The Human Luna They Betrayed

EVELYN'S POV

Silas didn't move. The jacket hung off one of his shoulders, my words paralyzing him.

Then he laughed coldly.

“A divorce? Is that the new human tactic for attention?” he finally shoved his arm through the sleeve, his eyes cold and hard.

“You're being hysterical because you're jealous of Evelyn, the Alpha's sister? It's pathetic. Really pathetic.”

“I'm serious Silas. I've never been more serious,” I warned, my voice strangely calm.

“Look at me, at the cake on the floor and then at our son. Do you see a family here? Because I don't.”

“Mom, stop it!” Leo cried, his face flushing red. “You're embarrassing yourself. Dad has work to do.”

He paused, then picked up almost immediately. “You're only human, mom, and daddy told me humans wouldn't understand these things.”

I froze, Leo's words slicing through my chest.

Silas checked his watch, his expression tightening. “I don't have time for these games. And yes, I'll be working late, so don't expect me back tonight. We have a lot to monitor at the clinic.”

He turned towards the door, his mind miles away.

“Silas?” I cried, my heart hammering against my ribs.

“I have something important to tell you. Something about my life. If you walk out that door without listening to me, I'll take it as a final sign. Our marriage ends the moment you step outside.”

“Then let it end. I'll see you when you've regained your senses.” He moved with a sudden blurring speed of a werewolf.

As he brushed past me, his shoulder clipped mine. To him it was nothing. To me, it sent me crashing down.

I lost my balance, my heels skidding on the vanilla frosting of the ruined cake. I went down hard, pain rushing through me.

His head snapped to the side just then. Another mindlink.

This one screamed urgency.

“Silas! The doctors.. They're saying my heart rate is dropping. Please… I'm scared.” Elena's voice was a fragile whimper.

He turned, quickly vanishing into the night.

I sat there on the cold floor, surrounded by smeared cake that mocked me.

I wept, not for the man who left, but for the fool I had been. As a Delta, he claimed he had “Overtime” for over seven years.

There were no office jobs. No paperwork. Just Elena and goodness knows who else he had.

The next morning, I sat upright in bed, the ray of sunlight which I enjoyed so much, now felt like an insult.

My phone buzzed on the nightstand, jolting me from my thoughts.

It was Sarah, my only true friend in this predatory world. A Beta who had married a human and understood the bite of isolation.

“Evelyn, thank God you picked up,” Sarah's voice was frantic. “How long do you plan on doing this?”

“Huh?”

“Oh please. Don't pretend you don't know what I'm talking about. The doctor told me about your serious health condition.”

I sighed, leaning backwards.

“You need to leave Evelyn. Take the treatment in the Human world and forget about Silas.”

Tears welled in my eyes. “I already know, Sarah,” I whispered, staring at my already packed suitcase.

“I heard them through the link. I now know about Elena, and even my son's betrayal.”

Sarah went silent for a while. “You heard them? But… how? Nevermind. If you know, then you know who she is right?”

I kept mute.

“Elena isn't just a guard. She's the Alpha's younger sister, and was gifted with a spirit bond”

“What does that mean?”

Sarah exhaled. “Her gift is one that can strengthen the pack’s mental link, but it has managed to drain her health since she was a pup. Silas was her protector, then before he met you.”

I was speechless, curious too.

“The pack has always seen her as the rightful Luna.”

It made sense to me now. It really did. I wasn't just competing with a woman. I was competing with a legend.

“I'm leaving, Sarah,” I announced, my voice cracking. “The gate to the Human world opens in two days, but I'm moving out today.”

“Where would you go?” Sarah sounded worried.

“I have no idea, but I must leave this house today. I can't breathe here anymore.”

“Stay put,” Sarah said firmly. “I'll be there in twenty minutes.”

I dragged my suitcase to the door, pausing at Leo's room. Memories came flooding back, sending tears down my face.

Soon, sarah was waiting in her SUV, the engine idling like a growl. As I climbed in, she took one look at my pale face and began stringing curses.

“That Bastard,” she hissed, pulling quickly out of the driveway. “And that Elena? Spirit bond, my ass. She's nothing but a homewrecker with a fancy title.”

“It's okay, Sarah. In thirty days, I'll be a ghost to them.”

Sarah sighed, her hand reaching towards mine. “Well, if you're leaving this world, you're leaving in grand style.

Then she giggled, her eyes flashing with determination. “You're going to my family's luxury boutique in the inner circle. My father owns it, and there, you'll be getting the finest silks and the most expensive coats.”

I smiled, too weak to show excitement. My sorrow got the best of me..

“If you're going to the human world, then you'll be going looking like the queen they were too blind to see.”

Half an hour later, we pulled up at the Silver Thread, the most expensive store in the territory. It was where the Lunas, and high ranking females shopped.

“Stay here! I'll get the private dressing room ready,” Sarah said, darting inside.

I walked in behind her, my hand clutching my purse. The scents of expensive leather, and Jasmine filled the air.

But there was another scent — one that made my skin crawl. Sandalwood.

My head darted around, trying to trace where the smell came from. Then I saw Silas.

He wasn't at the clinic and wasn't working late. He was standing behind a woman in a wheelchair.

She was beautiful in a haunting, fragile way. Her skin, pale. Her silver hair trailed down her shoulders.

No doubt, it was Elena.

Silas was leaning over her, his hands resting possessively on her shoulders.

