Novel & Cerita The Rejected Luna, The Hidden Heiress

She was alone. She looked up as I entered, eyes flicking to my insignia, then to my face. Her lips curved into a arrogant smile. “You’re not on the roster,” she said. “Do you know who I am?” I closed the door behind me. “I know exactly who you are.” Her smile faltered. She straightened. “I am Luna of this pack. You will show respect.” I lifted my hand. Haven’s eyes widened as invisible force wrapped around her throat, lifting her cleanly off the ground. She clawed at nothing, feet kicking, the color draining from her face. I walked toward her slowly.

Every time I saw them together, laughing, touching, or sharing those private looks between mates, it felt like someone was driving a knife into my heart. But now Ludovica was gone. She had been banished and stripped of her position as Luna. The barren Luna was finally out of my way, and I had believed this would be my chance. I clenched my fists until my nails dug into my palms. "Stupid man," I whispered angrily.

Ariana asked. Lana nodded once. “She is.” Ariana walked straight to me and grabbed me. Her fingernails dug into my skin as she yanked my shirt upward and forced the hidden mark to glow under the moonlight streaming through the barred window. Her eyes widened with triumphant delight. “My mother, and Silas our King, they will be thrilled,” she whispered, almost breathless. “I finally caught the real Blood Moon heir. The true Luna of prophecy.” Her words fell like stones in my chest.

"Of course, Your Highness. I'll do everything I can to help." As I stood there, watching the guards search for any trace of Elsa, something deep inside me felt off. It was as if my instincts were telling me that Ursula was hiding something, but I couldn't quite put my finger on it. I knew that I couldn't just ask her outright if she was lying, not with her status as the Lycan Queen. That would be disrespectful and might cause unnecessary tension between us.

I tried to pull the collar up but it was too late. “Amelia Quinn,” he read from his book. “Eighteen yesterday. Daughter of Eliza Quinn, granddaughter of Mara Quinn. Rejected by Kaden Stone in public ceremony. Mother is a lone wolf living in Wolf Creek on old permission from Alpha Harlan. Grandmother deceased, rumored White.” Every word he said felt like he was undressing me. “Is that correct?” he asked, direct. I couldn’t speak. My mouth had gone dry. Jax answered for me. “She’s under sanctuary. Old law. She asked. I granted.”

And the headline. “SECRETS OF THE GREEDY LUNA.” “Mrs Elena. The people's princess. The mate of Alpha Trent And the Luna of Crimson Hills Pack had been alleged to have embezzled twenty billion dollars from the company she and her mate owns. The money she allegedly embezzled has cost the living status of the people of our packs. People barely survive under the little merger they collect from the company. They have been ripped by the Luna, who was supposed to be their protector.”

“We were just discussing the security breach, I'm sure you're aware of that, that's why you were invited today. He clears his throat and continues. “It seems your invincible barracks has turned into a graveyard, and your Ex - Luna who is supposed to be under trial amd your watch has vanished under your watch.” He flips the page of his book again. “ Ah, lest I forget, not to mention the matter of Ethan Hale, the heir to the Hale family, who you've kept hidden in the depths of your Barracks , Who knows what more you're hiding?” “My ex- luna is a traitor,” I growled out, stopping dead in the center of the room. I didn't offer the mandatory salute. I didn’t even give them a single scrap of the r

She turned her face into Dante’s palm for a second, drawing strength from his certainty, before looking back at the Echo and the endless mirrors. “Then the waiting is over,” Luna declared, her voice now ringing with a new, undeniable resonance. It was no longer the voice of a girl who questioned her place. It was the voice of a woman announcing her arrival. “I am Luna, daughter of Alarick, the Last Alpha King. The hidden heir. The Silver Wolf.” She let her gaze sweep over the visions of potential futures—the glorious and the terrible. “The prophecy gave me a choice. I choose to reign.”

He opened his mouth, and with a voice cold and unyielding, he said the words that would shatter her world forever: “I reject you, Aria Mooncrest.” The crowd gasped in shock. Whispers rippled like wildfire through the courtyard. Aria froze, her lungs seizing as though invisible hands had wrapped around her throat. The words echoed in her skull, breaking her heart with merciless precision. “I…” Her voice cracked, barely a whisper. “You… what?” Rion stepped forward, his tone sharp, meant for the entire pack to hear. “You are unworthy to be my Luna. Weak. Fragile. A disappointment to this pack.”

I said and he heaved a sigh. “How’s he now? Do you need anything?” He asked and I shook my head. “He’s fine now, he’s with my mom.” I hesitated then softly asked, “Can we talk in your car instead? I’m getting kind of chilly now, plus I’ve been out all day.” I said. He looked around as if trying to decide before ushering me in. “Get in.” He commanded and I wasted no time in complying. “Damian, I heard that Luna was arrested this morning. I came because of that, and also I heard she was going to present some evidence to the high council to try to get a rejection order.” I said and he narrowed his eyes.