Chapter3 + 5 Points Chapter3 The headline snapped my attention before I even realized Id stopped scrolling .
* Alpha Thomas and Audrey Hopkins Appear at Exclusive Auction Will they renew their relationship after all these years ? ** My chest tightened , a painful , gut wrenching sensation spreading through me , like claws tearing into my insides .
I didnt need to read further .
That one headline was enough to send my world into a tailspin .
* Alpha Thomas and Audrey Hopkins actually used to date ? * They were once destined mates ? 1/13 Chapter3 + 5 Points I froze , staring at the screen , numb .
The photo of them side by side , glowing like the sun and moon mocked me .
It wasnt just the sight of their perfect smiles .
It was the * magnetism * between them that hurt the most .
The undeniable pull .
You could almost smell it through the screen .
I could feel my wolf stir beneath my skin , restless , furious .
Her hackles were up , and a low growl vibrated in my chest .
That was my mate , * my * Alpha .
How dare she stand so close to him like that , her hand brushing against him with such ease ? His gaze lingering on her , soft and intimate , like they shared something I would never be able to tak back .
2/13 Chapter3 + 5 Points I clenched my fists , my nails biting into my palms .
Every image every single photo was like a dagger thrust deeper into my ribs .
* No.
* I wasnt going to cry .
I wasnt going to give in to this .
Just days ago , hed held my face between his hands , kissed my forehead , and told me he was off on a business trip .
I let out a bitter laugh , but it came out ragged , like my throat had been cut .
Was he even capable of telling the truth anymore ? The phone slipped from my hands , landing with a soft thud beside me on the couch .
3/13 Chapter3 + 5 Points But through the chaos , a quiet , grounding pulse .
The faintest reminder of something untouched by this pain .
I placed my hand on my stomach , feeling the curve of my growing child beneath my palm .
It was a small miracle , really .
This baby .
My wolfs pup .
Unaware of the heartbreak surrounding it .
I closed my eyes and took a deep breath .
Be strong , I whispered to myself , my voice barely above a breath .
Not for him .
Not even for yourself .
For them .
And just like that , the wolf inside me quieted for a moment .
The sharp edge of my anger softened , just enough to think clearly .
This child deserved better than to inherit the mess Id 4/13 Chapter3 + 5 Points made of my life .
They deserved a future without the bitter taste of betrayal on their tongue .
I pushed myself up from the couch , my heart still aching , but a strange resolve settling over me .
I wiped my face , angry at how weak I had let myself become .
I wasnt going to crumble .
I couldnt afford to .
A deep breath .
The cool air of the evening rushed in as I grabbed my coat .
That was the moment I decided to go to the hospital .
5/13 Chapter3 + 5 Points The sterile smell of the clinic filled my lungs as I walked in .
It didnt soothe me , but my doctors soft smile did .
The cool glide of the ultrasound wand over my stomach gave way to the steady , fluttering rhythm of a heartbeat echoing through the room .
It was my baby a sound like salvation .
Everythings perfect .
The doctor traced a finger across the grainy screen .
Youve got a healthy little fighter in there .
Tears brimmed in my eyes again , but this time , they werent fueled by despair .
Relief and hope mingled inside me , breaking through my sorrow like light spilling through a cracked window .
For the first time in weeks , I allowed myself to believe that not everything had to hurt .

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6/13 Chapter3 + 5 Points Walking out of the hospital with that newfound courage blooming in my chest , I knew my next move .
The imposing skyscraper of The Blue Moon Pack house glinted in the late afternoon sun , its polished facade a stark reminder of how far Id fallen from the life I had once called mine .
Stepping inside the bustling lobby , with its sleek white floors and bright , artificial lighting , I was greeted with polite smiles smiles tinged with surprise .
Just months ago , this space had felt like an extension of my home .
Now , I was a stranger in it .
I tightened my grip on the resignation letter clutched in my hand .
Spotting an unfamiliar 7/13 Chapter3 + 5 Points employee , I approached her .
Is Alpha Thomas in his office ? The woman faltered under my steady gaze .
Yes , maam , but … you cant go in right now .
Why not ? My tone was sharper than Id intended .
Im his Luna .
Her hesitation was a dagger .
She shifted uncomfortably .
Alpha Thomas is with an important visitor … and he left instructions not to be disturbed .
The color drained from my face at her words .
I paused for half a beat before demanding , Who ? Her lips parted as if she wanted to tell me , but 8/13 Chapter3 + 5 Points instead , she cast her eyes downward .
Im sorry , Luna .
I cant say .
I swallowed the anger rising in my throat .
Important visitor ? After everything , he didnt even tell me he was back .
Fine , I said tightly , my voice colder than ice .
I waited for her to turn away before slipping down the hallway toward his office , the letter still clutched in my hand .
The door was slightly ajar .
My heart rebelled against reason , pounding as I moved closer , my breath shallow and uneven .
And then I saw them .
Alpha Thomas stood next to his desk , his arms 9/13 Chapter3 + 5 Points wrapped firmly around her .
Audrey .
Her lips whispered something too quiet to hear before .
she tilted her head upward , and his mouth met hers in a kiss so intimate it made the room spin .
The way his hand found her waist like it belonged there .
The way her smile melted into the kiss , her eyes shutting with bliss .
It was too much .
Too real .
Too damning .
I backed away , the edges of my vision burning with unshed tears .
He likely hadnt even noticed the door was ajar .
Wherever he was , in that moment , I wasnt part of his world .
There wasnt even room for me in it anymore .
Without letting myself utter the scream building inside me , I left the resignation letter on his desk where he couldnt miss it .
Then I turned 10/13 Chapter3 and walked away .
11 + 5 Points Back at home , I packed anything and everything he had ever given me into boxes .
Jewelry , trinkets , framed photographs of us when I still believed his lies it all went into the blazing fire roaring out back .
The flames consumed everything with cruel efficiency , their heat licking at the memories I no longer wanted to keep .
But before I could wallow in the destruction , she appeared .
Audrey , I whispered , stunned at the audacity of her showing up uninvited .
Without saying a word , she strode forward , 11/13 Chapter3 5 Points kicked one of the burning boxes , and sent embers and scraps flying out of the pit .
A patch of glowing ash even landed across her cheek .
She didnt flinch instead , she tilted her head to flash that sickening smile .
What the hell are you doing here ? I demanded .
Oh , sorry .
I slipped , she said with mock innocence , brushing herself off .
The smile never left her face .
Wait are these all from Alpha Thomas ? What , finally realizing how useless you are to him ? How you didnt deserve any of this ? My hands balled into fists .
Excuse me ? She leaned in , her voice a cruel whisper , sha enough to slice through me .
You couldnt even 12/13 Chapter3 + 5 Points protect your mother back then … Couldnt keep her alive .
Just like you cant hold onto Alpha Thomas now .
The red haze of anger blinded me .
Without thinking , my hand flew across her face .
I barely grazed her cheek , but she stumbled backward and fell directly into the fire .
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