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.

the banquet hall bowed his head to me

and then he swung the towering wooden doors

look around as I took in the grandeur of the place. Alpha Theron is sitting at the head of the lavishly appointed table, flanked

is already inside except for me. I arrived terribly late because I got held off from my duty, and

makeup would do, but I had to look fashionable for today's

my hands clutched together in

a warm smile when he saw me approaching, while Andros gave me a small,

bothered to glance at me. Instead, she held a disdainful look on her face as she remained looking

his usual firm tone and gestured for me to take

the table and stared at the seat he

for Andros. I hesitated whether I should take the seat or not, but everyone had already taken their seat, and Alpha Theron was asking me to sit there, so I had no choice but to do as

and

was sitting across me after I settled on my seat. She instantly turned her head away, not wanting to meet my gaze. She clearly hated me. She couldn't even turn to look at me this time after

Alpha Theron and give him a small smile

took a deep breath,

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

his children are here. I

yourself cry," Andros spoke up with concern