Rejecting the Alpha’s Son was the Best Choice

After cleaning the kitchen and storing the dishes in the refrigerator, I took a quick shower. I changed into my pajamas and slipped quietly into our bedroom. Gently closing the door behind me, I sat on the edge of the bed next to Alexis, glancing at his phone in his hand. His latest message caught my eye: I can’t wait to see you again, Bet. I miss you.

A familiar wave of jealousy surged through me, but like always, I swallowed it down. In this relationship, I’ve learned there’s no room for anger or complaints from me.

"Did you invite her to our wedding?" I asked softly, watching as Alexis immediately turned off his phone. "You should. She’s your best friend, and I know how important she is to you—"

He cut me off before I could finish.

"Shut up, will you? Who said you could look at my phone? Can’t you mind your own business?" His irritation was sharp, cutting through the quiet room.

I flinched, but gently pulled the covers up to my chin and lay down beside him. "I’m sorry..." I murmured, my voice almost a whisper.

Alexis didn’t respond. The silence between us is heavy. Desperate to bridge the growing distance, I tried again. "Babe… can I… hug you?"

I remembered the early days of living together, when he always wanted to cuddle before we fell asleep. He used to say it helped him relax, that he slept better with me in his arms. Back then, we would lie in bed, talking about our days—me, sharing stories about healing, and him, excited about his start-up career as a horseback rider.

But now, things are different.

"You’re so annoying, Sydney." His voice was cold as he stood up from the bed.

I was stunned, retreating further under the blanket as I watched him leave the room. The door slammed behind him, echoing in the silence.

I lay there, heart heavy. I didn’t know exactly when things started to change between us—or maybe, deep down, I did.

When he started winning horseback competitions and gaining popularity, he slowly began to push me aside. Things got worse when Betina came back. That’s when he barely spoke to me, unless he needed something or wanted to lecture me for doing something he didn’t like. It hurt, both as his girlfriend and as his fated mate, but I chose to understand—every time.

After Betina left our pack again, I thought things would return to normal between us. But they didn’t. In fact, they’ve only gotten worse with each passing day. Still, I love him, and I hope he does too, especially now with our wedding just around the corner.

The next morning, I woke up early, but as usual, Alexis was already gone without a word. I cleaned the apartment before getting ready for work.

At eight, I arrived at the infirmary, and one of the head healers approached me right away. “Sydney, do you have a moment? There’s something important we need to discuss.”

I greeted her respectfully, nodding my head, and she motioned for me to follow her into her office. Once inside, she opened a drawer and pulled out several files, then looked at me with a warm smile. “Have a seat, Sydney.”

I sat down, waiting for her to speak.

“These files,” she began, holding them up, “are contracts for the healer we’ve selected. Sydney, I’ve noticed your dedication and how exceptional you are at your work. After discussing with the other heads, we’ve made a decision.” Her words hinted at something promising, though she hadn’t made it entirely clear yet.

“What do you mean?” I asked, needing clarification.

“We’ve chosen you to become a head healer as well,” She continued. “Not here, but in our sister pack, the Mighty Blue Pack. You’ll be assigned there for at least two years, maybe more. Sydney, we believe your skills and leadership would be a perfect fit for their infirmary.” She handed me the contract. “All the details are in here for your review. I’m not pressuring you to decide right now. Take your time, and once you've made the decision, please tell me right away.”

I opened the contract and carefully read through every detail. It was undeniably a significant step forward in my career as a healer. Not only would my salary triple, but I would also be working in a pack where half-blooded vampire wolves were fully accepted.

It should have been a dream come true. So why wasn’t I happy? Instead, a wave of confusion washed over me.

The distance between our pack and the Mighty Blue Pack, despite being neighbors, was immense. And once you set foot in another pack, leaving wasn’t something you could easily do.

Accepting the offer meant leaving and being far away from Alexis.

With the way he’s been treating me, why does the thought of rejecting this ‘once in a blue moon’ offer just to stay near him even cross my mind?