All Chapters of The Jilted Luna : Chapter 141 - Chapter 150

The elderly official inclined his head toward the Alpha King before continuing. “However, there is another solution.” His voice remained respectful, yet every word was carefully chosen. “If Your Majesty sends your own assistant in your place, we avoid weakening any of the existing departments. We won’t have to pull experienced personnel away from the south, west, or north, nor will we need to recruit unfamiliar hands simply to fill the gaps.” He paused briefly before turning toward Victoria. A warm smile spread across his weathered face. “And if I may be so bold, this young man has already shown remarkable judgment today. He noticed connections that escaped even seasoned officials.” “It would be a valuable opportunity for him to gain firsthand experience.” “Fresh eyes often notice details veterans overlook.” “In uncertain times, that may prove more valuable than years of routine.” The compliment sounded sincere. Perhaps it was. Yet beneath the praise lay a subtle pressure

Victoria had never imagined her words would carry so much weight.She had only spoken honestly about the concerns on her mind, never expecting them to spark an entirely different approach. Yet as she listened to her father’s explanation, quiet admiration filled her eyes.The Alpha King noticed the change in her expression, and a quiet sense of pride warmed his heart.Victoria hadn’t offered a complete solution, but she didn’t have to.A good ruler wasn’t expected to have every answer. Sometimes the greatest value came from asking the right question, the one that forced everyone else to see what they had overlooked. Her observations had done exactly that, and for him, that was enough.It was the very reason he had insisted on bringing her into court.Every meeting would teach her something no book ever could. Every debate would broaden her understanding of the kingdom and the people who lived in it. In time, she would learn that ruling was never about making perfect decisions alone. It

Victoria had barely begun sorting through the thoughts crowding her mind when a bright, excited voice cut through them.“Uncle! Victoria! You’re both back!”She looked up just as Ophelia hurried out of the sitting room.The young woman moved with her usual grace, but there was nothing restrained about the smile lighting up her face. Genuine happiness shone in her eyes as she rushed toward them, delighted simply to see them return together.Not far behind her, Aiden and Kyle burst into the hallway with all the unstoppable energy of young pups. The twins darted around Ophelia’s legs before racing toward their mother, laughing as though they had been waiting all day for this very moment.Following at a much slower pace came the Queen.She watched the children with gentle amusement, a soft laugh escaping her as the twins nearly collided with one another in their excitement.The moment Victoria saw them, every troubling thought disappeared.The uncertainty that had been weighing on her sin

Whenever Victoria presented one of her plans, the atmosphere around the negotiating table would quietly change.The Alphas who had entered those meetings expecting to deal with nothing more than an inexperienced young Luna would gradually fall silent. One after another, they found themselves listening instead of speaking.Her proposals were practical.Every trade route served a purpose.Every agreement strengthened another weakness within the Red Moon Pack.She never asked for charity, nor did she beg for favorable treatment. Instead, she offered opportunities both sides could benefit from, making it difficult to refuse without hurting their own interests.By the end of each negotiation, even the most skeptical Alpha usually agreed to open trade with her.The terms were nowhere near as generous as the ones the Red Moon Pack had enjoyed under the former Alpha.Still…It was enough.Enough to keep the pack alive.Enough to stop its economy from collapsing.Enough to buy Carlisle the tim

For some reason, Ophelia’s words lingered in Victoria’s mind. “You can attack first… I’ll match your pace.” The offer itself sounded considerate. Yet something about it left an odd feeling she couldn’t quite explain. Was she imagining things? Or had there been another meaning hidden beneath those gentle words? Did Ophelia truly mean to accommodate her… Or was she quietly suggesting that Victoria had fallen behind after so many years away from proper training? That she was no longer someone worth taking seriously? Victoria’s brows drew together for only a moment before she quietly dismissed the thought. No. She was probably overthinking it. Ever since returning home, she had caught herself second-guessing harmless comments more often than she liked. Perhaps the insecurity came from everything she had endured. Perhaps it was simply difficult to trust her own judgment again. Across the arena, Ophelia stood with effortless elegance. Every movement was graceful