Alpha Damien’s Trouble Maker Novel

Chapter 40 Chapter 40 Selene M "I believe I can play better than her." The words left my mouth echoing through the courtyard, reaching every corner, and every ear. The air went still. Even the soft music and chatter from before died instantly. I could feel every gaze turn toward me, stunned, curious, some even offended by my audacity. Even Alpha Rhydian's eyes widened slightly before his lips curved into a small, amused smirk. "Interesting," he said, his tone calm, but there was a spark of intrigue there, like he wanted to see where this would go.

Before I could say anything else, a soft, delicate voice broke through the silence. "My deepest apologies, Alpha," my stepmother said, bowing her head slightly, her tone the perfect mix of regret and politeness. "It seems I did not train this girl properly." I tilted my head slightly, my eyes narrowing. "She is lying to you," she continued smoothly. "Selene has never even touched the instrument before. I doubt she even knows what it looks like. She's simply trying to gain attention. I know it's a crime to lie to an Alpha, but please forgive her. She always acts impulsively.

I will make sure to discipline her properly." A perfect performance. To everyone else, she sounded like a mother trying to protect her foolish child from punishment. But I could hear the venom beneath her words, the satisfaction in her tone. She didn't care if I got punished, she wanted me punished. She wanted to humiliate me publicly, to stain my name in front of everyone important. And for a moment, the whispers around the courtyard picked up. "How shameful... how can she lie to the Alpha?" "Right? I heard she's an attention-seeking girl.

I wasn't sure if it was true before, but seeing her now, it must be." "She's so annoying. I've heard her sister play, her sister's incredible. There's no way she's better than her." Alpha Rhydian wasn't easily fooled. His expression didn't change, he only leaned back slightly in his seat, smiling faintly. "Is that true, Selene?" he asked. "You've never touched the instrument before?? I opened my mouth to answer, but another voice cut through the air. "No, Alpha," Sienna said quickly. Her tone was laced with that humility she always wore like a mask.

She stepped forward slightly, bowing her head. "My sister has never seen or played the harp before." I turned my head toward her. Her face was the picture of innocence, her lips curved in a small, sisterly smile, her eyes full of concern. But beneath that sweetness, I saw mockery, gleaming behind her gaze. "Selene," she said, voice soft. "Why are you telling lies to the Alpha? Please don't do that. You know you've never touched the harp before, so how could you possibly play it? And better than me?" She gave a small laugh. "I've been playing since I was a child.

There's simply no way you could play better than me. Please be 12:49 Tue, Dec 23 MG Chapter 40 honest. Don't embarrass yourself any further. I don't want the Alpha to get angry with you." The crowd murmured again, nodding to her words. To them, she sounded so kind, and reasonable, while I was the arrogant fool who dared to challenge her. I smiled slowly, meeting her gaze, the corners of my lips curving upward. "Instead of jumping to the conclusion that I cannot play," I said, my voice calm but firm enough for everyone to hear, "why don't we just find out?" The courtyard fell silent again.

I tilted my head slightly toward Sienna. "The both of us can play together. Sienna blinked, her lips parting slightly. For a second, she looked as if she couldn't believe I had actually said that. Then she raised a perfectly shaped brow, masking her shock behind a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes. "Play together?" She repeated. I turned to the Alpha, giving a graceful bow of my head. "What do you think, Alpha Rhydian? Can my sister and I play together?

I'm sure it will be quite entertaining for you." Alpha Rhydian leaned back in his seat, studying me with a look that almost seemed intrigued. His lips curved into a knowing smile. "Sure, why not? We still have time before the full moon ceremony begins." "If I may ask, Alpha," I said, lifting my gaze to meet his, "since this will be almost like a competition, can the winner ask for something?" He paused mid-movement, one brow arching higher as he studied me again.

"Ask for something?" "Yes, Alpha, can the winner ask for anything?" There was a murmur of surprise around us, people whispering, wondering what I was thinking. Before the Alpha could reply, my father's deep voice broke in. "That doesn't seem like a bad idea, Alpha," he said with a small smile. "It could be a fun game to pass the time before the ceremony." Of course. He was already picturing Sienna's victory, imagining the family gaining the Alpha's favor through her. My stepmother quickly chimed in. "Yes, it would be delightful, Alpha.

It's just a harmless little competition." Even Sienna joined in, her eyes glimmering with confidence as she turned to me, smiling like a cat ready to play with her prey. "It sounds fun, Selene, let's do it." I glanced between the three of them, my father, stepmother, and sister and for a moment, amusement rippled through me. A few minutes ago, they were all against the idea, trying to stop me from embarrassing the family name.

But now that they were sure Sienna would win, they were eager, They thought this would be their chance to humiliate me in front of everyone and gain favor from the Alpha at the same time. How convenient. I turned back to Alpha Rhydian, who was watching the exchange with that same unreadable smile. He seemed to understand exactly what was happening but didn't intervene. He was curious now, I could see it in his eyes. Beside him, Adrian shifted slightly. His voice came low but firm, "You shouldn't, Father." 12:49 Tue, Dec 23 @ MG.

Chapter 40 Alpha Rhydian only chuckled, ignoring his son's warning. His gaze returned to me, sharp and assessing, as if trying to read the thoughts behind my smile. "Fine," he said finally. "I will give the winner whatever they want." Gasps broke out across the courtyard. Adrian groaned beside his father, rubbing a hand over his temple. "You're encouraging chaos," he muttered, but Alpha Rhydian didn't seem to care. Sienna, meanwhile, looked radiant, her smile wide and full of certainty, as if the victory had already been handed to her.

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