Send her

Ava Wilson POV:

"Try to understand, Ava. You know she's not even in a condition to leave this place. How can you be so ruthless to send her away, knowing she's not at her best?" Austin suddenly started blaming me, leaving me in shock. How could he blame me for something I never did? How dare he try to whitewash himself and leave me behind?

"Do you hear yourself, Austin?" I questioned, tears welling up in my eyes, cascading down my cheeks. I didn't want to show my weakness, but this was the final straw he pulled.

"Yes, I know what I'm saying. Ariana was chased by vampires and even fell into the river, leading her to this pack. Don't forget, it's our pack policy to help those in need, especially since she's my fated mate. I can't let her go like this," he announced firmly, staring deeply into my eyes, showing a complete disregard for me.

"I don't care who she is. This is my pack, and I am your Luna, the one you marked and married of your own will. How can you take someone else's side whom you just met yesterday?" I choked on my words, feeling helpless. How heartless could he be? After spending five years together, he had no shame in taking a stand for another woman who was destroying our relationship and bond.

"Please don't do this to me," Ariana suddenly begged, without even thinking. This was my man, my husband. How could I just give in? I had already sacrificed so much for Austin's love. Was it fair for her to put on this act in front of me? Or was she just trying to charm Austin, knowing he would comply?

"You see, Ava? You're just heartless, caring only about yourself. Ariana is making an effort, even though we've lived together for five years, and you still don't understand anything. This is not what I expected from you," Austin sneered, holding Ariana's hand in front of me, completely oblivious to the hurt he caused.

"I am bad, and I truly don't care about it. You can call me whatever you want, but she's not leaving, that's for sure," I announced, mustering my strength. If he could do whatever he wanted, then I was no exception. I could assert my own desires.

I could see the anger on his face, realizing that he couldn't intimidate me whenever he pleased. I wasn't going to sacrifice any further. He was mine, and I wouldn't share what belonged to me.

"Challenging me?" Austin raised an eyebrow.

"Of course," I replied simply.

"Don't forget, I am still the Alpha, and my words are final. If you've forgotten the rules, remember that your words hold no weight here. We can discuss this another day when you've calmed down," he dismissed the topic, rolling his eyes.

I felt taken for granted. I wanted to smack some sense into him. After causing so much chaos, he had the audacity to postpone the discussion for his own benefit. I didn't find it pleasing. I wanted to talk now. If he thought it would end here because he dismissed the issue, he was wrong.

"Send her away," I said firmly, storming out of the room, feeling suffocated. This was the same person I had loved with all my heart, and now he had someone else in his arms, right in front of me. He didn't care about anything. He forgot that it was he who proposed the idea of mating and marking, as we fell in love and didn't want a fated mate.

He changed overnight upon meeting his mate. I wouldn't be doing the same if I had met my mate first. I would still choose Austin over whoever the Moon Goddess had destined for me.

"Fuck!" I cursed as I entered the room that belonged to both Austin and me. His lingering scent only heightened my anxiety, intensifying the turmoil within me.

"How could he do this to me?" I questioned in disbelief. I had placed so much trust in him, even leaving him with that girl last night, thinking he was merely fulfilling his duties. This is how he repays the trust I invested in him.

Frustration and helplessness engulfed me, fueling my anger. I began crashing into everything in the room, my heart filled with self-directed fury. How had I allowed myself to become so helpless? This was a far cry from the independent woman I once was.

Tears streamed down my face as I collapsed to the ground, my bleeding hands a testament to the pain coursing through me. This pain was nothing compared to what I was experiencing within my shattered heart.

The memories of his words haunted me, tormenting my thoughts. How could he show care for another woman right in front of me without even a hint of guilt? He had callously torn my heart into countless pieces, completely oblivious to the pain he inflicted. How could someone be so heartless?

I let out a scream of anguish, my voice echoing through the room. The sound reverberated with a mix of anger, sorrow, and betrayal. The person I once trusted with my heart had shattered it without a second thought.