The Second Chance Of The Rejected Moon (Celine and Bastian) novel Chapter 91

Chapter 91

Arlet Black’s mask cracks for the first time.

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“My castle? Who do you think you are to speak to me like that? You can’t erase centuries of tradition or throw protocol aut the window. We have a role within this kingdom, and whether you like it or not, you can’t simply throw us out for no reason

A cold smile spreads across my lips.

“Watch me.” I whisper for her ears alone before raising my voice slightly. “Guards!”

Within seconds, several warriors enter the hall. Thomas and Jared take their places in front of me, while Magnus and Silas appear behind them with complete calm, as though they already knew what was happening.

“Luna Celine.” Thomas bows his head. “Your orders?”

I take a deep breath.

“I want every noble lady escorted out of the castle, and none of them is to enter again without my authorization. As of today.” the Ladies’ Court is officially dissolved, along with every duty they performed.”

The silence that follows my words is absolute.

Arlet turns pale first.

Then her face flushes with fury.

Her eyes desperately search for the king, and the moment she finds him, she walks toward him with determined steps.

“Your Majesty, please explain to this girl that…”

Magnus raises a hand.

Arlet immediately falls silent.

“She is not ‘this girl. She is the Luna of this kingdom.” His voice is low, steady, and so cold that even I feel a chill run through me. “And from the moment she set foot in this castle, you and your court have done nothing but make her uncomfortable. If she gives an order, you obey it. Even though she doesn’t wear a crown yet, she already bears the prince’s mark on her neck, and very soon she will be the queen of this kingdom. So tell me, Arlet… how far do you intend to take this? Because if Celine asked me to, I could also decree the end of every privilege the nobility enjoys. For centuries you’ve abused the Thorn family’s patience. We never needed a court of flatterers… and we still don’t

Arlet presses her lips together.

“But, Your Highness… we never meant to make her uncomfortable. We were only trying to welcome her and fulfill our duty.”

Tired of hearing the same empty words, I walk over to Magnus. Without the slightest hesitation, he offers me his arm, and I rest my hand on it.

“I want the Ladies’ Court gone forever. I never want to see them in this castle again.”

My voice is steady.

Confident.

Only I know that, inside. I’m trembling.

I remember perfectly what happened to Ameli, Bastian’s mother, when she tried to stand up to those women. I know how

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dangerous they are.

Magnus nods only once.

“Very well. You’ve heard your future queen. Leave, and don’t force my men to escort you out by force.”

Arlet struggles to keep her breathing even.

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“With all due respect, this won’t end here. I’ll summon the noble families. We’ll hold a meeting. You can’t do this.”

Silas lets out a dry laugh.

“Girl… I was the damned king who ruled this kingdom long before you were born. What Magnus orders is carried out. And never forget that Bastian has even less patience than the two of us combined. Have I made myself clear?!

For the first time since I’ve known her, Arlet lowers her head.

She curtsies.

She turns around and leaves the hall with her head held high.

The other women follow her in complete silence while the warriors escort them to the exit.

When the doors finally close, I let out a long sigh.

“Thank you, Magnus.” I rest my head against his arm for a moment. “Thank you for supporting me.”

The arm I still have free immediately disappears when Silas gently pulls me away from his son.

“Now explain something to me… why the hell are you dressed like that? Are you trying to make my grandson lose his mind?”

Magnus gives me a quick once-over and clears his throat.

“Celine… I have to admit…”

“And where is Bastian?” I ask, still annoyed. “I haven’t seen him since I came downstairs.”

Just then, Alaric appears.

The moment he sees his sister dressed like that, he lets out a growl he barely manages to suppress.

“Bastian and Captain Robinson went to the elite training grounds,” he reports without taking his eyes off Aymara. “Are you two planning to go out?”

I decide not to answer.

“Father… Grandpa… I’m hungry.”

The expressions of satisfaction that appear on Magnus’s and Silas’s faces at the exact same moment almost make me smile.

“Of course,” they answer in unison as they both accompany me toward the dining room.

Behind us, Aymara and Alaric have already started another one of their endless arguments.

“Are you going out with your friend tonight?” Silas asks as he takes his seat.

I nod.

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Magnus watches me with obvious concern.

You have all the liquor you could want here, sweetheart. It’s cold outside… and you’re dressed far too lightly.”

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