Alpha’s Betrayal

Five

Astra's POV

Tears flowed freely down my cheeks as I ran away from our room. I had mustered courage to file for a divorce, sign the papers and also face Arlo. He was of course against it and tried to convince me otherwise but my mind was made up, I couldn't bear to stare at his once alluring face anymore, what I now saw was betrayal and deceit so I decided to free myself, give myself another shot at life since I had no life outside of him.

I felt a hand rest on my shoulder and I turned to see Arlo stand before me, with reddened eyes.

"Please Astra, don't do this to us." He begged, his voice shaky.

"You did this to us Arlo, you've left me with no choice." I retorted and then turned to leave once more but Arlo held my hand and he went down on his knees.

"Give me a chance to redeem myself, I can't imagine a life without you." He pleaded.

"We can try again, have our own babies, give Alberto a younger sister, you can adopt him as your own just don't leave me, please." He added, desperation evident in his tone.

I sniffed back my tears and gently released my hand from his grip.

"Good-bye Arlo, be a good father to your son." I said, rejecting his offer.

I quickly turned to heels and left, ignoring his calls and not looking back because I was scared I would change my mind if I did, I could still hear his faint sobs as I walked away, stifling my own loud sobs. I went to my favorite spot in the entire pack house; the garden and spent an hour there. I was proud of myself, of the decision I made to my own advantage, a part of me wanted to stay but I knew that things would never be the same so I mustered the courage to say goodbye to the place I called home for almost three years and all I've come to love.

As the sun began to set and darkness shrouded the world below, I took all my stuffs and quietly moved out, I was relieved I didn't come across Arlo during this period which gave me the strength to do what I needed to. I had already paid for a more comfortable and cozy little apartment downtown and I moved there. That night, I felt lonely and empty, I cried myself to sleep mourning my fate but when morning came, I was felt refreshed.

For the first time in a very long time, I wasn't waking up early than I should just to put on some moisturizer, massage my face, put on a light make-up and look beautiful so when Arlo would wake up with me by his side he'll be dazzled by how beautiful his wife's face looked even after a rough night, I wasn't rushing to use any pills or cussing around because I was an hour late to using my pills thereby earnestly praying I do not get pregnant.

All the attention was for myself. I made myself a decent breakfast, ate, cleaned up, took a bathe and began reading a book, unsure of what the future holds but still full of hope and plans which excluded staying in a toxic marriage, a knock on the door interrupted my alone-time and I wondered who it was that came visiting. Thinking it was the realtor agent that got me this place, I opened the door and regretted it instantly.

"Arlo? What are you doing here?" I exclaimed.

Shoving me aside, he walked into the house like he owned it.

"I asked what you were doing here? You're not welcome and you should leave-"

"Is this what you opted for?" He snapped, interrupting whatever I was saying.

"What?" I retorted, confused.

He raked his fingers through his hair and paced restlessly, I placed a hand on my hips and ushered him out.

"I don't care how you got to know where I stay but I think it's best if you leave, I've made my point clear that-"

"You think I care about what you feel?" He interjected.

I was taken aback.

"Excuse me?"

He snickered.

"Oh I will excuse you Astra, who the hell do you think you are by the way? I made a little mistake and tried to make it up to you but you had to be a drama queen and move out of the house, do.you know what trouble I went through before finding you?" He complained, obviously sore.

"I don't care about all that you ruined-"

"Oh save me the charade Astra, I'm tired of hearing the same thing, I ruined our marriage. I'm not sure what phase you're in and I don't care how long it will take you to get over this madness of yours but right now I need you to attend a meeting with me, the Lycan meeting is today nf your presence is mandated, do you know what you'd cost me with this stupid act of yours?" He yelled.

I was confused, the Arlo I knew never raised his voice at me and he was acting rather strange, the look of guilt I had seen in his eyes yesterday had disappeared and now it was replaced with arrogance and entitlement.

"What would the entire council think if they know about this little tantrum of yours, are you trying to ruin me?" He continued, heaping blames on me.

I laughed hysterically.

"Tell them we're divorced." I spat venomously, getting irritated by his imposing aura and attitude.

"How do I tell them that, how do I do that? Tell me!" He barked.

"The same way you managed to deceive me for years and have a bastard son!" I threw hotly, snapping and losing my cool.

"You're going to come back to me right now to attend that meeting else-"

"Else what?" I dared him.

He chuckled wickedly and paused, staring at me for a moment and the next minute he held me by the neck and I was literally almost choking.

"What are you doing? Let go of me!" I cried as tears began to roll down my cheeks and the air from my lungs deflated.

"I've worked hard to come this far and I won't let you ruin it, you'll come back with me and if you dare raise the issue of divorce then I won't hesitate to kill you." He threatened, tightening his grip on me.

I tried to slap his hands away but he was stronger and I was frightened, the man I once loved was gone in a second and I was faced with a beast instead, a soulless beast.

"Help!" I screamed with all the strength left in me.

As I thought that would be the end of me; the door suddenly yanked open and the most handsome man I've ever seen stepped into the room, his upper body was barely covered which shows that he had heard my cry and rushed in, I could see his hot body from the corner of my eyes and Arlo instantly released his grip on me.

"How about you let the pretty lady be?" My savior suggested in a warning tone, his baritone voice resounding in my head.