Mated And Betrayed: My Alpha's Secret

I stood there in the shadows, the cold night pressing in on me. For the first time in years, I felt truly alone. watching Kieran from a distance. He had never found time to join me at any pack gatherings or even our most important ceremonies, but here he was, running through the healer’s cabin, fetching potions and speaking softly to another woman as if they were mated for life.

It hit me like a punch to the chest. Kieran wasn’t too busy to care for me, his Luna of seven years. He just didn’t *want* to.

In the bustling courtyard, Kieran held Selene close, his voice gentle as he murmured, ““Selene,”brushing a strand of hair from her face. “The healer said you need to stay active and eat healthy. You need to cut down your intake of farts even in the early stages of pregnancy. So we need to be careful.”

Selene pouted, her lips curling up into a mischievous grin. “I know, but you’re the one who keeps bringing me all these enchanted meats and moonberry tarts.”

Kieran laughed softly, tucking her closer to him. “Alright, I’ll take the blame for spoiling my mate too much. I’ll make sure you only get the best from now on.”

"Good. Now you owe me," she teased, brushing her hand down his chest, a smirk playing at her lips.

Watching them interact, my heart shattered. They behaved like soulmates, their bond deep and undeniable. Meanwhile, I stood in the shadows, a stranger to the man I once thought I knew, invisible in my own life.

My wolf whimpered inside me, torn between anger and despair. I turned away from them, wrapping my arms around myself as if to shield my heart from the icy truth. I slowly stepped back into the woods, letting the damp leaves and cool breeze swallow me whole.

Outside, the night sky mirrored my mood, dark and foreboding. The wind picked up, rustling through the trees as the first drops of rain began to fall. As I reached the edge of the woods, I saw Kieran drape his cloak over Selene, shielding her from the storm. He opened the door of his carriage and helped her inside with such tenderness, it made my chest ache.

Selene giggled, pulling him close by his tunic, then planted a slow, teasing kiss on his lips. Kieran held her face in his hands, returning the kiss with a passion that had long since faded from our bond.

When they pulled apart, she tugged on his tunic playfully, biting his lip with a mischievous grin. Kieran just smiled, as if he was more than pleased by her boldness.

As they were about to leave, Selene glanced back toward the forest. Her eyes met mine, and she smirked.

“Lyla,” she whispered, her voice laced with mockery, “you’ve already lost.”

I felt a strange calm settle over me. My heart, though aching, suddenly felt lighter, clearer. I returned her look with a small, resigned smile. “You’re wrong,” I whispered to myself. “I haven’t lost anything… because I don’t want him anymore.”

As their carriage disappeared into the night, I turned away, my decision made. I took out my communicator and sent every piece of evidence I had gathered to my mentor, an experienced pack elder who knew the laws of separation better than anyone. I would ensure that when this was over, I walked away with everything I deserved.

The rain soaked through my cloak, chilling me to the bone, but I barely noticed. Just as I put my communicator away, it rang. It was my mother.

“Lyla, where are you? I stopped by your den and you weren’t home. Kieran’s not with you either, is he?” Her voice was filled with concern.

I fought back the wave of emotions rising in my throat, my grip tightening on the communicator. “Mom, it’s okay. We’re just out on a walk. Kieran’s here.” My voice wavered slightly, but I managed to keep it steady.

“Oh, good,” she replied, her voice softening. “You know how worried I get when you’re out late like this, especially with everything going on in the pack.”

I swallowed hard, forcing a smile as I lied. “Don’t worry, Mom. We’re fine. Just heading home now.”

The tears were threatening to spill over, but I couldn’t let her hear me cry. “It’s raining, so be careful on your way home. Text me when you get there, okay?”

As soon as the call ended, I crumpled against the tree, my body shaking with the force of the sobs I had been holding in. For the first time in years, I let myself break, alone under the night sky.

The world around me moved on, indifferent to my pain. Wolves passed through the woods on patrol, rain dripping from the branches above, but I stayed there, crying until there was nothing left inside.

In the silence that followed, I realized something. I wasn’t crying because I had lost Kieran. I was crying because I had lost myself along the way, trapped in a bond that had long since died. But now, I was ready to break free.

Wiping my tears, I stood tall, feeling the weight lift from my chest. I wasn’t weak anymore. I wasn’t his anymore.

I was *me*. And I would never let anyone take that from me again.

The storm raged on, but for the first time in a long while, I felt a flicker of peace.

Soon, I would start over. As my own Luna.