Chapter 8

Xavier “This is where you are wrong, I used to be an omega but not anymore… The tables have turned, Stella. Look in the mirror and see who the weak one is now.” She announced calmly, looking graciously beautiful and I couldn’t help but get amused. “Are you insane!” Stella retorted, raising her hand to slap her and just when I was about to step in, Aurora grabbed her hand. “I’m Luna and you’re nothing but my subject and if you don’t caution yourself, I’ll instruct the guards to throw you out.” Aurora warned and Stella’s eyes almost popped out in shock. “You… You wouldn’t…” “Guards!” To my astonishment, the guards appeared before her almost immediately and a small smile appeared before me. “Throw her out.” Aurora ordered and Stella scoffed, smirking as she stared at the guards, waiting for them to lift a finger. “You wouldn’t dare! I’m the daughter of the beta!” Stella yelled and I decided to step up, people gave way as I walked towards them. Fear flashed across Aurora’s eyes as she stared at me, desperately wanting me to play along. “Alpha Xavier… She’s trying to throw me out…” “Are you deaf? Didn’t you hear your Luna?” I demanded and her eyes widened in shock while others gasped in astonishment. “No… You… You can’t throw me out! I should be here!” She yelled as she got dragged out. “Alpha… Please pardon her, you can’t throw her out.” The beta pleaded and I turned to Aurora who was staring at me with gratitude. “She can stay after she apologizes to Aurora.” I replied and he stared at me with shock. “I’d rather eat grass.” She said with a scowl and I signaled for the guards to throw her out which they did. “Alpha…” “Let the party continue, apologies for the brief distraction.” I announced and everyone went back to their normal routine while I walked towards Aurora. “Thank you so much, I apologize, Alpha.” She whispered as I placed my hand on her hips. She stiffened for a moment and slowly exhaled. “It’s fine, that was good, you should act like a real Luna, bark out orders and have people follow them.” I replied and she nodded. “Yes, Alpha.” She muttered and I went around, exchanging pleasantries with more guests. The whole party continued while Aurora and I left with the excuse of wanting more privacy. Once inside the pack house, she exhaled deeply, her shoulders slumped in tiredness. “Is there anything I need to do in the next few days?” She demanded and I shook my head. “No, I’ll inform you of your schedule a day before. You’ll accompany me to every pack party.” I replied and she nodded. “Alpha… Please… How is my mom… I haven’t been able to see her since I left the hospital and I’m concerned.” She muttered with her head bowed and I nodded. “We’ll go see her tomorrow, she’ll be awake by then.” I replied and her eyes glowed with excitement. “Thank you so much.” She whispered, her voice almost inaudible and I turned around. Morning “Good morning, Alpha.” She muttered as she joined me in the dining room and I grunted a response as I read the newspaper. I was the headline and I shrugged as I glanced at the picture of Aurora and I they had uploaded. “I’ll drop you off at the hospital before heading to the office.” I muttered and she whispered a thank you. We ate in silence and when I was done, she dashed upstairs to get her bag. We entered the car from both sides and I scrolled through my phone as the car left the pack house. I had received several calls from Beta Darren which I refused to answer. I knew he would be furious with the headlines about one daughter throwing the other out. “We have arrived, Alpha.” The driver announced and I nodded. “Thank you so much, I can find my way back…” She muttered, bowing her head and I rolled my eyes as I pushed the door open. “Alpha…” I ignored her words and grabbed her hand before I led her into the hospital. The nurses glanced at us with astonishment while bowing their heads. “This isn’t the way to her room…” She protested when I took the turn towards the private wards. “Her room was changed.” I muttered and she nodded. I pushed the door open and she gasped as she covered her mouth, taking a moment to glance around. “WOW…” She was a few words away from screaming and she dashed towards the bed, smiling softly as tears ran down her spine. “Mom…” She called softly to her mom who opened her eyes weakly. “Aurora…” Her mom’s frail voice erupted and she nodded, smiling softly. “Yes mom… I’m here, I’m sorry for not visiting early.” She whispered as she grabbed her hand and intertwined it together. “Good day, ma’am.” I muttered and their attention turned to me. “Alpha…” She bowed curtly and I smiled politely. “Mom… This is my husband, the Alpha… He’s paying for your treatment.” She explained and her eyes teared up. “Husband…” “I’m sorry I didn’t wait for you to get well… I’m really sorry mom…” She whispered sadly and her mom nodded. “It’s fine, as long as you’re happy, I’m happy too.” “I’m leaving, I’ll come visit some other time.” I muttered and Aurora offered to see me off but I refused vehemently. My phone rang and I grabbed it immediately, striding out of the hospital. “Is there any problem?” “Actually, yes and no… The beta has been in my house since morning and he has been ranting about how you’ve decided to disrespect him and humiliate his family.” Louis replied and a smile made its way to my lips. “Doesn’t he have pack duties to take care of? Increase his work load and shorten the deadline, I’ll see how he would make out time to rant.” I ordered and Louis burst into laughter.