Get Back The Abandoned Luna (Scarlett and Alexander) novel Chapter 52

Chapter 52

Scarlett’s POV

A sharp knock sounded while we were in the study–Lucien and I were reading the wall and resta changed so there would be no problems or complications when we presented to f

“Come in,” I said without lifting my head.

“I knocked this time,” I heard Kathleen’s voice, making me pause and put down the documen

She entered carrying a silver tray, a silver envelope resting on top.

“What is it?” I asked.

“A council courier delivered this,” she said quietly, setting the tray down. It’s marked as urgent

Lucien crossed the room in two steps and broke the wax seal more violently than necessary. He sunset ceter parchment, his jaw tightening.

“What is it?” I asked, even though I already knew by the way his expression darkened

He handed the notice to me. “A reception. Tonight. Attendance mandatory

“Mandatory?” I repeated, glancing over the fancy writing. The words dripped with courtesy But their meating we d summons to the lion’s den, disguised as hospitality.

Kathleen folded her arms, her lips pressed tight. “So they want a show?”

“They want to measure us before the bill’s processing.” I said calmly.

“They want to see if the forged notice rattled you. See if you falter Lucien said coldly

“Then I’ll make sure they see exactly what I want them to see, I said, snapping the parchment dose

Kathleen frowned. “Scarlett, do you have any gowns or dresses you could wear for tonight?”

Lucien cut in before I could answer. “She doesn’t need silks to look like a Luna. If they want a spectacle, they get one–on her terms.”

I shot him a sharp but not unkind look. “Symbolism matters, Lucien. If I walk into that hall looking unprepared they cal it weakness. They’ll end up laughing at the way I look or find an excuse to humiliate me for not taking the reception seriously.”

Kathleen moved quickly to the wardrobe. “The midnight blue one,” I told her. “The one without lace?

Lucien’s eyes trailed me as I unpinned my hair, his crossed arms no doubt a deliberate attempt to appear tochales. Ther was more than just irritation in his stance–a tension in it.

You don’t need to impress them, he said in a low, almost unwilling voice.

“I’m here to make an appearance, not to impress,” I said, settling into the dress as Kathleen searched for the catch to do the small of my back. “I’m here to remind them that I will shine no matter how hard they try to dim my light”

Kathleen stepped back, satisfied with her work. “There,” she said softly. “Now let them choke on their whispers

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using him for the bill, as expected from her.

what kind of love potion did she use to get the Alpha’s side?

When I saw Lucien’s expression darken, I let out a helpless laugh and patted his arm “Don’t get angry they put beng manipulated and don’t know the truth, so they can say such things dom

Lucien frowned, his face filled with fury, “Still, they should learn to shut their mouths. We get to begin af you lobejdement

I chuckled and shook my head. “Don’t mind them and don’t let them affect you hayway, it’s so true!

He sighed, but was still irritated when the others gossiped about me.

Kathleen entered, looking as if she were working with correspondence, joking around one of the columns have pound, ber voice lowered. “Northeast–Kade’s holding a small circle. Meredith’s with him.”

I nodded faintly, Meredith was too important to leave in Kade’s orbit for long, Still, I hoped Meredith would ade with ne

Across the room, Alexander stood as if he owned the place, speaking, to two undecided Alphas. He wore that easy conténer that made people lean closer without realizing it. His eyes found me through the crowd and held mine, stealy and unblinking, before he looked away with a knowing smile while I just rolled my eyes at him.

Faye drifted between groups as if she were born for this, her silver gown catching every flicker of light. Her hand brushed forearms, her laugh was soft and warm, and her words…venom wrapped in silk.

I slowed as we passed within earshot.

…poor Lucien,” she said to a Luna I didn’t recognize. “He seemed interested in her, yet Scarlett just used him as a tool to get her bill passed, and even went as far as plotting to remove the Alpha from his seat. How shameless!

Lucien’s fingers tightened on mine, I glanced at him. “Let it go. She’s nothing but a mistress anyway, I whispered.

‘She’s an eyesore,” Lucien said in a cold tone.

I laughed and nodded my head. “Indeed. A homewrecker trying so hard to bring me down. How pathetic? I said, purposely letting them hear my voice.

I didn’t need to look at Faye’s reaction or the others who overheard, I knew some of them were embarrassed for her, and Faye must have felt much worse,

Midway through the evening, Meredith separated from Kade’s group and approached me. Her smile was gracious, but there was something else beneath it–hesitation. As expected from Kade and Alexander, who were already planting lies in the

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