THE LUNA’S SEAT

“You can't go in!” The first guard positioned at the front of the dining hall said sternly, blocking my path.

“I need to see Aleksander. So, step aside!” I said, my voice brimming with a domineering aura and a slight hint of rage.

“No, we won't!” The second guard replied, unfazed by my words. “First of all, it is against the rules to address him without adding his title and second, we can't let you go in because Alpha Aleksander is busy with matters of great importance and there is to not be any disturbances or else, there will be consequences.” He explained to me but I was adamant to carry out my heart's desire.

I stood my ground, staring defiantly at the guards. “I will bear the consequences… whatever it is!” I said, my voice firm.

“We still can't let you go in.” The first guard shook his head. “We don't want to have Alpha Aleksander's wrath on us.” He said.

“Let me go in or else I will haunt you for the rest of your lives with my witch powers. And trust me, I’m not joking!” I threatened, my eyes flashing with anger.

The first guard was still persistent. “You are disobeying orders. Leave from here!”

"I don't care about your orders. I need to speak with Aleksander, and I will do whatever it takes to make that happen." My voice was rising, and I could feel power beginning to surge within me.

“Let me go in or face my wrath!” I said my voice low and menacing. “Between Aleksander's and my wrath, which one do you think will last a lifetime?!”

I could see the fear slowly creeping into their eyes as their composure loosened. I took a step forward and they took another back in fear, flinching. I smirked in satisfaction and waited to see what they would do or say next.

Having the tag of being a witch sure does have its pros!

The guards finally gave way for me , reluctantly opening the door, but it wasn't much of a concern to me because I was happy getting what I wanted.

But just as I stepped through, the first guard warned, “You are making a big mistake, one that you would come to regret!”

I narrowed my eyes at him, a smirk curling my lips. "We'll see about that!" I said, and walked into the room, slamming the door behind me.

I let out a scoff as I walked in. I saw some heads turned towards my direction but that did not make me fear or deter me from my goal.

“Aleksander!” I yelled as I walked towards the dining table, attracting the attention of everyone in the room.

As I called out his name, the room fell into silence. All eyes were on me, but I held my head high and met their stares unflinchingly. I walked towards the head of the table, where I knew Aleksander was seated. With every step, I could feel the tension in the room rising. Finally, I reached the table and stared directly at Aleksander, who met my gaze coolly and unfazed.

“Aleksander Stormgaze!" I said, my voice ringing out in the hushed room. "I demand an apology from you!” I said, my eyes boring into his.

I could feel the eyes of the room on me, but I kept my gaze fixed on him. His expression remained impassive, as if he wasn't the least bit bothered by my demand.

Suddenly, a man seated at the table scoffed, "Oh oh, the witch is here. How charming!" I recognized him as one of the Alpha's lieutenants. A member of the high ranking pack.

"Dare me once more, and I will have you breathe no more!" I hissed, my eyes blazing.

The lieutenant looked taken aback, his bravado disappearing at my threat.

"Enough!" Aleksander boomed, his commanding voice cutting through the tension. "Explain yourself, Alina. What are you doing here?"

I turned my attention back to Aleksander. “Did you not hear me? I demand an apology!” I said to him, my voice firm.

“For what?” He asked, bearing a puzzled expression.

"You owe me an apology for what you said to me in the woods!" I said firmly.

The crowd erupted into a flurry of whispers, speculating on what could have possibly happened between us.

"I don't owe you anything!" Aleksander replied, his voice unwavering. His eyes blazed with defiance as he narrowed his brows at me.

"Well you do, Aleksander!" I retorted, my heart beating faster. I was determined to stand my ground, no matter what.

"You do realize that you've disrespected the Alpha thrice by addressing him without his title, and that's a serious offense." The lieutenant said, his tone reprimanding.

“I’ve never been one to follow rules, so…” I said as I shrugged my shoulders.

"So you should bear in mind that there will be heavy consequences." Aleksander growled, his voice low and threatening. I could tell he was losing patience with me.

"You disrespected and downgraded me today in the forest, and you know it." I said, my voice rising in anger. "You held me against my will, leaning your body so close to mine that-” I couldn't finish my words.

Aleksander's face darkened. "Enough!" he commanded. "You will not speak another word!"

“No, I will!” I shot back, my hands balling into fists. “I am tired of being silenced, of being misunderstood and taken for a fool by each and everyone of you in this pack! I've been silent for far too long and I'm not going to let you silence me again!”

"Well maybe you shouldn't have killed Alpha Matthias! You're a murderer!” One of the high ranking pack members accused, pointing a finger at me.

I felt my hackles rise, something in me begged to be let loose. "Don't you dare try to vilify me. You don't know the whole story." I growled, my eyes flashing a dangerous shade of red. "Try me, and you'll meet the Moon Goddess because I'll definitely take you to the afterlife if you speak once more!"

"Get out, you witch!" Aleksander shouted, his voice reverberating off the walls.

I straightened my spine, refusing to back down. "Aleksander Stormgaze, I'm not leaving from here until you apologize to me. You have treated me abominably from the moment we met, always abusing your power and belittling me. You are not fit to be the Alpha!" I said, my voice ringing with conviction.

