Revenge Of The Rejected Luna

IRIS. “Everyone in Moonstone Pack knows you are our Luna, no one is stealing your position, Iris,” Nadia, my best friend chirped beside me as we stood in front of the full-length mirror of my dressing room reflecting my white ball wedding gown perfectly tailored to my body. “You look ravishing, Iris. Alpha Lucan has no idea what’s in store for him tonight,” she beamed while combing through my long wavy black hair but her cheeriness was not enough to allay the worry gleaming in my hazel eyes. I glanced at her worriedly through the mirror. “I don’t know, Nadia, these days I can’t help but entertain these fears that I’m going to lose my title,” I replied. “Why would you say that? You are Alpha Lucan’s mate, and you are getting married tonight. It’s not news to anyone how much the Alpha loves you.” A sad smile crept to my face and a heavy sigh followed suit. She was right. Alpha Lucan and I have been bonded together ever since my nineteenth birthday earlier this year. He cares and adores me but after my parent's death two months ago, I couldn’t help but rethink my coming title as Luna. “Iris,” she held my left hand with an endearing smile. “I think you’re just overthinking these things as a bride. The pressure of you getting married in an hour from now can be overwhelming for anyone but don’t let it get to you. You will and always remain Alpha Lucan’s woman.” My smile deepened but the moment my eyes fell to the back of her right hand with a small claw mark scar, my smile faded. She got this scar from saving me during the war from a neighboring Pack two months ago. The same war that claimed my parent’s life. “I love Lucan more than my own life, Nadia. But haven’t you heard the gossip in some parts of the Pack?” She wore a clueless look. “Some of our Pack members say I’m weak and cursed because I was born under the blood moon. They think I don’t deserve to be the Luna.” “Iris—“ “I know, it’s just some stupid rumors but it is true. I don’t have the kind of power expected of a Luna. I’m the weakest in the Pack—” “You are not weak!” She asserted with a sharp frown. “The war that broke out in the Pack when the neighboring Pack attacked us two months ago cost us some of the lives of our dear ones, my parents for instance…” my voice trailed off as my chest stung remembering the horrifying night when I found my parents in their pool of blood in the woods. “I couldn’t protect them and if it wasn’t for your effort in the battle, I probably would have died too.” “Oh, Iris…don’t do this. Blaming yourself would only make you hate yourself. You did your best, make peace with that. Is this why you’re scared you’re getting married tonight?” “I’m going to be the Luna, I’m supposed to be by Lucan’s side at all times, supporting and protecting the Pack, I’m scared I might not live up to expectations.” “You will live up to expectations!” The both of us sharply turned to the gigantic twin doors that opened for a brown-haired man to saunter inside, dressed sharply in a black suit and hazel eyes that sparkled just like my father’s. “Beta Aidan,” Nadia greeted with a grin while he closed the gap between us. “Brother,” I pitched. “I’m sorry for barging in, I was passing by but I couldn’t help it when I heard my little sister say those pessimistic words,” he toned with a smile. I sighed. “Alpha Lucan is busy in his quarters earnestly preparing and excited for his marriage ceremony tonight but here is my little sister wallowing in fear and doubts.” My brother said to me. I wore a tiny sad smile. “You should be joyous, sister.” “I am! I’m just…” “Nervous?” He completed it for me and I nodded. He inhaled deeply before letting out a sigh. “Alpha Lucan loves you to depths beyond comprehension, Iris. And no matter what anyone says in the Pack, his love will never waver for you. You are always in his heart and his priority. And why worry? When you have me and Nadia to always help and guide you. I think you’re going to make a fantastic Luna.” My smile lit up, chasing my gloominess away. “As always, you can easily read me.” He chuckled. “I’m a failure as a brother if I fell short of that.” Nadia and I chuckled. “By the way you look radiant,” he grinned with admiration. “I can’t wait to see the expression on Lucan’s face when he sees you.” “It will be a moment to remember,” Nadia remarked and we all chuckled. “Ignore those fears, Iris. We are all rooting for you. Our parents would have been so proud of you.” He added while Nadia hummed in agreement. “Thank you,” I whispered before hugging him. “Don’t tear up, I don’t want to be the cause of ruining your make-up.” I giggled before pulling away from him. “Well, I should take my leave now. I’m in charge of the security affairs. We can’t risk having any unscrupulous elements at a sacred ceremony like this.” I grinned and he nodded before easing through the doors. After our parent's death, my step-brother, Aidan had to take up our father’s title as Beta. It’s been barely two months yet he was easing well into his duties and responsibilities. With him and Nadia by my side, how can I fail as Luna? My focus returned to the mirror but this time, my lips anchored a joyous grin. And in a twinkle of an eye, time drifted by, and here I was, my left arm intertwined with my brother’s right as we walked down the aisle to the dashing young man showered by the glimmer of the golden lights hanging from the tall ceilings of the hall. His white suit was peerless among the guests seated on both sides of the aisle and his alluring shade of golden eyes glued on my every move that I feared my heart would explode from excitement. But something was missing in him as I got to the altar. He neither smiled nor did his eyes sparkle with warmth and admiration like I was expecting. Was he nervous just like I was? Lucan suddenly cleared his throat before the Chief Elder beside us could begin the declaration of our vows. “I have an announcement,” he glanced at me briefly before facing our Pack members seated. My brows arched into a confused frown, no different from what the Chief Elder wore too. “As the Alpha, it is my sacred duty to protect Moonstone from harm,” he stated eloquently. “Two months ago, this Pack mourned our losses. It was an eye-opener for me and I made a vow never to let my Pack mourn again.” he pursed his lips. “What is Moonstone Pack without a strong Luna?” he glanced at me and my frown deepened. “Someone who can be strong enough to shield the Pack with or without the Alpha. Someone who can birth strong pups to carry the legacy of this Pack. Unfortunately, that person is not you, Iris. You are pathetically weak and a shame to my legacy.” He turned to me with a cold look that instantly made me restless. “Lucan…” I gasped, tears ripping through my eyelids while the crowds burst into a rowdy murmur. “Iris Williams,” he continued. “I, Alpha Lucan Geraldton, deem you unworthy to be my Luna. I reject you and I refuse to have a reality where I marry you.” “What?!” my lips twitched in shock, one that haunted me down to my spine while our Pack members stood up, their confusion even bigger. He walked past me and met Nadia who was standing behind me on the altar. “Nadia Rachelson, will you be my Luna?” he offered his right hand and I instantly forgot how to breathe. Nadia smiled and took his hand. “Yes, Alpha Lucan.” Was this a dream?! No, it wasn’t! Because if it was, I should be awake after pinching myself several times. “Nadia?!”