The Fate of The Luna

Chapter 50

Liam's P.O.V.

Braven and I are deep in discussion about how to handle the situation when my mother storms in with a very angry look on her face. Braven and I immediately still and look at her. My mother was always very loving to my brother and I, but she could be quite the bitch to others. Someone has got her very pissed off though, I wonder who the unlucky bastard is that will be sleeping in the cells tonight.

"Your mate is an absolute disgrace!" My mother shouts while pointing at me. I freeze. Half of me wants to kill my mother for referring to Jordan in such a way, and the other half wants to kill Jordan for pissing my mom off. Braven turns back to me, and he looks infuriated as well.

"Alright, alright, what did she do before anything gets out of control or someone does something they regret," I say and put my hands up to motion my mother in to sit down. She comes in and sits. Smoothing her ridiculously huge dress out. It looks like she is going to a ball not walking around the castle. I shake my head. She loves showing off and flaunting her status to others.

"She blatantly disrespected me in the kitchen! I was trying to cook with some of the staff and she came in and told them to get back to work! Then when I tried to introduce myself, she called me Julie and ignored me! Her and the young man were laughing at me!" My mother explains. Braven is growling by the end. He's quite protective of our mother as he is a mama's boy.

I roll my eyes. Jordan can be a bitch, but not to staff. She would've never done any of that. Deciding to play into my mother's antics and not piss my brother off by doing nothing, I stand up and head to the door. "Well, I'll go ask her for her side of the story and we'll discuss what to do after. You said the staff was there, correct? So, there are other witnesses that can confirm your story?" I ask and reach out to the door handle.

"W-well,um," my mother stutter and I turn waiting for her to confess the truth. "Well, she did disrespect me and call me Julie, but maybe some of that is mixed up! Oh, you know how I can be Liam! Always getting things mixed up, it's no big deal," she smiles sheepishly. I sigh and pinch the bridge of my nose.

"I'm going to speak with the staff and Jordan. Undoubtedly to apologize for whatever mess you just caused. Do me a favor and steer clear of my disgrace," I frown and turn to leave. Braven stays to comfort my mother. He'll probably be mad at me later, but she can't fool me the way she can him. I start down the stairs and glance out the window to see Jordan and the staff all eating out in the gazebo. A smile takes over my face and I pick up my pace.

I finally reach the garden and begin walking toward the table. I keep my face neutral as I stroll up to them. They all smile and greet me, all except my little mate. She keeps her focus on her food. She's ignoring me. I sigh. "You should all be ashamed of yourselves," I keep my tone steady.

Jordan looks up with fury in her eyes. She stands ready to give me what for. I wave my hands in surrender. "You didn't invite me. I would've loved to help and eat with you all," I smile and take a seat next to Genia, the head chef. She gives me a smile and I give her a side hug. Jordan looks taken back as do some of the other staff members that I haven't seen before.

"Hey Genia, who are all these new people?" I whisper to her. She raises her eyebrows in surprise at me. My mother is always hiring new people, but she normally runs it by me first. She's probably scared these people into thinking I treat staff like shit. My mother does, but I've always loved helping them and talking with them. Genia is like a grandma to me.

"Why Liam, don't you recognize the council?" she questions, and I turn back to the people. Those bastards are testing Jordan right now! In disguise as workers! My mother probably made an absolute fool of herself, and I have no idea what Jordan did! Fuck! Why didn't Braven tell me?

"So, when do you plan on coming out of disguise?" I narrow my eyes at them. Celius frowns and shifts into his normal appearance. Jordan, who was sitting right next to him gasps.

"Celius! Hi! How are you? Why were you in disguise? What are you doing here? Why are you all putting me on trial? You practically raised me," Jordan starts rattling off. She appears upset by the end and looks at him expectantly. He puts his hands up in surrender.

"Hi Jordan. I'm well, I hope you are as well. We are in disguise to see how you treat everyone. The plan was to change disguises everyday and interact with you as different pack members in different scenarios, but alas Liam has ratted us out. You're on trial due to another member's doubts of you as the Royal Luna not my own. You've changed wolves since being with us and one of us was worried," Celius explains, but Jordan stays with a frown. I frown too.

"Celius, Estelle is not in control of me. You, as well as the rest of you, should know that I am always in complete control. The times Estelle does have control, I always monitor. I would never cause harm or mistreat anyone. You all know my history and how much I despise others who treat people poorly," Jordan furrow her eyebrows. Confusion and betrayal crosses her face. I smile and look toward the other members. Some put their head down in shame.

"Jordan this is just precautionary on our part. Please know nothing is personal and I see you as one of my own pups," Sar smiles and reaches over Celius to rub Jordan's hand. Jordan smiles at the older lady.

"Thank you, Sar, but I must admit I am hurt. You all have allowed me to rule over the WillowFall pack alone for over a year now... I understand this role comes with more expectations and requirements, but I know that I am strong enough to handle everything without becoming overwhelmed," She looks at them determined.