Chapter 22

The Red Moon Pack was crowded. The inauguration ceremony for Vanessa would be held tomorrow

but people from the different packs already arrived to attend the inauguration party.

Though with a look, one could already tell that some of them were there not to attend Vanessa's

inauguration party. They were there to meet the mysterious Lycan King and see his true face!

"Greetings, Lycan King and guests from the Silver Pack," a servant that I knew immediately came and

greeted us. My eyes flashed. He was one of those who used to previously bully me

"This way, follow me please,” the servant bowed and gestured with his hands. He looked nervous

and very respectful, completely opposite to how he treated me before. I started feeling awkward.

A few minutes later, we arrived at the entrance of the banquet hall. It was already filled by the

members of the Red Moon Pack. The moment we arrived, everyone's gaze fell on us. Most of them

were focused on Blake who stood in front of us. But there were some who paid attention to me.

Subconsciously, I shrank back.

Blake did not mind them. He walked confidently, like a real king among his subjects. His aura was

extraordinarily strong, making everyone look at him with awe.

Because of the mask, half of his face was hidden. But everyone could see his heroic eyes.

I followed beside him. Behind us was Arthur and one of the two betas that Blake brought along with

us. Arthur looked serious and calm while the beta also looked distinguished. Compared to them

who both appeared mysterious and dignified, I felt like a meek small mouse that happened to

accompany them.

Soon, the door of the banquet hall was pushed open and Blake calmly walked in. I followed him

behind along with Arthur and the beta. The moment we arrived, the hall was immediately filled with

whispers.

"Oh wow. The Silver Pack is indeed mysterious. Look how everyone of them even wore a mask!"

"I know. I got goosebumps when I saw them. Especially the Lycan King... We can only see half of his

face, but it's already enough to see that his looks are very extraordinary!”

The crowd whispered excitedly. But I did not pay much attention to them because my eyes were

focused on the top seats in front of us.

My father was sitting at the highest seat inside the banquet hall. On each of his sides were Lisa, my

stepmother, and Vanessa. Sitting beside Vanessa was Alan.

They looked picture perfect. I felt a little dazed. Seeing how happy they looked, I felt that I had been

away for far too long. For them, it seemed as if I never existed at all!

When my father got up to greet Blake, I suddenly felt nervous. What if he recognized Blake despite

the mask?

My father stared at Blake for a few seconds and did not say anything.

My heart started to pound faster.

Blake calmly looked at my father. He looked like a king who was receiving his subordinate's

greeting. It was completely different from his aura from the time he first came to the Red Moon

Pack.

After a short while, my father said, "Welcome to the Red Moon Pack, Lycan King. It's a great pleasure

for us to have you here.”

He did not recognize Blake. I let out a sigh of relief.

Blake replied with a nonchalant tone, "Nice to see you too, Alpha Dean. You may address me as

Bluke."

"I understand, King Bluke," my father said. "You never responded to any of the invitations sent to

you before so I didn't expect anything when I sent you my letter. I am honestly surprised and

thankful that you accepted my invitation,” my father added.

Blake watched him for a short while before bluntly saying, "I did it because of someone else.” The

whispers immediately turned even louder.

Vanessa, who was quietly watching from the side, suddenly stood up and approached Blake. She put

on her sweetest smile and said with a voice that was like dripping honey, "Did you come to witness

my inauguration?”

"I'm Vanessa Baker. L-Lycan King Bluke... please take c-care of me in the future," Vanessa softly said

before offering her hand.

Blake stared at Vanessa's outstretched hand. Then, he sneered before walking past her and finding a

seat to sit down on. The banquet hall turned awkwardly silent. Vanessa's face flushed, appearing a

little embarrassed, but she kept smiling.

I felt a bump on my shoulder and saw Arthur looking at me with a raised brow. Suddenly, I returned

to my senses and realized that I was watching Blake interact with my family with a dumbfounded

look on my face.

"Is that your sister?" Arthur whispered. I nodded at him.

"Hmmm. She is indeed sexier and more beautiful than you... She also has a sweet mouth..."

"Is this the reason why your father likes her more?" He asked.

I shrugged my shoulders and replied, "Maybe."

Arthur blinked once before frowning. "Well, you are definitely kinder than her. What's the use of

being sexy and good-looking if you have the heart of a snake?" He frowned. Listening to him take

my side, I felt a sudden warmth in my heart.

The banquet was too boring. It was a party where everyone showed their appreciation towards

Vanessa. It started to make me very uncomfortable. After a few hours, I could not take it anymore

and secretly ran out.

I walked within the premises of the Red Moon Pack. It was the place where I lived for 19 years. But

looking at it, it felt both familiar and unfamiliar to me. I felt a strange feeling inside my heart.

The pack members saw me as I walked around but no one dared to stop me. After all, I was part of

the Silver Pack. Everyone treated me with respect.

A few moments later, I stood in front of a very familiar door. I was stunned. Without thinking, I

ended up walking to my old room! For a few seconds, I panicked inside, unsure what to do.

"Hey, what are you doing here?” Suddenly, a servant came out of my old room. I opened my mouth,

not knowing what to say. My heart started beating so fast.

Thankfully, the servant did not make a big deal about it. Seeing that I was a guest at the banquet,

she only furrowed her brows and told me, "Quickly get out of the way.” Then, she walked away.

I watched the servant back and fell into silence. From across the streets I heard the loud music and

laughter coming from the banquet hall. A complicated feeling appeared in my heart.

I glanced at my old room. “Everything here has nothing to do with me anymore.’

'Ilt's funny. I'm no longer the old Chloe, but still here I am. Feeling so lonely when everyone else is

partying,’ I thought as I nibbled my lower lip.

Suddenly, a thought flashed in my mind. If everyone was partying, then it would be the best time to

find an antidote for Blake!

Hurriedly, I looked around and saw that the place was empty. Gripping my hands into fists, I walked

towards my father's study.

But after just a few steps, someone suddenly called me from behind. My body immediately froze.

It was a voice that I was very familiar with... It was Alan's!