CHAPTER 5: A FOE

ISLA’S POV.

The walk to my house was filled with laughter and people taking pictures of me. They wanted to probably tell their friends about me, my walk of shame. Once again, I’d be the gossip of the town.

A lowly omega rejected by her mate. Yet, I thought my life couldn’t get any worse.

A seasick sensation settles in my stomach, I try to calm my breathing. But it was an effort.

I was In pain.

My wolf was in pain.

A sound resounded through my door. I paused out of instinct, holding my breath.

What if they had followed me home, just to make sure they’d see me at my weakest moment?

“Isa, it is me” The familiar voice of Rebecca broke through the barrier my door had created.

I hesitated for a moment. I didn’t know if I wanted her to see me this way. Standing up from the floor, I headed to the door and let her in. She was part of the people I could trust. She and Kate.

I looked behind her, expecting Kate to follow suit into the room. No one was behind her, leaving me to wonder if the news hadn’t gotten to her.

I shut the door softly behind her. Trying to maintain the mask I have slipped on. As much as I hated the thought of someone's company right now, she was already here.

She embraced me in a hug, muttering words of comfort. I could still feel the pain like a chord holding my heart in place had snapped loose.

Their voices were taunting me.

His words, haunt me.

She let go of me, taking in my swollen eyes and botched face. I probably looked unwell with the streaks of mascara which were no doubt running down my face.

“I heard about what happened” she muttered softly, like if she increased the volume of her voice it’d break me. “He doesn’t deserve you”

“I know” a lie covered beneath a blanket of doubt, My thoughts were in a scattered mess and I chide myself for not being strong enough.

For not being someone that could be loved.

“I know this isn’t the best time to show you this, but you have to know”

She brought out her phone and played me a video. I could feel my heart rebel against my rib cage at what was in the video, rather than who.

Kate and Axel were in it, and they were kissing. Funny he was kissing her after a few hours of him marking me. But it was the delighted expression that marred Kate’s face that had me sucking in a sharp breath.

This had happened hours after my walk of shame. She had betrayed me happily without thinking it twice. I couldn’t look away from the screen even though I needed to.

Whispers of sadness, I knew were there but never fully felt.

Now I could feel it.

All of it.

“Isa....” Rebecca began, but I tuned her out. I tune everything out. I could only hear my heart breaking over again.

Not only that, but I can’t stay here, I have nothing left here. Nothing that brings me happiness.

“Can you hear me?” Rebecca tapped my shoulder, shaking me out of my reverie.

“Hmm,” I looked at her. The pity is shown clearly in her orbs. I bet that’s the only reason she came here. She felt bad.

“I need time to reset. To get over all these” I said absentmindedly, thankfully my voice didn’t crack.

“Are you sure you are okay?”

How could I be? After two heartbreaks in a day. It is a miracle I still have any zeal left in me.

“Yes I am,” I whispered. Wishing, I could tell at the top of my lungs that I was nowhere near.

She got up hesitantly. Worry still painted her face. “I will be back in the morning” She bent down to kiss my forehead before heading out and closing the door behind her.

I got up and headed to my wardrobe. Bringing out my Duffel bag, I began packing my clothes. Just a few of them.

I looked around my room looking for something valuable I could take, but there was none.

No family photos, just pictures of me, Kate, and Rebecca. And it didn’t seem like a good idea to bring them along. After all, I am trying to forget it all.

I picked out a paper and pen, to inform Rebecca of my departure. I kept it short and simple. Likewise, I have nothing left in me to care anymore.

Furthermore, I stare at the place I have called home once again, and realize how empty it was, how empty it has always been.

Furthermore, I shut the door behind me and shifted into my brown fur. My wolf was as eager to get away from here as I was.

I sprinted out of the pack and into the forest. It suddenly hit me that I had no place to go. Overwhelmed with the need to leave, I hadn’t thought this through. But I couldn’t go back now.

Anywhere is better than that place.

I slowed down, noticing the sky was drowning the sun and the moon was appearing.

My wolf was tired, there was no way we could make it to the city in this state.

We needed to rest.

I looked around for a place that would be a good cover, not against the cold but against the sight of people.

The trashcans lined in front of me were the only best option in a place like this.

I sighed and placed my bag on the floor. I sagged down gently, placing my head in my duffle bag.

The wind blew around me, causing me to fold my knees to my chest. I closed my eyes, darkness drowning me in itself.

Someone was touching me. Murmured voices around me. I peeled my eyes open, staring at the three men who formed a circle around my figure.

I sat up quickly, shifting back into the trash can.

Away from their touch.

One of the men inches closer, “You had better cooperate"