8

The sun was beginning to set over the beautiful garden in the Alpha's compound. The vanishing light cast a warm golden glow over the beautiful, expensive flowers that were mostly imported from the most expensive parts of the world. 

The scent of blooming roses mingled with the earthy aroma of freshly watered soil, mixed with the gentle rustling of leaves to create a soothing symphony for many people who came here to seek privacy. The Royal Garden was a sanctuary of lovers to many or a hideout where people's secrets and crimes could be whispered without fear of being overheard. 

Tina, Luna Katelyn's maid, made her way to this very garden just as it was getting dark. Her footsteps were silent on the gravel as she moved with purpose. She was cautious and her eyes scanned every visible area for any signs of prying eyes. This meeting was very important, and the utmost discretion was needed. 

As she approached a secluded corner of the garden, she spotted Victoria, Bellatrix's maid, waiting beneath the shade of a large willow tree. Victoria stood with her arms crossed, her expression was one of impatience and a little curiosity. 

Tina approached her quickly, glancing over her shoulder to make sure they were truly alone. "Did anyone follow you?" she asked. 

Victoria rolled her eyes and shook her head. "I'm not dumb, Tina. No one followed me. I made sure of it," she replied, then her eyes narrowed slightly as she studied Tina. 

Tina nodded, satisfied with the answer. She took another moment to look around, ensuring that no one had suddenly come up to them.

 The garden was so quiet that the only sound there was, was a gentle chirping of crickets beginning to wake as darkness began to fall. 

"Good," Tina said, sounding relieved and reached into her apron pocket. She pulled out five small bottles, each filled with a clear, unassuming liquid, and discreetly handed them to Victoria. 

Victoria took the bottles and her eyes widened with curiosity. She held one up to the disappearing sunlight and examined it closely. "What exactly is this?" she asked with more than a little suspicion in her tone. "And what exactly does it do?"

 Tina leaned in slightly "These are fertility potions, they will 'increase' Bellatrix's chances of birthing a son," she said, repeating the words her mistress had forced her to rehearse. 

Victoria's eyebrows shot up. She was clearly intrigued, but not at all convinced by Tina's story. "Really? And how does this stuff work?" 

"It's a foreign blend, so it's hard to explain," Tina replied with a frown, evading the question. "Just add it to her food. A few drops each day. Don't worry, It's completely safe, undetectable, and very effective. Trust me." 

Victoria paused as the wheels of her brain turned. She looked at the bottles again, then back at Tina. "Alright, but what's in it for me?" she asked with a sly smile creeping onto her face. "You are not seriously expecting me to just do this out of the goodness of my heart, are you?"

 Tina eyed her with a look of irritation and annoyance. "Why not just do it out of loyalty to your mistress, huh?" she suggested, trying to appeal to her colleague's sense of duty, but it was clear that Victoria had no such thing. 

Victoria snorted and crossed her arms again. "Loyalty doesn't pay the bills, Tina. You know how things are." Tina sighed, realizing she wouldn't be able to sway Victoria with sweet words alone. 

"Fine," she said, resigned. "Luna Katelyn is ready to reward you with two million dollars when the task is complete." Victoria's eyes widened at the promise of such an enormous reward. She had never seen, let alone owned such an amount.

 A greedy smile spread across her face to replace the previous suspicion. "Two million?" she echoed, clearly pleased. "That's more like it. So how long will it take for the medicine to work?" Victoria asked, slipping the bottles into her own apron pocket. 

"It's slow-acting," Tina explained. "It needs time to take effect, but it's completely undetectable. No one will suspect a thing, so you don't have to worry about getting caught. Victoria's brow shot up, there was no way this was just a fertility booster as Tina claimed, but that was not Victoria's problem. 

Satisfied with the explanation, Victoria nodded. "Alright, you've got yourself a deal." She held out her hand, sealing the agreement. As a token of good faith, Tina reached into her pocket again and handed Victoria a small, exquisite jewelry box. 

