Beautiful Luna

19. Last Attempt for survival

Gio's pheromones were now filling every inch of the room, he stood straight in front of Antonio and said in a whisper like voice which can only be heard by the people on the stage "Bastards like you have finally found their place." His glare made both the husband-and-wife shiver with fear for their life.

Everyone in the hall knelt down in submission. His pheromones were something no alpha, omega or beta can fight. Ultimately, they all submitted but mostly because everyone respects him. Gio was on the verge of losing his temper, when Sebastian speaks. "King Giovani please calm yourself, this is not the right way." Gio still stares at the fallen Emperor and Emperess and takes a deep breath. Then he stretches his hand to pull his sister up who is also on her knees. "You do not belong there Hazy, come here." She was taken a back, that her brother did not even help their parents but only her.

She takes his hand with hesitation while glancing at her parents. Shiver ran down her spine when she locked eyes with her father who is glaring at her. But Gio took her hand and pulled her up and stood in front of her. "Do not you dare look at her like that." He growls. People who heard it were afraid and the rest were confused because he did not help his mother like he did a while ago. But still, they did not voice out their confusions. 

Gio glares at the two pathetic fools and turn towards his people who all are kneeling down, unconsciously he searches for his mate who is also kneeling and shivering like other omegas. He was about to go to his mate when the emperor speaks. "Gio what do you think you are doing, stop attacking everyone with your pheromones. You are their King, and a King is supposed to help his people not hurt them." Antonio said with a sad voice, his eyes gleaming with tears. Those who saw him felt bad for him and more confusion was created. 

"I understand, you want to be the Emperor and take this position, but you know the position is already yours. You really do not have to take it this way. I was going to bestow the crown upon you. Please son don't do such shameful act." he said while tears shedding from his eyes. He covers his face with his hand, and smiles. He heard whispers from his people. He thought 'He did well, now he just has to corner him and make sure Gio pays for this and then no one will question him, people will think he brought a fake Sebastian for his evil plan. Nothing will change, I will still be the Emperor no one will disobey me.'

Gio stops releasing his pheromones because he could not see his mate shivering and submitting to him. He wanted to comfort him, but he could not until he takes care of his father. On the other hand, Antonio thought his threat is working, Gio was afraid that everyone will take his words and think of him as a traitor. So, he thought to even push him further, until his ace returns. 

"Son, if you apologize to them, they will forgive you for your rudeness, and I apologize too if I made you think I will not pass on the crown to you. I am already old I will die sooner or later. But you will be the future of this nation. I understand you are still young, so these mistakes happen. But if you accept them, it will not haunt you for your life, everything will be alright...." he sobs and continues "I... I understand the trauma you faced years ago; it was an accident Gio. Your brother had to depart this word so soon, but he will not be pleased if you turn out to be this way. For Dari...."

"Shut up, do not you dare take his name from your dirty mouth." Gio's voice boomed in the hall, he turned and looked at his father. Anger raging inside him, he understands what Antonio is doing, but he should not have brought Dario into this. 

He takes a deep breath and signs. "Oh, my dear Father, you think your petty act will work. Then you are so wrong. I wanted this to be a very peaceful thing, but you left me no other choice. Yes, it is true the trauma of losing Dario will never go away, but I will never let him be disappointed in me...... You father... You will never understand what losing a family is as you never considered any of us as one. You killed my brother; you killed his mate, and you killed.... their unborn pup." His heart aching with each word he uttered. Everyone gasped, they never thought such a thing to be revealed like this.