Played By Fate

JANE POV

My husband wants to marry another woman. Oh goddess...

"You have to reject me first. I can't accept a third person into my marriage," I said, turning away from him after uttering those painful words – a request that pained me deeply.

Tears welled up again. It felt as though a heavy weight was crushing my chest, making it hard to breathe. Alpha Alex's ease in expressing his desire for another marriage was astonishing. He even expected me to consent to his plan. How heartless!

"No, because you and she are both important to me," Alpha Alex responded, causing me to turn back to face him. I wanted to look at his callous and selfish face. I opened my mouth, ready to unleash my anger at his insensitivity, but he beat me to it.

"Luna, I can't reject you. You are my fated mate, and you are carrying my child."

My world crumbled further at his revelation.

"I-I'm pregnant?" I silently questioned myself.

I rubbed my stomach, finding it hard to believe that a living being was growing inside me. It was something I had yearned for so long, yet somehow, now that it was happening, I couldn't muster a smile or genuine happiness.

It was as if my life was nothing more than a plaything, manipulated by unseen forces. Why did I become pregnant when my marriage was in shambles? Why did fate seem to toy with me? When I desperately wanted a child, the goddess remained silent, and now, when I contemplated leaving Alpha Alex's life, she blessed me with a seed in my womb. Under these circumstances, how could I leave? I couldn't bear the thought of my child growing up without a father, repeating the same fate I had endured.

This reality shattered my heart into fragments. Truly, I couldn't bear it.

"Babe... Don't even entertain the idea of leaving, because within you is growing the future successor to my pack and business," Alpha Alex said, placing his hand over my stomach.

I recoiled, brushing his hand away roughly. Now that I knew it had touched another woman, I couldn't stand the thought of it coming into contact with me.

Before long, the door swung open, revealing a doctor accompanied by a nurse entering my room.

"How are you feeling? Any complaints?" The bespectacled doctor inquired.

I shook my head. If he asked about complaints, my heart was in turmoil; even physical pain seemed to echo my emotional distress.

"That's good. Madam, you may go home. Remember to take your vitamins and anti-nausea medication," the doctor advised.

I remained silent, unable to respond. Alpha Alex addressed the doctor on my behalf. I paid no attention to their conversation; my thoughts remained tangled in the web of this sudden pregnancy. While I should have been joyful, my heart was only growing more chaotic.

"Babe, I understand how you feel. I'm sorry for pressuring you to stay by my side. I realize you want to leave desperately, but think of the child you will bring into the world if you leave the pack," Alpha Alex voiced as the doctor and nurse exited the room.

I glanced at his face briefly, then looked away.

"If you truly understood my feelings, why did you betray me?"

His words seemed to penetrate my very thoughts. He appeared to grasp my fears and concerns perfectly. So, why did he betray me? Why did he break the sacred vows of marriage he had once made? Even knowing the pain it would inflict upon me.

"I'll take care of the paperwork; you wait in the lobby," Alpha Alex approached, his steps leading him towards me as I sat on the edge of the bed. He gently ruffled my hair before exiting the room.

I watched as he disappeared through the door. Once again, tears streamed down my face. My fate was truly pitiful.

Summoning the remnants of my strength, I urged my legs to move, taking slow steps toward the hospital lobby. I was sure my appearance was a mess – puffy, worn-out, and far from appealing. I kept my head bowed to shield my face from view. I didn't want anyone to see the face of Alpha Alex's wife in such an unbecoming state.

After a few steps, a handkerchief was thrust in my direction. Who was it? I didn't dare look. I kept my head lowered, ignoring the proffered handkerchief. In this day and age, who carried around handkerchiefs? I assumed it was an elderly person taking pity on me.

I was about to continue on my way when unexpectedly, a hand caught mine and slipped the handkerchief into my grasp. A voice followed, "Take it. Wipe your tears. You should still look beautiful."

I was taken aback. The voice didn't belong to an elderly person. Who was he, really?

I raised my head to catch a glimpse of the stranger, but it was too late; he had already walked away. I could only see his back – a tall figure dressed in a gray suit.

**

Tomorrow was my husband's wedding day. I felt that tonight wasn't too late to implore him to reconsider. With numerous thoughts racing through my mind, I went to his office.

"Can I talk to you for a moment?" I inquired, observing him amidst a stack of work on his desk.

"Sure, what's on your mind?" Alpha Alex set aside the file he was perusing and moved to sit on the sofa.

I joined him.

"Go ahead, Babe. What do you want to discuss?" Alpha Alex gazed at me with warmth, his eyes unwavering.

I took a deep breath and began. "Could you perhaps reconsider the wedding tomorrow? I already have a potential successor for you. I can't bear to see another woman's presence in this house." My tears, restrained until now, flowed freely.

Alpha Alex reached out, his hand enveloping mine. "Rest assured, she won't be living with us. You won't have to see her face in this house."

My tears halted abruptly. I stared at him, eyes wide in disbelief. How callous! That wasn't what I meant!

Anger flared within me at Alpha Alex's response. He appeared so nonchalant, as if he didn't consider my feelings at all. I wanted to lash out at him, but the wolf within me held me back.

"Don't, Jane. He is, after all, your husband and deserves respect," spoke Flo wolf, causing my tightly clenched fists to relax.

"Jane, I know you're angry, but remember that you're carrying a child. Acting recklessly could endanger both of you," Flo wolf reasoned once more.

My anger grew, as I couldn't release it. In the end, I stormed out of Alpha Alex's office, slamming the door behind me. He truly was beyond reasoning with.

"I don't want this marriage; I refuse to let my husband marry another woman. I won't accept his child from her," I voiced upon returning to my room.

"I understand, Jane. But taking your anger out on Alpha Alex won't help. We need to handle this situation with a smart way ," Flo advised, whether sincerely or merely to console me and prevent rash actions.

"What do you mean, handling it with a smart way?" I inquired, seeking understanding.