The Luna's Pure Heart
The Luna’s Pure Heart – Chapter 56

(Damoin pov)

It was taking every ounce of strength in me not to let Titus take control and rip that smug look off of my Uncle’s face.

‘Titus, we need to do this together.’

I growled into my link, knowing he wants to show this prick who has the power here.

‘I can finish this now.’

He snarled, wanting to end this once and for all. As much as I want my uncle to pay with his life for all that he has done..I also want him to suffer in the worst ways possible by stripping his title and taking everything away from him..we have to do this the right way. For now at least..especially considering I have Eleanor now, I have to be smart about this.

Suddenly I felt a warmth tingling against my palm and traveling up my arm, calming Titus instantly.

‘Baby, I am right here with you.’

My Darling’s voice filled my mind, making my claws retract and slip back into my hands.

I glanced over at her, seeing her soft smile as her eyes looked at me with pure acceptance and encouragement.

“I always thought it was funny seeing how possessive Alphas could be with their mates. I imagine the Alpha King’s jealousy must be incomparable. One word about your mate being with another man and I’m sure he would be thrown into a rage unlike any other.” My Uncle said smugly, chuckling as he looked around the table at all of his allies who laughed right on cue with him. I knew exactly what he was referring to..my father..he must have some sort of plan, he is trying to push me too far openly. He wants me to black out like I have so many times before..not this time, no way in hell.

My uncle’s eyes flickered from me and back towards my mate, grabbing the glass of wine the server had just poured him.

“Do you find that to be true My Queen?” He asked Eleanor, his eyebrow raised as he was trying to put her on the spot.

“I must say it goes both ways, I know for me personally there are no bounds to the length I would go for my mate.” Eleanor spoke confidently, as she glanced over at me, giving me one of her soft smiles that makes my stomach flip.

“Do you have a mate Elder Paul?” She asked sweetly subtly directing the question back to him.

Her presence alone was drawing the attention of everyone in the room. Particularly Stacy and her Mother Carol, as they were linking amongst themselves, undoubtedly talking about my mate. They have been hiding out for weeks now, but since Elder Paul is here, I noticed they act like they run the place again.

“I do not, my previous chosen mate died tragically and I was never lucky enough to meet my fated, unlike my nephew here. It seems like the moon goddess has truly blessed him.” His words were bitter and full of spite..he isn’t fooling anyone here and It’s hilarious how he says he lost his mate tragically..she was mysteriously killed by “rogues” that somehow broke into their guarded home..yeah, he has been pulling that s**t for a long time it seems.

Before anyone could speak further, Jane came into the room with the rest of the servers.

“Thank you for waiting, breakfast is now served, Your Majesty.” Jane bowed and I noticed Eleanor smiling at her happily as the food was being placed in front of us. Every staff member in this castle loves my mate without a doubt. I asked Jake what the pack was feeling about her and he said not a single person spoke negatively, well other than Stacy and her usual group of people. That wasn’t a surprise though.

I had no desire to eat whatsoever and wanted to get this s**t over with as soon as possible..I hated these people being in Eleanor and I’s home..it just didn’t feel right.

“Carol, I believe you wanted to speak to the king about something. Isn’t that correct?” Elder Paul spoke abruptly, making everyone’s eyes shoot up.

“Yes, as a matter of fact, I did.” My stepmother was something else..she always had some type of drama going on.

Luckily for me, I spent a lot of my time away from the castle while my dad decided to take a new Luna Queen. So my time spent with them was not much..but one thing I learned was that Carol went through money like it was nothing. She was constantly redecorating the castle or throwing some type of ball…then Stacy would require new dresses and shoes..my father was pretty much hemorrhaging money towards the end.

I had to clean up a lot of s**t around here after everything with my father. Then Carol and Stacy acted like the scorned wife and daughter..even though my dad was the one that challenged me. What was I supposed to do? I knew exactly why they were pissed, not because they loved the ruthless Alpha King, but because I took away their allowance.

“Your Highness, we would like to make a proposal..considering Stacy is no longer in line for the throne.” She started, having the audacity to glare at my mate like it was all Eleanor’s fault.

I noticed Lance trying to stifle a laugh, what Carol said was pretty f*****g hilarious…as if Stacy ever had a chance to be my Queen..no one did. No one but my mate was destined for this role. If I never met Eleanor, then the role of my Queen would have never been filled and I know that without a doubt.

