Chapter 195: The Mistresses’ Stance
Two days later.
[Mona’s P.O.V.]
When Edward told in the room that he had arranged a late dinner for tonight, I didn’t quite understand why it was necessary.
“Why do we need to have dinner together?”
“Dearest, this ans that the pack has welcod you. Have you forgotten that when I brought Rose back to the pack, we also had dinner together?”
“I haven’t forgotten, but now I’m a mistress.”
“The mistress of the United States’ largest werewolf pack’s Alpha.” Edward smiled as he kissed the top of my head, but I didn’t find it funny.
“Alright, alright. I take back that silly joke. But Babe, you do need to attend this al. We need so opportunities to reduce the prejudice of others towards you.”
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In the afternoon, Edward worked in his office while I waited in my room for the dinner to happen. Edward told that in addition to all the ranked mbers, there were also so representatives from the pack’s Oga families.
While I was playing with Phil in my room, it occurred to that maybe I could do sothing about the dinner.
After I sent a secret ssage to Luna Taylor, she darted into my room and took over. I tied my hair into a neat ponytail and headed for the pack’s kitchen. I didn’t choose to wear anything grand since I didn’t have any in my closet.
Sure enough, when I expressed my desire to prepare dessert for tonight’s dinner, Mrs. Daisy adamantly disagreed, citing my inappropriate status and the fact that she and the servants should do the work. But after I coaxed her, she caved.
I chose to make a plain tiramisu cheesecake, which was one of my specialties. Moreover, there wasn’t enough ti for more complicated desserts like lava cake.
I’ve always thought that the huge kitchen of Sunset Pack is a treasure trove where you can find whatever ingredients you want, as well as the tools and appliances you needed. I imrsed myself in the joy of cooking the entire afternoon.
After my finished products had been frozen in the freezer for a while, I took them out, cut them into fan-shaped pieces, and carried them out on a tray.
When I walked into the dining room, I found that there were already quite a few people there, although it was still so ti before the al began. They gathered together in groups of two or three to chat, but I didn’t see Edward anywhere.
“Look who it is. Today’s mistress.”
It was Jane. Her voice wasn’t too loud, but it was enough to focus everyone’s attention on .
“Did Alpha actually let you do this? asked Diana to . I only gave her a friendly smile, then freed my hands to pass the two small steel forks to her.
Jane didn’t take them. Diana hesitated but took one anyway. Then she picked up a piece of cake and put it in her mouth and I could already see her change in expression.
“D*mn it, I’ve never eaten such delicious Tiramisu.”
Her words were very dramatic. When I put the tray in my hand into the dessert area, I saw so Oga werewolves try them too. When they put the cake I made into their mouths, their satisfied and amazed expressions said it all.
“Now I know how you made progress in seducing Alpha. That’s a good move.” It was Jane again. She seed to be the most aggressive ranked mber, but I knew in my heart how much she loved .
“Jane, don’t you want to try it? I’m sure you’ll like it.” It was Patrick’s little sister, Lily, whose mouth had been stuffed with my cakes. I hadn’t seen her for a long ti, but I knew she was one of the people who knew my identity.
“I don’t want to eat a cake made by a she-wolf who seduced an Alpha to get to the top.”
Jane was still provoking , but I knew how flustered she was. She had even sent a ssage before to first apologize to , then told that no matter how impolite she was, I needed to hit her back hard, because it would help establish my authority.
Although I had promised her at the ti, I didn’t want to do that now. I just wanted to express my true feelings.
“Gamma Jane, I think there might be so misunderstanding between us,” said I but she just looked at .
“I’m not a lucky person. My parents were killed in a car accident when I was young. That was when my aunt and uncle took in. Soon, I t a man who I thought was my true love. Then I got pregnant. But when his drinking and abuse habits were exposed, I left him because I wanted to protect my family, especially myself and my son.”
Everyone looked at and so started whispering.
“No matter what abuse I suffered, I never gave up taking my own life seriously. I admit that I t Edward during difficult tis, but he did not tell his identity at first. We fell in love which was a magical and wonderful thing. It felt like we were the only two people in the world.”
I looked at Jane, who was waiting for to continue.
“Your Alpha insisted on taking back to the pack. After I found out his identity, I refused. But in the end, I agreed. It wasn’t because I wanted money, a supre position, or a stepfather for my child. My child didn’t lack love. I just wanted to be with the man I loved, to care for him as much as I could, that was it. He didn’t promise anything and our relationship wasn’t an exchange of benefits. But when I ca to the pack, I could feel your hostility and disgust towards , maybe because you missed Luna Rose. But we all have our lives to live. Edward has the right to continue moving forward and I also have the right to love him.”
I heard the thoughts of so Oga people as they chewed on what I had said.
“Jane and the other mbers of the pack, I am not here to replace anyone, I am , Rose is Rose. I understand that you have lost the Luna of the past, but when my aunt and uncle took in, they did not try to replace my parents. They just wanted to care for and give a loving ho. I know that I cannot replace the Luna of the past. She seems to be a good person because everyone likes her. I also know that I will never be able to achieve her reputation in your hearts. And I do not intend to try. I just want to stay by Alpha’s side and give him and this pack all that I can give. Please don’t judge yet when you still don’t know . It’s not fair to . I may be a single mother but that’s not why I’m inferior or a sl*t. If you have any opinions about , please address them to your Alpha because I never asked to be here. If I’ve done anything wrong, please point them out to . I’m more than happy to accept and correct them.”
I saw Jane’s mouth slightly open. Her eyes revealed an unconcealable eagerness, even though I did not strike back hard against her as we had agreed.
“Mona is right!”
When I finished what I wanted to say, a man’s voice suddenly ca from the crowd.
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