Chapter 3

Lily's POV

"I'll give you one last chance, but not to prove yourself as my Luna. You've had three years to do that, and you've failed miserably." Adriel's voice was filled with mockery, his words cutting deep. He sneered, his eyes filled with disdain. "Do you really think you can achieve in one day what you couldn't accomplish in three years?"

I felt a sting from his words, but I pushed aside my pride and focused on my goal. I didn't care about his insults. All I wanted was a "yes" from him, a chance to reclaim what was slipping through my fingers.

“I know, Alpha.” I bowed, taking in a submissive mode even when he had never expected this from me, we were just loving couples that respected each other to the core.

"I can prove to you that a miracle can happen in a day," I said, my voice firm and confident, despite the pain tearing me apart inside. My heart was shattering into a million pieces, but I refused to back down. I was determined to convince him, to make him see that I was worth fighting for.

Adriel's expression changed, his eyes narrowing slightly as he considered my words. And then, in a moment that felt like an eternity, Adriel extended his hand towards me. His face relaxed, the tension easing from his muscles. I felt a spark of hope ignite within me. Maybe, just maybe, I had a chance to save us, to save our bond.

Adriel's voice was low and husky. "Lily, I can offer you one last night with me. I'll give you everything you've ever wanted, satisfy your every desire. But as for being my Luna... that's a promise I can no longer make.””

“You're weak, stop trying so hard!”

Adriel's words were a dagger to my heart, shattering the last remaining hope I had. But I refused to let my emotions consume me. I knew I had to be strong, to think clearly, if I wanted to survive as the Luna of the Blue Moon Pack. I took a deep breath, preparing myself for what was to come. I would do whatever it took to reclaim my place by Adriel's side, even if it meant sacrificing a piece of my soul.

Adriel took me to his room, his private room and pulled me to the bed. I watched as he snappily undressed before me. For the moment, bliss overwhelmed the pains in my heart. Seeing his hot abs and his bulge straining across his tight black shorts, I knew his body definitely needed me, not Carly. As I remembered about Carly, I wanted to ask but I immediately pulled myself back.

“Come on, why wanna be so foolish!” I heard my wolf scold me. At once, I realized my mistake. After several times of begging Adriel and he finally compromised, I wanted to take his mind back to his new mate.

I settled in the moment.

He walked towards me as I sat on the bed, his face beaming with a layer of lust for me which I haven't seen for quite some months now. I felt like a woman once again I realized what was going on, he had undressed me. I stood before him naked and bare, he pulled his shorts down with one quick pull. His cock sprung up, glimmering my eyes as I stared at it.

Adriel pushed his body towards me, his lips met mine as we fell to the bed. His lips began to trail every corner of my body, starting from my lips to my neck, down to my nipples.

I let out soft moans, closing my eyes and feeling myself travel to bliss. Continuing kisses on my soft skin took me to cloud nine.

“Are you enjoying my skills?” He raised his head and asked me. I blushed. Enjoying it was an understatement. I was soaked and consumed with the fiery passion. I didn't want this to stop.

My breath hitched and everything came to a pause the moment his cock pulled a shot through my pussy.

“Ah-hhhhh.”

I let out a long, lyrical moan which shot through the room, re-echoing among the walls. I was feeling the butterflies in my stomach as he pushed in and out of me. His speed increased gradually and before I knew it, he was banging into me at a terrific speed. He was on top of me, I felt his heavy weight on me which incited the urge to surrender my entire body to him.

I couldn't recall the last time I had such mind drilling sex with him, it's unfortunate he termed it as our last but is this really our last sex?

Adriel pulled out and turned me over. I was on my knees on the bed and he grabbed my waist, drilling into me at a go. I let out a gasp.

“Fuck ba-by!”

Gosh!

Is this for real? Is he really calling me baby?

Adriel's tone was husky, low and seductive, sending shivers down my spine. But as I gazed into his eyes, I couldn't shake off the nagging thought: did he really know who he was about to bed? With my sister Carly's identical face staring back at him, would he lose himself in the moment and mistake me for her?

A shiver ran down my spine at the thought. I felt a wave of unease, my mind racing with the implications. But I pushed the thoughts aside, "I need to let go and immerse myself in the moment," I told myself, trying to silence the doubts that I was having. I released all tension and then remembered the real reason I wanted to have sex with Alpha Adriel. It isn't just because of pleasure but to conceive and bear a pup for him.

I shut my eyes as he continued to drill his cock through my walls. For a moment, I was battling between enjoying this and meditating.

“Oh dear moon goddess. Please let me conceive and let the baby stay safe this time around.” I had faith she was gonna do a miracle, then I continued with the bliss of the moment.

The door burst open, and Adriel quickly pulled away from me. I turned my head around, my heart racing with anticipation. Who could be brazen enough to interrupt us?