Inside was a necklace adorned with a cluster of diamonds that sparkled even in the dim light-a piece easily worth a million, even if sold to a pawnshop. There was no way Victoria would fail now, not after receiving such an expensive gift. Victoria's eyes immediately lit up, and she let out a squeal of excitement, quickly clapping her hands over her mouth to stifle the sound. 

Tina glanced around nervously, gesturing for Victoria to keep quiet. "Shh! Not so loud!" she hissed harshly. Her anxious gaze darted around to make sure they remained unseen and unheard. Victoria composed herself but her face was still a picture of pure delight. 

"Sorry, sorry," she whispered, unable to suppress a grin. "I just wasn't expecting such a generous deposit."

 "Keep it under wraps," Tina warned in a serious tone. "Remember, no one must know about this. It's between us." 

"Don't worry," Victoria assured her, slipping the jewelry box into her pocket. "I know how to keep a secret." With the agreement sealed and the plan set in motion, the two maids exchanged a final glance of understanding before parting ways. 

Tina watched as Victoria turned and disappeared down the garden path, leaving Tina standing alone under the willow tree. Tina took a deep breath to calm her nerves before making her way to the pavilion where Luna Katelyn awaited. The pavilion was a beautiful structure, surrounded by climbing vines and filled with the sweet scent of jasmine. 

It was Katelyn's favorite spot in the garden, a place where she would often come for peace and quiet. Luna Katelyn sat on a bench. Her posture was graceful and regal, like true royalty. Her gaze was fixed on the horizon as the sun dipped below the distant hills. Her calm, pure appearance hid the devious and malicious plans that she was brewing inside. Tina approached her mistress with careful steps. 

She camera to a halt a respectful distance away. She then bowed slightly and kept her voice steady as she delivered the news. "It's done, my lady. Victoria has agreed to carry out the task."

 Katelyn turned her head slightly, acknowledging Tina's words with a nod. Her eyes were now sharp, and calculating, like she was already planning the next steps to take in her game of destruction. 

"Good," she said. "Well done, Tina. You've done well." Tina felt a flame of pride light up in her at the praise, but she knew better than to let it show.

 "Is there anything else you need, my lady?" Luna Katelyn considered the question for a moment, as her eyes moved back to the darkening sky.

 "No, that will be all for now. I'd like some time alone."

 "Of course, Luna," Tina replied, bowing slightly before retreating from the pavilion, leaving the Luna to her thoughts. 

As the silence enveloped her, Luna Katelyn allowed herself to rejoice for a moment. The garden was her place of privacy, so no one would be watching her here. She could relax and enjoy the fact that her husband's breeder was soon going to be killed and no one would know. 

Her mind wandered back to the plan she had set in motion. The decision to cause chaos in Bellatrix's life had not been made lightly, but it was necessary to protect her position and secure her future. In their world, power and influence were everything, and Katelyn had grown up knowing she had to be ruthless to maintain her standing. 

Bellatrix was a threat, a mere breeder whose presence in Killian's life could not be tolerated. Katelyn's decision was unchangeable; she would do whatever it took to ensure Bellatrix's failure and subsequent execution by the Alpha's hand. It wasn't really Bellatrix's fault that this was happening to her, but this was the fate the moon goddess had chosen for her.

 If the moon goddess cared for the breeder, then she wouldn't have let her cross Katelyn's path. In her mind, the path ahead was clear. The wheels were already in motion, and Katelyn would see to it that everything went according to plan. She had worked too darn hard to get her position as Killian's Luna, and she would definitely never a low-life brat just appear and take it all. 

Katelyn's respect, purpose, wealth, reputation and position were at stake, and she would stop at nothing to protect them. As the stars began to twinkle in the twilight sky, Katelyn rose from her seat, happy with the decisions she made. 

She would return to her chamber and rest now, confident in the knowledge that she had already practically eliminated that ugly brat and secured her future. With one last look at the tranquil garden, Luna Katelyn turned and made her way back to the palace, she couldn't wait to see how the drama was going to play out now.