The Sickened Luna's Last Chance novel Chapter 246

I sighed, staying there for a few moments to compose myself before I slipped into the party.

The banquet was exactly what I expected: grand and opulent, filled with finely dressed guests. The smell of decadent food made my mouth water, and waiters passed by with trays of champagne.

I reached out to take a flute of champagne without thinking, and the server slapped my hand away.

“What are you doing?” he hissed. “Drinks are for guests only.”

Right. “Sorry,” I muttered. The waiter was already gone.

I stood there briefly, unsure of what to do now that I couldn’t eat, drink, or even mingle at the party. It was strange, having gone from being the Luna–the center of attention–to invisible like this.

It was oddly calming, though, knowing that there wasn’t really any pressure for me to behave a certain way. I

didn’t have to pretend to laugh at people’s jokes or play the perfect host or participate in games of social

manipulation.

For a little while, I just wandered, listening in on conversations. No one noticed me, so I heard some juicy

gossip–whose husband was cheating on who, who was secretly pregnant (and, shocker, it wasn’t her mate’s pup), who was going to throw the best winter solstice celebration.

My ears pricked, however, when I overheard a familiar female voice whispering near the bar.

“He’ll announce it soon,” Sophia was saying. “It should come out any day now. Maybe even tonight.”

I froze upon hearing that. An announcement? What kind? And was she talking about Alexander?

Curious, I moved a little closer.

“Omega,” Sophia said, holding out her glass, “refill my cup.”

I blinked, face flushing at her tone. Who the hell did she think she was, bossing me around like–oh. Right.

Despite every instinct in my body screaming at me not to, I picked up a nearby pitcher of wine and filled

Sophia’s cup. She didn’t even look at me. Just kept talking to her friend.

“I think he’ll keep the trial open to the public to boost his image,” she went on. “But really, only the best of the best will make it to the final round. And between you and me… He really plans to pick me.”

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I didn’t know what Sophia was talking about, but it definitely seemed to be about Alexander. I finished filling her cup and rushed off before she could boss me around even more.

She didn’t notice me slipping away. Just like everyone else.

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