Page 5 of The Forbidden Alpha

The pain and the doubt that I felt earlier suddenly changed into hope. A small ray of hope… but it was enough to give me a purpose, a will to live.

Just then, I remembered that tomorrow would be Michael’s coronation as the new Alpha. It would be a big celebration.

I couldn’t help the excitement rising in my chest. I have always suspected that my mate would be Michael. Tomorrow, I will be able to confirm that.

I sighed and closed my eyes.

Please, Moon Goddess, I really wish Michael would be my mate. Please.

The next day, I was already up even before the sun rose and the whole pack rose. I didn’t get enough sleep because I was so excited.

I cleaned myself and put on a white sleeveless dress. I sighed as I looked at myself in the mirror beside my door. I let my hair flow down to my shoulders. I smiled to myself. This is the day, the most important day of my life.

Slowly, I walked out of the house. I could still hear the crickets from everywhere. I hugged myself as I felt the cold breeze brushing on my skin.

I closed my eyes and inhaled a deep breath when suddenly my nose caught a scent… it was different in a good way. It was intoxicating to my senses. My heart beat wildly inside my chest as if it wanted to jump out. My breathing went heavy as I followed the scent towards the forest.

The closer I got to the forest, the more fidgety I felt. I bit my lip hard as I looked around. The scent became stronger.

My mate is close!

He could be here somewhere. I continued walking until I reached the center of the forest, where the smell got even more potent.

Ahh! Ohh!!

I stopped in my tracks when I heard a guttural moan. I turned to look, and I froze at the sight before me.

I finally confirmed it as the scent flared up in my nose.

My mate is, indeed, Michael. My best friend. My childhood crush. My puppy love.

But I felt like my whole world collapsed as I watched my mate banging Daria on all fours right before my eyes.

Chapter Three

I felt numb. The excitement that I felt earlier completely vanished like thin smoke. They were so into it that they didn’t even notice my presence. I was even more disappointed because I thought Michael would have somehow caught my scent, too. But even if he did, he was completely lost in ecstasy. The prospect of meeting his mate for the first time had paled in comparison to his lust.

I didn’t know how I managed to go home when my knees were wobbling, and I could feel my flesh shivering. I entered my house, still feeling weak and deflated as I rested my hand against the door. Then my legs gave and slipped to the floor.

Covering my face with both hands, I cried my heart out.

How could he do this to me?

He turned eighteen earlier. He must have known before I did!

Then why is he fucking that bitch!

And of all girls, why Daria? Why my archnemesis? Why the girl who spent every day of her life insulting me and making my life a living hell?

I felt like my heart was being ripped apart. I still couldn’t believe what had just happened. It was just last night when I imagined this day to be perfect, but it turned out to be the worst day of my life.

I wonder how long they have been doing the dirty? What about yesterday when Michael came up to me and almost kissed me? Was he really just toying with me?

I sobbed hard on my hands. My fairytale hopes were shattered. What did I ever do to deserve this, huh? Why did I need to go through this heartbreak?

I wanted to shout and lash out, but what would that do? Would it bring back my hopeful dream? Would that break them apart? That was the most painful part of this.

I didn’t know how long I stayed in that position. I cried my heart out until I felt my eyes sting. By the time the tears subsided, I was sure my eyes were bloodshot and swollen.

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