Semua Bab The Beta’s Unwilling Bride: Bab 61 - Bab 70

Tessa’s POVI pace back and forth in my small room, my fists clenched so tight. Rage boils inside me like a storm I can’t control. “Who the hell does he think he is?” I mutter to myself . “Showing up out of nowhere like that, after everything? Like he can just come in and rip open all my old wounds? That arrogant bastard!”Lititi, my wolf, snarls softly in my head, her presence pushing against my anger. “Tessa, calm down. You should have at least listened to him. He’s our mate, remember? The bond doesn’t just vanish.”I stop pacing for a second. “Listen to him? Where was he when Sebastian turned my life into a living hell? Huh? Where was the great Supreme Alpha then, Lititi? He doesn’t love me, and tossed me aside as a whore. And now that I’m finally free, finally starting over, he wants to crawl back just like that? No way. I’m done with his cold, emotionless act.”“But the pull is still there,” Lititi insists, her voice a low growl in my mind. “You felt it when you slapped him. Tha

Tessa’s POVLana saunters over, her eyes locked on mine with this intense look.“Lana,” I say, keeping my tone neutral. By that look on her face, I could tell what she wanted. Probably another Scissors round from me so she can squirt.She steps closer, way too close, and brushes a strand of hair behind my ear. Her fingers linger on my skin a second longer than they should. “You look tense after that little scene with Lucy. Need someone to help you feel better? I could show you a good time, you know. Just the two of us.”“Lana, I’m not interested. Really.”She tilts her head, her smile fading into a pout. “Oh, come on, Tessa. Don’t tell me you haven’t thought about it again after the last experience. We could have some fun exploring that again.”“No, Lana. I mean it. I’m not into that right now.” She studies my face, her expression shifting from seductive to concerned. She furrows her brows. “Alright, alright. I get it. But you look worried. Like, really worried. What’s eating at you

Tessa’s POVThat evening, I'm walking down the hallway, trying to clear my head after everything that’s happened today. My mind’s a whirlwind of Alaric, the bond, Selene’s smug face earlier. I don’t notice her until she steps out from a side door, blocking my path like she’s been waiting to pounce on me. Her eyes narrow, lips twisting into that fake smile she always wears.“Well, well, Tessa,” Selene says, her voice dripping with sarcasm. She crosses her arms, leaning against the wall. “I figured you’d stay away for good soon.”I stop in my tracks. No way I am letting her see me like I’m afraid of her. “What do you want, Selene?”She chuckles, a mocking sound. “Games? Oh, honey, this isn’t something serious. This is reality. And in reality, I’m married to Alaric now. That’s right, married. As in, bound by vows, by the pack’s traditions, by everything that matters in our world.” She holds up her left hand, wiggling her fingers so the ring catches the fading light. It’s a massive thing,

Selene’s POVI leave the room as I head down the hallway. My mind races with everything Alaric just said, but I push it down. I won’t let it show. Soon, it’s time for the celebration, and I have to play my part. As the Supreme Luna, I can’t afford to look weak. The pack house courtyard is already alive with pack members enjoying every bit and the long tables piled with food, roasted meats, fresh breads, fruits, and pitchers of ale and wine. Drums beat loud in entertainment with laughter and the strum of guitars from the entertainers in the corner. Werewolves from the pack are all around, clinking glasses, tearing into food with their hands. They all seem happy and I feel betrayed. These were the same pack who were happy that I became Luna and now they are happy and eating to celebrate Tessa. It's a feast to welcome Tessa back, but to me, it’s just another stage for my pains..I grab a glass of wine from a passing tray and sip it slowly, scanning the crowd. The drums pick up pace no

Tessa’s POVI turn my head at the sound of my name, and there she is, Selene, striding toward me with that smug look plastered across her face. My stomach twists, and my wolf, Lititi, stirs inside me, growling low. “Go play, kiddo. I’ll catch up with you later.” I say to Lila. Lila pouts but gives me a peck before she scampers off, her yellow dress bouncing. I turn and face Selene. She stops a few feet away, crossing her arms, her lips curling into a sneer.“Well, well,” she says. “Sweetheart.” She called mockingly.I clench my fists, my nails biting into my palms. “ You set me up last night, didn’t you?”A cold laugh left her mouth. “Set you up? Oh, Tessa. Maybe I did or maybe you were drunk, throwing yourself at Darius. Everyone saw it. You’re nothing but a desperate slut.”My blood boils, and Lititi snarls in my head, urging me to give her a dirty slap. “Shut your mouth,” I snap, stepping closer. “You know damn well I didn’t do anything with him. You drugged me or something, didn’