Nicole’s POV
I sat alone on the couch, surrounded by the shadows of this huge, dimly mansion. My thoughts wandered back to the last time I was with my Alpha, Jake. I thought being a Luna would bring me happiness—being with someone destined to be mine. But here I was, completely alone, no one by my side, on the brink of breaking down. The urge to cry was like a clawing pain in my chest. Jake was always too busy, never having any time for me.
Before the silence of the night fully swallowed me, a vision flashed in my mind—a woman's hand wearing a ring, and beside her, a man with a familiar watch. My whole body went cold. Who was she? I tried to visualize the woman, focusing on the unusual diamond ring she wore. My phone buzzed, snapping me out of my thoughts. A friend request notification popped up along with a bank statement. My heart skipped a beat—it showed Alpha Jake transferring a huge amount of money to that same woman who sent the request. The note attached read, “Did you see the bank statement?”
I opened it immediately, my hands trembling at the discovery. I rubbed my belly gently as I accepted the friend request. The woman in the profile photo was... my best friend.
Before I could even process the shock, another notification appeared. Ignoring her posts had been my coping mechanism, but now I couldn't look away. There were too many photos and videos. My fingers shook as I scrolled through, and my heart felt like it was being stabbed over and over. The person who had been sending me pictures every day—new, taunting images—was none other than my best friend, Charise... and Jake’s mistress.
Tears streamed down my face as I saw her flaunting the luxurious gifts he’d bought her. Things he’d never even thought of buying for me. I was always content with simplicity, never asking for much, but seeing him shower her with everything she wanted... it was a knife to the heart. My hands lost their strength, and my phone slipped from my grasp.
Scrolling through their posts felt like watching a movie of their perfect love story. Every season, every holiday—there they were, together, like lovebirds basking in the freedom of their cage. The final blow? An ultrasound image she posted.
Driven by suspicion, I opened her account to see her latest post. The timestamp hit me like a punch. It was the same day I was lying in bed, barely clinging to life while the healers tried to save me and my baby. I survived, but our child didn’t. And where was Jake? On a business trip. Tears poured down my cheeks like rain as I stared at her caption: “Thank you, love, for this wonderful gift.” She was showing off an expensive diamond ring, gifted by Jake.
I was right all along—Alpha Jake betrayed me. The pain was suffocating, like a weight crushing my chest. And to think it was my best friend, Beta Charise, who tore my world apart. Ever since Jake rose to his high position, he had no time for me. I’d grown used to eating alone, to being forgotten. But this betrayal... it cut deeper than I ever imagined.
Tears streamed down my cheeks as I struggled to catch my breath. Just as I was about to scream in agony, I heard footsteps approaching.
“Nicole! Why is it so dark in here? You need to turn on the lights... You have to take better care of yourself; it’s risky for you and the baby if you slip,” Jake’s voice called out, calm and caring.
But now, I couldn’t believe a word of it. The man I trusted more than anything was the one who hurt me the most.
“Why are you crying? Who made my Luna cry? I know, I shouldn’t be asking you that, but hey, I’m here now.” Jake’s voice was soft, trying to soothe me. “Next time, Nicole, turn on the lights! You really scared me—I thought something bad had happened.”
His words, so calm and gentle, made me want to forget everything. I wanted to erase the pain, the betrayal. But deep down, a wild wolf want to escape and fight. I knew it better, my Alpha Jake is fooling me, but keep ignoring all the signs.
“I’m sorry, Alpha Jake,” I said, forcing a smile. “I didn’t realize it was already dark. By the way, how was your day?”
“As usual,” he replied with a tired sigh. “A bit exhausting—too much office work. But it’s all for our pack, and, of course, for both of you.” He rubbed my belly affectionately.
But I caught it—a scent that didn’t belong to me. A female wolf’s scent lingered on him, sparking the anger I was trying to bury.
“You need to rest, Jake,” I urged, masking my suspicion. “How about coming with me tomorrow? Let’s shop for baby clothes—we need to get ready for our little one, right?”
“Sure,” he said, but his tone was hesitant. “But I’ve got an early meeting with the board. It’s important I be there... But don’t worry, after the meeting, meet me at the mall.” He leaned down, kissed my belly, and rubbed it gently.
Hearing his sweet words should’ve made me happy. I wanted to believe him, to trust him as my Alpha, as his Luna. But I couldn’t shake off the images and videos his mistress kept sending me. The truth was there, staring me in the face.
As he came closer, I caught a whiff of a scent I recognized—a perfume that didn’t belong to me but clung to his jacket, the same one I’d smelled before. When I tried to get close, he subtly pulled away.
“I need to take a shower,” Jake said abruptly. “I need to wash off the day’s stress.”
The moment he disappeared into the bathroom, I seized the opportunity. Grabbing his jacket, I took a deep sniff—and nearly gagged. The strong scent of another woman’s perfume was all over it. My stomach churned.
As I rummaged through the pockets, I found a crumpled receipt. My heart sank as I read it. A diamond ring—one that cost twice as much as the one he gave me. And to make it worse, there was a note about a 20% discount for showing proof they were a couple.
I shoved the receipt into my pocket. This was just more evidence of his betrayal.
