After My Death , My Alpha Mate Went Crazy

The night felt oppressive, the heat radiating from my feverish body like a furnace. I lay on the bed, tangled in damp sheets, my skin clammy and slick. The rogue bite on my shoulder throbbed, the infection raging beneath my skin, causing my wolf instincts to flare with discomfort. It was as if my wolf was restless, sensing my pain and wanting to break free. In my desperation, I picked up my phone, dialing Kaidon's number without thinking. My heart raced with the hope that he would answer, his strong presence soothing my fears.

When his voice came through, it was sharp and impatient, cutting through the haze of my fever. "Luna, why do you keep calling? You’re an adult. Handle your own problems."

His words stung, twisting in my gut. I felt like I was drowning, my breath shallow and labored. "Kaidon… I don’t feel well. It’s… it’s bad." My voice cracked, a plea for help echoing in my mind.

Before I could say more, I heard a soft, mocking voice on the other end. “Luna, stop bothering him. He’s been with me all day. As his mate, you should understand he’s tired.”

Elara’s voice cut through my hope like a knife, leaving me cold and empty. The line went dead, and I felt the weight of despair crash over me. I was alone. I was forgotten. My wolf whined, feeling the loss of my mate's warmth and the betrayal of the woman who took my place.

With trembling hands, I called Gideon, my loyal protector and the pack’s butler. He arrived quickly, concern etched on his face when he saw me, drenched in sweat and shaking. "Luna, what happened?" he asked, his voice urgent, the alpha's instinct to protect kicking in.

“I called Kaidon,” I admitted, my voice barely a whisper. “I just wanted…”

Gideon’s eyes darkened, and he immediately reached for his phone, but I stopped him. "I don’t want him to come. I want to go to a different hospital."

Gideon hesitated, worry etched into his features. "But the nearest hospital is just fifteen minutes away. If we go further, I’m afraid you won’t make it."

I shook my head, my resolve firm despite the fever clouding my thoughts. "I don’t care. Just take me to the one I asked for."

"Okay, but you have to hold on." He stepped on the gas, the car speeding through the dimly lit streets, the roar of the engine echoing my own frantic heart.

The hospital I had in mind was owned by the Blackwood family, a powerful and ruthless clan in our territory. They had the ability to bend the rules and operate outside the law, often using their connections to manipulate situations in their favor. I felt like a fly trapped in a web, powerless against whatever they might do. I didn’t want to be a pawn in Kaidon’s game, especially now that Elara had returned.

As we arrived, the nurse quickly assessed my condition. “You’re lucky you came when you did. This infection could have turned deadly,” she said, her voice brisk and efficient.

I spent the next few days recovering in the sterile hospital room, the scent of antiseptic filling the air. Kaidon didn’t visit. He had forgotten about me, too wrapped up in Elara’s presence to spare a thought for me. My wolf howled in frustration, a deep, primal sorrow that echoed within my very soul.

Gideon was my only visitor. Each day, he would come, bringing me news from the pack and trying to lift my spirits. He also attempted to talk to Kaidon about my situation, but Kaidon’s dismissive response echoed in my mind. "I don’t want to hear about her," he had said, disgust dripping from his words.

A week later, Kaidon finally remembered me. He arrived with Elara by his side, his eyes catching mine for a brief moment before flitting away. "Luna, I didn’t know you were in the hospital," he said, a flash of guilt crossing his face. But it vanished as quickly as it appeared.

Elara clung to his arm, a wide smile on her face that twisted in my gut like a knife. “Sorry, Luna,” she said, her tone sugary sweet. “Kaidon has been with me, making sure I’m okay. We’ve been so busy catching up.” The wolf in me growled at the sight of her, jealousy bubbling to the surface, demanding to be acknowledged.

Her words twisted in my heart like a dagger. “You two must have a strong bond,” I replied, my voice steady, even as pain clawed at my insides.

Elara raised her hands, fingers intertwined with Kaidon’s. “Of course, we’ve known each other forever.”

I forced a smile, trying to keep the hurt at bay. “It’s okay. We’re getting divorced anyway, so you two can be together openly now.”

The words slipped from my mouth, calm and composed, but inside, I was falling apart. My wolf roared in anguish, the bond I once thought unbreakable shattering like glass. Kaidon’s gaze flickered, caught in a mix of emotions I couldn’t decipher, perhaps a hint of regret.

“I’ll make sure you’re taken care of,” he said finally, his voice devoid of warmth. “You won’t have to worry about anything.”

The weight of his words sank in, and I felt a hollow laugh bubble in my throat. No amount of money could fill the void in my heart. I was just a ghost in his life, a mere reflection of the love he once had for someone else.