The Rejected Luna Queen

Alpha Bane's POV

I sat on my throne at the banquet hall, very proud of all that I had achieved. Aurora sat by my side and I always loved to see her there, on Luna's throne. That seat suited her so well as if it was made especially for her sake.

I called for a meeting the night before with the elders and the rest of the Pack who could make their way in. It was finally time for me to introduce my son to the entire Pack and I also wanted to inform the people about a ceremonial event which was to come up in no distant time, to celebrate the success of the Pack and the war after five long years.

I stood from my throne and took a few steps forward, looking around to see the faces of the people who were present. I could see the eagerness on their faces as they anticipated my speech. Somehow, it made me want to delay it a bit just to tease them a little.

But I couldn't. I had to do what I ought to do. I coughed, cleared my throat and looked at the crowd to commence my speech.

Just as I was about to begin, I remembered that something was missing. I wasn't supposed to start without my son and I didn't know why he wasn't there. I hoped in my heart that there was no problem at all.

Just then, a guard walked into the banquet hall with my little boy and everyone gasped. I felt so emotional as he ran up to me with his hands spread out wide.

Turning to my side, I saw that Aurora had gotten up too. She stood right before me and wore a smile too. She must have gotten up as soon as she set her eyes on our boy. She was just as happy as I was.

"Papa! Mama!" The child screamed happily as he got to where I was. I bent a bit and carried him, throwing him up in the air a few times as he gasped with joy, giggling all through. Then, I handed him over to his mother who kissed his forehead and shook him a bit, much to his delight.

I felt nostalgic seeing him react the way that he did toward us. It was a sign that

he had gotten accustomed to us, just as we hoped and had begun to see us as his true parents. It was a very beautiful feeling.

As his mother held onto him, u turned my focus to the people, who were looking confused as to what exactly was going on.

"Wolves of the Blue Moon Pack!" O screamed, lifting my right hand.

"Aye!" They screamed, hitting their chests.

"I officially welcome you to this wonderful gathering," I began. "I am most delighted and honoured to have every one of you here in this place. My elders, who have always shown support from ages past, I salute you!"

They nodded in acknowledgement and I went on with my speech. "Today, we're about to witness something very special in this Pack. First, we're all here to celebrate the success of this Pack in the last five years. We're here to mourn the wolves that bled and died in battle for this prestigious Pack and most of all, to celebrate the victory that was wrought through our hands..."

All the wolves raised their hands and cheered aloud for a few seconds and then everywhere went silent. I began to do a countdown in my heart.

One. Two. Three. Four. Five.

Suddenly, the whole place erupted with howls, just as I expected, as I watched in awe as the entire Pack rejoiced. Everyone was happy and I was no exception.

"We have faced so many problems. We have surmounted so many tragedies and we haven't come out unscathed, but we have emerged victorious, against all odds. After five long years of trouble, now we can finally rest easy because we have peace in our lands. For that, I am a proud man."

Aurora touched my fingers lightly and I knew that she loved my speech. It was something that I loved about her. She was always available to encourage me whenever I needed to be.

"I wish to let us all know that we would hold a feast to that end in the coming weeks. We will have a ceremony in honour of everyone in this Pack, but today, we will do something different which is also of utmost importance!"

Aurora, knowing what was about to happen, dropped the boy right in front of me and he held onto my legs as I spoke.

"The boy that you see in front of you is no stranger in this land," I began to explain. "Indeed, he is part and parcel of the Pack; a son of the soil. Above all, he is a citizen, a member of members of this prestigious Pack. He is my son!"

The whole place erupted with applause and screams. There was jubilation everywhere, but there were a few people too, who still looked puzzled.

"Dylan and Sophia conspired and took him from us on the day that he was born, and we swore to get him back at all costs. Five years have indeedpassed, but what matters is that he's here with us now and today. I declare him, in the presence of the goddess, the elders, and all the wolves who are present here, to be my one true heir!"

I lifted the boy and threw him up three times as was the tradition whenever someone was declared heir and the people kept cheering. It was a day of immense joy and I was glad to see that the people delighted in my joy.

"He has also been called a name that I do not know, but today, he is going to have a new name; one that my lovely wife, Luna Aurora, and I, have decided to call

him. He will be called Dexter from today. All hail Prince Dexter!"

"All hail Prince Dexter!" All the wolves chorused as I looked at Aurora with joy in my heart.

It wasn't the name that I wanted. I wanted to call him Hanson, but Aurora insisted

on the name and was quite pleased that I chose to name him that, instead of what I had in mind.

The crowd chanted their approval and all applauded me. They loved the name and were willing to do what they should.

They all bowed in the presence of their Prince, the future Alpha of the Blue Moon Pack.

I held Aurora's face and gazed dreamily into her eyes. Then we locked our lips in a passionate kiss in front of everyone.noveldrama