The Luna's Pure Heart
The Luna’s Pure Heart – Chapter 27

Eleanor pov)

After regaining control of my emotions, I looked up at Lucas once more.

“What were those rules you were talking about before?” I asked curiously, slipping Helen’s number into my pocket. I had forgotten I have a cell phone now upstairs that Piper had left me. I didn’t even look at it twice, to be honest, considering I had no use for it really.

“Oh, well..the new rules..” Lucas began speaking, his hand slipping behind his head and rubbing the back of his neck as he looked away nervously.

Why was he acting so weird? He was never super touchy-feely like Lance but he would never jerk away from me like that.

“The Alpha King has stated that you shall not be touched or interacted with in any way without his permission. If he finds out these rules have been broken, those responsible will be punished accordingly.” He spoke seriously, like he was reciting it straight out of a book.

“W-what?” The word stumbled out of my mouth…seriously?! What the hell!

Kari growled and let out an exasperated sigh.

‘This guy is a nutcase.’

She snapped and for once…I couldn’t disagree.

“It has been made known to the entire pack. He announced it this morning.” Lucas practically winced, seeing my mouth open and close like a fish out of water. He told the whole damn pack?!

“It’s not like I’m going around groping people or something!!” I snapped, causing Lucas to sit back in surprise. The corner of his mouth twitched as he fought a smile.

“So if I touch you..just accidentally bump you..you will be punished?!” I inquired, feeling my anger rising from this ridiculous rule.

“Wait…is this about Lance?” I narrowed my eyes, not even letting Lucas answer my last question.

“Well, he is pretty handsy with you..” he muttered and I quickly stood, abandoning all notions to make my so-called mate a meal. No way in hell did he deserve my cooking.

He won’t even look at me without running away with disgust on his face and yet I need permission to have a simple conversation now? It’s almost laughable.

“If the Alpha King wants me to have no contact with anyone, then so be it. Please relay the message that I would like to return to my cell back in the dungeon. Considering I am still a prisoner here, I believe it is very fitting.” Wow…okay, I admit I am being pretty petty…but to have a rule given to the palace…no…not even the palace, the entire freaking pack that I am not to be talked to without his permission…I get the touching thing…I won’t blame him for that honestly but no contact whatsoever without his permission?! Screw that…

“Eleanor, be reasonable.” Lucas gasped, watching as I stood up, marching towards the elevator.

“Pierce, please take me to the dungeons.” I crossed my arms and turned away from Lucas..why did I feel betrayed by him? He was supposed to be my friend..or so I thought.

Pierce just stood there, looking between me and Lucas as if he didn’t know what the hell to do.

“Aren’t I the supposed future Queen? Don’t I have any type of authority here?” I said firmly, my voice wavering slightly as my tough act was diminishing by the minute.

“Well..yes…of course..” Pierce mumbled, totally shocked by my tantrum, which I will be honest..that’s what it was, a complete tantrum.. but I didn’t give a rat’s a*s…I was done with these games. First, he says he wants a mate, then he ignores me completely, then he almost marks me right on the Damm kitchen counter and now he is back to ignoring me. Fine, I will just take myself out of the equation, he doesn’t want anything to do with me then I will place myself where I feel most comfortable. In the dungeons where I should have been left from the beginning.

“Eleanor, if Pierce does this..it could get him in a lot of trouble. Locking the future queen in a dungeon for no reason at all is punishable by death.” Lucas spoke softly, trying to force reason back into my head.

I let out a sigh, my hands that were balled into fists now loosening as I fought those tears once more.

“Fine..please take me to my room then.” I quipped, feeling embarrassed by my outburst but done with all of this.

“Yes, Miss Winters.” Pierce quickly responded, pushing the elevator button as I refused to look at Lucas. As the Alpha’s Beta, I knew his hands were tied, but I still couldn’t help but feel the sting of betrayal, even though he had nothing to do with this…how did I get in this position? Why me…why the hell was it me.

“Eleanor, I’m sorry.” Lucas breathed, causing me to glance over my shoulder as I looked at him, completely defeated.

“Sometimes I wonder if it would have been better for King Damion if you left me on that riverbank.” I whispered, walking into the elevator as I knew I didn’t mean those words..I was grateful to be alive..but I wondered if King Damion was..did he even care about me? The same questions constantly raced through my mind. Why did I live? Why was I here and most of all, why was King Damion my mate..

I let the elevator doors close, my head hanging as I couldn’t bare to look up at Pierce. Shame filled me and the fact I could of risked his life, it didn’t sit right with me.

“I’m sorry…I didn’t mean..” I began and he quickly cut me off.

“Miss Winters, never apologize for expressing how you feel. I know you meant no harm towards me.” He quickly stood up for me, causing my gaze to meet his as I fought another wave of tears.

“I promise I will never be so careless again.” I vowed to keep that promise too..I forget where I am sometimes, and so far the rumors of King Damion are proving to be true. Could he be the heartless king that so many have spoken about? Something deep inside of me wanted to say no, to scream and fight to prove myself wrong…but I was exhausted…I was tired of trying for the time being. If King Damion wanted me, then he will have to be the one to come to get me, because I was done…I was done trying and constantly being avoided. This is all up to him now.