The Alpha's Unwanted Luna (by Miss L) novel Chapter 387

Chapter 387

50 – Elara

I had hoped to see Melodie first. At least she would have managed to appear calm and polite, even if only for show.

“Hello, Deacon. I wanted to introduce you to our new Beta…” I began, but he cut me off abruptly.

“So now that your father’s gone, you’re just going to toss Richard and the others aside?” His voice was sharp, almost bitter. Ben tensed beside me but remained still.

“My team isn’t my father’s team, and frankly, it’s none of your concern. This is how things will be from now on,” I said firmly.

Deacon sneered, glancing over my shoulder. “Maybe you’ll actually get her to do her damn job.”

Ben didn’t hesitate this time. He stepped forward, closing the distance until he was nose to nose with Deacon. “You will not disrespect the Alpha in my presence,” he warned, his aura radiating power that filled the room. Deacon tried to resist, but it was futile—Ben was strong. I had seen him confront me enough times to know this was a different level entirely. Deacon’s head dropped slightly, forced into submission.

“Your Alpha is doing you a favor by introducing me herself,” Ben continued. “She’s too polite to use her aura on you out of respect for the pack members she cares about. But I don’t have that same restraint. If you come at her in any way I consider uncivil, you’ll get the same treatment as Jeff. Understand?”

Jeff grumbled low in his chest, clearly unhappy about being outmatched, but he wasn’t about to argue with someone higher-ranked who wasn’t afraid to use force. The problem was, Deacon had just made me look ineffective as a leader. His petty excuse about me respecting them more only highlighted my weakness. Before I could signal Ben to step back, Melodie appeared.

“Hello, Alpha, Beta. It’s a pleasure to meet you. We’re grateful you’re here to assist the Alpha during this difficult transition. I know the circumstances aren’t ideal. Alpha, if you need anything, please don’t hesitate to ask. I want to assure you that your mother’s tea was always handled with the utmost care. And, not to place blame, but for clarity, I personally sealed her canister following her usual specifications. I hope you don’t doubt me.”

I shook my head. “I don’t, Melodie. Jeff confessed everything. His ego just wouldn’t let him give credit to anyone else.” I rolled my eyes, realizing I had never considered Melodie a suspect. After all, she was the one who blended and packed my mother’s very specific tea blend. I shouldn’t have been so comfortable with that thought. Maybe Jax and Dev had questioned her. I wasn’t ready for all of this.

“Is that why you brought witches into the pack?” she asked softly, almost as if she didn’t want to hear the answer but needed to.

He grunted again, then finally muttered, “Fine.”

“I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that.”

“Fine. We’re clear. But only because my mate is better at convincing me than you are.”

“What are you, twelve? I don’t care as long as you’re not a pain in my ass and don’t piss off the casters who are actually here to help us.” I turned to leave. “Melodie, I’ll be in touch when I know more.”

“Okay, Alpha.”

As we walked away, an epic fight erupted behind us. From the few words I caught, it sounded like Deacon might be sleeping outside tonight.