The Alpha's Half-breed Mate

Betrayal

Elizabeth

I knew I was the one who left, and I know I have no right to feel the way I do, but I feel betrayed. The man I love found another female because he didn't understand what I needed. I wanted to come home to him every day, but my head placed doubt in my mind, told me that he was just with me for s*x, and that made me unsure.

I have to pull myself together for Emily's sake, and I hope that one day I will be by John's side again.

I've been home for three weeks, and today is Emily's birthday. My bubbly daughter is three today, and I couldn't be prouder. The Alpha, much to the Luna's dismay, invited us to celebrate her birthday in the common room in the pack house, to properly welcome her and make her feel at home. She has been talking non-stop about her birthday, and I mean non-stop... My daughter have a great set of lungs, and a strong vocabulary, and she will talk your ears off if you let her.

We arrive at the pack house to finish the preparations. I take Emily out of her seat, and she takes off, running into the house. I laugh when I hear a scream from inside. My face drops and my insides are cold. I drop the tray of food in my hands and run into the house. "Emily! Where are you?" Dread fills me when I can't hear her, and I run to the common room, seeing her giggling in John's lap. My heart is pounding in my chest and tears fill my eyes. I sigh relieved when I see them. "There you are, sweetie. Why did you scream? You scared me half to death." I look at my daughter who is looking at me as innocently as just a child can, and smile. "Sorry mommy. He lifted me and ran with me in here, like a plane!" She shows me excited, and I can't help but laugh. I look at John and open our mind link for the first time in a while. "You scared me... She's all I have left. Instead of trying to understand the reason why I needed space, you left me... you found another female to share a bed with... My daughter is all I have left, John, and as long as you have that she-wolf by your side, I don't want her alone with you... I came home because I loved you, because my mind has finally reached up to my heart, and I find you with Britney of all!" I fight back the tears as I plaster a smile on my face and walk over to my tiny bundle of joy. She squeals as John hands her back to me, and I can see how tormented he is, only for a second, before he masks it.

I finish the rest of the preparations while Emily is down for her nap, and when I come to wake her, John stops me with a hug. I freeze as all my feelings rush through the mate bond and into him, and I almost break down. I turn around in his arms to look at him. Tears fill my eyes, and I feel his emotions through the bond. How heartbroken he was when I left, because he didn't understand, and how angry he became because he felt betrayed. My heart aches, and I gasp as I understand why he reacted as he did. He leans closer to me, and I feel our breath mingle as he's about to kiss me. "What the f**k are you doing with her?" Britney stands in the doorway, fuming, and I pull away. I shake my feelings away and walk over to my sweet, sweet daughter. I nudge her, and she groans and smile at me. I laugh at her. She has definitely been spending time with her grandfather.

I lift her out and ignore our audience. I change her diaper and dress her in a pink dress with white leggings. I braid her long hair, and bring her down to her party. Her eyes go wide when she see her unicorn-themed party, and I put her down on the floor. She run straight for my dad, giggling and practically throw herself into the cake, making every adult in the room laugh.

After the party, I carry her home. She has been sleeping for hours, and I can't help but look at the precious little girl who I have promised to protect for the rest of her life. I place her in her bed, kiss her head and pull her covers up before heading to my own room. I lay down on my bed, and I finally allow my tears to fall.