Longing For My Rejected Luna novel Chapter 51

*****Erika’s POV*****

“He’s fine. I’m so glad he’s fine, I was so scared.” Her voice trembled a bit.

I placed my hand on hers. “You’ll be fine. He will be fine.”

“Yes Rika. They will both be fine.” Kat put in, eye rolling.

I playfully glared at her. Kat shrugged, a smile on her. I drew closer to hug her, a silent apology for what my brother had ignorantly done. I knew she was hurting bad.

“It’s okay, I too, will be fine.” Kat assured.

“You’re allowed to cry and hit things, preferably Jace.” Paula said.

Her laugh was broken, trying to see the humor despite the pain. Kat was not easily broken down except it meant a whole lot to her. The last time I had seen her like this was when she lost her parents. She would always come to my place to forget, but would always end up crying. We had been young then but not too young not to understand what it meant to lose a loved one to death.

“I don’t want to see him.” She said, sniffling and wiping her eyes.

“Why’s that? He’s your mate.”

“Is is because he’s your brother?” She looked at me.

I shook my head. “No, not at all Kat. You know I’m here for you, anytime, any day. I’m on your side, but you know Jace.” I did not know why I was propelled to defend him but I was. And even I was angry with him.

“Yes, I know Jace and that is the reason I won’t wait for him.” She adjusted her legs carefully.

“How did you know about Tasyra?” I asked.

“I saw him standing by the river one afternoon, I was about to go meet him when I noticed Tasyra run up to him. I waited to see, I did not want to conclude without having evidence. I could not really hear what they were saying but they were quite cozy.” Her voice quivered as her tone laced with pain.

“I’m sorry.” Paula rubbed her back.

I frowned thoughtfully, cozy? Were Tasyra and my brother in a relationship? I did not want to think there was a connection between my position as the next Alpha and the statement Elder Grigshade had said that day. The talk of giving it to my brother. Was my brother aware? Was it for Grigshade’s sake that he wanted to leave the pack?

I did not want to believe that my brother wanted the Alpha’s position. No, Jace was not that kind of person but then I needed to act fast. If there was a ploy to take away my position then I would not allow them.

This was making me suspect Elder Grigshade. That man might have ulterior motives, though the ‘why’ was unclear yet.

“Girls, I want to do my coronation.” I looked at both of them, wanting to know their reaction.

“Kat’s still in a bad mood, you know.” Paula gestured to Kat.

“No, I’m fine. It’s just Jace, nobody important.” She wiped her eyes, then stared at me. “That’s great news. I think it’s about time.”

“I’m sorry I got selfish, Kat. I should have thought of you. We should have finished…”

“It’s okay.” She smiled encouragingly me.

“Are you sure?” I felt guilty for trying forgetting about her problems and venturing onto mine. We all had problems, but at least, I should have let her finish.