My eyes locked onto Carly, standing in the doorway with a furious glare fixed on me. Her eyes had transformed into a piercing yellow, the color of a wolf on the brink of shifting. Her chest heaved with ragged breaths, as if she was struggling to contain her fury. The air was filled with tension as Carly's gaze bore into me, her presence seeming to fill the room with tension. I could feel Adriel's eyes on me, sensing his unease, but I couldn't tear my gaze away from Carly's menacing stare.

“What's the meaning of this, Lily? Why are you trying to sever the relationship between my mate and I?” She growled at me with such a bitter and angry tone.

I opened my mouth in shock as I stared at her upon hearing what she said. “Shouldn't I be saying this? Alpha Adriel and I are legally married. How could you have the audacity to question me for having sex with my husband whom I begged for this just because of you.”

Despite the unwillingness burning within me, I bit back my anger and spoke in a hushed tone, careful not to make the situation worse. Carly's interruption was a disrespect, but I couldn't afford to lash out. Not now, when I was so close to getting what I wanted from Adriel. I had to tread carefully, keeping my emotions in check to avoid provoking Adriel. One misstep could lead to him kicking me out, and I couldn't risk that. Not when I was desperate to hold on to him, to salvage what was left of our relationship.

I watched as Carly jumped towards me, this move was unexpected. I turned around to defend myself, dodging as Carly struck out her leg wanting to kick on me. She pulled out her fist in an attempted punch but I moved my body to the left, causing a missed shot.

Carly's face twisted in anger, her teeth bared. "You're a weak, pathetic bitch," she spat, her voice venomous. "Adriel belongs to me, and I'll make sure you know it." Her growl was low and filled with malice, like a wounded animal ready to strike. Without warning, Carly launched herself at me again, her hands closing around my neck like a vice. I struggled to pry her fingers loose, but her grip was relentless. Panic set in as I realized I couldn't breathe.

I turned towards Adriel, my eyes locking onto him with a desperate plea for help. But his expression remained impassive, his face was filled with indifference. He simply sat there, watching as Carly's hands tightened around my neck, my life slipping away with each passing moment. Pain shot through my heart, a wave of despair washing over me. How could he just sit there, doing nothing to save me? Didn't I mean anything to him? Was I really so insignificant, so disposable?

Anger filled up in my chest and with this single anger, I unsnapped her hands from my neck, pushing her with full force that she fell to the ground, rolling and groaning in pain.

My eyes widened in shock as Adriel suddenly stood up from the bed, his movements swift. Instead of helping me, he strode over to Carly, grasping her arms and pulling her to her feet. I watched in stunned silence as he turned back to me, his eyes filled with fury.

Before I could react, Adriel's hand swept across my cheek, the slap sending a jolt of pain through my face. Stars exploded in my vision, and I felt my head spinning, my senses reeling from the shock.

“What gives you the right to touch my Luna?” He shouted, hitting my cheeks so hard that my face flinched. Hot tears clouded in my eyes, it wasn't really the pain from the slap but the pain of seeing your mate rise to defend another woman and calling her Luna.

"You were just a backup plan, Lily. Carly was my first love, the one I wanted to marry. But she slipped through my fingers, and you... you were the next best thing.”

I gasped in shock.

So I've been an option all these while?

"Don't mind her, Adriel, she has no idea what she's gotten herself into. If she knew the truth about our past, she'd be consumed by grief. She'd probably wither away in tears or... or worse.”

These words hurt me more than anything, getting to hear such a wish from my sister whom I sacrificed everything for. Slowly my desire to be with Adriel began to fade away. He wanted Carly, not me. No matter how hard I try, his feelings won't change.

“Tell her!” She went further, referring to Adriel. Adriel looked at me with a grin.

Here's a rewritten version with more emotional depth and discomfort:

"I met Carly just before I met you," he began, his voice low and filled with love. “My grandfather was still alive, and I was deep in training to become the next Alpha. Relationships were strictly forbidden; I had to focus on my training. But despite the rules, I fell for Carly... hard." He paused, his gaze moving to Carly, a soft smile spreading across his face. My eyes snapped shut, unable to see the intimate moment unfolding before me. Adriel's lips brushed against Carly's cheek.

“I wanted to marry her as soon as I took over but she was much bothered about going for her studies despite the fact I begged her to study in the country. I swore I'll make her my woman and Luna one day. That day is now!” His words came with an aura of authority.

“That day is today, so I don't need to tell you what to do.” His face switched all of a sudden, his eyes darkened and his fist clenched. It was as though the sunny sky suddenly turned black with heavy rain and fog. I stiffened, my face frowning with disgust as he leaned towards me on the bed, gnashing his teeth.

“I have no use for you anymore. Pack your things and leave right away!” He thundered.

“I never want to set eyes on you again!”