It is now more clearer. All the grief and misery I experienced stemmed from Aldo’s betrayal of our tie and affection. All individuals, including my companion, my gamma, the physician, the other she-wolves, and the omegas, asserted that it was only a figment of my imagination. I was only experiencing tension and required relaxation.
It was entirely false. They were aware. They were aware that my emotions stemmed from my mate’s treachery, although they concealed this information to ridicule me for my utter ignorance. I was foolish to think that any of them genuinely cared about me. Wolves prioritise their own kind, and regardless of my status, I remained only a human to them, an alien.
Compounding the situation, the treachery sprang from my own sister, my own kin. I introduced Nina to our pack following my union with Aldo. She was acquainted with Aldo prior to my introduction, and it was she who facilitated our meeting. Aldo expressed no concerns to her joining the pack, and with our parents out, I desired to maintain her proximity. She was my sole remaining family member.
Existed. Following today, we ceased to exist as anything.
I traverse the wilderness for miles, experiencing the resurgence of suffering. At a certain moment, an excruciating sensation engulfs my body, prompting me to pull over and exit the vehicle to expel the contents of my stomach. I appeared somewhat pitiable and was unexpectedly thankful that Marlon, my gamma, was occupied with a training session today. I required solitude, certain that his presence would render him inseparable from me. The Gammas exhibited excessive protectiveness, with Marlon being no exception.
Isolated, enraged, ashamed, and expectant, I re-enter my vehicle, using my sleeve to dry the tears on my cheeks.
I had been Luna for over two years, and during my time as a human, I fulfilled all obligations assigned to me. I was the tranquilly amidst Aldo’s fury. I was the maternal figure to whom everyone sought assistance during crises. I was the lady who maintained the cohesion of this pack throughout Aldo and his beta, Zen’s, absence. I had been a commendable Luna, and I did not merit this suffering.
“Come on, Rick,” I reprimand myself, slapping the driving wheel. “No further tears. Not for them.”
I am ready to restart the car when I see the pregnancy test I had discarded on the passenger seat. I observe my flat abdomen and recognise that only Doctor Rayna and I are aware of my pregnancy, and it will remain confidential.
Regardless of the relationship, I would never condone cheating. At any time. However, I was aware that Aldo would never permit my departure if he discovered I was pregnant with his kid. He required his successor.
With renewed resolve, I start the car and proceed to the local library, where I dedicate the next two hours to devising my strategy. I search the internet for fertility tests to create my own version to deceive Aldo. If he believed I was incapable of bearing him a kid, he would readily attempt to dissolve our relationship, which is just what I desired.
Mate ties, once established by a marking, were difficult to sever, though not impossible. There were two methods to sever it: (1) Have a Spirit Witch partition our bonded spirits or (2) Obtain the consent of the pack elders and conduct a rejection ritual. Being removed of my title would be embarrassing, however it is preferable than living by my adulterous husband as his Luna.
Content with my actions, I obliterate the pregnancy test, unwilling to retain any proof. I was aware that Doctor Rayna may expose me at any moment, necessitating swift action to compel Aldo to reject me without delay.
Upon entering the driveway, tears well in my eyes, prompting me to pause and regain my composure before proceeding inside the pack house. The omegas had returned, some hastening to seize my belongings. I restrain myself from expressing my anger at their betrayal and instead, I maintain a smile while holding my bag tightly as I proceed to the dining room.
My sister and her husband are already sitting at the table, conversing while the servers hastily prepare their dinner. Engrossed in talk, they fail to acknowledge my entrance, and I observe them, utterly perplexed by the scene before me. Nina whimsically rests her hand on Aldo’s arm, chuckling at his remark.
I was perplexed by my failure to recognise their affair.
Marlon and Zen both observe me and get to their feet to welcome me. I present a faint grin, concealing my disdain for my sister and husband.
Marlon retrieves my chair, his crystal blue eyes reflecting worry.
“Are you well?”He murmurs as I take my seat in the chair.
I remind myself that he was concerned about our relationship. He was indifferent to my well-being. Indeed, he likely possessed knowledge of Aldo’s treachery, and although he had vowed to safeguard me, his allegiance resided with his Alpha. Who can ascertain the number of occasions he has concealed for Aldo?
