Shouting

Ava Wilson POV

In the morning,

The entire night went by in a blink. I could never get used to being alone on the bed. Since the day Austin and I got married, there hasn’t been a day when I haven’t spent the night without him. No matter where he goes, he always takes me with him. As Luna, his other half, he never lets me sleep alone.

I couldn't sleep because of what happened yesterday, which caused me a lot of anxiety.

I got ready and immediately walked out of the room to meet Austin and the Omega we found yesterday. One maid informed me that she was awake, and I was eager to know what had transpired after spending the restless night contemplating various possibilities.

As I entered the room, I saw the girl sitting on the bed, drinking water, with Austin standing beside her. I could sense his anxiety, which only added to my own unrest after the sleepless night.

“You’re fine?” I broke the silence, seeking assurance.

Both Austin and the girl looked at me. She appeared to be around my age, with beautiful black hair and black eyes. Her hair resembled Austin’s, though her eyes were different. Austin’s blue eyes always held a special place in my heart, matching my hair.

“Luna!” she spoke slowly, attempting to stand up in respect. Before I could stop her, Austin gently touched her shoulder, urging her to remain seated.

“Don’t move. You’re already injured,” Austin said, carefully stabilising her in her current position.

“You here, Ava?” Austin asked me. I replied, “Yes, I’m here. Any problem?”

“Why would I have any issues? It’s just too early for you to wake up,” he smiled, removing his hands from the girl.

“How can I sleep when my husband is taking care of an injured Omega? As Luna, I have to show my concern too,” I said, averting my eyes towards the Omega.

“Thanks for taking me into your pack, Luna.” She smiled.

“What is your name?” I inquired.

“My name is Ariana. I ended up here after getting attacked by some rogues while trying to protect myself. Your pack saved me, and I’m grateful to Alpha Austin for taking care of me,” she explained.

As I listened to her explanation, I couldn’t shake off the feeling of unease. Her casual mention of Austin’s name didn’t sit well with me. However, what mattered more was why someone would target a vulnerable Omega. It seemed there was something unusual about the situation. I couldn’t fully believe her words.

“Oh! So, which pack do you belong to?” I asked.

“Mmhm,” she stammered, her response only increasing my suspicions. If she belonged to a pack, as she claimed, it should be normal for her. So why did she appear so frightened at the moment?

“What happened to you, Ariana, right?” I narrowed my eyes. She thought she could deceive me. That was utter nonsense. I was the Luna of this pack, and there was no way she could fool me the way she seemed to have fooled Austin with her not-so-innocent face.

“What are you talking about, Ava? Can’t you see her condition? Why are you being so harsh on her? That’s not how you should behave,” Austin angrily said, glaring at me.

I was taken aback. He had never shouted at me like that before, let alone in anger. We had been together for five years, and here he was, taking her side. It was becoming clear that something was amiss. Darkness seemed to be consuming everything inside me.

“Do you even know who you are?

talking to Austin? Don’t forget, I am still your wife. We helped her out of humanity, but that doesn’t mean she can stay here without being questioned,” I replied with equal anger. How dare he?

“I am the Alpha of this pack, and it would be better if you showed some respect, Ava,” he growled.

“And then what? If I don’t show you any respect, what are you going to do about it?” I challenged him.

“Get out of here, Ava. I’m not in the mood to argue with you. It’s better if you leave before I say something you won’t like,” he said, pointing towards the door, indicating that I should leave, as if I were afraid of him.

“What you’re already doing is something I don’t like at all. So go ahead and show me more of what you’re capable of, Austin,” I smirked. He thought he could overpower me.

I felt a deep hurt inside me. This behaviour towards an Omega, or anyone else, was not the Austin I had known for the past five years. He was someone different today. This was not my Austin; he had never acted like this before. Now I needed to know why he was treating me this way when I hadn’t done anything wrong.

“Please don’t fight,” Ariana interrupted, trying to mediate between us.

“You have no say in this matter, Miss Ariana. I don’t want another woman getting involved in a husband-and-wife dispute. Besides, you’re leaving today. We’ve already helped you, and this is not your pack. It’s better if you go back to where you came from, as you promised yesterday, Austin. Send this girl away,” I retorted, rolling my eyes and gesturing dismissively. How dare she think she can interfere? Who gave her the right to involve herself in my argument with my husband, which had arisen because of her?