The Alpha's Betrayal

er's

dded fuel to the fire that burned within me. Despite his genuine concern, I couldn't bring myself to confide in him. The pain

s with each step I took towards my room. As an Alpha, I couldn't understand how my supposed mate could dare to reject me. Did

n, suffocating me with their oppressive presence. I paced back and forth, my mind a whirlwind of conflicting emotions.

ear her voice, soft and gentle, as she uttered those damning words. The memory of her face, the way her eyes avoided mine, haunte

d that fate had bestowed upon us? I was an Alpha, a force to be reckoned with, and yet she had the audacity to turn me away. The t

eemed to tremble under the weight of my anger, the very walls quivering in fear. But it wasn't

. The memory of her face, the way her eyes avoided mine, haunted me. I couldn't understand why my mate would reject me, an Alpha, a force to be rec

eemed to tremble under the weight of my anger, the very walls quivering in fear. But it wasn't

be extinguished. They danced and flickered, consuming my thoughts, my reason, until all that remained was a single

lpha within me demanded justice, and I would deliver it with a vengeance. The fire burned brighter, ho

my path. The drama that unfolded within me was only the beginning, a prelude to the storm that was about to be

no wolf could dare w

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * *

mind. The events of the previous day had left me emotionally drained, and I longed for a momen

h my door, jolting me from my reverie. My heart skipped a beat, and I wondered who could be disturbing m

Marcus's fiery ones, and I could sense the anger radiating off him. Mar

his voice filled with a mix of concern and annoyance. "Yo

but I wasn't ready to relive the events just yet. "Marcus, I appreciate your concern, but

can't just shut me out, Xavier. We've been through e

and Marcus had always been there for me. But this time, the weight of my burden felt too hea

urt. "Fine," he muttered, his voice tinged with disappointment. "But don't keep

even if it was begrudging. "Thank you, Marcus

the air. I knew I couldn't keep Marcus in the dark forever, but I needed time to ga

silence, his voice softe

f Xavier's lips, grateful for the unw

understanding and concern. He turned to leave, but bef

eeling a mix of relief and trepidation. He knew he couldn't keep his friend in the dark

ions that raged within him. He knew he had made a mistake by leaving her behind

se forest that lay ahead of me. It was the

f leaving her behind. Sh

knew the dangers that lay ahead of me. The forest was known to be inhabited by dange

the forest. The darkness closed in around me, but I didn't fa

e of fear and confusion. I could see the guilt in her eyes. I could smel

as too fast. I grabbed her by the arm, and she screamed. I could feel the p

e," I said, my voice low and commanding.