Longing For My Rejected Luna novel Chapter 41

*****Alex’s POV*****

It was my mother’s birthday today. We had planned on celebrating it in the mansion’s ballroom. The venue was set; the cake maker had brought the five feet tall cake, mother had employed the services of well known chefs to come provide their culinary artistry.

“Hey.” Seren walked into the room. She was looking gorgeous in her red mermaid dress. It suddenly reminded me of a blue dress I got for Erika, she had looked so beautiful in it. The way her body had just…no, that was enough.

I was no longer with Erika, it’s Seren now. She was a part of my life now, she always had been.

“Hey, you look good.” I complimented.

She gave me an appreciative once-over. “You don’t look bad yourself. In fact, you look every inch the Alpha that you are.”

I beamed. “You do know how to make a man smile.”

She went on her tiptoes, even though she was on heels, and kisses me lightly on the lips. Out relationship was taking on a more serious turn, and it was nice. “Now, that’s how to make a man smile.”

I chuckled.

“See, you’re even laughing.” She beamed.

“Where’s my mother?” I asked.

“The celebrant is almost done. She was the one who asked me to come check on you, she said no one shouldbe late for her special day.”

“Let’s not disappoint then.” I extended a hand to her and she weaved hers through.

Together, we went down the stairs, into the hallway where the ballroom was and stepped inside.

Guests were already in attendance, the only missing people were the celebrant and my sister. But we didn't miss them for too long before I saw them at the entrance.

Untangling my arm from Seren’s, I quickly walked to meet them. “You look beautiful, mother.” I pecked her cheek.

“Thank you, son.”

I extended my arm. “Happy birthday.”

She took it, beaming. “Thank you.”

“Shall we?”

“Yes, we shall.” Her tone was giddy. Mother loved celebrating her birthday. She did not want to miss any year, and with each passing year, her celebration got better.

“In case you have forgotten me, I’m here.” My little sister, Elena pouted.

“Stop being whiny, it’s my day.” Mother admonished jokingly.

“Join us, beautiful Elena.” I said, that made her smile and she hooked her arm through my other one.

As a family, we walked in sync and it felt more like a marriage ceremony than a birthday party. I was silently relieved when I had to let go of them both, the walk had been awkward. Women were a lot of work especially when two of them were family.

“You hate the girly walk.” Seren chuckled as soon as I went back to stand beside her.

“You know it, but I’d rather have my tongue cut off than allow either of them know.”

“Mom, let’s take it easy. I know you like her but let’s not rush things.”

“Hm. You rushed things with that girl who almost killed Seren, why not Seren? Moreover, Seren has been there before that girl. That is fate bringing you and Seren back.”

I merely smiled. Seren and I liked each other, but I did not think fate had a hand here. If it did, it would not connect me with Erika. But I’d how it went. I was not in a haste to tie the knot with Seren.

Gage was taking over while I switched to Seren when a scream reverberated through the extensive room. Fraught with panic and curiosity, I rushed to where the noise had come from.

A body lying on the floor, making a gurgling sound as blood spluttered from his mouth.

His neck was slit. A groan and another body fell to the ground at the other side of the room. That was when I saw someone wearing a mask hastily leaving the room.

“There!” I pointed to Gage who quickly went after the person.

“Oh Moon Goddess, have mercy. How can this happen? And on my birthday?!” Mom cried in anger.

“Everyone, party’s over. Guards, escort everyone out of the room and ensure their safety till they are out of the mansion.”

“It is my birthday, Alex.”

I was already fuming, I went to her. “Be happy you’re alive to celebrate the next birthday. Go to your room. Both of you too.” I instructed to Elena and Seren too.

I removed my jacket and loosened my tie. I didn't look in the direction where I threw them.

Someone had infiltrated my pack and they would pay for it.