Despite my nerves, I stood tall, meeting his eyes without flinching. “I am finally standing up for myself and if you don't apologize… I will show you how relentless an accused murderer can be!”

I took a seat at the table, directly across Aleksander and instantly, a collective gasp filled the air as everyone's eyes flooded with fear. I took a quick look around the room, my heart sinking as I felt that I might have just made a big mistake.

I knew I had crossed a line from the way everyone gasped, and I should probably get up from the seat. But my pride wouldn't let me back down. I was in deep trouble, and I knew it.

“The Luna's seat!” One of the high ranking pack members blurted out. “You dare to sit on the Luna's seat when you are not the chosen one!”He exclaimed, his eyes wide with horror.

“Blasphemy! Abomination! A traitorous abomination!” Cried another of the high ranking pack members, his voice shaking with anger.

"How dare you?!!!" Aleksander thundered, his voice echoing off the walls of the room. The entire pack members stood frozen in terror, afraid to breathe. His raging words sent shivers down everyone's spine as we all gasped in shock.

"You dare disrespect me in front of my pack council, Alina?!!!" Aleksander roared, his eyes flashing with anger. He stood up, his chair falling back as he did so, and slammed his fist on the table. The room trembled with the force of his rage.

I found myself standing up slowly, though I couldn't remember getting to my feet. My heart was pounding in my chest, and I was trembling with fear. I knew I had made a terrible mistake.

In my attempt to demand an apology, I had dishonored the great Alpha Aleksander, angered the pack elders, and committed blasphemy by sitting on the chair that was meant for the Luna. The gravity of my actions was overwhelming, and I wasn't sure what to do next.

"If you had just apologized in the first place, none of this would have happened," I said, my voice rising with emotion. "You have no idea how much it hurts to live in a world where you're always being overlooked and pushed aside. I'm tired of having to prove myself over and over again. I never wanted it to come to this." I felt the tears streaming down my face as I tried to make my voice heard, fighting for some semblance of justice in a situation that felt hopeless.

"All I wanted was for you to say you were sorry. I am sorry. That's it! I'm not asking for the world - just a simple apology. Is that too much?” I said, staring up at Aleksander with a mixture of hurt and defiance, not caring about the people surrounding us.

"I will not apologize to you," Aleksander said, his voice cold and unyielding. "You are beneath me, and you are not worthy of my respect." His words stung like a slap in the face.

Suddenly, I felt a deep surge of energy coursing through my body. I could feel the pull of a spirit, like they were reaching out to me. As I closed my eyes, I could feel as my sign lit up on my head. I was about to give in to the power when I was yanked forward, the grip like that of iron. My eyes flew open in shock.

I looked up to see the cold, steely gaze of Alpha Aleksander staring straight ahead as he dragged me towards the door.

"Let go of me, Aleksander!" I yelled as I came to a stop, determined not to move again. I turned my head to look at the council members to see them all standing. My gaze turned back to Aleksander, and I steeled myself against his rage.

"You have no right to speak again!" he thundered, his eyes flashing with anger. "You have committed a grave offense, and you will face the consequences of your actions." His grip on my arm tightened painfully as he dragged me away from the council members. “Now come with me, witch!” His eyes filled with hatred as they looked into mine.

His words were hard and unyielding, and I knew that there was no room for argument. The fear inside me grew as I realized that I was completely at his mercy. He pulled me towards the door, pushing it open with a heavy thud.

The two guards and the rest of the pack members turned their gazes to us, their eyes full of questions and curiosity. I swallowed hard, my heart racing as I waited for what would happen next.

"Who allowed her entry?!" Aleksander demanded, his voice low and threatening.

The guards flinched at his tone, bowing their heads in submission. "We tried to warn her, but she wouldn't listen. She threatened us with her powers, and we didn't have a choice." The first guard's voice was shaking as he spoke.

Aleksander glared at me with a look that could kill, before turning back to the guards. I could hear the other pack members whispering to each other, their voices carrying through the silence. One of them spoke up, louder than the rest.

"She had the nerve to interrupt the gathering, and make such a scene! I've never seen anything like it. Wow, she is so brave! Even as an alpha female, I wouldn't dare to do something so reckless." They said, sounding almost impressed.

I felt kind of proud when she called me a brave person but her finishing words were like a punch in the gut.

"Lock her up and make sure you give her as many strokes of the whip as you can when the night sky becomes bright!" Aleksander commanded, his voice filled with fury. The crowd gasped as the guards nodded their heads in understanding. "Let this be a lesson to anyone who dares to question my authority."

I looked at him in horror, my eyes wide with fear. I couldn't believe that he was really going to do this to me.

Aleksander finished speaking and turned away, gesturing for the guards to take me away. I was pushed out of the room before he slammed the door, my heart pounding in my chest as I faced the furious pack members, the guards I had threatened, and Ellaine, who had warned me.

The looks in their eyes made it clear that there was no escape for me. I had no allies, no one to call for help. I had pushed things too far, and now I would face the consequences of my actions.

Alpha Aleksander has given the order and so shall it be!