Chapter Two

Gwen’s POV

By dawn, I was done packing my belonging, it was pretty much a suitcase and a leather bag. I decided to retrieve from Trent’s room the reaming half of the pendant Alpha Ryan claimed to have found on me when I was rescued.

It was split in two and given to Trent when he knew we were mates. It was the only clue to my real identity and finding my family; if I have one left.

Trent's door creak silently and I stealthily walked in, the pendant was in a chest in his lower dresser opposite his bed so I went there directly and retrieved

I froze midway back to the door- a too familiar scent hit me, his and Arianna. I squinted my eyes and saw little movement in the distance. I stood still- soft moans renting the air. I felt a prick at my hearting, excruciatingly crippling. Then the moans got bold, loud.

“ Trent…oh god,yes” Arianna moaned.

My brain refused to function- my limbs stiffened and gave passage to excruciating pain to embrace every nerve. After a minute of listening to the sounds of ecstatic betrayal, my legs moved towards the direction of my new room.

I didn't sleep that night.

Couldn’t sleep.

Something was for certain- a bond had been broken, one that not even the mood goddess can fix.

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The next morning, I was limp from pain, having mourned my betrayal all night. Trent barged into my room and I was too weak, too betrayed and bitter to say a word.

“Are you mad I wasn’t around for your birthday yesterday?” he asked.

I chuckled softly. How dare he? He came closer and squatted in front of me. His eyes soft and full of emotions, he gently tucked a loose strand of hair behind my ear.

“I’m sorry I wasn’t around all day and I missed it, I had to accompany Arianna somewhere yesterday and couldn’t back home in time but I’m going to make up for it. I made reservations at your favorite restaurant; will you freshen up and meet me in ten minutes?” He asked in his refreshing tone.

I stared blankly at him, he smiled beautifully and for a moment I had the urge to grab and strangulate hiHebut I didn't, I laid there.

“Let me make it up to you Gwen. See you in 15 minutes.” He said then planted a brief kiss on my forehead.

Contrary to the raging fury burning inside of me, I got dressed, got into the limousine which then conveyed me to a famous restaurant- Arianna’s favorite. I was greeted by a loud chant the moment I stepped in.

‘Happy birthday Luna Gwen!’

Almost everyone from the pack was there and I failed a smile.

They all took turns in congratulating me and each gave me a rose, a romantic gesture and apology from Trent. He finally approached me, looking handsome as ever with a bouquet of roses in his hand.

“Happy belated birthday Gwen. Thank you for being a part of my life.” He said sweetly, it would have been romantic if I hadn't caught him in bed with his beta.

He asked me for a danced, we danced to my favorite solemn music and I felt ecstatic, I almost forgot all the pain and bitterness in my heart.

We sat at our table to eat afterwards and a familiar scent stirred a righteous anger in me. Arianna walked up to us and sat down without taking permission.

“Happy birthday Luna Gwen.” She greeted, barely audibly.

“I invited her, it was all her idea in the first place to throw this party, I told her you weren’t vain and would understand but she insisted.” Trent explained.

I nodded. Acknowledging his words.

“I felt bad he wasn’t with you yesterday because of me and wanted to do something special for you in return, can you help me peel the lobster Alpha Trent? My wrist hurt.” Arianna uttered, making herself look innocent and helpless.

I snickered and ate silently, she had this ‘I'm sleeping with your mate and there's nothing you can do about it’ smirk plastered on her face.

Arianna coughed slightly, drawing our attention and she asked Trent to dance with her. I sat back and watched how he held her with care and slowly danced with her, there were murmurs of how perfect they look and soon, comments and pictures filled the group chat.

One of them boldly commented that I wasn’t fit to be Luna and Arianna would be perfect instead. I smiled and ate like I didn't care.

When they were done dancing, they joined me at the table and Trent shamelessly peeled the lobster and even fed her, I calmly dropped my fork.

“She can eat by herself, you know?” I calmly said.

“She hurt her wrist, don’t be petty Gwen.” Trent retorted.

“I see.” I sarcastically remarked and a waiter brought in more food, announcing that Arianna had prepared it.

“Why aren’t you eating?” Trent asked.

“I'm not interested.” I spat back.

“Arianna had prepared this food with love and not minding that her wrist is injured, you have to eat it.” Trent demanded

“I’m sorry Luna Gwen, I just wanted to surprise you.” Arianna muttered.

I laughed sadistically seeing that it contained nuts. I looked at Trent, wondering how long he's been deceiving me. I thought he was been complacent towards me but turns out he's been sleeping with her, they both made a complete fool out of me.

“What’s happening to you?” Trent asked, annoyed. “Are you acting up?”

His words annoyed me greatly, how dare he!

Is that why she slept in your bed yesterday? You were helping her sleep?” I spew, angrily. “So she can make me food I'm allergic to?’

Trent's face froze, he didn't deny it. Great. My heart shattered.

“I think I’m having a heart attack!” Arianna suddenly cried out, obviously lying.

I watched as Trent scooped her in his arms and immediately headed for the exit. He held her like his life depended on it and he didn’t spare me a look. He bolted out and left.

After calmly finishing my meal, I hailed a cab and went back home. I was tired of the lies.

Of always hurting.

He betrayed me, hurt me in ways no one should.

But not anymore.

I took my bags and left him a note.

‘it’s evident you don’t want me in your life and you’re right, I’m not a member of this pack but I’ll forever be grateful to your Father for raising me, this is the least I can do for him, to free you of me. I’m out of your life, you never have to see me again and you certainly can now be with Arianna with me out of the way. Thank you for putting up with me for this long. Goodbye Trent, Gwen.’