Betrayed by One, Desired by Four

Bella’s PovIt’s been months since I got married to Alpha Aiden. He treated me like scorn but treated Athena like a fragile flower. It hurt but I had already fallen in love with him. I shrugged off the thoughts then I continued preparing the food. Once I finished, I quickly took it to Aiden’s room. Yes, we were married, but he didn’t even want to stay in the same room with me. He said he found me repulsive. I could hear Athena’s laughter. I tried to stabilize my emotions. One day, he would love me. He would understand that I loved him so much and that I was his wife. I knocked. The laughter didn’t die down, but no one responded. I pushed the door open and said, “The food is ready.” And I was greeted by the sight of them embracing. He was feeding her fruit, and she was giggling, touching his chin. My hands were shaking. I was boiling inside, but I still timidly said, “I made something for you.” Aiden looked visibly irritated by my interruption

I forced myself to focus. My father was right outside. Taking a shaky breath, I scrambled off the bed, ignoring the sharp pain in my thighs. I wrapped myself in my nightgown hastily, smoothing my hair down before opening the door just a little to peek at my father. He gave me a knowing look, amusement flickering in his eyes. “I see Aiden is taking good care of you.” I forced a smile. “Yes, Father. Everything is fine.” Aiden, now fully dressed, walked up behind me, resting a possessive hand on my waist as if we were truly husband and wife. “Good morning, Father,” he greeted smoothly, his voice dripping with fake warmth. My father beamed. “Good morning, my son. I trust my daughter isn’t giving you any trouble?” I stiffened. Aiden’s grip on me tightened just slightly, a silent warning. “Of course not,” he chuckled. “She’s been nothing but obedient.” My stomach turned at the word. Obedient. My father nodded approvingly. “Good, good. I’ll be in the din