Chapter 23 / -Selene- / : I stood there , too stunned to speak , as though I had been struck with a blade in my chest . The beta had turned everything around . 58 55 vouchers " I'm sorry I have to say this like this . I know the moon goddess must have chosen her to be your mate , but I'm afraid to say she must have made a mistake . This being you see here is not just deformed physically ; she's also deformed in her heart . Tell me , who tries to seduce her mate's beta ? And because I rejected her , she came up with this ridiculous story to ruin me , " the beta said with his hands folded into a fist . I couldn't say anything ; there was no word in my mouth . I took a step back as though a strong wave had hit me . " I have never and will never do ....." He didn't let me finish ; he continued with his train of lies , and worse still , the Alphas were listening to him . " That fateful night , she came to me saying I looked so strong , like an Alpha , and that she didn't want any of you . I pushed her away when she made those advances , and she told me she would make me regret my actions ; maybe this was what she meant ." " You are a liar ! " I finally screamed , though my chest heaved with panic . " When have I ever walked ..... " Before I could finish my statement , the door handle clicked and Elara walked in . She still had her hand on the cheek where I had slapped her . My stomach and my heart twisted in horror . I was in trouble . She walked calmly and took her place beside the Beta as though she had rehearsed such an entrance all her life . " The beta is right ," she muttered . " I saw it too ; when I threatened her to report to you , she slapped me hard and warned me never to speak . What I don't understand is how she can pull off such an attitude of innocence when you both are around . " She made the last statement and slowly removed her hand from the cheek where I had slapped her . Sadly enough , the imprints of my tiny hand were still boldly engraved in her cheek . " Did you slap her ? " Thorne asked . " She's lying about meeting me and the beta , such ... " " Did you or did you not slap her ? " Thorne asked . I bowed my head in defeat . " I did , but that's not ..... " " What other reason will give you the guts to hit me in the face ? Look at this . " Elara turned to show everyone her face . Kaelen's eyes widened in shock , and I couldn't tell if he also believed them or if he was surprised I had slapped her . " Not once , not even twice , but Selene here seizes any little opportunity to flirt with the beta . As a Luna in waiting , it's my duty to speak up ." " Elara " , I gasped . " Oh please shut it ! " She rolled her eyes . " Quit humiliating yourself ; you are already a big disgrace . What ? You want to hit me again ? " Kaelen tightened his grip around the hilt of his sword while Thorne sat frozen with an expression hard as stone . " You can call the maids and ask them ; I'm sure I am not the only one who witnessed it , " Elara added . As if that wasn't enough , Elara called the maids , and two of them stepped in . They were women I've never spoken to . " She came to us saying the beta made her feel special ," one of them muttered . The other stepped forward and nodded , " Yes , I heard her too ; I saw her leave the quarters at night . " Lies ! They were all fucking liars . " I never did ! " I yelled at the top of my voice with hot tears running down my cheeks . " Why are you all lying ? You know I wouldn't .... " " Enough ! " Kaelen barked . " Get out ," he said coldly . My heart shattered that instant . " Kaelen " , I whispered and reached for his hand . " Believe me , you heard ... " 11:33 Tue , Sep 16 Chapter 23 " Leave . Now ! " 58 55 vouchers That one word from Kaelen hurt me like a knife had been pushed through my heart . I stumbled backwards . and ran out . I ran with my vision clouded until I reached my room . The moment I closed the door , I collapsed on the floor . I didn't cry . No I wailed . The type that made my heart ache and my body convulse . " He would kill me . Now , I was sure of it . " I muttered these words with fear in my heart . I needed to speak with Finn at that moment . He was the only one I could pour my heart out to . But after what happened , I couldn't risk going to the prison again . Was he even fine ? Was he still bleeding ? I wiped my tears with the back of my trembling hands and stood up . A risky thought had crept into my The kitchen head . mind . I stood up quickly and headed to the maids ' quarters where I knew she would be sitting . I was right . She sat there reeking of smoke and spices . " What do you want ? " She asked after I had politely greeted her . I took a deep breath . " I ... I wanted to ask if you could help me deliver something to a particular prisoner when you go to deliver their food . " Her expression made me regret my actions . Disgust was imprinted boldly on her face while her eyes scanned me from head to toe . 11:33 Tue , Sep 16 Chapter 23 " What are you offering in return ? " She muttered . I fumbled through my pockets as though I had kept any reasonable thing there . Maybe I was expecting a miracle or something . " I don't have anything , " I whispered . " But .... " " No buts ! " She stepped closer to me . " You can pay me in another way . " I swallowed the tiny lump in my throat . " How ? " Her lips curled into a sly grin . ) ) 58 55 vouchers " Go back to the Alphas ; tell them you lied . Tell them you made up everything about the beta ; only then will I help you ." There was silence for about five to ten seconds , then I blinked . I must have misheard her . " You want me to lie against myself too ? " She shrugged . " I know who you are talking about , and I'm sure he needs the ointment . " She pointed to my hand . 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