Chapters. 18 Isn't She Your New Luna?

Caroline's POV

I was silent when my mom asked me to go to Logan's birthday party tonight. Actually, I'm lazy to go there. Because I'm still confused about how to behave with Logan when we meet later. After all, I had kissed him last night. It was the most embarrassing thing I've ever done in my entire life. Even though Logan returned it briefly. But it was still me who started it first.

I thought back to that incident. That kiss really still feels good today. I shook my head quickly. To get rid of my own thoughts. What I've been thinking. This is not a romantic story like the ones I often read in romance books. Instead, it's a piece of the story of an ugly werewolf who is always getting bullied by other werewolves.

So, I'm sure Logan would have scolded me if we had met. He would blame me, punish me, or talk about it with everyone. So that people would come to judge me, without them giving me time to defend myself. In fact, it will also subject my mother to the same ridicule. What should I do now? I didn't want to go to the palace, but I also didn't have a good reason to refuse mom's request.

"How about it, Carol? You agree, right?" asked Mom with a hopeful face.

"But what about Frans, Mom? If we leave him alone at home. What if he needs something? Or what if something happens to him? You remember, right? Not all the pack members like him being here. It's better if you leave. I'll just stay at home. Besides accompanying Frans. I can also help you prepare the various chores that need to be done while you're away," I said, trying to convince her. Mom smiled.

"You don't have to worry, Carol. Amber will stay with him while we're gone. She's also done all the housework ahead of time. So we won't have any hassle afterwards." My smile disappeared instantly. I fell silent again. What excuse do I have to use? "Come on, Carol. I'm begging you. You will come! The Queen asked me herself. I feel bad. If I let her down," Mom continued to plead. The Queen was the nickname for Logan's mother after she was no longer Luna. Since her son held the Alpha throne. So, Luna's status was now passed on to her future daughter-in-law. Meanwhile, Logan's mother and father occupied the throne of honor and were called the great king and queen.

"Alright, Mom. I'll come," I finally said. Mom looked very happy. She hugged me tightly.

"Thank you, sweetheart. Thank you."

"You're welcome, Mom," I replied in a lackluster tone. I couldn't think of a way to make Logan unaware of my presence at his party tonight. But I also didn't want to see Mom disappointed just because I was having problems with Logan. Mom would definitely think about that. For fear that I would get punished again.

Time passed. All day I helped mom and the others prepare a surprise party for Logan tonight. There was also Grace, who seemed very overbearing and kept ordering me to do various tasks. I was actually very annoyed with her, but I didn't want mom or the others to feel uncomfortable with my emotions towards Grace. That's why I preferred to keep quiet and obey all her orders.

"Good! You've arranged the flowers nicely," the snake girl said after seeing my flower arrangement work. Not long afterward came Anna Scott. She was Logan's mother, now called the Queen by the werewolves in the pack.

"Look at this work, Grace, it's amazing! Who put these flowers together so beautifully?" asked the Queen with a mesmerized look on her face. Grace quickly grabbed the small plant scissors in my hand.

"Thank you, Queen. It was purely my work. Now I'm teaching this girl to do the same," Grace began to brag. I didn't say anything. I just rolled my eyes with a mocking face.

"Well done, darling! Keep going! I want to check the other parts," the Queen said before leaving.

"Hey, ugly face! What was that expression on your face all about?" asked Grace, starting to berate me.

"No, I didn't. I didn't do anything!" I retorted casually. She continued to glare at me. After that, she exhaled her heavy breath quickly.

"I can't hold my breath anymore. Because your scent is so disgusting. I hope you won't become a lonely werewolf. Because there's no way any man would want to be your mate! Right? Several Guard's been looking for me since this morning. Logan ordered him to ask me to hurry up and see him. I'm sure Logan must be missing me right now. That's why he wanted to see me so badly," Grace said and walked away proudly. I felt like throwing this vase of flowers at her head, but there was no way I could do that. I just grunted as I watched her walk away. My heart broke listening to her words. In fact, it's none of my business anymore. Never mind, Carol, stop thinking about unimportant things and focus on what you're doing right now.

It was getting late. I have completed the preparations. Now it was just a matter of waiting for Logan to be brought to the place to be given a surprise. Grace who had dressed up beautifully. Walked away to meet Logan. I looked at the window for a moment. There was a picture of my face reflected perfectly. I held my face for a moment. The pessimism attacked me instantly. No wonder Grace was always badmouthing me. I don't have a body and face as beautiful as hers. I thought unconsciously.

Less than fifteen minutes later. A maid informed me that Grace and Logan were walking to the front door of the ballroom. Everyone immediately made themselves available behind the door to surprise her. However, when the door was opened wide. We were surprised by what Logan was doing. He was kissing Grace in front of all of us. I could see our presence surprised Logan. Maybe he didn't think that we would give him a surprise party there. I suddenly froze. My body became stiff and I couldn't move at all. Only pain radiated in my heart. When my eyes and Logan's met.

A second later, Logan ran away. He didn't even pay attention to the people shouting for him to come back. I also felt like I realized something. I chose to leave quietly. Because my tears were already gathering on my eyelids.

I ran away from the palace. Fortunately, it was nighttime. So no one saw me crying my way out of the palace. The surprise party for Logan was only for certain people. They invited not everyone. I ran as fast as I could. Until I unknowingly tripped over a rock and fell.

What were you thinking, Carol? What made you cry? Grace and Logan are lovers. So, it's only fair that they kiss each other wherever they want. What happened to you and Logan was just a coincidence. He must have forgotten about it, too. So, stop crying and being stupid like this. I cursed myself silently.

"Carol," Chloe called in my mind, "Cry if it makes you feel better. Don't hold it in anymore," she said.

"No!" I refused. "Why would I cry? I just felt stupid earlier, but now I've realized a lot of things. So I don't have to!" I got up and wiped the tears from my eyes. After that, I continued my steps to return home.

When I got home, the condition of Frans' body, who could already stand on his feet, surprised me. Beside him, Aunt Amber was helping him to take a step. However, his legs were still very weak. He almost fell down. Fortunately, I immediately came and supported him from the other side. So he didn't fall to the hard floor.

"Frans! You... you're almost cured," I said with an incredulous face. The man nodded.

"Yes, Carol. And it's thanks to you and your mother," he replied.

"She's been wanting to learn to walk. But you've always resisted because you haven't gotten any orders from your mother. Just now, she kept insisting, and it was true that she almost fell. It's a good thing you came home so quickly Carol. Because I couldn't hold her up by myself," said Aunt Amber.

"Yes, Auntie. I understand. Frans must be desperate to get well. Right, Frans?"

"Of course. I can't wait to walk like I used to, Carol. It's been too long like this. I'm becoming more and more of a nuisance to you and your mother."

"Don't feel bad, Frans. It's our duty to help each other. And as for exercising your leg muscles, I'll talk to Mom first. Because she knows your body better."

"Thank you, Carol. I'm really lucky to meet you," Frans said sincerely. I pulled my lips together a little reluctantly. Although the words were very sincere, somehow they couldn't move something in my heart.