My Fated Mate's Biggest Regret

A flood of questions overwhelmed my mind, but as her sister who once cared for her and cried when she went missing, the only question I could muster was, “Where have you been all these years, Naomi?”

True to her usual mean and rude demeanor, she responded curtly, “It's none of your business.”

Immediately, her eyes, once filled with envy, softened to a look of adoration as she turned to Alpha Jason. “Alpha, I have to go. I need to take care of my things, clean the house, and maybe get some rest. I'll see you around, alright? And oh—thank you for welcoming me back to your pack.”

Jason flashed her a gentle smile, one I hadn't seen in a long time. Then he nodded at her, “I’ll escort you with some maids to help you clean your house.”

Throughout the entire exchange, I just stood there watching them, genuinely confused. The way they acted, it was as if they were really close and had missed each other deeply. But why would they act that way? Why would they miss each other?

Once Naomi was out of sight, I composed myself and faced Jason. “Alpha, I never knew that you were close with my sister.”

He smirked. “Luna Alison, sometimes, some things are better left unknown.” Then, like in our usual conversations, he turned his back on me.

I sat on a nearby bench, thinking about everything that had just happened. It didn't make sense. Or maybe, there was really something I never knew about them. Still sitting on the bench, I recalled events from years ago, trying to connect the dots.

The night before my eighteenth birthday, Naomi barged into the house, crying and looking utterly devastated. My mother, who was always very caring, asked Naomi why she was acting that way. Naomi confessed that she and her boyfriend had been forced to break up. It was the first time we found out she had a boyfriend. Despite admitting her heartbreak, she never told us who the guy was.

The next day, during my eighteenth birthday celebration, right after discovering that Jason was my mate, Naomi slapped me hard—without any warning or explanation. She started crying and uttering words of hatred towards me. I tried to ask her why she was acting that way, but she never gave me an answer.

The following day, we woke up to find her gone. We did everything we could to find her but found no clues or traces. It was only now that I saw my elder sister again, and I must admit, she looked more beautiful and dazzling than before.

Realizing how events from the past were somehow aligning, I felt goosebumps on my skin. The stress overwhelmed me, and I noticed blood and water running down between my hips.

The next thing I knew, I was at the pack’s infirmary, surrounded by the pack healers. I heard a quiet growl and cry nearby, and it wasn't long before the head healer approached me, holding something warmly wrapped in a white cloth.

Immediately, my heart beat faster than usual. The head healer was holding my newborn child. I was officially a mother!

Seeing my son for the first time, despite his beastly appearance, I felt nothing but love. With his long nails, hairy face, and furry arms, he looked like a wonderfully, harmless child.

“I’ll name him Ryan. Ryan Cameron… Oh, by the way, does Alpha Jason know that I’ve given birth to our child already?” I smiled at the healers. They exchanged looks of hesitation with each other before one of them finally spoke.

“Ryan is such a great name, Luna Alison. Regarding your question, Alpha Jason actually has something to say to you…”

“Tell me, what is it?” I didn't realize it, but my voice was tinged with excitement. Maybe up until this very moment, I still hoped that Jason would break the coldness and accept his child.

The head healer cleared her throat. “Luna… He said he never wants to see the baby. He told us to inform you that he would live in another mansion. I'm sorry, Luna Alison.”

And just like that, my whole world crumbled.