Longing For My Rejected Luna

Chapter 63

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

The doctor walked into the room. "Good day, Your Highness. My Lady." He bowed in greeting to me and Paula.

"Good day, doctor." Paula and I chorused our replies.

"Are you doing well, Your Highness?" The man looked at me, concern lacing his middle aged features.

"Yes doc." I nodded.

He looked at Paula who merely shrugged, then pointed at dad. "How is he doing, doctor? Any improvement yet?"

"Not yet, I'm afraid." He wore a mask of uncertainty and sympathy.

I nodded, battling with the painful constriction of my heart. "Not yet." I repeated as though trying to say it would make me understand what he meant.

"I'm sorry." The doctor's soothing voice drew me to tears but I held it in.

I should never show weakness in public. If I must be overwhelmed with emotions,

it should be with my close ones, in the privacy of my room. If I was going to take over from dad, I should be willing to be strong and act emotionless.

Even though all I felt like doing at that moment was cry, I should be able to rein them in and put on a stoic mask. To play the untouchable and brave Alpha Queen that was expected of me.

I stood from the seat. "I'll leave you to do your duties, doctor. Please, let me know if anything arises."

Highness." He bowed as

him as we left

"My Lady." He bowed.

in silence, I swallowed, trying to dislodge the boulder that had

my hand and squeezed in comfort. "It's okay, Rika.

turned to her. "Will

will be. Anyone who can survive three years in that hell of a marriage, can survive anything. Like I had said earlier, your father is a wise man who makes wise decisions. He did not make a mistake giving you what

me than

because you're my best friend. I'm

gaze, focusing on the long hallway before

will be back. I think he's hurt in the moment, and trying to run off steam. When he comes to, you'll settle whatever differences you both have

so." Tears

"Jace will..."

towards the other hallway that led to his own room, we climbed the stairs and went

owner

believing what she was seeing. "Jace is not coming

my back pocket and gave to him. She took it and read. "Wow.

Elder Grigshade that caused the fight between us." I

the evidence?" She joined me on the sofa, the letter still in

business with Grigshade years back, even when Jace and le were still young pups, they had been doing business together. Now that we're adults, dad passed the company to Jace. I know Jace is the business guru in the family but why had they not told me.

you, but we should not be in a haste to write things off. Soon, we will understand. You will understand. But first things first, let's concentrate on giving you the best coronation ever. Even Grigshade will not be able to stand a chance."

My face fell seconds later. "I

stand beside me, holding

all, it's only right she assumes that position. We both will be there to hold you."