Longing For My Rejected Luna

*****Erika's POV*****

"You called me." Jace stepped into dad's meeting room. It was better here, this was a serious matter that needed urgent attending to.

Paula and Kat were in my room. They had both insisted on staying until they saw I was better and I was grateful to them for it because no matter how ready I thought I was, I still needed them...Jace too. I would stop at nothing to make sure the culprits are brought to book. I would make sure they were dealt with thoroughly.

Alexander had messed with me and I had let it slide. He and Serenity had chosen to toy with me and my emotions, I had let them just because I was trying to opt for peace. But this time was going to be different. This was my dad. My own dad. They had dared crossed the line with the Alpha of Iron Claw pack.

Whatever I had in mind to do now, I needed Jace to be in on it. Whatever I had to say, I wanted him to hear it. He was family and I was sure that the past three years I'd been absent, he must have known some things and I would definitely need his help executing my plans.

"Yes, I did." I had put on a dress indicating I meant business even if it was just with my brother. "Have a seat." I gestured to the seat before me while I occupied the one next to father's throne-like one.

"How are you holding up?" His gaze and tone went soft and concerned.

I blinked my eyes to prevent tears, swallowing the lump lodged there. Not trusting myself enough to speak, I nodded.

"Are you sure?" He inquired, still gazing at me.

I nodded again.

He nodded after studying my face for few more seconds. "So what's this meeting about? I'm guessing it's something really serious, seeing you in that dress and we're in this room."

"Have you signed the papers?" I went down to business.

"Yes, I have. I requested that he make it two copies. One for you, one for me." He replied, getting into the serious mode too.

"When will the transfer commence?"

"Father should be in his room before the day runs out."

"That's great. Where's my own copy of the agreement form?" I wanted to take a look at it. To understand what my brother had signed on both our behalves.

"I'm coming, let me get it." He stood and left the room.

Ever since Kat had reminded me of dad's advice, I had wanted to execute vengeance on whoever that had done this to my dad. I was probably going to hire

an investigator, after I had talked it out with my brother.

He came in and handed a form to me. There were two, I noticed. But there were the same forms. "Two same copies?"

"Yes. One for me, the other for you."

"But I asked for mine alone."

"Still, as the future Alpha of Iron Claw, you need to have trustworthy people by your side." He said.

"I know Jace, which is why you're here right now."

"I'm your brother, no doubt. But I do not want you to nurse even the slightest feeling that I might be after your birthright, hence my transparency and the willingness to be accountable." He met my gaze.

I looked at him bewilderment, he

was not joking. Was he for real? Was this all happening? We grew up together and never for once, had encouraged the thought that Jace was...or might probably be after being the Alpha. I'd always known him to be a very straightforward person, never had he thought of ruling the pack.

Ever since we we're children, whenever dad talked about the pack and running of

it, he lost interest immediately. I was the only one who would listen, sometimes

with genuine interest, other times I just wanted to go and play with Kat and Jace, also Noir, if he was around.

"Jace why would you think that way?"

"I know you love me and probably trust me..."noveldrama

"Probably?" I cut him short. Why was I feeling angry somewhat hearing what he was saying? How could he even think that way? "How can you even think that way?! What is your problem?"

"I have no problem, Erika and this is just the best way to go about this thing. Whoever that might have done this certainly wants the throne."

"And you think you'd be my first suspect? You think I'll not trust you because you wanted to hurt your own father, is that it?"

"He's your father too and you both have always been close." He argued.

"You're speaking gibberish." I stood, feeling anger and disbelief coursing through veins, underneath my skin. "You're crazy for even thinking like that. You're my brother, you dimwit!"

"People out there think because I'm the man, I should take over. They do not care whose birthright it is, they want me to ascend the throne and I know you might have heard it too. Don't lie, Erika. You have heard it too. He stood also. He was looking tired and angry.

He was right, I have heard rumors and talks too. Those side gossips. "Yes, I have. But the Moon Goddess is my witness when I say that I have never, ever thought of you that way."

"Maybe it's better I leave." He ran a frustrated hand through his hair.

"What?! No." My heart flipped. No, he could not leave. I needed him to do this. "Who will help me then? Who will be my family when I need one?"

"You have Kat and Paula. They have both being there for you for years, especially Kat since you grew up together.”

"So you're leaving?" I struggled not to let the tears fall. What was wrong with this stupid idiot? Why was he this way? He wanted to leave because of what people have said in the pack? Because of baseless talks and crazy gossips?

"I need to but I promise it's not for long, I'll be back. After everything has been settled."

"You want to leave father? Especially now that he needs you the most. What king of a son are you, Jace?! Abandoning the man that has been there for you?! For us?!" I was yelling now, tears blurred my vision Anger and fear twisted my nerves. Fear of him leaving and never returning.

"You know I love him too! I love him but for your sake, I have to go stay low. When

you have ascended and begun your Alpha duties, I'll be back."

From the corner of my eye, I saw Paula and Kat run into the room. "What the fuck

is wrong with the two of you? What is going on?" Kat asked.

Keeping my gaze on his face, I replied. "Your mate wants to leave Iron Claw." "What?!” Kat and Paula exclaimed in disbelief together.