The 5-Time Rejected Gamma And The Lycan King Chapter 13

"Unnecessarily suspicious?! Do you hear yourself right now?!" Lucianne hissed. "And you let your sister talk you into lying to me before sleeping with another female?!"

"Lucy, please." His voice broke, Sebastian was close to tears as he reached for her wrists.

Lucianne was taking steps back when a large figure appeared in between her and Sebastian.

Xandar growled at Sebastian before warning ferociously, "Stay away from her."

They were both surprised by Xandar's sudden appearance. Lucianne's view was blocked by his large frame so she stepped slightly to the side to watch the exchange.

Sebastian cleared his throat before speaking in a steady voice, "Apologies, your Highness. I meant no harm. I was just speaking to Lucianne."

Xandar stepped forward and looked Sebastian dead in the eye and growled louder, "If you so much as try to touch her again, I'll rip your body part by part."

"With much respect, your Highness, it would amount to murder if you did that." Sebastian stubbornly retorted with a smirk. Unlike his father, his career was not dependent on the King liking him.

Lucianne's voice then filled the hall, "Hmph. It's funny how you know the law when it comes to murder but disregard it when it comes to your father's adultery and your sister's drunk driving."

Sebastian's eyes softened with distress as he looked to the King's side and called out, "Lucianne, please..."

Xandar growled again and pinned Sebastian's neck to the wall with only one hand. Cautiously, Lucianne reached for Xandar's other hand and started stroking it in slow motions with a little thumb as she said softly, "Xandar, leave him. We should go inside. They won't start without you. Let's not keep everyone waiting."

Xandar's onyx eyes lightened bit by bit as he took in the beautiful voice of his mate. He released Sebastian, and punched him in the gut with his free hand, making Sebastian slump to the side of the corridor.

Before turning away, Xandar declared flatly, "That was for harassing my mate."

On the ground, Sebastian groaned at the impact and his eyes widened in distress as he asked between breaths, "Your what?"

Lucianne pulled Xandar away before the two started another fight. She released his hand before they stepped into the hall.

All eyes were on them when they entered, and Lucianne couldn't help but feel guilty that the ceremony was halted because of her encounter with Sebastian. Xandar's hand was glued on her waist as they strode to their seats.

The Master of Ceremony started his speech when Xandar was seated. But Xandar couldn't care less about the same scripted words being said by different people every year. He stole a look at Lucianne, and his mate's saddened look worried him. "What's wrong, Lucianne?"

She shook her head, "I shouldn't have let everyone wait."

He smiled and took her hand before kissing it, "It wasn't your fault, Lucianne. Don't blame yourself. This is a very minor issue, if it amounts to an issue at all. Don't worry about it, okay?"

"Okay." She managed a small smile and tried to concentrate on the speech being given. She felt more at ease knowing that her Alpha and Luna were right next to her. It was better than sitting with a group of Lycans who looked down on werewolves.

When the new Alphas and Lunas of certain packs were about to be announced and presented on stage, Sebastian walked in. His longing gaze fixed on Lucianne but she returned her sight to the stage, wilfully disregarding his stare. Xandar, on the other hand, continued to glare at Sebastian until he was seated next to his father.

After the new pack leaders were introduced, Alfred Cummings gave a speech about how they fared in the attacks the previous year. He mentioned pack alliances briefly without naming the packs involved, which made one wonder if he even knew about the packs which collaborated as allies at all.

He thanked his deputy for assisting him in protecting the Lycans and werewolves, whatever that meant. As far as anyone can remember, Alfred and his deputy were never seen on any battlefields. None. They were only there to hand out orders.

Even then, they were all vague orders. He never knew the precise or estimated number of rogues in each attack. He didn't know their origins. He didn't know when they may attack. He didn't know anything!

All these thoughts ran through Lucianne's mind. She tried to cope with watching the disgusting hypocrisy of the minister by biting her lower lip. She didn't think that Xandar would catch her doing it. He stroked the back of her hand which he held on his lap as he asked in concern, "Everything okay?"