Hiding the Alpha’s Heir

“Mama, aren’t you going to dine with us?”

Taking a toll breath, I shook my head. “Unfortunately, you can dine with your Papa…” My tone was smeared with a dejected tone.

I knew that was enough to worry my son.

“Oh…” Sander lowered his head.

“You can go ahead.” I urged him. “If you wish to go out to roam around the pack, you can go with your Papa. I am not feeling well right now.” There was a melancholy expression written on his face.

Sander knew I was lying. He knew that something happened between Desmond and me back in Elian. Since we returned, Sander was not at ease especially since Desmond and I were not on good terms again.

Neither of us was talking since that happened as we became aloof to each other.

But I knew my son was being affected by this behavior we were showing. I must do something to avoid tarnishing this family I wanted for Sander.

I watched how Sander’s shoulders slumped as he left my chamber. I went to the balcony and summoned my hand. I beckoned it, telling them that I needed to speak to one of the elites.

One of them showed up. I was not shocked to see Russel, which I presumed that he was still the captain of the elites even from before, running in my direction using his wolf speed. I knew him because I knew that he was one of them and I witnessed Desmond picking him as the captain of the elites he made.

He climbed and knelt on one knee. “You have summoned me, Luna?”

I squinted my eyes at what he had just addressed me. It was pretty useless to scold them since they would still keep addressing me no matter what I said that I did not need that kind of honorific. “Insist your Alpha that I wish to discuss the divorce.”

Russel’s eyes widened. “H-He will not agree with it, Luna Seraphina…”

“Make him agree with it or Sander will know Desmond’s infidelity that happened in our marriage. He will surely lose Sander from his arms,” I said frigidly.

He looked horrified at my words. It was obvious that he knew what infidelity Desmond committed.

“I… I shall inform Alpha.” He gulped, nodding.

Nodding, I remembered something. “I don’t see Harvey in the pack. Where is he?”

Now that I remember… I’d been here in Desmond’s pack for more than a month already yet I hadn’t seen Harvey who was one of the Betas here. I only got to see Oakley who was working with Desmond by his side.

“Beta Harvey has been dispatched as an envoy to deal with the supplies in the Estasia Eglaria Kingdom.”

“He went abroad?” I asked, surprised. Russel nodded. “In the Estasia Eglaria Kingdom?” I parroted. He nodded again. “Isn’t that a bit far away?”

It usually took less than a week to be there. It would take two weeks if he only used a horse or a carriage but in a wolf form, it might take less than a week to arrive there.

“Indeed, Luna.”

“Usually, Desmond is the one who must go abroad under the orders of Alpha King Azarius. Why did he pick Harvey this time?”

Russel lowered his head. “Um… That… I cannot answer you, Luna.”

“And why the hell not?” I arched my eyebrow, not wanting to believe in him. It might be under the orders of Desmond that might have been preventing him not to say anything.

Russel looked troubled. He must have seen that I was already displeased. I could see him shaking in fear which surprised me a little since I knew that I no longer had the power of the Luna of the Rising Diamond pack but seeing him do the same behavior when I was being earnest, they were all shaking in fear already.

“Tell me,” I commanded. “Don’t make me repeat one more time, Russel.” I must not be supposed to have this firm tone in my voice but I was getting impatient as to why Desmond was not going abroad.

He gulped and looked at me. “He is… A-Alpha Desmond dispatched him to go abroad because… you are here, Luna.”

“And? What’s the fuss about it if I am here?” That made me confused about what he said.

I knew that Harvey was the older brother of Hazel but why would he dispatch Harvey like that? Because I was here? That was absurd.

“Because Lady Hazel is returning in the next few days.” My heart flipped when he mentioned that bitch name. “Alpha’s countermeasure is having Beta Harvey go abroad so Lady Hazel would be forced not to return to their manor. He did not allow Lady Hazel to come here unless Beta Harvey returns.”

“Huh…” I released a sigh, couldn’t believe that I was hearing this right now. “I see.” My tone might look firm but I could tell myself that this was already making my blood boil somehow. “You may go now and don’t tell Desmond that I speak with you, Russel. Am I expecting an agreement with you?”

Russel bowed his head. “Yes, Luna. Your wish is my command. I shall do my best not to tell Alpha Desmond.”

“Good. Scoot now,” I said and gestured to my hand that he needed to go away. “If he ever asks, tell him that I only asked about the pack’s situation here. Are we clear?”

“Yes, Luna Seraphina.”

I returned to my chamber with a heavy heart. My back stiffened when I came to hear some knocks.

“Mama?” Sander peeped to look for me and smiled when he saw me.

“Are you finished having your breakfast with your Papa?” I asked him and gently combed his hair.

Sander nodded. “Mama, I prepared you some breakfast. I asked the maids to help me bring it here. Will you eat them for me, Mama?”

“Oh? You made me one again?” Sander nodded. “Alright. I shall eat them here then.”

Sander giggled and opened the door. A maidservant curtsied before me while she was holding the tray of some rice porridge with sliced strawberries and apples. Another maidservant served me some red tea which I almost refused if Sander didn’t say that he tried to make one and he wanted me to taste it.

“I am famished, little man,” I said, smiling. I gently pinched his cheek. “Thank you for making my morning meal, hmm?”

Ever since we arrived here, Sander insisted that he wanted to be the one who should prepare it. He knew that I wouldn’t like dining with his father again.

“Mama, let’s go to the boot camp later.”Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

“Boot camp?” I asked while I was eating. Sander nodded. “I thought you had been there with your Papa?” He nodded again. “Then, why are you tagging me there?”

“Because they said that you are good at combat skills, Mama. They want to see your combat prowess, Mama,” Sander said excitedly. His eyes were even shining in enthusiasm.

I coerced a smile. “Let me guess… Your Papa said that, is it?” I asked. I had a feeling that it was Desmond for certain.

“Yes!” He beamed. “Can we go to the boot camp, Mama? Please…” His eyes formed like pleading eyes. He knew that if he was using that kind of expression, I wouldn’t be able to say no. “Pretty, please…”

Sighing, I nodded. “Fine. We shall go to the boot camp.”

When I said that, Sander’s smile grew wider. “Yes!” he said in a silent whisper.