All Chapters of The Price of an Alpha’s Betrayal: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Charlotte was curled up in Sebastian's arms, her voice sweet and coaxing."I just don't want our Luna to work herself too hard."Sebastian snorted."These things are the Luna's responsibility to begin with. She does nothing, and she even leaves the pack without permission. Giving her this project is the least I can do, isn't it?"With a single sentence, he reduced me to nothing.In the past, I might have argued or tried to reason with him. Now I understood that no matter how much I said, in Sebastian's eyes it would only sound like excuses.I was already numb. I had no desire to waste any more words.When I didn't respond, Sebastian assumed my silence came from guilt. His tone softened slightly."Selena, this isn't just a job. It's training for you. If you can't produce results that stand out, how are you supposed to earn the respect of the pack as Luna? Look at Charlotte. She worked until three in the morning last night. She's more capable than you, and even more hardworking.

I went deep into the Thornwood Forest to find a witch, searching for a potion that could sever a mate bond.Before Sebastian left, I hesitated for a long time. In the end, I decided to tell him."Sebastian, I've thought about this for a long time. We should... sever our mate bond."He froze, then looked at me like I had said something absurd. A moment later, he let out a short laugh."So this is about the vacation? You didn't get your way, and now you're talking about breaking our bond just to get my attention?"Before I could respond, his phone rang. He answered it, and the tension in his face vanished instantly."Alright. Okay. I'll be there right away."He hung up, grabbed his suitcase, and didn't even spare me a glance."I'm busy right now. Whatever you want to say can wait until I'm back."He didn't take my words seriously. To him, I was just throwing a tantrum.And the "busy" he mentioned was nothing more than leaving on a trip with Charlotte.I found the witch's cabin

Sebastian's expression froze instantly. He snatched the withdrawal agreement from my hands.When he saw the Wolf Council's seal and confirmed it was legitimate, his face didn't light up with the joy I had expected. Instead, a flicker of anger passed across his features."What is this? You're really leaving me?"Charlotte caught sight of the agreement. She froze for a moment before a flash of delight appeared in her eyes. But she quickly masked it, putting on a show. "Selena, are you trying to play hard to get just to get Sebastian's attention? Sebastian only mentioned breaking the mate bond to teach you a lesson. Look at you, letting your emotions get the better of you. This withdrawal can be reversed. Before Sebastian gets fully upset, go cancel it and apologize to him."It looked like she was speaking for me, but she was actually provoking him on purpose.I had seen tactics like this too many times to be fooled.Sebastian gripped the agreement with both hands, his fingers tre

I stayed silent. Sebastian thought I had softened, so he gripped my hand even tighter."Selena, have you even thought about what will happen once you leave me? You don't know how to handle anything. Without my protection, you can't even guarantee your basic survival. The world out there is dangerous, full of rogues hiding in the shadows. You're only truly safe by my side."It's true that I haven't been perfect in some areas. But I'm an Alpha, the best in this entire pack. Countless she‑wolves would kill to be my mate, yet you're ungrateful enough to want to leave me. Who else besides me would ever want you? Don't be naive. I'm the only one who will never turn away from you."I found it ridiculous. To him, I was worthless the moment I no longer belonged to a male wolf.He wasn't blind. He knew how capable I was. He just wanted to crush my confidence, make me feel small, and make me believe I couldn't survive without him.Before I could even respond, his phone rang."Alpha Sebastia

I drew the curtains, shoved in my earplugs, and collapsed onto the bed.I wasn't letting my guard down for him anymore.All he was doing was standing in the rain, but I had spent years of marriage drenched in heartache.I thought Sebastian would give up, but I was wrong.He chased me all the way to the hospital.Rain plastered his hair to his head, strands clinging to his face, leaving him looking utterly disheveled, like a rogue.I didn't want to see him, but I also couldn't have him causing a scene in the hospital and disturbing my patients.After a long moment of hesitation, I decided it was time to make a clean break with him.As I stepped out of the hospital, Sebastian's eyes lit up the moment he saw me. He hurried to keep pace, gazing at me with that pitiful, pleading look I'd seen so many times before."You don't have to do this. I'm not going to help you. You brought this mess on yourself," I said firmly, leaving no room for argument.Sebastian clearly expected that a