Chapter 4

Raven's POV

I turned to look at the confused maid. I rushed to the drawer, opened it, and found something even more shocking.

Not only had Lila taken Rune from me, but she had also copied my lifestyle. 

The clothes in the wardrobe were the same as mine, and even the makeup brands were identical.

How was this even possible?

What was she thinking?

What the hell did she plan to do?

“My lady, are you okay?” the new maid asked.

I didn’t respond, turning back to the closet before me. My breath shook with the effort to hold back tears.

Why do I feel so insecure? 

Lila and I used to wear similar dresses to make people believe we were twins for fun. 

She used to borrow my things, because we were sisters.

 And now that we are grown-ups. I didn't expect her to still do this. It was as if she was trying to be me!

Leaning against the wall, I wondered how I'd allowed all of this to happen.

 Why would she do this? Why did she want the man I loved so bad? Why would she do this to me?

I stared at the closet, stocked with the same makeup products I use.

 I shook my head again, knowing this was all my fault. Just as I was lost in thought, the door opened. 

Rune.

God, even the sight of him forced my wolf to growl in anger.

“What is going on here?” Rune glared at me, then at the maid, who had her head downcast.

“Why are both of you here?" He asked. "The maid was asked to clean the closet, not you."

“Leave,” I ordered the maid. She bowed and left.

 I turned to Rune, whose eyes were red with anger. “I can explain, Rune. Just listen to me.”

“No!" He growled. “Why are you in your sister's room? Don't you think you're invading her privacy?"

He was right, but could he at least hear me out? I sighed, wishing he would listen.

As he stared at me, I wondered if I could trust him with the truth about Lila. 

How can I trust a man who would choose her over me? I felt lost, not knowing what to say. 

“The maid asked me to help,” I explained. 

“I thought I should show her how to clean Lila’s room.”

“Oh, really?” It was Lila’s voice. To my shock, she was in the room too.

 How did she get here with Rune at the same time?

I looked at Rune, then at Lila standing face-to-face with me.

“I believed you to be a good Luna, Raven,” Lila’s tone shifted to a whine. “But what sort of Luna invades people’s privacy?” 

She glanced at Rune, who touched her shoulder. “You've always been this way, haven't you? I should have known you would never change."

Rune’s eyes were filled with pity for her. Who else could it be for?

Her eyes narrowed. "Or were you stealing something?"

"What the hell, Lila?" I retorted. "Why would I steal your stuff?"

“Then how can you use your authority to be so manipulative?” Lila accused, latching on to Rune. 

Rune stepped closer to me, his eyes filled with anger.

“I should have known you had something to do with that man from the hospital,” Rune snarled. “Are you cheating on me? Who is the real father of those babies?”

My heart raced, filled with hurt and anger. This was getting too much for me. How could he accuse me of cheating on him?

“How can you say such nonsense?!” My voice was loud and echoed in the room. “You know you’re the only man I’ve been with. 

You are my mate, Rune, and I will never do that to you!"

Rune didn’t speak. He stood before me, rubbing Lila's arm in a comforting gesture. 

Seeing them together made me want to finish them with a knife.

I wonder if he'd ever cared for me and our babies.

"That man was just there to comfort me, you know why?"

Somehow, I found Myself starting to tell a lie. I want to piss him off.

"Because I lost our babies in an accident!"

I looked into his eyes expecting something different but he laughed, looking at Lila who was still crying.

“You think I don’t know you, Raven,” he said. 

" You're lying, aren't you?" Just to get a bit more attention? Honestly, why are you always like this? Got nothing to do everyday and always try to -"

"Stop! Shut up!"

Could he really speak to me like that? I looked at him, disbelieving.

I could no longer take this. I had to do something to save myself.

“I want a divorce, Rune, and I'm leaving this pack." the wolf inside me pushed the truth out. 

“I will get the papers ready. All you have to do is sign it."

For the first time, I saw Rune froze. "A... A divorce?"

I nodded, feeling hatred for him spread in my chest. "I no longer want anything to do with you. Anything at all!"

Suddenly, Rune let go of Lila and grabbed my hand, yanking me towards the door.

“What? Let me go!” I shouted, hitting him with my free hand.

“What are you saying?” he demanded.

“I want a divorce, Rune. I want it now. You can be with Lila for all I care. 

You’ve never loved me since the first year of this marriage, anyway.

 I cannot keep enduring this emotional torment. It's over between us!"

Rune stepped closer to me, and I staggered backwards in alarm. He snarled, his breath hot on my face. 

“You can’t end our marriage until I ask for it. You have no right!"

“And what makes you think that?” 

I laughed and turned to leave. But he forced me back and pinned me against the wall.

“Let me go, Rune, or I swear on the Moon, you won't like what I will do." I growled.

He pushed me further, our bodies pressed against the wall. His hand touched mine, and our eyes locked. The room fell silent. 

For a moment, I wished he would always look at me this way, but no, there was another woman. There was my sister.

"How about I convince you otherwise?" He whispered. And before I could contemplate his words, he leaned forward for a kiss.

When his lips touched mine, I felt good, more than good. I didn’t want him to stop. 

To my surprise, I found myself raising my hand to run my fingers through his hair.

My body asked for him, but my heart asked for better.

I froze as I realized what he was doing. I pushed him away and left the room, not looking back.