“We would like to propose your Beta’s or Gamma take Stacy as their chosen mate.” Carol suggested out of the blue..that got Lance to stop laughing. He actually looked horrified now, which made me want to laugh. The mere idea of Stacy with one of these three seemed absolutely preposterous.

‘Is she serious?’

Eleanor linked sounding shocked.

‘Sadly, yes.’

I continued to hold Eleanor’s hand as she anchored me. Without her, I would have snapped a long time ago.

Stacy looked between Lance, Lucas, and Jake at the table. She not so subtly arched her back, exposing her cleavage as I swear Lucas gagged. Her makeup was especially heavy today and her perfume practically suffocated everyone in the room.

“I believe it is what we are owed, considering everything that was taken from us.” Carol hissed, her eyes full of disdain.

I couldn’t help myself as I burst out in laughter with Lance joining me. Like real raw laughter..I honestly have never heard anything so funny in my life. Eleanor looked at me with amusement in her eyes as she couldn’t hide her own smile.

“What..what you are owed.” I managed to choke out between laughs. Carol and Stacy looked at me with horror, thinking I must have lost my damn mind. Usually, I just let them go on with their antics, just to keep up with the appearance..not anymore.

“Damion, is this funny to you? Don’t you think you have taken enough from this woman and her child?” My uncle chastised and that’s when the laughter stopped. My face turned serious and all humor had left me.

“Taken enough..that’s rich coming from you Uncle. You think I have taken from this woman and her daughter? That I…the king slayer..the beast of a king just snapped one day and decided to kill my own father and take the throne?” My voice filled with disgust..Eleanor gripped my hand tighter, I could tell she hated how I said those things about myself.

“That is the truth, is it not?” My uncle said flatly, the room now silent as the Elder’s guards quickly got into position, expecting me to snap at any moment.

“I think it’s about time the real truth started to come out, don’t you think? That those who have idled by, profiting from every tragedy that has struck this realm. Isn’t it odd how my father was the Alpha King, and yet you seemed to be the one in control the entire time? That you still seem to be in control? Well, that won’t be the case much longer..” I nodded my head, signaling for Jake to call the warriors in as they quickly surrounded the table.

“I began to wonder why you wanted Richards out of my custody so badly..why last night, when my guards were distracted by a rogue breaking into my room, they almost didn’t catch the other rogue trying to murder Richards in his cell..the man that you were told was murdered by your spies this morning..” I kept my gaze on my uncle the entire time, looking for any indication of fear, and as soon as I uttered the last words, I saw it..he tried to use the rogue in my room as a distraction..I wasn’t the true target, Richards was.

I saw Eleanor turn her head towards me in surprise, I didn’t want to tell her because I didn’t know for sure until Jake came into the dining room. He has been busy all morning interrogating the rogue found in our dungeon and Richards himself, who disclosed a few important things.

Elder Paul cleared his throat, his hands clenching into fists as he tried so desperately to maintain his cool persona. I could see the cracks forming, I finally had him. He quickly glanced towards my Gamma, his eyes shooting daggers at him as he just now realized he was never an ally..he was in fact my own spy.

“What proof do you have? The word of a traitor who is trying to save his own a*s and frame me?” He scoffed, waving his hand in the air, dismissing this whole thing like it was nothing. I noticed how the other elders were very quiet now, and seemed to be avoiding any association with my Uncle whatsoever.

“Uncle, I have known of your deceitful behavior since the moment I took this throne, how you have turned this realm against their rightful King..I believe that is what we would call treason.” I stood now, helping Eleanor stand with me as panic filled my Uncle’s eyes.

I turned my attention now toward the two horrible women as they looked down at their plates, trying not to draw attention to themselves for the first time in their pathetic lives.

“And as for the two of you, I want you out of this castle in one hour. You will be stripped of your status and made omegas immediately. I never want to see you step foot in me and my Queen’s home again and if you do, I will kill you myself. Do you believe that is fair my queen?” I turned towards Eleanor, meeting her gaze as she looked at me in awe.

“More than fair My King.” She responded, her voice unwavering as I pulled her into my side.

