The Big Problem

 Amelie's POV. 

 All the guests who came enjoyed their time while chatting with people they knew. Several others seemed to enjoy the food and drinks provided.

 Time doesn't seem to pass quickly and now it's ten o'clock in the evening. Even so, the birthday party wasn't over yet and according to Gwendolyn the birthday party would last until late at night.

 Gwendolyn sat down next to Chasne, she took a piece of biscuit and ate it.

 "What's the big problem?" Hailey asked while taking the orange juice on the table.

 While I was just silent, even before Gwendolyn said that I was already in a big trouble.

 "That guy at the front end, isn't he the guy we saw at the bar?" Gwendolyn moved her chin to point in the direction she meant.

 "That's right, I still recognize him very well." Chasne nodded confidently.

 "I just found out from my father earlier that he is the Alpha of the Yellow Moon Pack."

 "W--what?!" Chasne and Hailey said almost at the same time.

 "I already know." I said, trying to stay calm even though my heart was beating fast.

 "Y--you already know?" Gwendolyn asked, looking surprised.

 I nodded. "Just so you know, it turns out he is also my adoptive sister's boyfriend."

 "What?!" This time Gwendolyn, Hailey and Chasne said almost at the same time.

 "I was in big trouble before you said it, Gwen."

 Chasne looked towards the right front end. "He's standing, looks like he's heading this way."

 I looked in the same direction and it was true what Chasne said. "I can't meet him, looks like I have to go first. Um ... where is the toilet?"

 "Down the hall on the right," answered Gwendolyn quickly.

 Before Alpha Rexton actually headed to the table, I got up and walked quickly to the toilet.

 I looked at my reflection in the mirror, then let out a heavy breath. I wet both hands with running water.

 Of course I wouldn't be able to relax if Alpha Rexton were here, especially since Matilda was also in the same place. What if Matilda suspects me? I must immediately ask Alpha Rexton to reject me as his mate. I don't care how painful it feels, but I don't want to hurt Matilda's feelings.

 "It seems safe enough." I whispered.

 But before I actually got out of the toilet, I first contacted Hailey via voice call.

 "He's not here, Amelie, he's gone somewhere." The sound of music is heard as background sound.

 "Don't you know where to go?"

 "No, but he's not here anymore. You can come here now."

 "B--but I think I'll just go home." I said, even though I felt bad because I had to go home first.

 For a few moments, I didn't hear an answer from Hailey. "Hello?" My words still haven't received an answer.

 The situation in the toilet was suddenly quiet, the sound of music from the hall could no longer be heard. I took the smartphone away from my ear and found it was off.

 "I must have forgotten to charge it." My hand was already swinging to slam the object, but I thought better of it because I didn't have a replacement if the smartphone was damaged.

 Like it or not, I had to get out of the toilet and go back to the hall to meet my other friends. After that, if possible, I will apologize to Gwendolyn for having to go home early.

 "I hope I don't see him again." I whispered, then exhaled heavily before deciding to leave the toilet.

 This long hallway was so quiet, not a single person could be seen. The sound of the heels I was wearing echoed, I stepped quickly.

 Not-so-big chandeliers hung from the ceiling every ten meters. Meanwhile, on the right and left sides of the hallway there are doors that lead to who knows where.

 I stopped walking when I heard the echo of other footsteps, but when I turned there was nothing behind me.

 "Hm, maybe it's just my feelings." I said, trying to calm myself.

 As I stepped forward I heard another echo, but now I didn't care. I kept walking, even this time with faster footsteps.

 But suddenly, as happened a few days ago, I felt a tight hand grip my wrist. At the same time I smelled a strong scent of vanilla and wood.

 Alpha Rexton took me into a dark room, without turning on the light first he closed the door until the darkness deepened.

 "Alpha Rexton, please reject me now. Don't let Matilda find out that we are mates, I don't want you to hurt her heart."

 "I can't do that, Amelie."

 "Why?"

 "I can't let my mate be in pain because of what I've done."

 "I don't care about that, Alpha Rexton. Please, I'm Amelie Chyntia--"

 "Not just you, but I will also feel tormented if that happens, Amelie." Alpha Rexton simply cut me off.

 Again I was silent, it felt very difficult to get out of this problem now. I didn't want to disappoint Matilda, but I also couldn't let my mate suffer like that.

 His two muscular arms grabbed my body, bringing it into a warm embrace. I could feel his heart beating fast just like what was happening to me right now.

 "I can't possibly leave Matilda, our relationship has been going on for a long time, but I also can't refuse and hurt you, Amelie."

 Tears started to fall down my cheeks, maybe they also wet the suit he was wearing.

 "Then what should we do now?" Not wanting to stay in his arms for long, I tried to escape.

 In the darkness of the room, I could see his two burning green eyes. Alpha Rexton shook his head. "I don't know." The light from the pair of eyes disappeared, it seemed like he was looking down. "This is too difficult."

 Even Alpha Rexton also found it difficult to get out of this problem. But in my opinion there will be something to lose, each choice has its own risks.

 "The only way is for you to choose, Alpha Rexton."

 The pair of eyes that glowed in the dark blinked in the darkness and silence.

 "There will definitely be someone who gets hurt in every choice you make, but choose the one that doesn't have a big risk. I can give you time to think about it again, but when the time comes you have to be able to make a choice."

 "Amelie, I don't--"

 "No, you have to do it, Alpha Rexton." I said firmly. "Who will you choose, me or Matilda? Who will you keep, your mate or your lover?"

 "I can't choose."

 "Not now, I'm giving you time. If I can give you advice, it's better for you to just reject me. Matilda has been with you for a long time, you two are almost married. I don't want to destroy your relationship, I don't want to make Matilda hurt and disappointed. So, please, I'll say it one more time, reject me, Alpha Rexton."