CHAPTER 2
But the little kick inside my stomach made me freeze, and at that moment I knew I wasn't heartless to end the lives of my unborn children.
I pulled my eyes open and sank onto the floor. Loud sobs wracked through my body as I caressed my belle.
When I finally returned home, still in shock, the lights were all on. I wiped my tears before stepping into the house; the door swung open, and memories of Rowan embracing me as he confessed his love played in my mind like a cruel joke.
But I still loved him, and I was carrying his child. I need to find a way to make him love me too.
"Elara, where have you been? You left in the morning, and you're just returning.” The concern in his eyes seemed so real. How did I not notice all these years that he never really loved me.?
“I wasn't feeling well., " I whispered with indifference.
Ronan froze at my tone but shrugged it off. "Well, your sister Matilda just arrived from the Northern Pack." He was right behind me as I entered our chambers. “She’s hosting a gathering, and you're invited too.”
When I didn’t agree to go instantly, Ronan's expression tightened into a deep frown.
As I met his stern eyes, I could see he wouldn’t take ‘no’ for an answer. "You are coming, right?”
I met my mate’s eyes, and I wanted to ask him so many questions. My lips parted, ready to confront him, but I just couldn't.
I just can't tear apart all the memories and love we've had for five years. I didn't want to go to Matilda's party, but I didn't want to make him angry.
"I am,” I whispered in defeat.
“Good,” Rowan said with a grin, and no matter how much I tried to stop it, my heart swelled from making him happy.
The party for Matilda was just as I expected; my whole family fawned over her while I stood in the corner.
My biological parents barely acknowledged me but kept their attention solely on her.
I remained in the corner, trying to stay away from their dismissive stares.
When I got exhausted, I decided to escape the party and wandered upstairs. My hands brushed the door of a room, ready to push it open when I heard voices.
A sweet and higher-pitched voice and Rowan's deep baritone. My heart skipped a beat as it started racing uncontrollably in my chest.
I peeked through the keyhole, trying to find out what was happening.
I remained glued to the spot, trying to see through the small hole. And the next words that I heard sent shivers down my spine.
"Rowan, darling," a woman's voice filled with despair sounded through the door. "I love you! You know I want to be with you! But I can't continue being your mistress; you need to make a choice!"
There was a long pause as I craned my head closer to the door, closing one eye so I could see clearly.
“I know Matilda, but it’s very difficult. Elara is the Luna of the pack, and she is my mate. I can't just leave her. Just a few more months.”
The woman let out a treacherous laugh that felt like a knife was stuck into my gut.
“You know she’s already hanging on her last thread, Rowan. She has tried hard to keep this marriage together for so many years now. I just can't wait for her to give up.”
My hand flew to my mouth as I finally realised that the voice belonged to Matilda, my sister.
“How could you?!” I shrieked as I threw the door open, tears streaming down my face at the sight of them on the bed together.
They both turned to me in shock; Rowan flung up from the bed, his eyes wide with shock in my presence, while Matilda smiled at me maliciously.
“Rowan H…how dare you betray me?.” My voice cracked with emotions as I stared at my mate and my sister, their betrayal stinging like a burn.
Matilda remained on the bed, staring at me abashedly in nothing but red lingerie, like I hadn't just caught her with my husband.
I took a step into the room, my vision blurry with tears.”Why would you betray me like this?” I screamed.
“Elara,” Rowan growled, his eyes flashing with anger.
I whipped my head to face him, my heart pounding in my chest. “You're a piece of scum!” I shot at him with distaste. “And you…” I continued facing Matilda. “You're my sister and you do this…”
“You're not my sister!” Matilda corrected sharply, her eyes glaring daggers at me. “Finally you've found out about this. Rowan doesn't love you, and your bond with him is fake.”
