Betrayed by My Alpha Mate

The car finally stopped in front of a bakery, its name etched into my memory. It was the same bakery Timothy had adored for the past couple of years, the one we used to visit together, sharing spiced honey cakes and dreams of the future. As soon as he reached the entrance, a figure darted out toward him, flitting into his arms like a butterfly.

She looked just as she did in the photos—young, vibrant, and cheerful. Her laughter carried across the street, and I felt my chest tighten. Timothy, my mate and the Alpha of the Moonlight Pack, gently ruffled her hair, his touch tender in a way that once belonged only to me. Her slender arms wrapped around his neck, playful and intimate, as if she were teasing him. He tapped her nose affectionately, a smile spreading across his face, the kind of smile I hadn’t seen in months. And then, she rose on her tiptoes and kissed him eagerly.

The pain was sharp, cutting through me like a blade. Six years of shared dreams, of whispered promises under the moonlight, of a bond that was supposed to be unbreakable—it all felt like it was crumbling in that moment. My wolf stirred within me, a low whimper echoing in my mind, but I pushed her down, refusing to let her feel the depth of my hurt. A lump formed in my throat, and tears spilled down my cheeks despite my best efforts to hold them back.

Paul, the Delta cab driver, turned to me, his expression sympathetic. He handed me a tissue, his voice awkward but kind. “Come on, Gamma Iliana, don’t let it get you down. My own mate left me years ago because she thought I wasn’t strong enough to provide. For a month, I lived on nothing but bread rolls and water. But look at me now—I’m doing just fine.”

His attempt to console me, though well-meaning, did little to ease the ache in my chest. Still, I appreciated his kindness. “Thank you, Paul,” I said, my voice trembling as I wiped my tears. Stepping out of the car, I took a deep breath, the cool air hitting my face like a slap.

The bakery stood there, a place that once held so many sweet memories now tainted by betrayal. I could still hear their laughter, see the way she clung to him, her Omega scent—vanilla and something floral—mingling with his Alpha’s commanding presence. It was a stark reminder of how far we’d fallen from the love we once shared.

I clenched my fists, my nails digging into my palms as I fought to steady myself. This wasn’t just about me anymore. It was about the mate bond we’d once cherished, the promises we’d made, and the future we’d built together—only to have it shattered by his deceit. My wolf growled softly, her pain mirroring my own, but I silenced her with a sharp thought. This was my burden to bear, not hers.

With one last glance at the bakery, I turned away, my heart heavy but my resolve firm. I wouldn’t let this break me. I couldn’t. Not when I still had so much to fight for.