there were three friends: me,Sandra, and Freya. Sandra was like a sister to me, always there when i needed her. i trusted her more than anyone else. Freya was also a good friend, but not as close as Sandra.One day, something strange happened. i woke up in your bed, and Sandra was lying next to me. She looked upset and claimed that i had marked her as my mate. I was shocked and confused. i didn't remember doing anything like that. Sandra showed me the mark on her neck, and i started to believe her. She seemed so upset, crying and saying she didn't know what to do.For a long time, i felt guilty. You thought i did something wrong to Sandra, even though i couldn't remember it. i tried to make things right, but it was hard. Sandra acted like everything was normal between us two, but something felt off.then u recently found out that Sandra had tricked me. She wasn't marked by me at all. She made it all up to get my attention and sympathy. i felt shocked and hurt. How could someone i trus
LAUREN'S POV "As I sat in my office, my mind was consumed with Leonard's words. The thought of taking my kids out of this pack while I resided here partially lingered in my head. It was a difficult decision to make, but I couldn't deny the fact that I wanted to leave everything behind me. The constant tension and distrust between me and Logan, my mate, were becoming unbearable. I didn't believe that Logan would change, and it seemed like he had no respect for the mate bond that we shared. I couldn't help but wonder why Logan had hidden Sandra's existence from me and what really happened between them. He claimed that nothing was going on between them, but his actions said otherwise. The more I thought about it, the more my heart ached. I was hurt and confused, and I didn't know what to do. Despite my personal struggles, I knew that I had to remain focused on the kingdom's sake. As a leader, I couldn't let my personal life affect my responsibilities towards the pack. I had to keep a
LAUREN'S P0V A few minutes had passed since my conversation with Jada, and I was still trying to make sense of everything that had transpired. The idea of Logan, my mate, keeping secrets from me was a hard pill to swallow, especially since Hunter, the beta of the pack, was involved. Hunter and Logan had been best friends since they were pups, and I knew their bond was unbreakable.Despite being upset with Hunter for being part of Logan's secret-keeping, I knew that I couldn't blame him. As a beta, he was loyal to his alpha and best friend, and I respected that. However, I couldn't help but feel a little betrayed by both Logan and Hunter. As my mate, Logan should have trusted me enough to confide in me, and as my friend and confidant, Hunter should have known better than to keep something from me.Just as I was lost in my thoughts, I heard a knock on my door, and I knew it was Hunter. Even before he entered, I could sense his intimidating aura. Hunter was no ordinary wolf. He was a fo
LAUREN'S POV "Luna, am sorry for being part of this mess," he said to me.As I looked at Hunter with a blank expression, I couldn't help but feel a sense of uncertainty. I didn't know what else to say to him after everything that had happened. "It's alright Hunter, it's not entirely your fault," I said to him reassuringly, "you only followed your alpha's orders to keep his secret for him and I understand." His words were comforting, but I still felt a sense of guilt weighing on him.However, Hunter didn't stop there. He continued, "But I have a question for you as a friend." I said to him and His expression changed, and I could tell he was a little scared, I saw the panic in his eyes, and it made me wonder what he was going to ask me. "Are you leaving the pack?" he asked me."Yeah, Hunter." I said to him and he looked down defeatedly, I saw the sadness in his eyes.""Hunter, you are the beta of the pack," I heard myself say, "what do you suggest I do in the situation I am in?" I aske
LAUREN'S P0V As I walked towards the main hall of the pack, I couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation and unease. The hall was where almost every pack member gathered to discuss important matters and decisions, and I knew that my presence would attract a lot of attention.I made sure to enter the hall late, wanting to make an impact with my arrival. As I walked in, I could feel every pair of eyes in the hall on me. The room was silent, with only the faint sound of shuffling feet and rustling clothing as the pack members stood up in acknowledgement of my presence.I felt a rush of pride and responsibility wash over me as I walked towards the front of the room. I knew that as the leader of the pack, it was my duty to set an example for the rest of the pack members to follow.The feeling of belonging is one of the most powerful emotions we can experience as humans. The same goes for werewolves, who thrive in packs. They find comfort and security in the company of their fellow pac
LAUREN'S P0V I observed Sandra's embarrassed expression and couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction. She had always been arrogant towards me, but now the tables had turned, and she was the one feeling uncomfortable. Without hesitation, I called a nearby guard to help her find a seat at the front.As Sandra made her way to the front row she shot me a warning look. "You might think you've won this time, Lauren, I would watch my back if I were you," she warned me.With a chuckle, I said, "Sweetie, you don't need to bother. I deal with people like you every day, always looking over my shoulder." My response seemed to catch her off guard, and her expression quickly shifted to anger, She didn't like being challenged, especially by someone who she thought she can intimidate. I couldn't help but laugh at the sudden change in her mood.I've always had respect for myself, but from that moment on, I felt ready to confront anyone who tried to mess with me. It's important to stand up for
LAUREN'S POV The scene was tense as my mate stood in front of the pack members. I watched from the side, ready to jump in and help him stand if needed. But to my surprise, he stood boldly upright as the true alpha that he was. Despite his frail state, he held his head high and his voice was commanding."It is an honour to have you all here," he began, addressing the pack members. "I want to express my gratitude to every one of you for standing by my beta and my mate during my time in the hospital following the attack on our pack. Your unwavering support and loyalty have not gone unnoticed."I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride swell within me as I watched my mate carry himself with such grace and dignity. Despite his struggles, he was still able to put the needs of the pack first and lead them with confidence.He went on to express his condolences to the families of the fallen warriors, his words carrying a weight of sorrow and respect. The pack members listened in silence, thei
LAUREN'S POV The tension in the air was palpable as Sandra's facade of composure shattered into a million pieces, revealing the manipulative core beneath. Her once haughty demeanour dissolved into a desperate display of feigned vulnerability, her tears a calculated ploy to elicit sympathy from those around her. But amidst her cries, there was a sense of dissonance, a subtle discordance that hinted at the insincerity of her anguish."Alpha," she wailed, her voice piercing the silence of the hall, "this woman has poisoned your mind against me! How could you believe her lies over my truth?" Each word dripped with accusation, her gaze locking onto my mate with a mix of desperation and defiance.But Alpha's response was swift, his eyes ablaze with a righteous anger that matched the intensity of Sandra's outburst. "Sandra," he growled, his voice cutting through the chaos, "don't think for a moment that I don't know the truth. Don't make me reveal to the pack the extent of your betrayal."T