Hayley
I wished that I could say Annie was terribly hideous to look at or that there was something physically wrong with her but I would be lying.“Luna.” She greeted “Can we talk? I promise that it will be brief.” She said simply and I noted that her hand unconsciously rubbed her still very flat tummy. Envy filled my heart but I played it cool and nodded and when she moved to enter my bedroom, I shook my head.There was no way I wanted her inside my haven. Plus Damon was here and the last thing I wanted was to be in the same room with the two of them at the same time.“I’ll meet you in the music room.”I said and she nodded with a smile, turning around and walking away on her heels.Veering around, I saw Damon looking even more dejected, having heard who was at the door and I walked past him to wash and prepare my face. The last thing I needed was to look like a mess while talking to my husband’s mistress because it didn’t matter what he said. He had slept with her and she was carrying his child which made her his mistress.“Hayley” he started as I headed out of the room and I raised my hand to stop him.“I’ve heard what you have to say, Damon. Now, let’s hear what your mistress wants to say to me.” I didn’t mean for my voice to come out so bitter but I didn’t wait for his reply before I walked out of the room and headed to the music room.In the dimly lit room, Annie stood tall and confident, her blonde hair cascading in waves down her shoulders. Her striking green eyes were like emeralds, gleaming with a mix of mystery and allure, drawing people in like a captivating spell. With every glance, she looked like someone who could make hearts skip a beat and ignite a spark of curiosity in those around her.Annie's face was adorned with delicate features, a perfectly shaped nose, and full lips that always seemed to hold a hint of a secretive smile. She possessed an air of confidence that exuded from her, making her presence impossible to ignore. Her slender neck gracefully led down to her collarbone, hinting at the elegance beneath.I couldn't help but notice her figure and her curves seemed to demand attention. Annie's ample bosom emphasized her femininity, a captivating allure that left many entranced. Her hourglass shape flowed seamlessly into a well-defined waist, and her hips gently swayed with every step she took, leaving an unforgettable impression on anyone who caught a glimpse of her.As she rose from the chair at my entrance, I realized that she had a way of moving that was both graceful and seductive, drawing eyes without even trying. Annie's choice of attire accentuated her assets, showing just enough to leave one intrigued yet leaving much to the imagination. Her style seemed to echo her personality – confident and daring, yet always leaving a hint of mystery.She looked like the daughter of an alpha truly and her head inclined in a small bow as I entered the room.“Luna” she greeted again and when I nodded, we both sat across from each other.I couldn't believe I was sitting here, face to face with Annie, the woman who had hurt me in the worst possible way. My heart was pounding in my chest, and anger and hurt churned inside me. But I wanted answers, closure, and maybe even a hint of remorse.Annie fidgeted nervously in her chair, avoiding eye contact, but I held her gaze firmly. "Why did you do it, Annie? Why did you sleep with my husband?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.She took a deep breath, her voice trembling as she spoke. "I'm so sorry, Luna. I never meant for any of this to happen. Damon and I had a moment of weakness, and it was a terrible mistake."Well, it didn’t change that the mistake made me feel like I was drowning right now."A mistake that resulted in a pregnancy," I voiced out, my voice laced with bitterness. "How convenient."Annie looked down at her hands, tears forming in her eyes. "I know, and I'm sorry. I never wanted to hurt anyone, especially not you.""Do you even realize the pain you've caused? The lives you've turned upside down?" I snapped, unable to hold back my anger even though I had come here intending to remain calm. I guessed that was what happened when your world was pulled from under your feet.She nodded, wiping away a tear. "I know, and that's why I've made a decision. I'm going to leave town after the baby is born. I don't want to cause any more pain or disrupt your life any further."I was taken aback by her words, but at the same time, a small sense of doubt washed over me. "You're leaving? Just like that?"Would that even solve anything? Would it bring me the peace that I so much desired after having my entire life destroyed days ago by this news?"I don't want to be a constant reminder of the pain I've caused," Annie said softly. "I want to give you and Damon a chance to heal and move on without my presence hanging over you."Part of me wanted to lash out at her, to tell her that leaving wouldn't undo the damage she had done. But another part of me understood her desire to take responsibility for her actions, to try and minimize the damage she had caused."I don’t have any answers to give to you right now," I said, my voice still tinged with anger. "But all I can ask of you right now is this. Take care of that child. They didn't ask for any of this."Annie nodded earnestly. "I will. I promise I'll do everything I can to keep the child in good health. This child is going to be an Alpha, after all."I had to bite my lip to keep myself from screaming at what I knew should always be a reminder of my husband’s infidelity."Good," I said, feeling a mix of emotions swirling inside me.She stood up, tears streaming down her cheeks. "I'm truly sorry, Hayley. I never wanted any of this to happen."I didn't reply. Watching her walk away, a part of me wanted to feel satisfaction in her departure, but all I felt was the weight of the pain she had caused.What was going to even happen now? Was I supposed to forgive them? And if I chose not to, would that make me such a terrible person? Annie was saying exactly what anyone else would want to hear in this situation but I could not even feel remotely better that it was a mistake like they both claimed. Would I be able to live here knowing that my husband would be fathering a child with another woman who would have to be living with us as well until the baby was born?Holding my head between my hands, I fought the urge to scream in agony because these next couple of days, weeks, and months were going to happen whether I wanted to or not and I was the one that had a choice to make now. A choice that would determine the trajectory of the future that Damon and I would share moving forward.HayleyI was busy going about my Luna duties, preparing for the upcoming pack party. As the Luna of our werewolf pack, it was my responsibility to ensure everything was in order, and that everyone would have a great time celebrating together. I loved my role, and it gave me a sense of purpose, especially during these challenging times.I did love to plan a party so I was glad for this opportunity to take my mind off of things, especially with the fact that Annie was going to be living with us now.After the conversation that I had with her, I made sure to avoid her as much as possible which seemed to work because she was never in my way either, but it was harder to do with Damon since we shared the same bedroom. He was not sleeping in it right now, living in one of the guest rooms as per my requests even though every night when I woke up to him it was an emotional drama, and whenever I remembered why, I cried hard and wished that things had never happened the way they had.As I set u
