Chapter 11

MEGAN’S POV

My eyebrows furrowed in shock as Austin held my wrist tight, staring coldly and possessively at me, not minding the whispers from the guests and that all eyes were on us.

Everyone was stunned, but that was the least Austin cared about. He held me so tight, like I would flee if he released me.

“Six years I’ve been looking for you, and you’ve been here playing Luna with someone else.” His voice was tight with anger, and his eyes were fixed with an unblinking stare.

I could see envy in them, and I wondered why. My gaze went straight to his beloved ‘Kayla,’ who stood behind him, her eyes burned into me, intense and filled with hatred.

Then, I let out a low scoff and uttered with an unshaken voice. “We’re divorced, remember? Why would Alpha Austin waste his time chasing after someone who didn’t even matter?” I snorted.

He opened his mouth to speak, but not a word came out of it. What can he say anyway? I endured so much humiliation, and I gave so much to be with him, but what did I get? Rejection.

I was expected to watch my husband in the arms of his ‘first love’ with a smile on my face after giving up everything for him.

“Let go of me.” I spoke in between gritted teeth, but he wasn’t going to let me go. His grip tightened.

Hence, Alpha Lucien grabbed his wrist and pushed him off forcefully while turning his gaze at me, tenderly.

Then, Kayla rushed to Austin and held his hand. “Austin, are you okay?” She stared at him with tenderness in her eyes.

“Wow!” I clapped my hands with a smile filled with mockery. “True love wins! I guess I did you both a favor by stepping aside for Kayla.”

However, Austin wasn’t concerned about my statement; he only inquired impatiently. “How long has this been going on? For how long have you been cheating on me with Lucien?”

“Is this why you left me?” He roared, and I scoffed in disbelief.

Kayla pretentiously gasped like she was shocked, and then she turned to Austin. “I’m not surprised, Austin. Remember how she left the minute your pack faced trouble? Who knows how long they’ve been sneaking around before that?” I shook my head in absolute disgust and anger. Kayla continued. “Thank God I got the Moon Royal Pack involved, or we’d be totally screwed.” She smiled as she lied, a thin, sickening curve that never reached her eyes.

“Interesting.” Lucien smirked coldly at Kayla. “You convinced the Moon Royal Pack?”

Kayla held my head up high, proud as everyone stared at her with admiration. All I did was stare at her. I wasn’t shocked; I’ve always known the truth to die the minute she opened her mouth.

“And you—” Alpha Lucien turned to Austin with a cold glare. “You bought that crap?”

Austin’s eyes narrowed in curiosity. “What are you talking about?” His voice expressed how badly he needed an explanation.

With a cocky laugh, Lucien continued. “You still don’t know who actually saved your pack, do you?”

Frantically, Austin’s eyes went from Lucien to me. He was confused and desperately needed clarification. Kayla, on the other hand, held her breath, her heart pounding like exhaling might force the truth out. She looked uneasily at Austin, holding his hands as her palms became sweaty.

“This is only one heir to the Moon Royal Pack, and she’s the Moon Heiress….” Alpha Lucien went on, but I grabbed his arm. He turned his gaze sharply at me, and I reluctantly shook my head, gesturing to him not to spill.

“Save your breath, Lucien. They’re not worth our time.” I snapped. “They’re not welcome in my party. Get them the f*** out of here.” I spoke with an expressionless face.

The guards quickly rushed to them, and they were shown out of the party. Austin didn’t stop staring at me. His eyes were all over me even as he was being shown out by the security.

As soon as they left, I heaved a sigh of relief while shaking my head. Lucien held my hand and spoke gently, every word kind. “Are you okay?”

“I’m fine. Well, he hasn’t changed a bit in the past 6 years. Still as full of himself as ever.” I retorted as we walked upstairs.

Then, he halted and started in a low voice that was filled with emotions. “You deserve someone who actually sees you, Megan. Maybe it’s time to give someone else a try.”

“I appreciate everything you do for me, Lucien. But I’m just not ready for all of it. I have many projects. I have Eleazar…” I continued talking, but he interrupted.

“I can wait.” His soft voice cut in. “No matter how long it takes…” He was still talking when my phone started ringing, interrupting the conversation.

From the purse, I brought out my phone and gestured to him to hold on while I took the call.

“Hey, Nate. What happened?”

From the other side of the call, Nate replied with a worried voice. “Megan, something is wrong. I just went into Eleazar’s bedroom, and I can’t find him.”

“What? Eleazar is missing?” My heart skipped a beat.