On the velvet cushion before them was a necklace— the eye of the north, a diamond worth more than our entire house.

“It's beautiful, Silas,” Elena whispered, her voice like wind chimes. “But isn't it too much? What would Evelyn say?”

Silas leaned closer to her, kissing the top of her head in a way he hadn't kissed me in almost one decade.

“Don't worry about her.” His voice was loud enough for the whole store to hear. “It doesn't matter what she thinks. She's just a common human and doesn't have the soul to understand what a gift like this means.”

My hand went to my throat, a suffocating feeling coursing through me.

As Silas reached for his credit card to complete their purchase, Elena turned her head, her eyes meeting mine.

“Oh my, look who is here to watch us play. The maid.”

My chest tightened, pain exploding through it. That wasn't all though. Something snapped within me. A cold, dark power I didn't recognize began pulsing through my fingertips.

“Silas!!” I roared. He spun around, colours draining from his face. He froze, his card dropping.

The boutique fell silent.

Silas stood still, not shocked nor moved. His eyes locked on mine as if searching for something.

Around us, the shop assistants pretended very badly not to stare.

The head clerk, a tall woman with very sharp eyes and a neat bun, cleared her throat softly.

“Sir.. Madam,” she said carefully, breaking the tension. “About the eye of the North necklace.”

Silas straightened immediately, anger flashing right across his face as if my presence had embarrassed him in front of his precious Elena.

“Yes,” he said sharply. “We're buying it. Finish the transaction.”

The lady hesitated.

“I'm sorry,” she said again, her eyes flickering. “This particular piece has been sold to another buyer who's yet to pick it up.”

Elena blinked. “Huh? Is this a joke? What do you mean it's sold?”

The clerk inhaled. “No ma'am. I wouldn't dare to.”

“Oh please,” Elena’s voice came rather gently, her eyes rolling.

Silas eyes met mine. He frowned, probably displeased at the sight of me.

My fists tightened as I let out a loud hiss. “Two shameless fools. The audacity they have to even do this in my presence.”

Shock flickered briefly in Silas's eyes, vanishing just as fast as it came.

“How dare you speak to me this way?,” he fired.

“I'll speak to you in whatever way I want to. Let me see what you'd do about that.”

“And this is not what you think it is. She's ill, Evelyn, and I'm only with her to help her recover. “

I laughed, a quiet bitter sound. “Recover? You must think I'm a fool, right? Sell that bullshit to someone else.”

His jaws tightened.

“You're being willful,” he growled “Petty too.”

I looked at him hard. At the man I had loved, defended and broken myself for.”

I turned away, struggling to keep my tears in check. Behind me, I heard Elena's voice dripping with disappointment.

“It's alright, Silas. You shouldn't bother speaking to someone like her.”

I didn't respond. I simply walked out.

Just as I stepped out, I felt my legs shake. Sarah appeared right in time, catching my arm.

“Evelyn! What happened?”

“I need to go home,” I said quietly. “I need to get some documents.”

“I don't think now's a good time. We can get the documents later. We should go somewhere else to help you relax and all.”

“Fine, whatever you say..” I shrugged, getting into the car.

Hours later, we arrived at the house to get my documents.

My heart sank at the sight before me.

Silas’s car was there and so was Elena's Wheelchair by the entrance.

Inside the living room, the scene waiting for me was worse than anything I imagined.

Silas sat on the couch with Elena sitting close to him, her hand resting lightly on his arm.

Leo sat adjacent to them, a strange smile on his face. I had never seen that smile in years.

They looked like a family. A happy and complete one.

Elena’s voice was soft and gentle. “You're doing very well, Leo. Your gift is stronger, stronger than boys your age.”

He beamed, his teeth revealed. “Really, auntie?”

“Yes,” she said warmly. “You're special.”

My steps slowed, then I heard it. A clear, cruel voice in my head.

“Auntie, you're so much better than Mom,” Leo's mind link rang out, bright and sincere.

My world cracked.

Elena gasped softly, her eyes shining. “Oh Leo…” she whispered aloud as if touched. “That’s such a sweet thing to say.”

Silas chuckled. “Careful. You'll spoil him,” he said indulgently.

I stood there, completely invisible. Silas finally noticed me but his expression didn't change.

“You're back,” he said flatly. “Good. Make some tea for Elena. She needs to relax.”

Well, not surprising. Old habits and stupid commands.

I didn't move, not even an inch.

“I only came to get my documents,” I responded.

Elena looked at me with wide, apologetic eyes. “I'm sorry,” she said gently. “I really didn't mean to intrude on your family, but Leo likes me so much.”

I looked at my son.

He pouted, annoyance flushing across his face. “Don't bother us, Mom,” he snapped. “You're always making things awkward.”

My chest sank, hollowness engulfing it. Silas waved his hand dismissively.

“Then you should go for now. Elena still needs to teach the child how to use his gift.”

I nodded slowly.

As I turned to leave, Elena's voice followed me. “Mrs. Evelyn. I truly hope you don't misunderstand. I never wanted to replace you but it seems that's exactly what's happening.”

Pain exploded in my body, sharp and sudden, stealing my breath before I even realized it.

My vision blurred just then. I grabbed the doorframe, barely staying upright.

Silas sighed impatiently. “Why are you still standing there?”

Then he saw my face.

Frowning, he asked. “What's wrong?”

I opened my mouth but no words came. Darkness crept in fast until I could see no more.