chapter 2

Linda pov.

I couldn't believe he would betray me like this, after all the support and sacrifices I had made for him. He callously rejected me because of her.

With a heavy heart, I dragged myself to the local bar, hoping that drowning my sorrows in alcohol would numb the pain and help me forget what had transpired.

I slumped over the bar table, tears streaming down my face. The murmurs and whispers of the curious onlookers filled the air, but I paid no attention to them.

Anger surged through me, overwhelming my senses. How could he have so little regard for my feelings? He left me stranded in a vast ocean of sorrow and despair, with no compass to guide me.

The glass in my hand trembled as I clenched it tightly, unable to contain the fiery rage coursing through my veins. In a moment of pure frustration, the glass shattered into a thousand shards, mirroring the shattered fragments of my heart. My eyes burned with an intense shade of yellow, reflecting the blazing fury within me. Determined, I swore to make her face the consequences of her actions. She would be compelled to return to where she rightfully belonged.

My fury continued to grow, consuming me entirely. All I yearned for was to erase her presence from my life, to eliminate her from the equation completely.

Lost in my vengeful thoughts, a sudden presence made itself known behind me. Startled, I spun around to find a man observing me intently. His eyes held a deep, enigmatic blue hue, and strands of gray gracefully adorned his hair.

"I can sense the turmoil within you," he remarked, his voice calm yet penetrating. I glared at him, my rage simmering just beneath the surface.

"What do you want? And who are you? Can't you see I'm in no mood for company?" My tone conveyed my disinterest in engaging with anyone.

He smiled, moving closer to me. I looked at him with empty, emotionless eyes.

"I'm sorry for interrupting, but I think I've seen you before. You're Luna, the mate of Alpha Dean. What happened? Why did you come here to find comfort, drowning your sorrows?"

I had no desire to hear him out. His words only fueled my anger. Standing up, holding my drink, I turned to confront him. Without waiting for his response, I emptied my glass over his head.

"People like you deserve to suffer." I uttered with disdain.

I turned away, unfazed by the curious gazes around me. Each step I took fueled my determination. I made a silent vow to become the Luna, unyielding to anyone who dared challenge me.

Upon reaching my car, I drove home, yearning for solace and seclusion. I craved solitude to contemplate my next move.

As I reached my house, I stepped out of the vehicle, only to spot a blue car parked in front. Anger surged through me once more.

With determined strides, I stormed inside, only to discover her sitting there, wearing a smile that never wavered.

"What are you doing here?" I bellowed, my voice dripping with fury. She calmly rose from her seat and approached me, her smile unwavering.

"Come on, sister, aren't you glad to see me?"

To say I was pleased would be a lie; in fact, I was livid. Lisa was my twin sister, but our appearances diverged greatly.

She abandoned me after our parents' demise, leaving me to suffer in solitude. Fortunately, that's when Dean entered my life, and everything changed.

He was my everything, the man of my dreams. Yet now, those dreams were snatched away by a desolate wolf.

I walked past her, making a beeline for the couch and settling down. Then, I turned to face her once more.

"I don't understand why you came, but it would be best if you left."

She simply stood there, seemingly oblivious to my words, her smile intact. My anger intensified, and I rose, advancing towards her, my eyes turning a fierce shade of yellow.

"You abandoned me. You never cared. Why now? Why did you choose this moment to appear?"

As tears cascaded down my cheeks, I couldn't contain the anguish any longer. The pain of rejection engulfed me.

I felt my sister's touch upon me, and I looked up, locking eyes with her.

"I never knew my sister to be so full of emotions. Tell me, why aren't you in the castle? What's troubling you?"

I gazed up at Lisa, feeling an overwhelming urge to unburden myself, to expose all my pain. I was shattered, and I couldn't hold back any longer.

I clung to my sister, tears streaming down my face as I poured my heart out. The memory of him asking her to be his Luna right in front of me haunted my thoughts, and I couldn't help but blame myself for not taking action in that moment.

"He chose her over me," I sobbed, seeking solace in my sister's comforting embrace.

"Seeing you cry like this is a shock. So, who is this 'she' you're talking about?" My sister held me at arm's length, her gaze filled with curiosity.

"Her name is Sierra," I whispered, my voice trembling as I wiped away my tears. The anger in me replaced the sadness. "She's a lone wolf that Dean brought into our pack. I thought he was just helping her, but then I caught them kissing. I decided to make her suffer for every pain she caused me, so I devised a plan that led to the loss of her unborn child. I expected her to run away, to escape the torment after losing her baby. But instead, Dean's love for her grew stronger. Right before my eyes, he asked her to be his mate."

As I recounted the memory, my eyes began to change, turning a vibrant shade of yellow, and my claws threatened to emerge. Lisa, sensing my turmoil, placed her hand gently on my shoulder.

"But you don't have to cry over it. If you took away her child, why don't we get rid of her too?" she suggested.

For the first time, my sister offered a wicked proposition, and a devious smile slowly spread across my face.

This time, Sierra will deeply regret ever crossing her feet here.