The Rejected Luna Queen

Aurora's POV

Barely two days after the death of Mrs Elizabeth, there was a need for a new

head chef. The post was a very sensitive one and couldn't stay vacant for such a long time.

There were three candidates for the post; Roxa, Marie and Suzy. All three were very popular as they were the most friendly maids except for Marie who was known for her inability to smile or act friendly around others. She always claimed it was a distraction that she couldn't afford to have as she always wanted to give her best. That was why she was also nominated.

On the day of the election, we got the news that the Alpha had decided who the head chef was going to be. We all went to the servant's kitchen to get the information from his Beta only to get the shock of a lifetime.

"The new head chef in this palace is Aurora Scott."

There was silence in the place. No one expected that. My name wasn't even mentioned amongst the people who were to be selected. Yet, I knew I deserved it and somewhere in their minds, they knew it too.

I was the best cook in the palace and even the Alpha knew that. Little wonder he decided to make me the head chef even though I wasn't so popular, except for the wrong reasons.

The job of the head chef was a huge one.

It wasn't limited to cooking for the Alpha and special dignitaries and teaching, supervising and instructing the other chefs to ensure their efficiency and effectiveness in the palace.

The head chef was also required to sell food to people that visited the Castle.

The late cook handled that task for years and she did it so well. Everyone who came to the palace always raved about her delicious delicacy. Most people couldn't resist having a taste of what she made and so, a lot of money was made because of her.

Now, it was my turn to do the same and I could feel the pressure building up in ne. It seemed like a heavy burden had been laid on my shoulders. I had to be able to carry it.

I had to buckle up. It was my time to make some good money and I had to grab it. There was no messing around and this was the only means to get money. I had to take it.

Unknown to everyone else, I wasn't done with the story about the former chef's death.

I still felt like something shady happened although I couldn't say for sure. Even Rose agreed. So I thought about a way to properly investigate the issue.

As soon as the meeting was over, the other maids returned to their respective posts and I decided to arrange the kitchen and set up the mini restaurant.

Some maids decided that it was better for them to chat amongst themselves, spending their time gossiping as they got into the kitchen.noveldrama

"Today, Alpha Alex Bane will be in the Pack to take Princess Sophia back to his Pack," one of them said to the other.

"Are you serious?"

"Yes, I am. I heard it from a very reliable source. He's already in the Pack now."

"Are you certain about what you're saying?"I asked the maid who brought the news, unable to contain my inquisitiveness.

"Yes, I am," she replied. "The Princess could meet up with him very soon."

It was quite surprising that the maids didn't curse or mock me. It was a relief because I almost regretted asking the question as soon as the words flew from my mouth. Yet, the news was very upsetting. It was supposed to be me, going back with the Alpha.

The Princess was about to go home with a man who I was destined to be with. My wolf roared with anger and jealousy within me. I had never seen Rose that mad.

As the maids chattered and walked away, I made up my mind to do something about my situation.

I decided to sneak into Alpha Bane's room later in the day or the night if indeed, he was in the Pack like they said. As soon as I was done with work, I was going to have a chat with the Alpha.

Alpha Bane's POV

Being in the Castle of the Silver Moon Pack wasn't bad as my people had made me believe. It was almost as if we were the only Pack who oozed some class.

That was untrue. Those words were simply used to build up our egos for nothing. The Pack had been nothing short of excellent in their treatment of me since I arrived.

The guards took me around the Pack, showing me places that I never knew were in existence.

It was surreal. The Silver Moon Pack was one of the most beautiful Packs that I'd ever stepped my feet in.

After a long day, I had to resign to my room to get some much-needed rest. I left the door slightly open so I could hear whatever was going on outside.

True, I had come to take my mate home and there were supposed to be no problems at all. Yet, as an alpha, I knew that there was always a possibility of being attacked when outside my territory. I wasn't foolish enough to not know that.

If I locked the door, it'll have seemed to me like I was protected and then I'd lose my guard. That would be unwise because they had the spare keys to all the rooms and could get inside at any given time. I had to be on high alert.

Late into the night, I heard a bit of commotion just outside my room. I quickly sprang up from the bed and walked stealthily to the door to see what was going on but the sounds and movements died down that instant.

My wolf leapt and growled within me and I knew something was wrong. Did they invite me here to hold me hostage? I began to regret finding myself in the Pack but I was Alpha Alex Bane! No problem could overwhelm me.

I stood by the door, waiting to see when the person, whoever it was, would try to get into the room when he or she felt like I had gone back to bed to relax.

I held my breath as much as I could and just stood still without making a sound. For about a minute, I heard nothing, so I almost assumed that the person had given up, but my wolf insisted that I remained there.

Suddenly, I saw someone bring her hair in, in an attempt to peep. There was something very familiar about her and I was certain that I had seen that hair somewhere. My chest clenched in pain as I tried to recall where exactly I had seen her.

"Yes. I remember now," I said in my mind. "It's the lady with the mask.... It's my mate. It's..."

I shook my head, remembering that Princess Sophia was my mate. Then I wondered who this lady was because something was oddly off about the way I was feeling.

I watched her tiptoe into the room and I quickly sprang out from my hiding place and jumped on her. I held her neck with my hands and began to choke her slightly as our bodies touched together.

"Who are you, young lady and what brings you here to my room?" I asked her with a very stern look on my face.

"I don't mean you any harm at all, Alpha Bane. I have something to tell you."

As I stared down at her, my hands pressing down on her neck, I hoped that she had something reasonable to say to me so she would regret showing up in my

room.