Lira's POV
And now, this?I didn’t give my consent . What should I say? My fingers trembled. I wanted to scream at him for choosing her... again. But instead, I swallowed my rage and just fling the phone to the bed.
I perambulated around the room, hoping to clear my head and calm my nerves. Varek and I had built a life together here in this splendid apartment he owned, but recently, I felt like I was living in his shadow and left alone almost all the time.
I was lost in deep thoughts when a knock was placed on the door, interrupting my thoughts. Androlina Wood, one of the pack’s elders, stood there with her worn features imbued with sympathy.
“I heard what happened, daughter,” she said, stepping inside without getting an approval from me.
“You deserve way better than what you're getting now.”
I covered my mouth with my hand to prevent tears from rolling out.
Androlina always knew, because she was very sharp to detect things and read circumstances explicitly.
I couldn't hide my feelings or emotions from her.
“I hoped… I was looking forward to today being different. I thought he’d finally choose me over her," I croaked as I sank into a sofa.
Androlina’s eyes reflected a brooding and deepening emotions.
"Varek is a coward because he's too myopic to see what he's about to lose. But something within is telling me that Ravena isn't as innocent as she seems."
I locked my gaze on her, my thoughts swirling.
Almost everyone in the Hollow Shade pack revered Ravena - the sweet omega who's always happy and smiling, reserved, and had always had an eye for the alpha, Varek. But Androlina, aside from me, had never trusted her.
“The attack,her lost heirloom and injury? It's just not something serious. She's just pretending to get his attention and care. Convenient timing, don’t you think?"
My heart skipped incredibly, knowing that it was not only me who thought About this.
“You think… She did this on purpose? That everything was planned?
Mrs Wood sneered.
“Oh, child. Definitely, she did. The game has been going on since. It's obvious that she’s been playing this game for a while now, pulling Varek closer at every slight opportunity that comes her way.
You think she’s helpless or defenseless, but I see right through her. I could read her emotions.”
I clenched my fists.
"Then, how come that Varek is oblivious to all these?"
"That scumbag is blinded because he's obsessed with her. But you are aware and informed now, so you will be strong in challenging it.".
I gave a faint nodding, even if my stomach churned. I didn't want to pretend to look strong. I craved Varek's comfort. I want him to make it up to me.
"I'm extremely sure you'll come up with something.
I know you are strong and wise," Androlina said. Then, she bid farewell after giving me a reassuring and comforting hug.
Immediately she stepped out of the apartment, my phone started vibrating again.
