How convenient was it for Karen?
She fell on the ground unscathed, wine spilt all over herself and seizuring like a fish. However, her seizure stopped immediately when Nate stepped in.
I couldn't take it anymore. There was no other reason for Karen to randomly have a seizure at the entrance of the balcony. Stupidity has a limit and Karen always crossed it naturally.
I watched Nate pick her limp body bridal style and leave the party. I knew he wasn't going to come back. He'd spend sweet time alone with her. So, I left the party to go to my room as well.
My room was a small compartment inside a study. Karen had taken over my chambers upstairs. She needed to stay close to Nate at all times, even if it was on the first floor rather than on the ground floor for guests.
Karen and Nate were childhood best friends. Our Graymoon Pack and Crimson Pack were part of the Trilogy alliance - the strongest werewolf alliance in the world.
A joint attack on Crimson Pack wiped out everything about the pack from the face of the Earth. Except for Karen Weaver. She was the girl who lived.
She was young and exceptionally talented in medicine and healing. She was born healer rank to her alpha and Luna parents.
She was barely eighteen when she sought our pack for help. Nate and I were twenty-two, three years back. Nate consoled her and took her in. That must've been the biggest mistake of his life.
And now, Karen grew more confident in taking over my place as Luna of Graymoon.
It was around midnight. I tossed around to sleep, but couldn't. My mind was a mess. The cake was stuffed into the dustbin, and the damn pillowcase was cold beneath my head. I didn't know what to do.
I received a text message in our group chat. My eyebrows jumped.
- My safe haven...He keeps me warm, healthy, and happy. He's going to be a great father one day! -
Karen's picture with the IV drip and Nate next to her in the healer's hut was posted. Many members of our pack wished for her well being.
I added a comment as well.
- Get plenty rest. I'm going to sleep after anniversary night too -
Texting quickly, I shut the phone off and turned away. Almost immediately, countless notifications from a number pissed me off. I switched the phone off and let slumber take over. Things will be dealt with the next day.
Following a long night of restful sleep, my soul awakened to the sight of countless gift boxes surrounding the room. There was barely any space to walk.
"Beta Ray!" I called loudly. The man rushed in and was awed at the sight.
"Please get rid of them," I said sharply, astounding him.
"But they were from—"
"I know who they're from." I cut Beta Ray off and said. Maybe I was a little too harsh, but my moon was ruined first thing in the morning. I woke up too hungry so I decided to grab a plate from the kitchen.
Nate and Karen were at the dinner table for higher-ranked wolves. Unfortunately, the guests from last night huddled up around the table as well. I lost my appetite.
"Excuse me." Saying, I turned on my heel to leave. However, Nate caught sight of me and rushed to me.
"Hey. Good morning, gorgeous." Nate said and tried to brush my hair behind my ear. I moved away, folding my arms on my chest.
"What do you need?" I inquired formally. His eyebrows furrowed at my indifference.
"Why are you being so distant?" He asked, knowing the answer.
"Because you decided to fuck your best friend and impregnated while keeping me in the dark?" I flashed a fake smile and tried to leave again.
"You're overreacting again. Do you see why I like being around Karen more than you? This is the reason. Everything has to be a bickering for you. I can't." I widened my eyes at his words.
"I'm your bloody mate, Nate. You should've just told me about planting your seed in Karen without making me feel like shit." I exclaimed.
"But it was for our pack, wasn't it? We both have duties and we found a way to keep the lineage. What's the problem?" He replied. Wow. How can he be this dense?
Suddenly, the horrible memory resurfaced like a reminder.
It was my birthday three months ago. It was around mating season, during the peaks.
The elders were discussing whether it was perfect for Karen to be bred by Nate as the breeder. The decision was already made and I had no say in it.
Nate was chained by chrome steel chains as I passed down the hall to go to my room. Karen, then in heat was sent to Nate's room, our master bedroom.
I was right next door and I heard it all. Nate couldn't stop himself for the entire night. He must've knotted her countless times for he ensured her pregnancy in one night.
I remember closing my ears with pillows and tears streaming down my eyes. I could hear everything that night. I was in heat too, my senses heightened. It was an awesome birthday gift.
"Anyway, get over it by today evening 'cause Karen wants you at the dinner we booked. She insists." Nate quickly pecked my cheeks and walked away.
I realized Karen wasn't doing this because she wants to be cordial with me. Karen wants to see me suffer.
Fine then.
Two can play this game and I know I'd win.
