Betrayal in Moonlight

LUCIUS

What transpired in the pack's hall shocked me beyond belief. Knowing that I would be rejected by my mate and in front of the entire group in a matter of minutes made me feel anxious. Although I knew that having a companion would be enjoyable, I was afraid of how my friend would treat me. I am aware that I will be turned down since my partner will not desire an omega along with her partner. I learned that she was an alpha, but based on my position, I was certain that she would reject me.

Selene was near the area because I had told her about it, and she was prepared for my rejection. She was upset because my mate had been such a cunning and egotistical woman to wish to deceive her partner in front of the entire pack. Despite her distaste for the idea, she understood that there was nothing more we could do. 

She was quite astonished to discover that she hadn't rejected me. She understood that my mate was just torturing me with that.

I groaned loudly, trying to force the thoughts out of my mind. My purpose in being here in the woods is to prepare the items we will need for our date. I was thrilled that I would soon be seeing my fiancé, even though I knew I definitely needed some time. 

I realized that this was precisely the kind of diversion from my surroundings that I was looking for. Selene doesn't seem to care that I've been the talk of the group, even though I made a concerted effort to get things back to how they were. She was merely looking for methods to lift my spirits. 

I took a seat on the bench that Selene and I had prepared. I gazed at the moon, its light illuminating the trees and adding to the beauty of the location I had set up. The moonlight enhanced the place's beauty, which I had made more beautiful by adding lighting. I couldn't resist thinking about my partner. 

I have a strong connection to her that I doubt is the result of the mate bond; the more I attempt to push it away, the stronger it becomes, but it will eventually break when I realize why I wanted to be rejected. I knew I would soon be rejected by my partner, and going on would cause me to think about her and entertain fantasies about what we could do together. 

I knew I had to give Selene my whole attention since she is the only woman I will ever open my heart to. I was aware that falling in love with my lover could be difficult. I was aware that I would ultimately suffer hurt and experience some form of rejection.

A voice called out to me, "Lucius," which startled me out of my reverie. I turned to face Selene and noticed how attractive she looked in her blue gown with knitted blossoms on the sleeves. 

 "You look fantastic," I gave her clothing a quick compliment and then looked over her entire body, trying to take in all she was wearing. 

Her clothing was appropriate and accentuated all of her curves. My gaze seems to rest on her curves for a long moment before settling on her breasts. 

I grinned back at her as she looked over my body and remarked, "You aren't looking bad either." 

I was completely exposed by my abs in my brown shirt. I was wearing black pants with a handy zipper slit that opened and closed with ease. The jeans' tips were designed to be extremely little. 

Though I knew I looked amazing, I blushed when Selene said something kind about the clothes I was wearing. 

I approached her and held her hands before guiding her to the bench. 

"You did a fantastic job decorating this space." "It looks amazing, and hopefully the wind won't ruin it like it did last time," she said, looking around in shock. 

"What's up with you?" I was a little awkward at first, not knowing what to say.

We've always gone on dates, so I haven't felt shy before, but I do now. I was aware that everything and everyone has an initial instance and that things can happen at any time.

"I'm doing great," she answered, and then her stomach rumbled.

 "Are you hungry?" "Want some snacks?" After some time, I asked again, but this time I was not as afraid as I had been, and I smiled at her.

She said, dreamily grinning, "That will be great," as she fixed her gaze on the basket in front of us.

"Foodie," she grinned, and I joked.

As soon as I poured the snacks into a dish, she exclaimed, "Let's dig in."

I took some and was ready to put it in my mouth when I suddenly felt uneasy, and Selene appeared to sense something wasn't quite right. 

"What the heck is wrong?" I let out a deep breath as she gazed at me questioningly.

I felt her face fall as I answered, "I don't know, but the smell is familiar to that of my mate," and that's when I recognized my error. I was aware that calling my pal "mine" was incorrect on my part because I don't know her name. 

 "That's not how it works." She looked at me furiously and puffed. "The truth is that I don't know her name, and that is the only way I can refer to her," I said. 

"You could have called her the crazy alpha," she remarked, and I understood by nodding. I knew she was right to be upset, and I also knew I would have to help her see things. 

 What a charming location! "Apologies, am I disturbing someone?" I turned to gaze at my mate fiercely as soon as I heard her voice. 

Although, as an omega, I have no right to reject my partner unless she rejects me first, I would have rejected my partner nonetheless.

Are you here right now to turn him down? Selene looked daggers at my friend, who laughed, saying, "You should get over this and stop pestering his life."

She smiled and said, "I'm here to get it done," but I could see she didn't think I would approve of what she intended to do.

Better, Selene muttered, breathing heavily and gritting her teeth. 

Her words, "I'm here to take him with me," caused my eyes to widen in disbelief.

Selene stood protectively in front of me and exclaimed, "No, that ain't happening." I got up and gave her a furious look. 

"Nobody can stop me from doing that, and not even your petty alpha can do that," she said, grinning at me before clicking her tongue and walking away. She turned to leave, saying, "You should be ready around 5 a.m."

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When I awoke, I found myself cuddled up against Selene, who had put her arms around me in a protective embrace. She wants me to stay, as much as I want to, and I don't think I'll be able to get away from her for very long. 

Selene had discovered that we might attempt to flee; thus, our attempts to do so had been unsuccessful. 

I had made the decision to fight Selene until the end. Although I was aware that things might not work out, I'm not willing to give up without a fight. 

 Oh, Lucius. Now get the heck out of your room; it's time to go. Selene was asleep when I heard my friend's voice. 

With straight faces, we left my room together. As I gazed at my partner, I became aware of my heart thumping against its confines. 

Since rogues receive training in our pack, I understood that since she was the only one that arrived, defeating her would be simple for the two of us.

It looks like a gang brawl. "You shouldn't think I'll go easy on you both; I'll be the only one fighting you," she said as we charged at her. 

We were both on the ground with bruises all over our bodies after she got into a fight with us. I always sense a spark bursting from my skin whenever our skin comes into contact with one another, and it gets stronger with each passing moment. 

She went away, saying, "Take him away and lock him up in the chariot."

At that point, my only emotion was hatred for my partner. That this might ever happen to me seemed unthinkable. Having always imagined that I would get old and give birth to Selene, my dream was dashed the moment I met my partner. I was so furious that my only thought was to murder my partner.