Chapter 6-Betrayal

Lauren’s POV

Rising the next day, Ade had left. The marks on my body reminded me of what happened last night, a symbol that it was all real. 

Thinking of his strong body, the warmth of his hands as he touched me, and the soft flitter of his kisses, I was flushed.  

Last night, I lost my virginity. 

Lying in the tumbled sheets, a slight wave of regret came over me. A maid suddenly entered, tearing me from my thoughts. She informed me that I would be responsible for the cleaning of the room in the future. 

How did I suddenly become the maid? But, at least I am safe for now. 

“If you’d like, can I show you around?” She offered, and I agreed. 

“Just give me a moment,” I asked, changing back into my clothing. Joining her, she began to take me around the new setting. In the communal outdoor area, a group of people passed us by, and I could tell that two of them were clearly distinguished. 

The first was an elder Alpha exuding a powerful aura that I had never witnessed before. I hadn’t seen this Alpha, but you could sense his power even from a distance. The rest of the group respectfully followed behind him and another man was at his side. 

Immediately recognizing that it was Ade, it was surprising that my mate was the younger one. He showed such strong energy that I automatically assumed he was the Alpha of his pack. 

As soon as he noticed me standing there, he gave me a meaningful smile, his eyes lighting up instantly. He walked over to me, taking me into his arms. 

“Behave yourself! You’re going to get married!” The elder Alpha scolded. 

“Father, I’d like to introduce you, she is my mate…” Ade informed the Alpha. 

His father? 

“But I’m afraid I cannot fulfill my promise to marriage,” Ade continued, his tone apologetic as he spoke, despite the fact he was rebelling against his father’s authority, he still showed him respect in his words. 

“Adam Evans!” Bellowed his father, “A she-wolf with unknown origin doesn’t deserve to be your Luna, son.” 

What did he just say? Adam Evans? In a second, everything changed. 

So, I’m in the Ironclaw Tribe, and Ade, no, Adam, is the Alpha who was ready to marry me before my Pack was destroyed? How can it be? Fate. 

My own father had waited at the border with his werewolves, ready to greet the Ironclaws’ Alpha and his son. This is what had caused the rebellion when my Uncle and Mother knew Father would be unarmed. With the bloody disaster that ensued, I wondered how much Adam knew. I suddenly felt sick to my stomach. 

Staring at the Alpha, the fiancee Adam had spoken about…was me?! A whirl of thoughts smacked me. 

Was he an accomplice to this rebellion? Have I just given away myself to a man who helped kill my father? Does he know who I am? 

“What’s wrong?” Adam chuckled, noticing the sudden change in my face, “You don’t want to anymore? Don’t forget last night you—” 

“Shut up! Liar!” shouting back at him, “You’ve been playing me this whole time!” I shrieked. 

He didn’t understand my sudden reaction and strong change of heart. 

“I’m just kidding, I didn’t mean to hide my real identity from you. It’s just when I usually tell women who I really am, they tend to get carried away. I felt something different with you, something I haven’t before, and needed to know it was real,” he reassured me, giving me that deep stare. 

But the anger building inside me was undeniable and I was just about to rebut when a sickly-sweet voice interrupted. 

“Adam, I’ve been looking for you everywhere! I can’t wait to show you my new dress! I’ll be the most shining one at our engagement!” 

I knew that tone. It was Teresa, and my body turned to stone. Adam was still holding onto me, but even he could sense my tension. He tightened his grip around me, symbolizing the protective force he felt toward me. But everything made me even more confused, and I couldn’t help feeling betrayed.  

As soon as Teresa recognized that it was me, her face changed instantly; a look of shock, horror, and utter scorn surfacing. 

“What the hell are you doing here?” She spat at me while turning around to face the crowd, looking for backup. 

“Wait, do you know each other?” Adam asked in surprise. 

This confirms what I thought…Can things get any worse? 

Before I had the chance to lay out my thoughts, or question either of them, Teresa immediately yelled out at the top of her lungs. 

“Get her! She’s the daughter of a rebel! Do you not know who she is? How can you take in a prisoner?!”