“You can not be serious! How dare you do this to me! I was the Queen!! Your father would be ashamed..how you have chosen to treat me this way and have this poor omega by your side when you could have had a real woman like my dau..” Carol shouted and was abruptly cut off by Lance’s hand wrapping around her throat, making her eyes widen with fear.

“How dare you speak of your Queen that way..have you no shame?” He shouted in her face, I watched as Stacy lowered her head, staying out of this completely as she knew exactly what would happen if she threatened my mate in any way..she tried once before and I made a promise I wouldn’t let it happen again. I guess she wasn’t as stupid as I thought after all.

“Lance, let her go.” I ordered, seeing my Beta hesitate as he glanced back toward Eleanor. She nodded softly and he pushed Carol back, making her fall into her chair while she gasped for air.

“I suggest you never speak poorly of your Queen again, or I might not be so inclined to stop my Beta from killing you next time.” I informed her, watching as she tried to compose herself once more. It wasn’t going so well as she looked to my Uncle for help, but he was trying to plan his own escape route..I could tell his wheels were turning.

“Now Gentlemen, I suggest you listen to what I am about to say carefully.” I looked towards the remaining Elders who are now realizing they are also in deep s**t.

“If you cooperate, you might be lucky enough to get only your titles stripped from you, but if you fight this, your fate will be decided for you..and I can say, Gentlemen, I am feeling much more generous now than I might be tomorrow.” I spoke firmly, showing I meant every word.

“This is ridiculous! You have nothing on me, absolutely nothing. You took this throne like the monster you are, you don’t scare me! You are nothing but a beast in man form! Nothing but scum that is unworthy of this crown!!” My uncle spewed his venom, spit flying from his mouth as he yelled across the room.

Suddenly Eleanor stepped forward, surprising me as anger radiated off of her through our bond.

“Enough! How dare you speak about your king like that. This man has been slandered countlessly and convinced there is something wrong with him, that is talked about in fear because of the lies you have spewed. You have no right to even utter his name, you are not worthy to so much as look at my mate with all of the wicked things you have done. You are the real monster here..and I hope my mate gives you the same amount of respect you have given him when you beg on your knees for forgiveness. When you try to save that pathetic excuse of a life you have lived because you don’t deserve to breathe for another second with the way you have wasted it.” She yelled, making the room fill with silence as tears silently fell from her eyes, her words full of passion as she looked towards my uncle with pure disdain.

I stared at my mate with awe and amazement, her words shocked me to my core as I pulled her into me, wrapping my arms around my beautiful Eleanor as she tried her hardest not to cry. I didn’t care that people were watching, I needed to comfort my love, I needed to show her everything was okay. This woman, the things she said..the way she defended me, and the pure love she has for me, it’s unlike anything I have ever known or felt in this world..emotions rose up deep inside of me as Titus howled with approval..wow was she incredible.

‘Holy shit..that was awesome.’

Lance linked into the group.

‘Our Queen is strong.’

Jake added, looking toward Eleanor with nothing but admiration.

‘We need to get him to the cells as soon as possible my king, I have a feeling he will try to run.’

Lucas stated quickly, bringing me back to reality as I continued to hold Eleanor tightly against my chest.

“Guards, take these men to the interrogation rooms. I want them guarded at all times.” I commanded, watching as my warriors apprehended them.

“You won’t get away with this!! You should be the one locked away, this was meant to be mine! All of this..and mark my words Damion..I will have it all, even that little mate of yours!” My Uncle began to spew as the warriors started to drag him away. Suddenly Jake walked up to my Uncle, his arm pulling back and flying forward quickly as he punched him square in the face, knocking him out cold.

I blinked in surprise as we all looked at Jake in shock, he usually wasn’t one to act on emotion.

“I have been wanting to do that for the longest time.” He growled, looking down at my uncle’s limp body as the guards dragged him away.

I looked down at Eleanor as she pressed her cheek against my chest, looking up at me worriedly as I gently caressed her hair.

“It’s all over now Darling.” I whispered, comforting my mate as she gripped my shirt even tighter.

Sadly I couldn’t even believe what I said was true..I had a horrible feeling that this was just the beginning and I needed to protect my Eleanor more than ever now..she is the most precious thing in this world to me, and I think my Uncle just realized that too..I won’t let her out of my sight, not until I kill Elder Paul with my own bare hands.