Longing For My Rejected Luna

*****Erika's POV*****

Stepping into the meeting room, I'm met with the Elders of the Thunder claw pack already seated and waiting for me.

The moment they saw me walk in, they all stood up to their feet and bowed in unison.

"Greetings Alpha Erika." They echoed and I sighed. I wanted nothing more than to just go back to father's room and spend my time with him. But he would never let me stay, if I don't attend this meeting.

"Take a seat, you all." I said lazily, also taking my seat at the head of the table.

My gaze swept across their faces, taking in the different looks ok their faces and noting each expression.

I could literally see through a few of them, who tried to mask their disdain with a smile.

I decided not to say a word about it and just go ahead to ask them, "Why are you all here?"

The eldest among them stood up to explain, but I cut him shut.

"Just sit, you don't have to stand." He nodded and say back down.

"Alpha Erika, we're here today on behalf of the death of the Thunder claw pack Alpha." He began, and I gave a nod, gesturing for him to proceed.

"We couldn't find his body to give a proper water funeral, but he would always live in our hearts."

I just didn't understand the essence of his words, buy I chose to listen. Noir was my friend and was also our savior, it was my duty to pay the rites and. Offer condolence to his pack members.

"Our Alpha never got married, neither does he have children. So we were thinking, if maybe you are willing to take us in and merge with the Iron claw Pack."

I shook my head immediately, "That won't be happening because the very man

you all thought was the Thunder claw pack Alpha, happened to be the wrong one.

I know the right Alpha, and you all can confirm."

Murmurs filled the room as they tried to process my words. I didn't push them further either and just let them think about it.

"Who is he?"

I smiled, "My bro_ I mean, Jace."

He raised a brow confused, "Who is Jace? And how do you know he is the supposed Alpha?"

"Jace is my brother, and I know he is the rightful heir because he acts like one." My sounded silly, but I saw this from day one. Jace was strong, and he possessed the spirit and strength of an Alpha.

"Jace? Your brother, may we see him?" One of the elders asked and I nodded.

"Of course, I'll call him over now. You can speak to him about it." I reached into my mind link to call Jace, but something snapped in me, bringing me to understand something.

Jace and I weren't related, but we could mind link each other.

How was that even possible?

I creased my brow, thinking deep into this, and didn't know the Elders were still waiting for me.

"Alpha," The other Elder called out, and I snapped out of the trance I momentarily found myself.

"Oh, sorry." I said with a smile and focused back on the mind link.

"Jace?" I called out, waiting patiently for his reply, which took a while.

"Mm." He hummed and I rolled my eyes mentally.

"Come over to the meeting room."

"But I'm about to go shopping with Kat." He protested and I frowned.

"That can wait, Jace. Tell Kat I'll personally escort her there

tomorrow." He wanted to protoolnet

again, but I gave him no chance to do that, and he hurriedly obeyed.

"He will be here shortly." I said with a small nod to the Elders, and they returned the gesture.

Soon, we heard footsteps approaching the meeting room, and I turned to see Jace walking in with a Stoic expression.

He took a seat beside me and I turned to the elders who had their eyes on him in surprise.

Once Jace was seated, I began again, "This is Jace, my brother. Jace, meet the Elders of the Thunder claw pack." The

introduction mattered at the point and thankfully, the Elders were actually honest.

The exchanged pleasantries with Jace formally and I sighed.

"Now to inform you why I called for you here today." I said to Jace, turning to look

at him.

"The elders here wants to confirm that you're really their Pack Alpha and not Noir."

Jace glanced at me and raised a brow, I shrugged in return, also avoiding his stare.

I went quiet, waiting g for him to say the next words.

He didn't disappoint.

"Greetings Elders." He began, "I am indeed the Rightful heir to the

Thunder claw pack." He announced, and I turned to look at him as joy

flashed in my eyes. bole

was becoming even bolder than I

was.

The Elders nodded in unison and said, “Jace, can we confirm if what you said is

true?"noveldrama

Jace shrugged, "How do you want to do that?" He asked, and the elders smiled thinly.

"We shall take you to the sacred Alter of the Moon goddess and have to pray there to prove you're the true Alpha of the Thunder claw pack."

I glanced at Jace, wanting to see if he would accept their decision. Thankfully, he

did.

"Alright then, I'll go with you to prove it wherever you want fog" he said ad the Elders all nodded as they stood up to leave.

"Tomorrow, Jace, please do come to the temple of the moon goddess." The

instructed, and Jace nodded, telling them he got their point.

The elders left afterward, leaving me and Jace in the room.

"It's time to take over what rightfully is yours." I whispered and patted his shoulder.

He sighed, smiling thinly as he also turned to leave the meeting room.