Chapter 2

Ophelia;

"Murderer? Why would they think....?"

I didn't have the time to process my thoughts as the Alpha quickly came forward, almost out of breath. 

He froze, upon setting his eyes on her, "Mother," he whispered. I could hear the brokenness in his voice as he took small steps toward us. 

He fell on his knees in front of her, his trembling hands reaching out to her. Seeing him that way made my heart break for him.

"Oh, Enzo..." My heart couldn't take the scene in front of me. As much as he had hurt me, I never wanted to see him this way. I never wanted to see him look as broken as he does now. 

The night was suddenly quiet. The only sound was from the rustling of leaves by the wind and the faint howl of wolves nearby, probably those going for night runs.

But just as suddenly, Enzo's eyes flashed to mine dangerously, "How could you, Ophelia? Is this how you take your revenge? Is this what you could resort to, after all?"

"What?...." I was confused, "Enzo...you do not possibly think....."

The words caught in my throat as I saw the look in his eyes. This wasn't the man I had loved for two years. No, this wasn't my mate. This person stared at me with so much hate in his eyes.

"You killed my mother, Ophelia!" His Eyes darted to my hands, at the bloodstains on them, and my eyes widened. 

"No, it's not what you think, Enzo. I was just trying to help her."

I knew how lame my words sounded even before I said them out loud. 

"Take her to the dungeon!" I heard his deep voice command and warriors made their way way towards me. 

*****

My breaths came out in harsh gasps, as I sat on the cold floor of the dungeon. Placing my hand on my belly, which seemed to be like a source of comfort to me. 

"It's okay, Ophelia," Ava, my wolf, chided me,  " Our main priority now, is to protect our pup. Enzo would come around. Don't worry."

She still held on to the fact that he might have a change of heart. I did too, but I knew deep within me, with the look in his eyes earlier, I might have lost him forever."

I dreaded to think what would become of me and my unborn child. I was only a few weeks gone and I hoped Enzo would realize it was all a misunderstanding. 

Wasn't it enough that he had accused me, based on false claims? Wasn't it enough that I was framed by his brother, Ethan? 

The thoughts swirled in my head, as I suddenly heard light footsteps approach. 

Standing abruptly, I made my way to the bars on the door, clutching at them, until the person showed up. 

A sigh of relief escaped my lips as I realized it was my sister, Olivia. 

"Oh my God, Sis!" Fresh tears fell down my cheeks as I saw her.

Olivia and I have been quite inseparable, ever since we lost our parents to the cold hands of death, just a week before our eighteenth birthday. 

It was also so sad for me when I turned eighteen and found my mate, Enzo. It coincided with the time frame she was offered admission to study abroad.

Needless to say, I was elated to see her. But at this point, something felt wrong. 

My brows furrowed as Olivia brought out a key, and opened the cell door. 

"What are you doing, Liv? The warriors..."

The words flew out of my mouth, not noticing her palms stretching forward until I felt a loud slap on my cheek. 

The shock of it made my head snap to the side, and I fell on my knees. Instinctively, my right hand went to my belly. 

I stared up at her in confusion, and she crouched down lower, the corner of her lips curling in a smirk, "There! I have been meaning to do that for a long time now."

"What...what are you talking about, Sister?"

Her eyes narrowed, as she grabbed a hold of my chin, "I ceased to be your sister, the very day you took the love of my life away from me! The day you stole everything from me. Tell me, what sister does that, huh?"

Before I could grasp the meaning of her words, I felt the back of her hands hit my other cheek hard, I almost fell back in shock.

A sharp cry escaped my lips, as I stared at her, "What are you doing? What have I done to you, Liv?"

"I am gonna spell it out for you since you have chosen to remain daft and stupid. You stole Enzo from me," she pointed a finger at herself, "I was supposed to be his mate! I was supposed to be the Luna of this Pack! I was supposed to have it all!!" She hissed, her voice seething.

"But you just have to come to ruin it all, didn't you?"

My head was still reeling from the slap when I caught sight of something shiny in her hands.

A knife!

A silver knife!

Subconsciously, I inched backward, my voice suddenly caught in my throat.

"Extend my regards to mother-in-law," she sneered, "Tell her it was never my intention to rip her heart out." 

She drew her hand forward, and she grabbed a hold of my hair. Her other hand swung forward to stab at my stomach, and a cry escaped my lips. 

"Don't do this, Liv. Please.."

But just then, heavy footsteps were heard and Olivia's eyes widened. But then, she did the unthinkable.

Olivia turned the knife in her hands, and the sharp edges pointed to her. She grabbed my right hand, placing it on the knife handle, and in a swift move, stabbed right at her stomach.

At that very moment, Enzo burst into the cell. His eyes were wide and frantic, as they settled on Olivia, who was now screaming out loud while clutching at her blood-stained dress.

"Ophelia!" He yelled out, "What have you done this time?"

"She stabbed me, Enzo!" Olivia cried out as she rolled on the floor.

I made to reach out to her, and my eyes caught the bloodied knife,  in my trembling hands.

"No, I didn't. I.."

"Shut the fuck up, Ophelia! How much more damage are you willing to cause me?"

I couldn't say a word. I couldn't even defend myself, as I watched him carry her up, his face full of concern and anguish.

Beta Logan rushed in, and Enzo commanded, "Take Olivia to the infirmary, Logan. Right now." 

Everything was a blur, as I felt strong arms on me, leading me out of the cell. By the time I got my bearings, I was somewhere out of the woods. It was quiet, but Enzo stood before me, staring at me with a deathly expression. 

There was no one around, as I glanced around, I wondered what was happening.

"Are...are you going to punish me?" I asked as I tried to crawl up from the hard floor. 

I stood, making my way to him, but his cold gaze stopped me in my tracks, as he took few steps towards me. 

Unconsciously, I took some steps backward. The more he came forward, the more I moved back. My feet slipped off a ledge, and it took me a moment to realize we were standing on a cliff, overlooking a large flowing water.

"You are a disgrace and an embarrassment to this Pack, Ophelia. I curse the day the moon goddess gave you as a mate to me."

I watched as his face scrunched up in disgust and irritation, stopping just a few inches from me. 

And then it began to rain. Fast heavy pours, descended on us, as we stood, facing each other. 

"I am going to make this easy for you, Ophelia. You are going to leave and never come back."

"What...?"

"I...Enzo Blackwood of the Lone Wolves Pack...."

"No!" I tried to stop him, but he grabbed my arms forcefully. 

"I reject you as my mate, Ophelia, and I do not want to have anything to do with you anymore. Now, accept the fucking rejection!"

I was in a puddle of tears, as he spoke, a crushing pain in my chest as I tried to breathe.

I knew I had lost him. I knew there was no going back on this.

"I, Ophelia Stone, of the..Lone Wolves Pack, accept your rejection."

His shoulders slumped for a bit. I could not register his actions, but I felt his hand release mine in an instant, causing me to lose balance.

Before I knew it, my feet had skidded off a slippery rock, and I quickly placed a hand on my lower belly, shielding my baby.

 A large scream escaped my lips, as I realized I was falling. Deep, deep down, until my body was immersed in the water, making me fight for air. Until I couldn't any longer.