POV Thorne The next morning, I woke up to find Azalea curled up in my arms, her head on my chest. She stirred, stretching lazily as she opened her eyes, and smiled up at me. It was the most beautiful sight I'd ever seen. I ran my fingers through her hair, marveling at how good it felt to have her here with me. "Good morning, Luna," I whispered, kissing her forehead. She ran her hand over my chest, "Good morning, Alpha," she murmured back. "What do you want to do today? You have two options. Option one, stay in bed all day making love or option two, make love in every area of the house?" I asked her with a grin. She giggled, "Well, since we have the whole day...""My plan is to get you pregnant with my pups, baby." I growled, kissing her deeply. "I want our pack to be strong, and I want them to have you as their mother." She looked up at me with tears in her eyes, and I knew what she was thinking. "I love you, Thorne. I will always love you. And I will always be your Luna, no
POV Azalea The past month had brought a river of tears and anguish- my husband, the man I thought I'd spend eternity by, had been unfaithful. We got married in a white ceremony instead of exchanging rings, as he did not want any physical symbols of binding nor to have children with me. He had always been gentle and loving prior to her return, but now I felt his heart pull towards someone else. That someone I fear has my husband’s heart. Would I ever get my happy ending living in such a loveless and shallow marriage?As I sat on the edge of our bed, my hands clasped tightly together, I stared at the empty space beside me. It had been a long time since Thorne came home on time, and I couldn't shake the feeling that something was terribly wrong.I watched the clock and continued to wait for his arrival. It’s been over five hours and usually he is home before dinner at five o’clock sharp; however he has not been on time since she arrived back in the Crescent Moon pack; Vanessa Iv
POV Azalea I dropped the topic for days, no longer having the courage to open that can of worms after remembering what happened last time.Throne and I fell back into our old routine. I kept my complaints to myself and pretended we were a perfect couple. "Thanks for dinner," I said, with a cool tone in the dimly lit restaurant. But memories of Thorne at Vanessa's house lingered, and I couldn't keep pretending everything was okay."Of course, my love," Thorne replied, trying to sound light-hearted. "I owed it to you after the other night.""Speaking of which," I began, my voice shaking slightly, "Can we talk about that night now?""Can we not do this here?" Thorne said defensively. "We're supposed to be enjoying ourselves.""Thorne, when are we going to talk about it? You keep avoiding the subject!" My frustration bubbled over. "I know you were with her! Thorne! Can’t you just own up to it?""Are you really just jealous, Azalea?" he snapped, his eyes narrowing. "Because that's
POV Azalea Ever since that night our already estranged marriage has gotten even worse. Today I caught him and Vanessa sharing a steamy glance at the pack meeting and then when he shook her hand his fingers lingered longer than usual on her wrist. It was sickening. He moved out of our room and into the guest quarters, spending hours on his phone when I wasn't around. After catching her leaving his office one too many times, I decided to confront him. As I stood there, trying to compose myself, I knew I had to confront him. I had to know the truth. I walked into his office and slammed the door shut. Thorne looked up at me, startled, and quickly composed himself. "Leah, what are you doing here?" he asked, trying to sound casual. "I’m the Luna. Going to the pack meetings is part of my job.” I snapped, “ What were you doing meeting with her in your office alone, Thorne?” I asked him. Thorne sighed and rubbed his forehead. "Leah, it's not what you think.” He grabbed my hand and
POV Azalea Axel and I sat and talked for hours as we sipped on our coffee and talked about the old times. We had once been so in love and then one day out of the blue he just left the pack with not so much as a goodbye. I was hurt and confused and shortly after because of our split, was forced to marry Thorne, as we were true mates and in order for him to assume duties as Alpha he had to marry his mate, which was me. Axel and I never discussed his reasons for leaving nor did we discuss Thorne and it was refreshing to be in the company of someone who I could talk to without it being an act. Hours went by and soon I reluctantly returned home. As I entered through the door he was there waiting for me. His eyes were fixed on me and they were glowing. I knew he was upset. “ Where were you?” He demanded that I answer. I just kept walking around. I remembered that he never gave me a direct answer when I asked him the same question. Now he has the audacity to demand I answer? Inc
POV Azalea The days that followed seemed to unravel in slow motion, the tension between us palpable in every glance, every touch. At night, we lay in bed like strangers, our bodies curled away from each other while the silence between us grew heavier with each passing moment. One morning, as Thorne prepared to leave for work, I noticed him surreptitiously checking his phone, his expression a mix of guilt and concern. A stab of suspicion twisted in my gut, but I pushed it aside, unwilling to give voice to my fears. "Thorne," I called out softly, watching him turn towards me with a wary look in his eyes. "Have a good day at work." "Thanks," he murmured before quickly leaving the room, the weight of unspoken words bearing down on us both. Throughout the day, I couldn't shake the nagging feeling that there was more to Thorne's secretive behavior than mere stress. As much as I wanted to believe in him, that there was nothing between him and Vanessa, the shadows of doubt continued
POV Azalea Red-eyed and trembling, I sat on the sofa clutching divorce papers. Images of Thorne with his lover made my already broken heart shatter into a million pieces, each one jagged and cutting deeper into my soul."Thorne," I whispered, choking back a sob. "How could you?"I could picture Thorne's plea for forgiveness, but our trust was broken. Walking away from our life was painful, but I needed to find my own path and heal alone. With determination, I wiped my tears and stood up. I refused to be defined by Thorne's mistakes or consumed by bitterness."Enough," I told myself, my voice firm despite my quivering chin. "I deserve better than this."I pushed the whispers of doubt and fear away, envisioning a life where I could stand tall and strong, free from the chains of the past. A life where I reclaimed my identity, self-worth, and ability to trust."Thorne," I murmured again, my voice filled with resolve. "You may have betrayed me, but you will not break me."As I stare
POV Azalea Moonlight bathed my tear-streaked face. Thorne's betrayal was a physical burden, and his lover's words convinced me I had to divorce him. With the sunrise came a determination to start anew, away from Thorne and his mistakes. He may have been my true mate, but I didn't need to be tied to him forever."Thorne," I murmured to myself, wiping away the last remnants of my tears, "you don't define me. I can survive without you."As I packed, bittersweet emotions surged through me. Our life had been imperfect, but it had brought moments of joy that I would cherish. Yet, the cost of staying had become too high and I knew I owed it to myself to find a life without betrayal or heartache."Starting anew is terrifying," I admitted, folding my clothes carefully into the suitcase. "But it's better than living in a constant state of pain."I stood in the center of our bedroom, among half-filled cardboard boxes and scattered belongings. My heart raced with anxiety as I reached for a