Shenaya’s Pov
My heart started pounding heavily as I stepped into the Crescent pack, fear gripped me and I started having flashbacks from when Skylar pushed me off the cliff. I walked as fast as I could so I could get away from that spot. The familiar sights and sounds of the Crescent pack stir a mix of emotions within me but I just have to do the for the sake of my pup.
I noticed the unusual buzz of activities as I approached the pack. The streets are filled with excited pack members, all dressed in festive attire. I became puzzled by the joyful atmosphere.
I wanted to just ignore it and make my way to the pack house but my curiosity got the best of me.
“Excuse me” I stopped a passerby “What’s going on in the here?” I asked what’s.
“It’s Luna’s Coronation day,” he said excitedly and walked away.
Luna? Aiden married someone without looking for me? If Luna’s coronation is today, it means they got married and marked each other yesterday. How could he do this to me after forcing me into a contract marriage with him? I couldn’t help but feel betrayed. I felt like a dagger had been pierced through my heart.
“Excuse me, please?” I stopped someone else “Where is this Luna’s coronation happening?”
“Crescent Hall” she responded swiftly.
“Who is Luna?” I asked hoping the answer wouldn’t be who I thought it was
“Lady Skylar.” She responded with a suspicious look and walked away
Skylar? My chest became heavy as if I was punched there.
Lucy once told me Aiden and Skylar were going to reject each other, Aiden also told me Skylar wasn’t going to be a problem to me either. Yet, she has been the one responsible for all this suffering. My shock quickly turns into resolve to confront Aiden and expose their so-called LUNA.
I made my way to the Packhouse. As I entered the main hall in the pack house, the room fell silent and all eyes were on me. Lucy almost jumped and Alpha Fernly, Aiden’s mother looked shocked as well. Everyone in the pack house looked terrified at my sudden appearance and they all looked like they’d seen a ghost.
It took a while before it sank into them all that it’s me Shenaya.
“Where’s Aiden?” I didn’t bother to greet them because I did not have the time for pleasantries.
“Where have you been?” Beta Lucas questioned, I couldn’t pinpoint his expression.
“Alpha was sick and worried, we were all worried,” he said again when he didn’t get a response from me.
“We thought you were dead” Lucy chipped in and that was when they got a reaction from me.
“Dead? Well, I was. All thanks to your Luna. I quote the “Luna” and everybody gasped and exchanged glances.
“I do not have time for all of these so please Where is Aiden?” I asked again with desperation in my voice.
“He’s in his quarters, please be careful.” Beta Lucas said while moving closer to me.
“He’s more dangerous now, please watch out” he whispered with concern and I couldn’t help but wonder what was happening.
I did not even care, I just wanted him to look me in the face and tell me he wanted to marry the woman who hurt his unborn pup. I just want to expose Skylar and get it over with.
I made my way to Aiden’s quarters. My hand froze as I was about to turn the doorknob when I heard Skylar’s soft laughter. Without hesitation, I pushed the heavy door open and it creaked loudly. The room falls silent as all eyes turn toward the doorway. I stepped inside with confidence despite the pain and exhaustion etched on my face.
Skylar’s laughter died in her throat and her eyes widened in shock as she saw me standing by the doorway. I could see the blood drained from her face.
My eyes lingered on her, Skylar is dressed in an elegant, flowing gown of deep emerald green which is the color of the pack’s symbol, with intricate gold embroidery that signifies her status as the soon-to-be Luna. Her hair is styled in loose waves, dropped down her back, and a delicate tiara rests on her head, a precursor to the crown she is soon to wear. Despite her regal appearance, her eyes betray her anxiety, and her movements are stiff with barely concealed fear which makes me happy.
My gaze fell on Aiden whose expression kept flickering until it became blank.
“Shenaya, You- you are supposed to be dead,” Skylar said with a shaky voice.
“I’m sure that is what you hoped for but here I am” I shot back at her with a smirk.
I couldn’t help but wonder why Aiden wasn’t saying anything and why he was looking at me as if he couldn’t recognize me.
“Alpha Aiden,” I called out softly, and finally, I could see his eyes flickered in recognition and I could spot a little bit of pain in his eyes before his eyes started glowing and Smoke took over his body,
“Aiden, it’s me Shenaya,” I said again hoping he would say something.
“It’s Alpha Aiden for everyone in the pack” he finally said something but not what I was hoping to hear.
“And yes, I’m not blind. I could see you Omega” he said coldly with a blank expression.
“Aiden, we are married” my voice shaky as I bit back my tears.
“It was a mistake, how could I stoop that low to marry you a lowly omega wolf, my servan, t” Smoke said in disgust and my heart broke once more.
“Aiden, that woman beside you tried to kill, me, and not just me but also your pup. She pushed me off the cliff to make everyone believe I died and you still want to marry her?!!!” I shouted
“Yes, I want to marry her because she’s my mate and that your bastard pup belongs to Alfred, not me you this whore” he said. I would take anything but rejecting his pup when he was the one who forced me to keep is something I won’t take.
I stood up all of a sudden, I gathered all my strength and struck him across his face.
Everyone gasped in surprise as no one has ever dared to slap an Alpha, a whole pack leader across the face unless they were ready to lose their heads and trust me I was ready for whatever was to come.
Smoke flared up grabbed my neck and lifted me off the ground with one hand.
“You were dead, you should have stayed dead”, Smoke said with the iciest voice I’ve ever heard.
I started fighting for air as I was losing my breath.
“I do not want to see you anymore” still holding me up “Leave this pack with your bastard pup with immediate effect. The next time I set my eyes on you, you won’t live to tell the story” and with that, he dropped me to the ground without thinking about it.
My face was already red because of the lack of oxygen and I quickly took in some air. I raised my head to look at Aiden only for me to see Skylar kissing him just to spite me.
I held back the tears threatening to fall and stood up. I gave them one last look and turned on my heels, I slammed the door shut behind me. I’ve never run that fast in my entire life. I would have won if this was the Olympics. I didn’t stop until I reached my room at my Father’s place.
My dad was shocked to see me as well but he didn’t question me. He let me in and I cried until I fell asleep.
Why was I so unlucky when it comes to man?