Chapter 4

Harley’s P.O.V.

Hearing that Alpha command, everyone in the room stood up and bowed, baring their necks in submission. They sang in unison.

“Greetings, Alpha Carlos!”

Another Alpha? Gosh!

I swiftly composed myself and stepped away, raising my head to see the face of the only sensible man in this meeting. He must be a righteous elder with accurate knowledge of werewolf constitution.

However, as soon as my eyes caught the sight of Alpha Carlos, I forgot to breathe. The stranger from the Moon bar was there to turn my world upside down.

Alpha Carlos stood at the center of the room, radiating power like a force of nature. Tall, broad shoulders, lean yet muscular figure, with sharp, calculating emerald eyes that seemed to pierce through me, were the highlight of his domineering personality. His plump lips curled up in a devilish smirk as he spoke.

“So, Alpha Xander is your husband, Harley!”

The hint of amusement in Carlos’s tone sent shivers down my spine, replaying the scene of my promise to him. One glance at his face refreshed my memory of kissing him passionately.

Goddess! What had I done?

Shuddering uncontrollably, I tore my gaze away and lowered my head in embarrassment. My mistake in darkness was back to haunt me during the day.

Carlos asked them to sit down and resumed the proceeding, questioning icily.

“What will you like to say about the video proof, Xander?”

My pulse was drumming in my ears as I tried to focus on my case. But Carlos’s manly scent enveloping my existence trembled my heart, he was wearing the same perfume as the last night.

Before I could calm my racing heart, Xander’s response hit me out of nowhere. It threw me for a loop, as he said.

“Uncle, how can you side with an omega?”

Uncle?

The Moon Goddess on the bike, what the hell was happening here?

My lips parted in a silent scream as I stared at Carlos unblinkingly, reeling in astonishment. Xander’s words continued to hammer my head.

“I am your nephew, facing marital abuse for so long. Shouldn’t you side with me, Uncle?”

As he began to protest, blackmailing Carlos with family ties. It gave me enough time to race my brain for more elaboration. During three years of my marriage, I had neither seen any uncle, nor he attended our wedding. Xander’s late father was the only heir of the Ledger family.

Then how?

Although I hadn’t met Xander’s Uncle at Ledger’s mansion, still, Carlos seemed familiar. It was like I had seen him before. But the main question was: Where?

I didn’t have time to ponder over this query as Carlos growled, speaking coldly.

“You are an Alpha, Xander. And according to laws, your case must be presented in the royal advisory council.

But here you are, bullying an omega with your elders. Is that what Alpha Simon taught you?”

He mentioned Xander’s grandpa’s name, shaming him with the remarkable legacy of Ledgers. His firm order left no room for discussion.

“As the chief royal advisor, I am issuing the divorce certificate to Xander Ledger and Harley Cooper. The cheater Alpha will pay one million dollars’ alimony to compensate for the emotional damage in marriage.”

Carlos eyed his Beta, who printed out the certificates and gave him for signature, completing the legal process in a jiffy. My heart danced in glee to finally witness the sign of my freedom.

After Xander’s betrayal, spending a moment more with him was worse than hell. If it wasn’t for Carlos, I would be begging him for forgiveness. Planning to thank him later, I was gazing at the file in Carlos’s hands when Elder Harold’s furious voice ruined my happiness. He lashed out,

“Crystal River Pack isn’t a place where an illegitimate bastard can come and force his opinion on us. How dare you step foot on our land when we kicked you out ten years ago, Carlos?

We were silent because of your imperial badge, but not anymore. Get out of our pack!”

“Oh, really!” Carlos chuckled and handed the file to his Beta after signing. “You have the nerve to challenge the authority of a chief royal advisor, Harold.”

He moved with the speed of light and grabbed Elder Harold’s collar from behind, banging his head on the table. Carlos pressed his face against the hard surface and growled loudly.

“You can’t bully me like a helpless boy in the past. As a court official, I can take over this puny pack in a heartbeat.

So, shut your mouth, Harold. My dick is bigger than yours.”

Shoot!

Now I realized the true identity of Alpha Carlos, remembering the rumors in the pack. I had heard that Alpha Simon cheated on his mate and married his lover against the elders’ wishes. A son was born out of that union who was banished from the pack grounds. Alpha Simon sent him to his affair wife’s hometown for safety.

After years of banishment, Carlos was back as the chief royal advisor. His high status in Alpha King’s court challenged the entire Crystal River Pack. He flexed his influence, silencing the opposition. I was able to get my divorce certificate without any trouble because of him.

As Xander began to talk to his uncle after meeting, I chickened out of the court and left, soaring high in the sky. It was time to collect my stuff and leave the Ledger mansion for good.

I went to my ex’s home and gathered my clothes, ignoring the heart fluttering moments scattered everywhere. My love for Xander was laughing at me in every corner. The gifts, decoration pieces, paintings, I selected everything according to Xander’s taste, creating a warm space for us. He didn’t even hesitate before setting our home on fire with his betrayal.

I bid farewell to my painful past with a heavy heart and climbed the stairs to the first floor to say goodbye to Xander’s mom. Luna Alicia was the only person kind to me.

However, a stern voice echoing in the surroundings halted me in my tracks.

“Where are you going, Harley?”

Xander entered the living hall with Ella, staring at me with confusion. I had to flash the divorce certificate before him to jog his memory.

“We are divorced, Alpha Xander. I won’t live here anymore.”

“Oh, you will!” Xander spoke icily.

“Don’t forget that you are still an omega in my pack. You will continue to serve my family just like your mother!”

My mom was an omega, working as a maid in this mansion. I also joined her when I turned five. Xander used his Alpha status as leverage and spoke.

“If you are thinking that one million dollars of alimony will give you a fresh start, here’s the news for you.

It won’t!

In fact, you have to pay me one million dollars, Harley!”

“But why?”

My heart thumped at the mention of such a big amount, I choked out, “I have never spent your money on pretty clothes, make up, or other hobbies, Alpha Xander. How can I be indebted to you?”