Serena took the opportunity to instigate. "Luna Alara, I know you are petty and jealous. It's fine when you act capriciously just in front of Alpha Rylan. But today is a big celebration! Our pack just defeated our biggest enemy! Why don't you just tell us where Aiden is? Our Alpha wants to see his son, and for sure, Elder Maris wants to see her grandson as well. How can you deliberately hide Aiden just to vent your anger? You are really unqualified as a mother."
As soon as she said this, everyone looked at me with disgust. Especially Elder Maris, her face turned red with anger. She said sternly, "Anyway, once we complete the coming-of-age ritual this time, Aiden can be independent. My son, bring Aiden here right now, and don't let him meet this irresponsible woman again. Don't let her ruin my precious grandson."
Cresia also glared at me. "Knowing that Aiden was saddened about the ritual, Serena specially cooked his favorite dish. Compared to a petty woman like you, Serena is more like Aiden's mother."
Over the years, I had worked tirelessly without complaint for Aiden. I gave everything unconditionally, but to the Darkwood Pack and to Rylan's family, everything I did couldn't compare to Serena's dish. They actually thought that Serena, the reason why my mate chose to leave that day, was more suitable to be his mother than me.
Ironic.
How ironic.
I laughed, and my laughter was filled with tears.
"Alara, are you going crazy?" Alpha Rylan got angry. "Aiden is my son, not a bargaining chip for you to use to get jealous and make trouble. A woman like you who doesn't care about his preferences and has no sense of responsibility is really not worthy of being his mother."
"Today is a special day for the Darkwood Pack. If you don't want to be here, you can leave, but Aiden must attend. He is my son, a descendant of the Darkwood Pack. Hurry up and bring him out!"
