The Alpha's Ex-Mate
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o my mind like deep scars. Despite my efforts to move on, painful recollections threatened to consume me. But above all, I had a greater purpose – to ensure my son, Austin, did not
s to challenge the mightiest, most merciless, and seemingly invincible ruler. The rumors of his heartlessness were
ng blocks. My heart swelled with love and tenderness at the sight of him. After losing everything, Austin had become my reason to keep going. Nothing in this world was more precious to me than him.
to keep it together and reached for a glass of cold water, attempting to regain contro
realized I was running late for my appointment with the bank manager. Panic resurfaced momentarily
have an appointment with the bank manager regarding my ed
re of my only grandchild. He enjoys spending time with me, do
ustin replied wit
stin and gently k
t? I'll be back before you
eyes meeting mine, giving me the streng
Without him, raising Austin alone would have been an insurmountable task. I could alway
arrived, I waited patiently until the bank manager was available to see me. His apologetic e
s Selena, we regret to inform you that we cannot grant you an education loan at this time. You already
I know, I don't have any loans," I repl
oan three years ago, and it's still active," h
unt displayed the pending
mumbled and l
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ment. Countless thoughts and considerations swirled in my mind, t
managed to muster a smile as I passed them. Making my way to the window, my favorite spot, I found solace in its comforting presence. Dragging my beloved bean bag near the window, I slumped down on
len
eyes to find him standing before me. His gaze bore into me, seemingly read
et the loan, rig
ubbed my forehead, con
pplication rejection. Uncle's agitation was
ntically. "I still believe accepting that de
Pack, and I have to go back. I should know about my loan and my luna fund. Perhaps the Moon Goddess herself wants this," I uttered t
nwavering. "But if you truly want to make that cruel Alpha
led in my voice as I as
d to have a son. I'm telling you, we could make him fall to his knees,"
er should never know about Austin. He is my son, and I am never going to use him in this dirty war between him and me. This i
that Zander had many enemies, and if they discovered Austin's true identity as Zander's blood, they could
, understanding the g
ibilities, explaining my reasoning to my uncle. The bitter experiences of life and betrayal had made me wary and cautious. "If people know I have Alpha King's son, they will come after me and Austin. No, Uncle. I would never let th
eason to keep going despite the crushing pain of betrayal. I took a deep breath
offed, his frustration evident as he observed
the challenges that lay ahead. "But, I can't do this without your help. You must ensure that no one knows about Austin. Just like we have kept
if you will not come back?" he frowned, hi
nst the window, gazing at the setting sun,
t my heart feels uneasy as if something untoward is about to happen
er way," he insisted, not wanting
despite the gravity of the situation. Uncle's face showed perturbation, and I
ave survived there for almost a year. So I can manage a few days at
ur family and everything, even your mate betrayed you. You deserve another chance to move on and start your life with a ne
you leave
" I replie
furrowed his br
k before the new school session starts for Austin," I explained, trying t
what you're going to t
I replied, glancing over at my son who was innocently
ond his years. I had no doubt that he would understand, but
edtime, I felt it was the right moment to
ou something," I began, trying t
asked, his innocent blue e
won't be able to come home for a while," I gently infor
slightly quivering in a heartwarming display of e
ied, his voice tinge
ge. Life had matured him beyond his years, and I couldn't help but wish that once I succ
y important, and after that, I will never have to leave you again," I assured him
eyes sparkled with
I replied, a warm s
tudies and find a stable job, ensuring a future whe
k quickly after finishing your wor
nd Grandpa will be good, and you won't feel sad i
hand over his chest, and his sweet gesture brought a mixture of joy
an anything in this world," I confessed
id, wrapping his tiny arms a
h this time. Help me accomplish my work s
eight of my responsibilities and emotions drifted away as exhaustion claimed
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ve
I exclaimed to Zander, my excitement bubbling over. However, his at
sitioned myself on his lap, a
u see I was engrossed in importan
ruth be told, I loved every aspect of him. Yes,
ed to your dull laptop?!" I complained, adding a
time with me?" I leaned in clo
ween us," he retorted sharply. "I'm not interested in getting i
was truly remarkable. No matter how hard I tried to sedu
s I closed the distance between us. However, just as our lips were about to m
eed to leave," he stated formally
he would be bound to me forever. I could sense the excitement in my wolf, Leah, as
Blake. Men were ready to kill and die for me. But I only wanted Zander. I had wanted him all my life. He had been with m
. Our fathers were friends, and they wanted us to marry and choose each other as mates. Everything was going so perfectly, and marriage was in
my fated mate just to be with Zander, and I believed Zander also loved me as he agreed
n everything after seeing that whore. He forgot about our love, friendship, and promises and
t my dream was shattered in a blink of an eye when Zander announced he was going to marry Selena in a pack's alliance. I swallowed the lum
k and laughed smugl
s useless in the name of a woman and Luna. She was a mis
hich I had been waiting for so long. Zander w