HayleyI could feel my heart pounding the moment Annie walked into the party and even though I tried not to overanalyze what she was wearing, it seemed like it was impossible to not just stare at her.She was wearing a stunning emerald green dress that seemed to accentuate her every curve. The dress was fitted at the top, showcasing her slender shoulders and delicate collarbone. From there, it cascaded gracefully down to her feet, hugging her waist before flaring out into a gentle A-line silhouette. The fabric shimmered with a subtle sheen, adding an extra touch of elegance to her attire.The neckline was a modest V, hinting at a glimpse of her collarbones and drawing attention to her neck. Thin spaghetti straps adorned her shoulders, adding a touch of delicacy to the overall look. The back of the dress dipped slightly, revealing just enough skin to maintain an air of sophistication.Her blonde hair cascaded in loose waves, falling gracefully around her shoulders and down her back. Th
HayleyI could not believe what had just happened. In fact, it felt like something that had just happened in slow motion because one minute I was lost in thought as I walked behind Annie toward the fountain as I wondered what she could possibly want to talk to me about, and the next minute, she was spilling her drink on me which caused me to lose my balance and fall into the water fountain. I felt utterly humiliated as I stood there, my dress and hair drenched from the fall.“Oh my God, I am so sorry that this happened. Oh my God.” Annie rushed towards me and when she stretched out her hand to help me out, I stopped her and got out of the fountain myself, my clothes dripping water and my hair ruined. I could only imagine what my makeup looked like at that moment and I watched as Annie dissolved into tears like she was the one who had just been humiliated.“Oh my God, I’m so sorry, I never meant for this to happen. Please believe me.” She wailed and just then, the crowd started to co
HayleyA few days had passed since the dreadful party, and as each day passed, I grew even more uncertain about whether I had imagined the entire thing about Annie pushing me into the fountain, given how she had kept trying to get in my good graces. I wanted to believe that it was in my head, but some rumors were now spreading like wildfire within the pack. The tension in the entire pack was almost palpable, and it felt like everyone was walking on eggshells around me. I couldn't escape the whispers that reached my ears, filling my mind with doubt and fear. The worst part was the rumor that Annie, the woman carrying my husband's child, a child who had now been branded as the Alpha's heir, might be my replacement as Luna.It would have probably helped if I already had a child before all of this happened but with the fact that I remained childless while Annie continued to walk around in the pack, her hands on her stomach protectively, I was growing even more worried about the fact that
HayleyI was shaken the entire morning, nearly falling on my face when I heard the news. The news had come at the crack of dawn and it had been Candice who had come to me to deliver the horrifying happenings. Maya, the maid that had come to give me food last night but I had been too upset to even muster an appetite had been found dead this morning and the cause of death had been determined to be poisoning. The worst part of the news had not even been that she had been poisoned. It had been that the last thing she had eaten was the meal that I had told her to eat in my stead, which meant that the original victim of the food poisoning was supposed to be me and that sweet girl had just paid the price and been collateral damage in my stead. Who could have done this? Why did they do this? And how did they even get close to being able to poison food that was intended for the Luna to eat? “I need to see her body,” I told Candice, throwing a gown over my body and marching to the infirmary
DamonLost. That was how I had felt every day since the night that I had cheated on my beloved Hayley. I had hoped with all my heart that the one-night mistake would never come to light after it happened at that summit but it seemed the universe had other plans and Annie had fallen pregnant. I had to watch the light go out of my mate’s eyes when I broke the news to her and the days that had followed had been pure torture, watching her slowly become a shadow of herself and doubt herself, knowing that I was the cause of everything. I knew that I could not hide from my responsibility which was why I had to bring Annie with me and so far, I was happy that Annie seemed to understand the situation and was not asking for more than what I could give her. I had thought that after that ball, the bad days would slowly fade away as time went and that I would be able to slowly but steadily win Hayley’s trust back, but then something worse had even happened that left me at a loss for words and a
HayleyThe murderer was still out at large. Even worse, the news of the truth that I was the actual person that was meant to be poisoned and not my dead maid had spread around the pack, despite Damon's decision to keep the news quiet while we hunted for the culprit. I had not agreed with him initially but seeing how people had reacted to the news immediately after it came out, made me realize just how little I was cherished by our pack members. Only a few of the high-ranking pack members were openly concerned and had reached out with their condolences, offering their support in catching the culprit. The others did not even act like they were bothered whether I lived or died and even one of them had made a joke about how I was saved thanks to my lack of gluttony. I really wanted to believe that even those who did not show their support for me openly after receiving the news were genuinely interested in helping us find the culprit but as the days went by, I grew even more skeptical,
Damon"You asked to see me, Alpha?" "Indeed," I said to my beta, raising my head from the files that were currently scattered on my table. "How was your night out?" He said, raising his eyebrows with a small smile on his face and I fought the urge to smile as well but I couldn't. Not after what had happened last night with Hayley. When Candice had come to me, informing me about the latest rumor that had to circulate the pack. According to her, they were already saying that I would crack under the pressure and replace Hayley with Annie.I had been enraged, but the moment my sister had told me that Hayley had heard that rumor, my anger had turned to sorrow. I had done this to her and I couldn't even rush to her side to console her, for fear that she would send me away. I couldn't lie that it was not eating away at me that I could not sleep in the same room with her anymore and it seemed like with each passing day, my chances of getting her back were dimming. The light in her eyes h