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.

Warrior standing guard at the banquet hall bowed his head

head, I acknowledged his greeting, and then he swung the towering wooden

Theron is sitting at the head of the lavishly appointed

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

would do, but I had to

on me as I entered. With my chin lifted high and my

smile when he saw me approaching,

she never bothered to glance at me. Instead, she held a disdainful look on her face as

this seat," Alpha Theron spoke in his usual firm tone and gestured for me

the foot of the table and stared at the seat he wanted me to

be for Andros. I hesitated whether I should take the seat or not, but everyone had already taken

and

wanting to meet my gaze. She clearly hated me. She couldn't even turn to look at me this time after I took my seat at the right hand of her

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

a deep

he looked at us. "My dear children, he began with joy in his face. "It brings me joy to have you all here together and complete," he paused as he looked at each one of us

are here. I

Andros spoke up with concern towards