Kidnapped and Rejected – The Return of Alpha’s Luna by Moon Claw

Chatper 206

Chapter 206

People exchanged looks in silence.

“There is a problem,” said a deep voice from the crowd.

A middle–aged man stood up from the long table in the middle. He had dark curly hair and a thick

beard, dressed in a grey cloak.

“And that problem is?” Jasked.

“You are not mated to the King yet. You haven’t had a proper ceremony. Hence, you are not qualified to

sit on the Queen’s seat,” said the man.

A faint smile appeared on Janet’s lips, “What is your name?”

“…Elder Lamonte from the House of Shadow, my lady.”

“OK then, Elder Lamonte. The decent thing for you to do is to arrange a seat forbefore I arrive,

instead of accusingof sitting in the wrong seat when I can’t find a single place to dine in this large

dining hall. Don’t you agree?”

Elder Lamonte cleared his throat, awkwardly.

“My apology, Lady Janet.” he said, “I will have the servants arrange a seat for you right away. So

please leave the King’s seat.”

“Don’t bother.”

Jlet out a cold laugh.

“I don’t feel like moving right now. Tonight, I am sitting right where I am.”

People gasped.

The dining hall erupted. There was an outbreak of mutterings and boos.

“It is not your call to make!” Elder Lamonte said loudly over the noise, “If you keep acting like this, I am

going to ask the guards to forcefully remove you from this dining hall-”

Just then, the massive double door of the hall swung open with a cracking noise.

A slim figure gracefully made her way into the room.

“Don’t do that, father. Don’t ask Lady Jto leave,” said this newcomer in a sweet

voice.

Jlooked over–it was Agnes.

Elder Lamonte looked stunned, “But Agnes, sweetheart-”

“Lady Jis new to our world. We should welcher warmly instead of forcing our rules upon her.

And I am sure Westin won’t mind his future wife taking his seat for just one night.”

Agnes’s voice was soft and gentle, but it easily quieted down the entire hall.

People seemed to respect her greatly.

“But she just smashed you with a jug earlier today. She doesn’t deserve your kindness…” muttered a

girl.

Agnes smiled, “That was an accident. I have forgiven Lady Jalready. Now, why don’t we raise our

glasses together and toast to our future Queen?”

She beckoned to a maid, who hurried over bringing her a glass of champagne. People all looked

reluctant.

Yet Agnes had already raised her glass.

So out of their respect for Agnes, one by one, people picked up their glasses and said

in unison:

“…To future Queen.”

There was a clear hint of reluctance in their voice.

Jtook a sip of her wine, looking at Agnes coldly.

This Agnes was quite something.

Either she was really a sweet and kind girl as she appeared, or she was in fact a master of deception.

She was even better than Harper.

Harper knew nothing but screaming, crying, and making a scene.

Yet Agnes knew how to manipulate people’s minds.

By playing the innocent victim here, she had successfully painted Jas the bully.

Jknew that she should be extra careful while dealing with Agnes.

The servants and maids filed in and brought food onto the table.

Jput her worries aside and started enjoying the dinner.

It was quite a feast.

The Lycans had great taste in food for one thing.

Between the third course and dessert, Agnes walked up to the platform with a couple

more girls.

“Lady Janet,” Agnes curtseyed to Janet.

“Lady Agnes,” Jnodded nonchalantly.

The girls didn’t seem willing but curtseyed to Janyway.

“Allowto introduce.” Agnes smiled, “This is Lady Issa from the House of Abyss, and Lady Kalinda

from the House of Shadow-”

Jinterrupted her, “House of Shadow?”

Hours of Chadow and

Jinterrupted her, “House of Shadow?”

“The Elder Council had 3 houses, House of Light, House of Shadow and House of Abyss,” Agnes

explained. “The elders and the royal family share this castle together.”

Jnodded.

No wonder there were 3 long tables in this dining hall.

Each house had its designated section.

Agnes went around introducing all the girls and then turned back to Janet, “I just received a message

from the King. There will be a Spring Ball in 5 days, a perfect opportunity for you to make your first

appearance. The King wants us to prepare you for the ball-”

“What is there to prepare for?” Jleaned back in her chair and asked, “I know how to dance.”

The girls exchanged a look of indignation

“You need to work on your etiquette!” Issa snapped, “Or you will get laughed at during the ball and

bring shto our King

“Then it is the people laughing atwho need a lesson on manner,” Jsneered. The girls‘ faces

went red in anger.

“You should be grateful that Lady Agnes is willing to spare her tand trim you! Kalinda said crossly,

“She is sick, and her shoulders are injured thanks to you. If you

ask me,

she really shouldn’t be wasting her ton a barbarian like you

“Kalinda, that is enough!” Agnes chided gently.

Jcrossed her arms, looking at them one to the other, pondering

“Lady Janet, please? Can you at least do this for me?

Agnes begged, tears gleaming in her doe–like eyes.

“King Westin gave this task to me. If you say no, I might get blamed by him…”

“Fine,” Jsaid abruptly.

Agnes rounded her eyes, smiling through her tears, “Really? You will let us train you

for the ball?”

“Yes. I am actually quite curious of the Lycan’s etiquette.” Jsaid idly, “Shall we start tomorrow?

Where do we meet?”

“We can do it in the Drawing Room. That is where the girls and I normally hang out. Or if you prefer, we

can do it in your room instead-”

“The Drawing Room it is.”

Jsaid firmly, rising from her seat, “I am full. Good night. And I will see you all

tomorrow.

She walked down the platform and headed to the door.

She heard a light mumble from her back:

…What a graceless lowborn…”

Jlet out a short internally.

There would be people laughing at her at the ball. So be it.

She survived brutal battles. Ssilly girl’s teasing and mockery were basically nothing

Vet she was desperate in need of information.

She would wait till tomorrow and see what she could get out of those girl’s mouths.

The next morning, Jhad breakfast in her room and headed to the Drawing, Room.

The Drawing Room was where ladies in court normally hung out.

They had a similar room back in the packhouse of Blood Moon Pack

A maid led Jto the door and then quietly left.

Jpushed the door open for a crack.

She first heard gentle plano music walted through the air.

Then there were whispers behind the music.

Why did you agree to train that lowborn? You should let her make a total fool of herself at the ball.”

That sounded like Kalinda’s voice.

Agnes said in a gentle voice, “Westin asked me…”

“Then you should have said no. The King, adores you. Everybody knows that! He really won’t mind it

you say no.”

Agnes sighed, “But if helping Jmakes Westin happy-

“You know what will really make the King happy? You accepting his proposal, Agnes!”