Chapter 75
Lewana POV
The house feels empty today. At least I think it’s the house. It might just be me that feels empty. Conrad is out for the day so the council has scheduled my interview today. I know they purposely booked it for when he was out of the house so he wasn’t here to support me. To make me more vulnerable.
I was waiting outside feeling the anxiety rise in me as I knew this was going to be brutal. I know they called it an interview but I knew mine would be an interrogation. And I had to be polite about it.
Donovan walks up to me, all smiles, but I know he’s playing a part. “Lady Lewana. The council will see you now“.
I walk in and instantly see all four pairs of judging eyes staring at me. Staring at me like I was a waste of space in their perfect world so they had to destroy me. I had to hold my head up high as I had to do this. I had to prove I could stand up to them. Alpha Anthony is the first to speak.
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“Lady Lewana. As you know the council is conducting interviews with all candidates to discuss their suitability for the title of Luna Queen. Your response to these questions will affect your overall score from the council“.
I just politely nod my head. “I understand“.
“Let’s start with why you think you should be granted the honor of being our Luna Queen“.
“I am passionate about supporting all the members of the Werewolves Kingdom and ensuring they have access to healthcare and education while working alongside Alpha King Conrad as his mate“.
Alpha Anthony instantly snaps at me. “Don’t you DARE call yourself his mate. That can only be decided at the end of this ceremony“.
I just sit quietly. I know better than to argue as it won’t matter what answer I give. I will still be wrong.
Alpha Ethan asks the next question. “What is your plan after this ceremony has concluded“.
This confused me. “I don’t know as that will depend on the results“.
Alpha Anthony scoffs. “Lack of planning, arrogance with assumptions, and has no plan to serve the Alpha King as a Luna Queen should“.
I don’t even know how to react to that statement.
Alpha William goes next. “Do you think a Luna Queen should be putting her life at risk in battle instead of staying home to care for her pack and future pups? We all know you have a violent streak in you. You have even attacked another candidate. Think you will be able to keep your temper in check around royal pup as a mother“.
Alpha Anthony just exclaims exasperated, “Honestly, why are we even wasting our time with this one“.
They move on before I even answer one of their insane assumptions. They can’t honestly think I would be a danger to my own offspring.
A wicked grin crosses Alpha Anthony’s face. “Let’s just go to the final question shall we. What are the names of some of the Alphas who you claim abused you”.
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My stomach drops and I can feel the anger rising in my chest. He was trying to use my abuse against me.
“I was never told their names or which packs they came from. I only called them Alpha as instructed“.
Alpha Anthony just smirks. “Not willing to share this information so you can keep your backup plans in place”.
I was livid. I could feel my eyes fighting back the waves of tears threatening to spill over as I tried to argue with them with my voice starting to shake.
“I was raped. As a pup. I had no choice and I don’t know who they are. Most refused to even show me their faces so I couldn’t even identify them by sight“.
“If it was as many wolves as you claim you were either just too stupid to remember names or not observant enough to pay attention. Neither one a redeeming quality“.
“I don’t know any names“.
“You claim it all happened 10-15 years ago right. Those Alpha’s are still most likely in power. How do you think it will look to the kingdom when they tell all the subjects they had a turn with you“.
I knew they could still be out there. I know if I become Luna Queen they will all come here. I knew I would have to face my abusers but to think they could be bragging about made my blood run cold.
Alpha William joined with commentary as well. “I know she is lying about the abuse. An Alpha I know was one of her suitors and he recounted her joyful moans when he visited“.
They all started laughing as I sat frozen in shock in the chair.
We were startled when the doors swung open with such force they came off the hinges sending splinters through the air.
Conrad stood there partially shifted with glowing golden yellow eyes as his gazes fixed on Alpha William like prey he had just caught in his trap. He launched across the room while growling and pinned the Alpha to the floor.
The Alpha started whimpering immediately and started pleading for his life.
“I’m sorry my Alpha King. Please….please don’t kill me“.
Conrad snarled only one word. “Name“.
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