Chapter 6 The Luna who couldn't shift

Reene

"Are you out of your fucking mind?" Kathy growled, her beautiful face contorting into a funny mask. Goddess knew how much self control I had to muster, not to laugh.

She took quick steps towards me, and raised her hands.

"You wouldn't dare." Although my voice was calm, the chilliness in it, couldn't be masked.

My words stilled her hands which was already making its way down towards my face.

She paused and stared at me, nostrils flaring, and breathing harshly.

"It seems your little fall has made you forget your status in this pack, sister." She snickered.

I chuckled at the sheer irony of her words. To think that the one who killed the owner of this body was her very own sister. A sense of solidarity at the fact that our deaths were almost alike, enveloped me.

I was killed by my family, and she was killed by hers.

"Good thing your brain is still in good condition, dear younger sister." I remarked, placing emphasis on the 'sister,' and winking at her.

"Whatever games you are trying to play, you should know that you are just a weak and pathetic Luna, who can't even shift into a wolf." She spat, and arched her brow.

My face closed up, my hands curling into fists at my side. "You should know more than anyone, what the problem is." I said calmly, watching her face closely.

"I..." Her eyes widened, and quickly regaining a hold of herself, she added,

"What are you talking about? Focus on awakening your wolf, and stop your ridiculous accusations." She retorted.

"Accusations? What are you talking about, dear sister? I was talking about a different thing altogether." I crossed my arms, and threw her a grin.

"Or..." I added taking a step towards her. "...are you guilty of something?" I stopped right at her front, so close, that I could feel her annoyingly hot breath on my face.

"Guilty? You are becoming more courageous, aren't you? This 'little' fall of yours has done you a world of good, hasn't it? Well, a little reminder wouldn't hurt. The pack run is in a week's time, and as the Alpha has announced, if you can't awaken your wolf before then, you should consider your Luna status as gone." She wiggled her eyebrow tauntingly.

I giggled inwardly. Her words were provocative, yes. It might have worked on the former Luna Amber. But me? She wasn't up to par.

"Right, you just reminded me. That means you would become the new Luna, no?" I grinned.

She didn't give a response immediately, her eyes curiously watching me.

"Of course, I will. And once I become the new Luna, you would be ousted from this pack. You should probably be scouting for a pack to house you. Maybe the Redwood pack... It's a small pack, and the kind of place you belong." She winked.

I gasped, and inhaled sharply. Her words stung, invoking memories I was trying so hard to forget, for now. Not until I had formulated a good revenge plan.

"What? Touched some nerve? Have you suddenly become timid?" She laughed in glee, probably happy at the look on my face.

"Maybe... I was considering if that is the pack you would like to go, after the pack run." My words were calm, however it effectively shut her up.

"Acting smug, aren't you? Let's see how you can keep that up when I become the Luna of this pack." She growled.

"Dream big, dear sister. And yes, tell Mother that I would visit her, today." I said.

She was about leaving when I spoke. Whirling around, she threw me a constipated look. "What?"

"I believe, both ears of yours are in a very good condition. So, would you like me to repeat my words again?" I shrugged.

"You...!" She yelled, her chest heaving. Suppressing the urge to laugh, I stared at her with a straight face.

"What do you want to see Mum for? And are you sure you can?" Her last words were sarcastic, reminding me of the strain between my mother and I.

"Can? She's my mother, isn't she?" Don't forget to relay my message. I don't want her acting all shocked when I visit." I said smugly.

Seconds later, she harrumphed and left the bathroom.

As the door shut close, I turned towards the mirror once more. However, the refreshed memories wouldn't just go away.

The Redwood pack, my pack... And their Alpha, my father was the one I was going to unleash my revenge on. I was going to destroy them, just like I had promised before my death.

I sighed, my hands inching towards my cloth. Taking each piece off, I was soon standing in my nude glory. I marveled at the beauty reflected on the mirror.

The dead Luna Amber was truly a beauty. With curves at the right places, she was a stunner. However, what caught my attention, was her blue eyes. They were...the same with mine.

Was it a coincidence?

I shrugged yet again, and stood under the shower. Turning on the faucet, warm water rained down on me.

It was time to show this pack what a new Luna Amber looks like.

.....

Alpha Kaden was seated at the dining table when I headed downstairs. Flanking him, on both sides were his Beta, and Kathy.

Kathy was already digging into her food, however Alpha Kaden and his Beta stared at their untouched food, probably waiting for my arrival.

He smiled when I walked towards them, and when I smiled back, he froze.

"Waiting for me?" I chuckled and stopped at the table.

"I believe you are seated on my chair, Kathy." Everyone at the table froze at my words.

That was to be expected of course, considering the fact that Luna Amber had never stood up for herself.

"You can take any of the vacant chairs. This isn't a special spot afterall." Kathy argued.

"It isn't? The Alpha is currently seated at the head of the table, and by hierarchy, his Beta is to sit at his right hand side, while his Luna is to sit by his left. So, dear sister, are you his Luna?" I asked, a smile plastered on my face, almost chuckling at the curious look on Alpha Kaden's handsome face.