The 5-time Rejected Gamma & the Lycan King

Chapter 10

After showering and cleaning up, everyone made their way to the dining hall for lunch. Lucianne wore the same purple top and black skirt she wore in the morning. For once, she entered the dining hall after Xandar. When she saw him speaking to someone she didn’t know, she decided against interrupting and went up to Christian, who was speaking to Juan and Hale.

‘Ah! My Queen.” Christian beamed and bowed. ‘Please, don’t do that.” Lucianne said as she covered her eyes, embarrassed. ‘It’s just etiquette, my Queen. You don’t have to be so shy about it.” Christian chuckled.

Juan then uttered to himself, “Queen Lucianne Freesia Paw does sound nice. Very regal.”

‘Juan, stop it!” Lucianne whisper-yelled as more people were looking their way.

Christian’s forefinger and thumb were at his chin, like he was thinking. He then turned to Juan and said, “We’ll have to keep calling her that until she gets used to it, I’m afraid.”

Not wanting to hang around and garner more stares from the people already eavesdropping o n their conversation, Lucianne then said, “I think I should just go over there to speak to the other Gammas.”

‘Too late.” Christian said and chuckled again.

Lucianne looked confused when she asked, “What do you m—” she gasped when a warm hand pressed her abdomen before it slid to the side of her waist. Sparks erupted in those areas as Juan, Hale and Christian bowed and greeted in unison, “My King.”

He smiled at them, and gave them the cue to lift their heads. Xandar’s eyes locked with Lucianne’s as he asked in his husky voice, “How did it go with Juan?”

Lucianne shot Juan a cheeky grin and said, “It went well.”

Hale then added enthusiastically, “So well that he came back with bruises that were still healing.”

Juan slid an arm around his mate’s waist and uttered in embarrassment, “Baby, you’re supposed to be on my side. And the bruises were supposed to be a secret.”

Hale then turned to Juan and smirked. “I’m sorry, my dear. I thought I was promised the

fiercest fighter in the pack but since Lucy beat you today, I’m choosing her now.” The Lycan cousins and Lucianne laughed at Hale’s response and Juan’s fake pouting.

As Lucianne looked back at Xandar, she asked, “So, did you kick your cousin’s ass or did he kick yours?”

Christian was already chuckling. Xandar then said, “A 2-1. I almost lost because you didn’t

scanned with Cams nnnn er wish me luck when you left me.” “Luck was never going to save you.” Lucianne retorted.

“But you wished him luck.” He complained like a toddler as he gestured at Christian.

“And did it save him?” She asked rhetorically.

Knowing that he had lost the argument, Xandar resorted to squeezing the flesh at her waist playfully before kissing her briefly on her temple. They then moved to the buffet table and got

their food before sitting down.

“So uh…cuz.” Christian sat next to Xandar. His expression grew worried as he asked, “What brings Greg here? I didn’t think he was interested in these things.” Their eyes went to where Christian motioned with his gaze. Lucianne recognized that that was the very person Xandar was speaking to when she walked in. Greg was now mingling with the female Lycans, who

were all daughters of ministers.

Lucianne looked up at Xandar, who was worried as well. Lucianne then asked, “Do you two need a moment?” She didn’t want them to feel like they couldn’t speak freely.

“No, no.” He took her hand on the table and started stroking it, “You’re bound to find out sooner or later.” He then addressed the pack leaders, “Juan. Hale. Christian and

It’s just a…” Xandar

family history.”

Greg tried to get ministerial support to have Xandar abdicate the throne to him. Greg’s reason was simple: he was older and had more experience in state affairs.” Christian then chose his next words carefully, “He was

is that he has a very questionable

“Meaning?” Lucianne asked.

best interest at heart. He goes

younger

how?” Juan asked in

were rumours circulating that when he held office,

new car and

said, “Forgive me for suggesting this but wouldn’t a person like him get women for free given that he is technically a

can make more demands, and more

nnnn er demands, when it comes to paid intercourse than free ones.” “Disgusting!” Juan hissed.

his head, and Xandar added, “It‘s a good

muttered to herself, “A younger King Lucas.” She then asked

and Christian said

understanding and uttered, “That explains a lot. So after he didn’t get

much. They took their supporters with them and that was it. He then

e keeping him and them afloat. We haven’t seen him in years. How long has it been, cuz?

he’s back.” Lucianne digested and

on Xandar, who said, “He told me that he realised his mistakes, and he wants to reunite with the family, making it clear that he didn’t come

him?”

his head. “Nah. You can never believe Greg. There’s

get the feeling he came back because you found our Queen?” Christian

motioned at

sighed as his hand protectively slipped across Lucianne’s shoulders before he said, “If you’re asking me whether you’re being paranoid, Christian, I wouldn’t say that you are. I thought the same thing.

he mention her?” Christian whispered, his eyebrows furrowed

no. But he was trying to

so bad about him knowing

to make you feel uncomfortable and unworthy, manipulating you to reject your mate, just like he did with my mate, Annie. Thankfully, I found out what was happening before

would keep my guard up with him if I were you.” “After hearing everything the two of you just said, I definitely

ulterior motive was for returning. Lucianne tried to use the mate bond to ease his anxiety by stroking his hand but the crease on his forehead didn’t smoothen all the way. She got up and left the table to refill her drink. Just as her cup was full, someone abruptly stood before

but Greg moved to block her way. What’s

this from the other end of the hall, and he was striding over in quick paces. Lucianne kept her composure as she said,

He scoffed. “So you’re the

side, and his face was hard when his arm

her waist. Lucianne then asked Greg, ‘Did you come to

Greg said in surprise as he spoke to Xandar, “I can see you haven’t told your mate much about your cousin.” Greg

didn’t really see the point in telling.” Xandar

onto the fake smile. “I’ve had to ask those

the ministers’ daughters whom he was seen

nothing to ask, I shall take my leave now.” Lucianne