Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 184: Special Banquet

Astrid's POV

I stared into the mirror, feeling exhausted and sleepy, yet the makeup perfectly covered the weariness etched into my face.

The bags under my eyes caused by the stress of being an acting Beta was gone, covered by whatever cosmetic they used on me.

It's like they worked magic on me. I looked fresh and beautiful, like I wasn't from a long day of duty.

I smoothed my hands over the soft, velvety fabric of my dress, which was sent to me by Alpha Theron just yesterday. He told me to wear this dress for today's special banquet.

I wanted to deny the invitation, and I think he knew that which is why he sent me this dress along with the invitation, so it would be hard for me to say no.

The dress looked so good on me, though. The deep burgundy hue accentuated my graceful figure. It's evident that it was custom-tailored just for me.

I have no idea what the banquet is for. I heard nobody is invited, just Alpha Theron and then my half-siblings. The banquet is solely for the family.

Perhaps the banquet is for Andros, who has just recently returned to the Pack. That's the only reason I could think of for Alpha Theron to hold a special banquet just for us.

The banquet was so special that I had to wear such a beautiful dress on this occasion.

standing guard at the banquet hall bowed his head

a slight nod of my head, I acknowledged his greeting, and then he swung the towering

in the grandeur of the place. Alpha Theron is sitting at

me. I arrived terribly late because I got held off from my duty, and I didn't expect it would take me so long to

had to

trained on me as I entered. With my chin lifted high and my hands clutched together in front of me, I walked in confidently and took

into a warm smile when he saw me

to glance at me.

in his usual firm tone and gestured for me to take the seat at his right hand, the place

stopped at the foot of the table and stared at the seat

already taken their seat, and Alpha Theron

up and

She instantly turned her head away, not wanting to meet my gaze. She clearly hated me. She couldn't even turn to

to look at Alpha Theron and give him a small smile when I saw

Theron took a

looked at us. "My dear children, he began with joy in his face. "It brings me joy to have

his children are here. I am now

yourself cry," Andros spoke