Chapter 30

30 The Queen Luna ENRIQUE I saw the way the Queen’s smile vanished at my words. She genuinely looked shocked at what I had just said, and that look of sadness that followed… I hated it. “Why wouldn’t you?” The annoying girl remarked.

She was nothing like the chica… I hated loud, annoying girls. “I’m a prisoner who will never speak or give this pack any information about my padre or pack. No matter how much I’m tortured.”

“Oh it’s ok, we won’t torture you silly, we have witches, they can read your mind.” She smirked.

“Then I’ll kill myself before they can do so.” I replied coldly. Her smile vanished and she took a confused step back, looking at the Queen. “We won’t force you to tell us anything. You have my word.” The Queen promised, her eyes flashing a beautiful purple.

I almost believed her. Almost.

I didn’t understand her, she was caring as a Luna should be… but she was also strong… and it was clear the Lycan didn’t treat her like she was beneath him…

It was weird seeing an Alpha and Luna so different from how father was towards mother. “Would you like to go for some fresh air, Enrique?” The queen asked, giving me another smile.

How strange… But I think I like it better like this… Yes, they kidnapped me, but at least they’re being hospitable, even if it was probably to get me to talk and spill our pack secrets.

I wonder how long she’ll continue to be nice to me before her mask falls away.

“That would be nice.” I remarked, deciding to take her up on her offer.

I’m sure the Lycan wouldn’t like it and then I’ll be dragged back in here. She smiled and took a few bars of chocolate from the bag, placing the rest down.

I actually wouldn’t mind trying them… I have eaten chocolate, but it was very rare as it was unnecessary to eat such food. If she offers me again, I will take it.

“Let’s get going then.” The queen said, motioning to the door.

I raised an eyebrow.

“Won’t you blindfold me?”

“Of course not.”

“You will let me walk through your pack and assess the layout?” To my surprise, she laughed.

“It doesn’t matter, I am not blindfolding a child unless we are playing pin the tail and we clearly aren’t.”

Pin the tail? What was that? She was weird, just like the girl next to her. 1 “Come on, slowpoke.” The girl piped in, jerking her head towards the door. Was it a trap to get me to walk out and then I’d be attacked? I began walking towards the door and the girl skipped out first, I tensed when the queen’s arm went around my shoulders just before we reached the door.

“Luna.” One of the guards murmured, surprise clear in his eyes. “Not now, we are just going for a walk.”

She replied firmly, her voice ten times icier than what it was when she spoke to me. “I don’t think the Alpha would approve…” The other man interjected. Her aura surged immensely and she looked over her shoulder. They didn’t say anything else, but I knew they were mind linking. I remained quiet until the two men lowered their head in submission to her.

I let my mind wander. Father wanted the Lycan’s son… Since I was here, if I killed him, I’m sure father would be happy. Maybe I’d be able to regain some approval… I didn’t even bother looking around as I walked alongside the Queen. She opened a chocolate bar and held it out to me, and I felt a flash of irritation. Even if I only had one hand, I was capable. I’ll show father I am still capable… Since he cut my hand off, he had looked at me like I’m a piece of dirt… 1 I knocked it out of her hand, my anger raging inside of me, ready for the impact of a hit or something, but instead, she simply bent down, picked it up and tossed it to the girl. “Can you put that in the bin, Azura?”

She nodded and ran off ahead, leaving us alone.

“I’m sorry, here. Which one would you like?”

I clenched my jaw and picked a random one without giving it a thought. Ripping open the wrapper with my teeth, I took a bite, trying to quell my anger. The queen opened a second wrapper as we strolled along, biting into it. I had to think… What should I do? Should I try to win her over? I looked at her and she was looking ahead. The chica was indeed like her mother…

Calm, kind, and maybe too innocent. Why trust the son of your enemy? I wouldn’t.

I frowned, what do I do… Use her kindness to get close to her family? I’m sure Father would approve.

Currently, there wasn’t much else that I could do, but if they somehow welcomed me into their home or even in the proximity of the Lycan’s heir… Maybe, just maybe, father would be happy.

