Chasing the rejected Luna novel Chapter 53

I looked at the man whose face was almost covered with the cloak he was wearing. But I could still make out some of his features. He had sandy blond hair which almost covered half of his face. He was moving forward from the back of the crowd. Then his eyes met mine and he stopped. I could feel his rage. Was he related to Rudolph?

Alexander's fingers almost slipped from mine but I held it tighter and squeezed gently. That seemed to work as he stopped trying to get his fingers out of mine. 

"And why do you say so? What evidence do you have?" Alexander asked slowly and calmly but I could detect the anger hidden just beneath his words which made the hair on the back of my neck rise from dread. 

And I knew others in the hall could feel it too as their faces went pale and they looked everywhere but us. I thought Alexander hated me before but I came to realize he had all been fake because the voice of anger that rose from him seemed like it came directly from hell. 

The man looked on, unafraid. And I secretly applauded him for his bravery and foolishness. It's either he would be dead now or he would face a lot of torture before Alexander decided to end his life. 

"It's everywhere. Just because she is your mate doesn't mean she can go Scott-free! Demoting her to an Omega was us being lenient with her and now our Luna?" The man's voice rang out clearly amongst the crowd. 

"And what makes you think you can talk to her that way?" Alexander growled as I almost flinched from the gaze of the man. But I had to stand my ground in front of the people. 

The last thing I wanted was for them to see me as someone weak and pathetic. I also wanted them to know that I was still part of the pack even if Alexander hadn't yet told me anything about it. 

Although a little part of me wanted to be part of the pack and address the people. But that wouldn't be possible if the man hadn't been put in place. I tried not to let my heart swell at how well Alexander defended me. I doubted I would be able to face off such a huge crowd on my own without stuttering and making a fool out of myself. 

But at that moment, I couldn't concentrate on the growing feeling inside of me. Instead, I Concentrated on the man and what he was saying. What he was saying was supposed to make a lot of sense if it were before. But now, it made no sense since Alexander had already made it clear he had evidence for me. 

I saw Alexander's hand slip from mine and he walked down to where the crowd stood. And I wanted to applaud him for it. He was like a domineering man whose gaze could burn everything in its path. I knew I was blessed with a wonderful mate, except that stupid part of me denied it and told me it was all a facade. 

"She's an Omega. And I am higher in status to her," the man said bitterly but I could make out fear in his words. He hadn't expected Alexander to come down to him as everyone parted ways for him and he reached the man. 

I watched as the bravery went out of the man as he took a step back. I could see him fighting with himself as his fists balled beside him. 

"She's not an Omega. She came out being an Omega when I found out she wasn't the one who killed Rudolph," Alexander's hands came behind him as they clasped together. I knew he had a smirk on his face because of how well he was taking control of the situation. 

And that small pay of me was proud of him. I could feel the glances being constantly thrown my way to gauge my expression. I probably had an expressionless face. I couldn't give anything away when whatever Alexander had with him hadn't been revealed yet. 

"You said you know she killed Rudolph. Could you tell everyone how she did that?" Alexander asked and the crowd fell into a hush. But the man's face, which was covered by part of his cloak was pulled down by someone behind him. His face wasn't something I recognized. I was so sure of it because I would be able to remember any eyes I had seen which were greener than the forest. 

"Cat got your tongue? You spoke like you were so sure. Not so sure anymore?" Alexander asked once more. They were about three feet apart from each other. But I knew if Alexander were to end the man's life there, it wouldn't take more than a step to do so. 

"And do you know what happens when you slander a Luna?" Alexander asked again and I paled. I knew what happened. The person was hanged in the pack's square. 

A gasp rang out amongst the crowd. And they were all thinking what I was thinking. I wasn't yet a Luna but none was brave enough to point that out. And it wouldn't be me either. 

"She's not yet out Luna do they won't stand," a voice I would recognize anywhere spoke and I found her instantly. She was standing at the far end of the hall. She was barely recognizable. 

I tried not to let the hurt show in me. But it did because I could no longer hear the voices in the hall nor could I see the man as he retreated to the back, in shelter of the one who sent him - Dianne's mother. 

I didn't think it hurt this way with the way I have come to accept that she was evil when Alexander and I talked about it. But it did nothing to prepare me for the way she looked at me. Not the kind I was used to. That was filled with love and care. 

Just how many of her words had been lies? I tried not to think about these. But they came rushing at me when I looked into her eyes. They were cold and mocking. I thought I would be able to face her and demand an explanation.