2. Shocking Confession

Bella's POV

I awoke to the beeping of machines surrounding me. My first instinct was the well-being of my baby. Dr. Janna was there and guessed my thoughts. “Everything is alright, Luna. You passed out from distress earlier. Just rest." She padded my shoulder and stepped out. I sensed someone else in the room. It was my friend Sadie. She was flipping the pages of a magazine near the window. We grew up together in the same pack.

Sadie was the daughter of my father’s Beta. Her father never let her endure the strenuous training I was put up with, so she had always seemed more fragile to me. I always tried to protect her even from the bullies at school. When I found my mate, she insisted on coming with me. Jasper was too kind to accept her. Soon, she seemed to have settled faster than I did.

She saw me staring at her. I had hoped Jasper was here, but he had always disliked hospitals. What kind of death did my father and brothers have? Was anyone there to tend to their wounds? To ease their suffering? The painful thoughts squeezed my heart.

“I still can’t believe it, Sadie. I don’t fathom the idea of a life without them. I just can’t.” I sobbed. The emptiness inside my soul growing every minute. If only Jasper could comfort me. The touch of a mate was like a current of calmness, capable of soothing the most broken of souls, but mine was like a cold statue, unable to show affection.

“You are so pitiful, Bella.” Sadie sneered. Blissful is this day for at last Jasper, and I could step out of the shadows and proclaim our love to the world.” Her mocking laugh was like a slap on my face.

“What the hell are you talking about, Sadie? Have you lost your mind?” She only grew bolder and continued spitting venom through her teeth.

“It’s true, Bella. After 5 long years, Jasper can finally get rid of you. He will take over your father’s pack, and he’ll make me his Luna. He put up with you and your constant moping for so long until he had to turn to me looking for what you couldn’t give him anymore.” The thudding in my heart was out of control. I felt like the room was spinning. Rage, hurt, dispair, and loneliness. It was a coctail of the most devastating emotions, and I was facing them all at once.

“Oh the many times he went to my bed, tired of his barren mate and her constant sadness. Only I know how to please him, and soon, I will be giving him the child he has yearned for so long.” Her words were like pointed shards piercing my insides. Jasper, no, please, Goddess. Not my mate. Has he only been cold to me all of these years? Could it be because he never loved me and he fell for Sadie? I saw them hugging earlier today. How did I never realize it? Sadie’s over attentiveness towards him and never wanting to find her mate.

“You’re twisted and conniving Sadie. After everything I’ve done for you. How can you betray me in this manner?” her face twisted with evil intent. My only friend, the one I trusted and confided in, has finally dropped her mask. How many more blows can my heart endure today? I wanted to break, but I breathed in. I was not going to give her the satisfaction to see me fall.

“If I were you, I would leave before Jasper throws you out like the disposable trash you have become now. With your father and brothers gone, you’re nothing without them. This is poetic justice, Bella. You've always felt like a queen, looking down on me. Well, look at you now. I took your mate, your pack, and soon I will give birth to Jasper’s heir. Unlike you, I'm not barren. I hope you’re gone by the end of the da. Save Jasper the embarrassment of a scene, like the pathetic one you gave earlier." I couldn't retaliate as each word that came out of her mouth was more shocking than the other. Words that were designed to inflict even more hurt than physical pain. Was that why Jasper was always cold towards me? I thought that was just his personality, but could it be that it was because he preferred Sadie all along?

She left, slamming the door hard. With a heavy heart, I changed from the hospital gown to my clothes. I still was refusing to believe that Jasper betrayed me. He loved me. He showed it to me every time he’d bury his nose on my neck, basking in my scent. He showed it to me when he’d make love to me until dawn. He'd show it to me behind doors when he was tender to me. When he didn’t have to put a cold front for everyone else. I finished putting my shoes when Dr. Janna entered the room.

“Luna, you’re leaving? The Alpha wanted you to stay overnight. He seemed concerned about you.” Said, Dr. Janna. Obviously, he probably wanted alone time with his harlot.

“I’m fine, Dr. Janna. Remember our deal. Nobody can know.” She nodded. I headed to Jasper’s office. Somehow , I put my pregnancy and my family’s death on the back of my mind while I dealt with the possible unfaithfulness of my fated mate.

I entered the Alpha’s mansion with determination. It was the middle of the day, and everyone was busy elsewhere. I heard voices coming from Jasper’s office. The door was ajar. I could see Sadie straddling Jasper’s lap on his office chair. A growled was caught up in my throat. The hammering of my already battered heart resumed again. I wanted to tear her off of him. I wanted to gauge her eyes out, but I willed myself to endure some more torture a little longer, and I listened to what they said.

“I missed you so much Jas.” She said in between kisses. Bile rise inside my throat. Each kiss to my mate was like a lash with spikes against my body. “I can’t believe the excellent news you brought. We don’t have to hide our love anymore. As soon as you take over their pack, you can make me your Luna. My father will help you at every step.” Sadie cooed. I was about to storm inside and break her neck when Jasper’s voice rumbled.

“Shut up and bend over. It’s been a long time, and Bella is still at the hospital.” Sadie’s exaggerating moans mixed with their unmistakable wet pounding almost made me empty my insides right then and there. Tripping on my feet, I ran upstairs. I barely made it to the bathroom on time. The taste of bile linger in my mouth after I vomited. I brushed my teeth, and then I threw myself on the bed. I muffled a gut-wrenching cry against my pillow.

The silence of my room enveloped me. Reminding me that I was alone now. I lost everything in one day. Family, love, and friend. Death and betrayal paid me a visit, and they didn’t have mercy on me. I caressed my abdomen, remembering my child. I needed to protect my baby. I can lose everything but not my child. My baby was the only reason I was still standing.

I grabbed my personal things and tore every single picture I had with Jasper. Leaving a pile on the bed. I left my room discreetly and took one of the cars. As Luna of the pack, nobody questioned me. I left in a hurry. I knew Jasper would still need me to take over my pack. Sadie was stupid enough and acted hastily, revealing their intentions out of time. Well, her indiscretion will cost them dearly. I will not forgive, and I will not forget.