After I Torched Alive, My Alpha Went crazy novel Chapter 158

The room fell silent. For a moment, the girls stood there, stunned into silence. Their smug faces changed to uncertain ones, and it gave me a bit of satisfaction.

Before they could respond, a commanding voice rang out from across the hall. "Enough!"

The crowd parted, and my eyes turned to see Queen Luna enter the room.

She was a vision of elegance, her regal presence silencing even the boldest whispers. The gorgeous Luna gown makes this Luna Queen look regal and beautiful at the same time. Her sharp gaze swept across the hall before landing on the group of girls.

"This is neither the time nor the place for petty gossip," she said. The girls lowered their heads, their confidence crumbling under the weight of her authority.

Then her eyes turned to me. Unlike the girls, I stood my ground, even as her gaze felt like a test. I tried to steady myself and locked eyes with Queen Luna.

"Grace, come here," she said. Her voice was calm and commanding.

My heart beat faster as I stepped forward. The crowd watched, their whispers replaced by curious silence.

As I approached the Queen, I noticed Odette and Faye standing beside her. Their expressions communicated to me that they had full confidence in me. I also caught the faintest nod of encouragement from Odette.

When I reached Queen Luna, I performed a flawless curtsy, my head lowered respectfully. "Your Majesty," I said respectfully.

She studied me for a long moment, her expressions were serious. "You’ve come far," she said finally. "It takes confidence to stand in a room like this."

"Thank you, Your Majesty," I replied, unsure if her words were praise or simply an observation.

The Queen turned back to address the guests, and I let out a quiet breath of relief.

I had survived the encounter, but I could still feel her presence looming over me. It was clear she hadn’t made up her mind about me yet.

The way she looked at me made it obvious that my first impression hadn’t been favorable. She might have overheard my response to the girls, and it seemed to unsettle her as she stared at me for a moment longer before turning back to address the guests.

Winning her approval, I understood, would take time. It wasn’t something I could achieve in a single moment.

Queen Luna’s gaze snapped back to me, her expression hardening. "Is this true?" she asked coldly "Are you the woman who disrupted the wedding?"

I met her eyes, refusing to look away. "Your Majesty, the rumors are false," I said firmly. "I didn’t disrupt the wedding. It was a misunderstanding, and I’ve made amends where necessary. I would never act out of malice."

Her sharp gaze bore into me, and the room seemed to hold its breath. For a moment, I wondered if she would believe the rumors.

After what felt like an eternity, she finally spoke. "We shall see," she said, her tone measured. "Your actions will determine your worth, not your words."

I nodded, determined to prove myself. "I understand, Your Majesty."

The banquet resumed, but I remained tense. I could feel Queen Luna’s eyes on me, watching my every move. She hadn’t dismissed me, but neither had she accepted me.

As the night wore on, I stayed close to Odette and Faye. The music played, and the guests danced, but I felt the weight of the Queen’s judgment made me anxious. It would take more than words to earn her approval.

Still, I stood tall. I had faced their whispers, their mockery, and their judgment, and I hadn’t backed down. I wasn’t here because of luck or privilege. I was here because I had worked for it.