My Mate Begged Me Come Back After Abandoning Me for Family Vacation With Ex- girlfriend

It was rare for my mate Alexander to take time off from his warrior duties, so I planned a family trip to the Northern Territories.As the pack's chief healer, I could easily afford it. My private practice brought in $50,000 monthly. Alexander's warrior salary barely reached $3,000.I spent six months choosing the safest routes and negotiating passage rights with other packs.The Northern Territories were notorious for being hostile to outside wolves. Each territory required separate permits, some charging up to $10,000 just for safe passage.Everyone else in the family just stood back while I handled everything - the territory permits, the safe houses, the hunting grounds, even the medical supplies we'd need.Alexander's parents lived in our villa's guest wing. They survived entirely on my income since retiring from pack duties.His teenage sister Emma had been my responsibility since she was ten.I didn't mind supporting them all. Seeing the family happy was worth any effort.My ther

I treated myself to a $1000 steak at the most expensive restaurant in our territory.Without a large family to feed, this she-wolf had money to burn!I stayed out until the moon was high before returning to the villa.The villa was dark when I returned. Not one mindlink message, call or text while I was out - they'd all gone to sleep without a care.I made my way through the darkness to the master bedroom. The moment I entered, my wolf recoiled. Victoria's cheap perfume saturated the air. Mixed with something else that made my stomach turn. Alexander's aroused scent.My territory. My home. My mate. All tainted.The moment I sat on our California king bed, a shriek pierced the air."Ah!"I jumped, quickly hitting the light switch. There was Victoria, lying in my spot.My spot. Where my scent should be strongest. Where my mate bond was anchored.My blood didn't just boil - my wolf howled for blood. My therapy training on anger management flew out the window.Before I could think, my cla

I was one of the highest-earning pack members. Everyone knew Alexander's family lived off my income.Now they'd see him for what he really was - a weak warrior who couldn't even provide for his mate.I checked my therapy practice's schedule. Even on vacation, I had wolves willing to pay $1,000 per session.I'd do video consultations from my luxury suite. Why waste prime billing hours?After two therapy sessions, I got a call from the pack's Beta."Scarlett, Alexander's family is causing a scene at pack headquarters. They're demanding emergency funds.""Not my problem anymore.""Sarah's telling everyone you abandoned them. Victoria's crying about a stolen necklace.""That necklace Alexander bought her with MY money?"The Beta sighed. "This is getting messy. Alexander's reputation is in shreds.""Good. Maybe he'll learn to live within his means."I got a text from my bank. Alexander had tried to access my personal accounts.He'd also attempted to transfer ownership of my therapy office b

Alexander returned three days later to sign the papers.The day of our severance ritual, Victoria attended.She wore the diamond necklace Alexander had bought her."Planning to complete your mate bond right after severing ours, Alexander?"Victoria wrapped herself around his arm. "Of course. Once he's free of you, he's marking me immediately."She touched her stomach. "I already carry his pup. We'll be a happy family of three."I laughed at Alexander. "We were mated five years with no pups. I passed all fertility tests but you refused them. Now Victoria's suddenly carrying? Impressive."Victoria shrieked. "What are you suggesting? This pup is definitely Alexander's!""If you say so. Why so defensive?"The Pack Council members performing the ritual exchanged knowing looks.They'd all been my therapy clients. They knew Victoria's pattern of lying about pregnancies to trap males.After our bond was severed, Alexander immediately took Victoria for their bonding ceremony.They saw me waitin