightly from their seats in respect before settling again.I walked forward calmly, my spine straight, my expression composed, though inside my thoughts were sharp and alert. Every move, every breath here mattered. This wasn’t just a meeting, it was a battlefield dressed in silk and law.I took my seat at the head of the council table.Moments later, the doors opened again.Jayden walked in. And beside him, Thalia.My jaw tightened before I could stop it.Is he serious? Jayden didn’t look at me immediately. H

SERENA POV“Why are you asking me that question?” I asked, stopping abruptly and turning back to Jayden. “Do I have to inform you of everything about my life now?”My voice was calm, controlled, but inside me, irritation burned hot. “Did I ever ask you about your childhood with Thalia?” I added, unable to stop myself.The words left my mouth sharper than I intended, but I didn’t regret them. Jayden halted too. Slowly, he turned, his tall frame rigid, his eyes darkening. For a brief moment, something unreadable flickered across his face, hurt, maybe, or guilt, but it vanished just as quickly.“I didn’t mean it like that,” he said stiffly. “And I don’t care how you met him. Just make sure he behaves while he’s here.”Behaves. The word echoed in my head like an insult. As if Caleb was a criminal. As if I was irresponsible. As if Jayden still had the right to dictate anything about my choices.“Don’t worry,” I replied evenly, refusing to give him the satisfaction of seeing my annoyance.