Heartbreak

Lily went after Alex and when she stopped him, the pain in his face was unmistakable.

His gaze burned into Lily, a mixture of disbelief and heartbreak fixed onto his face. 

His shoulders slumped as he looked at her as though struggling to piece everything together.

“So, it's really true?”

Lily took a shaky breath, forcing herself to meet his gaze. 

“Yes, Alex. It’s true.”

Alex stepped back, running a hand through his hair, clearly struggling to hold himself together.

“Why didn’t you tell me?” he asked, his voice barely above a whisper. “Why did you hide something this… this huge?”

“I didn’t want you to treat me differently,” she said, the desperation creeping into her voice. “Alex, I didn’t want you to see me as some title or duty. I wanted you to see me… just as me.”

He shook his head, his face twisted with a mixture of anger and disbelief. 

“And you thought lying to me was the way to do that?”

“It wasn’t lying,” she protested, but her voice sounded weak, even to herself. “I just… I didn’t know how to tell you without ruining everything.”

He scoffed, crossing his arms. 

“Do you even hear yourself, Lily? You kept one of the most important parts of your life from me. How was I supposed to feel when I found out?”

Lily swallowed, reaching out to him. 

“Alex, please—”

But he took another step back, refusing to meet her eyes. 

“I need… I need some space,” he said, his voice strained. “This… it’s too much.”

With that, he turned and walked away again,his footsteps echoing down the hallway, leaving her standing there with her hand still outstretched, her heart sinking as he disappeared around the corner.

The truth she had kept from him was now out in the open, and there was no taking it back.

A mocking laugh broke through her thoughts, snapping her back to the present. 

Lexa stood there with her arms crossed, a cruel smile on her lips as she watched Lily’s reaction with satisfaction.

“Well, isn’t that something?” Lexa sneered, her tone dripping with venom. “The big, brave Luna reduced to a mess over some pathetic kiss.”

Lily clenched her fists, anger sparking within her. 

“You don’t get to talk about things you don’t understand, Lexa.”

Lexa smirked, tossing her hair over her shoulder. 

“Oh, please. I understand perfectly. You think you’re so special, don’t you? Parading around with Alex, as if you’re not already bound to Lucas and Liam. It’s pathetic.”

Lily’s temper flared, her words sharp and biting. 

“You know nothing about me, Lexa. You’re just bitter and petty, lashing out because you can’t stand to see anyone happy. You’re miserable, and you want everyone around you to be miserable too.”

Lexa’s eyes narrowed, her smile turning icy. 

“Better to be miserable and honest than a lying, unfaithful little hypocrite. Or do you just like playing games with people’s hearts?”

Lily felt a surge of anger at the accusation. 

“You think you’re so righteous, don’t you? But all you do is tear people down to make yourself feel important. You don’t know a single thing about loyalty or love.”

Lexa’s smirk faded, replaced by a hard, resentful glare. 

“At least I’m not hiding behind a fake image. Everyone sees you now for who you really are—a Luna who can’t even stay faithful. How laughable.”

Lily’s jaw tightened, her heart pounding with anger and hurt. 

She glanced at Lucas and Liam, who stood silently beside Lexa, their faces blank but their judgment clear in their eyes.

Taking a deep breath, Lily lifted her chin, her voice steady. 

“You all think you’re better than me, judging me for trying to live my own life. But at least I’m honest about who I am and what I want. You’re just bitter because I won’t fit into the little box you want me in.”

Lucas scoffed, crossing his arms. 

“Don’t flatter yourself, Lily. It’s not about what we want. It’s about duty, something you clearly don’t understand.”

“Duty? This isn’t about duty,” she shot back, her voice trembling with suppressed emotion. “This is about control. You don’t care about what I want, or how I feel. All you care about is making sure I fall in line.”

Liam’s face hardened, his tone cold. 

“That’s because you don’t understand the consequences of your actions. You’re supposed to set an example, not bring shame to our pack with your reckless behavior.”

The words stung, but she refused to back down. 

“My life isn’t yours to control. I’m more than just a title or a symbol. I’m a person, with my own choices, my own feelings. You all want me to be this perfect Luna, but you don’t even care about who I am or what I need.”

Lexa let out a mocking laugh, her eyes gleaming with satisfaction. 

“Oh, we all know what you need, Lily. Attention, validation… and clearly, anyone to make you feel special, even if it means betraying your duties. So go ahead, keep pretending you’re some tragic hero. But you’re just a selfish, unfaithful little girl playing at being a Luna.”

Lily felt a cold anger settle over her, her hands shaking as she fought to keep control. 

“If anyone here is selfish, Lexa, it’s you. You’re nothing but a spiteful, petty bully who tears people down because you have nothing else. You hurt others just to feel powerful, and it’s pathetic.”

Lexa’s smirk vanished, replaced by a flash of anger. She stepped closer, her voice low and menacing. 

“Careful, Lily. You might be Luna, but that doesn’t mean you’re untouchable. Keep pushing, and you’ll find out just how far I’m willing to go.”

Maya, who had been silent until now, stepped forward, placing a hand on Lily’s shoulder. 

“Let’s go, Lily. She’s not worth it.”

Lily took a deep breath, trying to keep in her anger. 

She met Lexa’s gaze one last time, her voice steady but filled with defiance. 

“Do whatever you want, Lexa. Spread your lies, play your games. But remember, someday, all that bitterness is going to destroy you. And I won’t be there to pick up the pieces.”

With that, she turned, letting Maya lead her away from the crowd, leaving Lexa, Lucas, and Liam behind.

As they reached a quieter hallway, Maya squeezed her arm gently, offering her a sympathetic smile. 

“I know this is tough, Lily. But you did the right thing, standing up for yourself. Don’t let them make you doubt who you are.”

Lily forced a small smile, though her heart still felt heavy. 

“Thanks, Maya. I just… I don’t know what to do anymore. It feels like everything’s falling apart.”

Maya nodded, her expression understanding. 

“Sometimes things have to fall apart before they can get better. But remember, you’re strong, Lily. Stronger than any of them give you credit for.”

The words were comforting, but a part of Lily still felt lost, torn between her duty and her desire to be true to herself. 

As they continued down the hallway, she couldn’t help but think of Alex, the hurt in his eyes, and the hope that maybe, somehow, she could find a way to make things right.

But for now, all she could do was hold her head high, even as her heart ached, and face whatever consequences lay ahead.