Chapter 13

AUSTIN’S POV

“Any updates?” I breathlessly inquired, flipping the pages of the file on the table in front of me. The picture of how Lucien held Megan couldn’t get out of my head. It’s only been a few years, and she already got her arms wrapped around him like they’re a couple.

The beta started. “Alpha… uh… we’ve looked into Miss Megan. It seems like she and Lucien have a long history together. Rumor has it that the kid she has with her is his, but they never made it official.”

Anger surged through my veins. She actually kept his son but aborted ours? The beta continued. “We… we also found out something else.”

“What is it?” I inquired anxiously with my eyes narrowed.

“She has ties with the Moon Royal Pack. But we don’t have the full picture yet.” My beta snapped, and my eyes grew in a mixture of surprise and shock. Ties with the Moon Royal Pack? It’s only been a few years, and Megan had already kissed up to almost all the influential packs and Alphas.

My fist clenched in anger and another feeling that I couldn’t fathom. “Moon Royal Pack? They bailed us out 6 years ago with a million-dollar contract.” “Yes.” My Beta shook his head in confirmation. “That’s them. They’re throwing a big event this weekend. The Moon Heiress, the Alpha King’s daughter who has never been seen by anyone, would be in attendance. It is said that they would be announcing the Moon Heiress as the new Alpha Queen of the Moon Royal European Pack.” He continued.

My eyes narrowed. For many years, no one has ever set their eyes on the Alpha King’s daughter. Her existence was mysterious—all the alphas of different packs tried so hard to find out who she was, but no one was able to find her. Many questions kept running through my mind. The Moon Royal Pack is a very influential and powerful pack. How exactly did Megan have a connection with them?

“They’re the biggest pack all over Europe. It’s a big deal.” The Beta continued, and I nodded my head in agreement and snapped immediately. “I’ll attend on my own.”

Taking a deep breath, I mumbled. “The kid… keep digging. Something seems off, or should I say familiar?”

“Alpha, you don’t have to worry. I’ll try everything possible to get further information about Miss Megan’s son.” Beta Gael replied in a reassuring tone.

My eyes gleamed with annoyance as I glared hard at him. “Miss Megan? She is your Luna… my wife. You can’t refer to her as Miss.” My voice was cold and hard.

Gael swallowed an invisible lump hard. With his head bowed, he nodded softly.

Merely hearing him say that Megan and Lucien are the parents of the boy I just saw made her heart ache. I watched Beta Gael walk out of the room while I focused on the desktop in front of me.

However, the clicking sound of heel against the polished floor made me raise my eyes up only to see Kayla walking towards me wearing her usual soft smile.

She walked closer, wrapped her hands around my neck, and whispered seductively into my ear. “Oh, you look so tense, Alpha.”

“Kayla, you shouldn’t be here this late.” My voice expressed disinterest and coldness.

But she chuckled lightly and continued massaging my broad shoulder gently. “You’ve been so stressed out lately, Austin. I heard it’s about that gold digger Megan and her bastard kid.” My face remained expressionless.

Hence, she continued. “If you’re so in need of a child, I can give you one.” She flirtatiously winked as she wanted to peck my cheek, but I got up forcefully, and she lost balance, nearly twisting an ankle. Her eyes grew in a mixture of shock and something unexplainable.

“How many times have I told you, Kayla? You’re just a good friend of mine, my ex-fiancée, and nothing more.” I snapped at her, avoiding her like she was a plague.

She opened her mouth to speak, but words couldn’t come out of it. Standing there, she stared at me with utmost disbelief. Then, I continued. “I appreciate what you did for the pack, but don’t cross the line.”

With that, I walked away while she clenched her fist in anger. Her face was swollen with rage and envy as she bit her lower lip hard.

“It’s been 6 long years, and you’ve never laid your hands on me. I used to be the absolute love of your life. What changed? What does that Megan have that I don’t? What is so special about that bitch?” She uttered hatefully with her hands wrapped around her chest.

With an audacious scoff, she mumbled. “I won’t let her take you. If I was able to make you two separate, then I can always get you back. There’s no fucking way I’m losing out entirely. I’ve always been the one you love; no one can take you away from me.” She grumbled.

“You promised my parents that you’d take care of me because I saved your life, like you thought. I’ll use that to make you stick to me, Austin. I’m never letting you go.” Her voice was determined as she picked up her bag and stormed out of the room, fuming.

After 6 years of trying hard to win me over, all I yearned for was Megan… the once scorned Luna who I wasn't concerned about. Until she left, I never got to know how important she was to me. Now, I’m determined to win her love back no matter what it takes.