The annoying girl, Azura, returned and fell in step with me. See? They weren’t even being careful, or they really did think I was completely useless. I’ll just use that to bide my time…

“What does the Lycan want from me?” I asked, staring ahead. “I will not tell him any secrets.”

I kept my gaze trained far ahead, sensing she was watching me.

“He is trying to rile your father up, to make him come forward to claim you. He still has not told us what debt we owe him.” She confessed, almost as if she didn’t want to burden me with the truth.

That sounded far too innocent on their part. They had no compassion, they were monsters, just as my father said… We are all monsters and only the strongest survive…

“Hmm. Father won’t fall for it.” I replied confidently.

“He won’t leave you here.” The queen’s reply came almost as if that wasn’t a possibility.

She sure didn’t know my padre…

We reached an open grassy area, there were swings and benches, with some pups and adults around. It was slightly cloudy today but it seems everyone was having fun still. They smiled at their Luna yet carried on with their conversations after bowing their heads respectfully. They didn’t stay silent in her presence. How weird.

I ate my chocolate slowly, savouring the taste.

“Do you want to walk around?”

“Is that not what we are doing?”

“I meant alone, if you want some space.” She replied with a smile. There was a trick to it, but if it was a test I’d behave.

“Sure.”

She nodded and motioned for me to go ahead. I began walking and I did feel her presence behind me.

Glancing back I saw she had left a five-metre gap between us and was looking up at the sky. Hmm, so she planned to follow… I took the time to observe the area, without her having her eyes on me, making sure I kept my head straight ahead, not wanting her to know what I’m doing.

The girl, Azura, had gone off and was currently trying to climb a tree. She should have been born a monkey. Weird girl. 2 I finished my chocolate, it had begun to melt a little, leaving the wrapper slightly covered with melted chocolate. I looked around, spotted a bin, and walked over, tossing it in. I was about to push my sleeve up with my other hand when the reminder that I had no hand to do that with, returned.

I froze as I stood there staring at my stump. The memory of the agonising pain I had felt when my father cut it off returned. He had left me there… and I don’t know what was on the knife, but it hadn’t healed… I had been in agony for so long… But then again, I didn’t have the capability to heal such a big injury. I don’t have my wolf yet.

The queen had taken away the pain that wracked my body constantly. She had made me feel better than I had ever felt in my life. My body wasn’t hurting anymore, I could breathe pain from the brutal training that I hadn’t even realised was always present.

I once heard my father’s old beta say that he needed to let me heal before pushing me so hard or I’d be damaged for life, father had killed him for that.

But… I think he was right, I felt so much stronger now… “Here.” The queen’s voice came, and I turned as she held out a hand wipe.

su The Vueen Luna I hesitated, taking it and rubbing it in my hand, trying to get the chocolate off with just one hand. I was not going to let having one hand deter me. I’ll be the strongest…

“Are you ok, Enrique? Do you want to talk? I promise I won’t tell anyone anything you say.” She seemed to mean it too, or she was an incredible liar.

“No thanks. I’m fine.”

She nodded, and we continued walking, glancing over at her. I remember something my mother told me once, about the beast that the Lycan truly was. “Is it true the Lycan kidnapped you and forced you to be his mate? That he killed his Padre and Madre too.”

Her face filled with concern, but she shook her head.

“No, he didn’t. In fact, he tried to let me go, although he knew I was his mate, because he thought he didn’t deserve me.” She smiled when she spoke, “He…” I glanced at her, seeing confusion flit across her face before she shook her head as if pushing the thought away “He loved me, he still does and treats me well. As for his parents…. I don’t… remember.” She frowned, placing a hand on her forehead, massaging her temples.

Her heart was racing. I looked away, not bothered to hear any more excuses about the Lycan.

“I wish to return to my cell.” I stated suddenly. “I’m sorry you are being kept there.” She replied softly before she turned. “Zuzu! Come on!” “Don’t call me that, Kia.” The girl grumbled as she jumped down from the tree. Kia. It was strange not having someone call the Luna by her title no matter how they were related. Strange. This entire pack was strange. And above all, I’m surprised I’m still alive. 4 Trending Novels