The Abandoned Luna's Journey to Power (by Emily Reed) novel Chapter 282

Chapter 282 The Queen Actually Stole Something

Queen Isabella’s POV:

“Look at her! Just look at Cindy!”

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Margaret’s voice slithered into my ear like an ic snake. “Today is Prince Adam’s wedding This is the royal blood’s big day. And now? Everyone’s eyes are on that woman. On those barbarians

I clenched my feather fan so hard my knuckles urned white,

Margaret wasn’t wrong.

When that old fossil Dross raised his toast, even lis Majesty stood.

And I-the Queen, Prince Adam’s mother-was eft off to the side like a decorative prop.

The socialites who usually orbited me now flocked to Cindy, praising her gown, praising her frends for being “bold” and “refreshing.”

“Isabella Margaret sighed, wearing that fake look of concern. “Don’t blame me for speaking plainly, Cindy has barely stepped through the door, and she’s already this loud. Later, in the inner court, where will you even have room to speak? That title-the kingdom’s most honored she-wolf-might change hands.”

Her words stabbed right into my most tender nerve.

I’d never had an Alpha’s strength, but I’d held the throne beside the king with beauty and skill

My prestige was everything.

If even that was stolen by a woman on her second marriage…

“Then, what am I supposed to do?” I snapped, heat rising. “Prince Adam shields her. The king values the power behind her. Am I supposed to throw her out?”

“Of course, you can’t throw her out. That would be stupid.”

Lily slid closer too, malice glittering in her eyes. But we can test her attitude-and remind her where the rules come from.”

“How?”

“Wolves respect strength, but we still honor rank and seniority.” Lily pointed toward the side

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Margaret picked up smoothly, voice dripping wh temptation. “Isabella, you take the st I’ll hide a for you. IT Cinly notices and doesn’t are ask, it means she still fears you as he mother and you can keep her under your thunb. If she dares turn on you over a mere stone. Then, Prince Adam and His Majesty care what she really is–greedy and rebellious

My heart stirred

Not only because of the stone that could “slow aging,” but because I needed to prove I still held a mother’s authority.

This was a gamble.

The stake was Cindy’s fear of me.

“But I hesitated. “Isn’t this… wrong? It’s Cindy dowry. Her private property…”

“What You’re scared? Margaret’s face instantly visted with contempt. “I knew you wouldn’t dare. Looks like from now on, I’ll have to greet ndy first at the Moon Goddess festivals…”

The Moon Goddess festivals drew every socialite in the Royal Court. If Margaret did that, she’d be announcing to everyone that I ranked blow Cindy.

The thought made my blood boil. “Who said I’m scared?! I just find being a thief beneath

me

“Being scared is being scared; no need for excuses.”

Margaret wore that signature arrogance. “Fine. We’ll wager 1,000 coins. If you take Cindy’s dragon ruby and she doesn’t ask you for it, you gay me 1,000 coins. If she does demand it back, I will pay you 1,000 coins. And to prevent cheating. I’ll hold the stone. Do you bet, or

not?

“Fine! I’ll bet!” I bit down hard. “I’ll go see if she still has a shred of respect for her mother-in- law!”

I didn’t care about a thousand gold coins. I cared about the Queen’s authority.

I took Martha and slipped out of the noisy main hall, heading for the side chamber where the gifts were stored.

It was piled with gold and treasure-like a dragon’s nest.

In the most prominent spot, an open black velve box displayed the dragon ruby in perfect

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