While running away from my boyfriend, I found my true mate

I had never visited Infirmary alone. Being the Alpha’s daughter, I had always been pampered by the people in my pack and after I left my pack to study abroad, I was taken care of by Daniel.The fear of treatment got into me. I took a few steps and almost stumbled.

Daniel still hadn’t returned—no calls, no messages.

Disheartenedly, I decided to call him first to inform him that I was leaving. He sounded surprised after knowing that I was still in the hospital, making up he said,“I’m sorry, Bella. I was going to pick you up after dropping Winnie but she fainted as soon as we arrived home, so…”

Before he could finish, I overheard a salesman in the background, saying,“Sir, this jade necklace looks good on your girlfriend. Do you want me to show more designs or this is fine?”

Daniel quickly covered the receiver as I didn't hear anything after that voice. I didn't wait for him to complete his sentence as I replied,“I don't need you to pick me up. I only called to inform you that I’m leaving. I can manage it myself”

I was just going to hang up and he suddenly called out my name, “Bella, Do not think anything wrong. Go home. I’ll explain everything later.”

What was he going to explain to me? Explain why he lied to me? Did I even ask him where he was or why he didn't come to pick me up?

I hung up the call and hired a ride home.

At night, I laid on my bed. Daniel hadn't returned yet. I tried to sleep but I couldn't. Daniel’s friend’s voice continued echoing in my ears,‘He dared to pursue the daughter of our Alpha. He had been fooling her around for years’

I pursed my lips and got up from the bed. To distract myself, I planned to do paperworks of my office. Suddenly, my phone buzzed with notifications on my social media app. Winnie had uploaded a post. There was a scene of beautiful fireworks bursting against the clear sky, two hands holding each other. I could recognise Daniel’s hands from them as he was wearing the diamond ring I gifted him on his birthday. There was also a caption.

"After years of absence, I find my way back to you, where the stars align in celebration.”

I had completely forgotten that it was the New year Eves, a night Daniel had promised to watch fireworks with me. But now, he was enjoying it with his ‘Luna’.

I didn't want to feel humiliated by watching them together. So, I simply logged out of the app.

The next morning, I arrived at the office on time and handed the resignation letter to my superior. She asked the reason and I simply told her that I was going back to my pack to get married. After listening to my marriage’s news, my colleagues wished me and began asking for a party. I didn’t want to kill joy. So, I booked a table at a restaurant Daniel and I frequently visited. It was one of the few restaurants Daniel used to praise for the taste of their food.

We were chatting while having our meal. Later, I had to excuse myself to pick a call from my brother. After hanging up the call I bumped into Winnie.

She greeted me with a warm smile, saying, “Hey, Bella. It's nice to see you again. Do you like this restaurant, too? You know, this was the restaurant Daniel first brought me to back in college. Ever since that day, it has become my favorite restaurant.”

I smiled faintly and turned to leave. We were not so close. So, I didn't think it was necessary for us to greet each other when meeting somewhere. But she didn’t seem to feel the same. Just as I was about to go, she stopped me again.

“I noticed last time that Daniel was blowing Coffee for you. Are you also sensitive to hotness and don’t eat or drink anything before cool them?”

The word also made me pause for a moment.

The truth is, I hate drinking tea or coffee cold. But every time Daniel would insist on cooling it before letting me drink. He always said that I would get burned if I drink hot drinks.

I had always thought he was looking out for me, more than it was needed. I found it cute.

But now, I realized it was simply a habit.

The one who didn’t consume hot dishes—the one he was thinking of— was Winnie.