One Luna, four alphas

RAVENA “Maybe with the child growing inside you, you may become useful to me again. For now, Ravena, keep your distance. We might be mates, but that doesn’t mean we must talk to or see each other everyday,” The hurtful words of my mate, Coldrey, stung me once again as I walked down the path leading to the silverfang pack. The child growing in my womb became a beacon of hope to finally be seen by my mate again after several years of being together. I had that hope shattered on the battlefield, where a knife was plunged into my stomach. The blood smeared all over my hand, leaving trails behind as I staggered down. Those who went to battle with me had no idea what was going on. We’d come out victoriously—-but at what cost? The cost of my child! The cost of the blood of the only being that could make me feel loved and seen again! My knees weakened, my muscles aching by the simple thought of that when a light nudge threw me to the floor. “On your feet, Luna!” Nyla the beta crouched and whispered in my ear. “You’re not the first woman to lose a baby to the Alpha. I am his betroth, and I have witnessed that pain before, you dumb fool. You mustn’t make yourself look gullible and miserable before your fellow warriors. So…on—your—feet!” Rage surged through me, the same rage that I felt when I was stabbed in my stomach. My wolf growled in my head, but I buried all of that in the earth as my fingers dug into the sand. “Stay away from me, Nyla,” I said under my breath, shooting her a glare. “It’s for your benefit,” I added before forcing myself to my feet. The silver gates of the Silverfang pack house loomed ahead with a kind of energy that forced me to halt. Something was different. I could smell it in the air. “Move!” Nyla pushed. I ignored the smell and continued walking until we were standing before the large silver gates. Instead of the usual patrols, there were banners swaying in the wind. White and silver. The banners of festivity. The sound of drums and flutes echoed in the air, followed by distant cheers. My heart clenched as I pushed the gate and walked in. A celebration? I scoffed as more tears trickled down my eyes. Coldrey must have heard of our victory and threw this lavish ceremony to welcome us—I thought. The wind that blew across my face sent the tears away, rewarding me with a smile. “He threw a welcome home feast,” I chuckled, turning to Nyla with so much pain searing across my stomach. But Nyla didn’t say a word until the doors of the tall building opened and two guards walked out. “I hope,” she blurted. A pair of wolves approached with uneasy expressions. They exchanged glances before the taller one finally spoke. “Luna Ravena,” he started, hesitant at first. “You can’t be here,” “What do you mean by can’t be here? In my home? Can’t you see this was done to welcome me and—“ “Welcome you?” The second wolf laughed before the taller one nudged him into silence. His throat bobbed as he swallowed. “It’s…it’s Alpha Coldrey’s wedding day”. ******** Coldreys' wedding? My mate's wedding day? My love? The man I sacrificed everything for just to be by his side. My breath left my lungs as if someone had driven a sharp blade into my heart again. I took a quick step forward, but the guards stood in the way. “We’re sorry, but we can’t let you go in. It’s his command.” One said. “Leave my path, both of you,” “Or what? Tell us, Luna!” Nyla called mockingly. By this time, those who came with me were already invested in what was happening. I glanced at them, and all of a sudden, my hands started trembling. I still fought to keep my hand stable over the cut on my stomach. “Move!” I ordered, taking another step forward. I pushed past the guards, or maybe they let me pass, but Nyla stood in my way again. I grabbed her neck before she could react and slammed her to the ground. She quickly snapped her claws out to fight back, but before she could do that, I pulled the blade attached to her belt and struck her palm into the earth. “I warned you,” I muttered, ignoring her cry for help and staggered towards the building. The doors were opened as I approached, and I noticed the contemplation on the faces of the wolves who opened them. I didn’t give them an opportunity to stop me. I hastened my strides until I walked into the ceremonial hall. “You have my heart, and I have yours. Today, we become one. Me, you…” I watched as Coldrey’s hand rested on the girls’ stomach. “And our little one, shall build a home here on this land,” My heart crushed into many pieces, stirring an enormous amount of anger and tears. “How…” I tried to speak, but the cheers in the hall silenced my voice. One step forward, a stagger to the right, then the left, and I crashed on the first table. The goblets clattered on the floor, bringing the silence that I wanted. All eyes drifted to me, and instead of pain, I felt rage bubbling inside. “How could you?” I struggled up. “How could you do this to me, Coldrey? After everything I gave up to be with you. You promised me!” I yelled, causing a jolt of pain in my stomach. I winced, bowing and halting in my tracks for a moment to take in the pain. The next time I looked up, the girl was leaning on his chest, holding him so dear. I recognized her. Lisa, one of the packs’ omega wolves who always paraded the pack house as a servant. He left me, for an omega? I scoffed—-The irony. Coldrey pulled away from Lisa, his green, royal cloak dragging behind him as he walked towards me. His eyes were mixed with emotions I couldn’t read, and I wondered why. “Didn’t the wolf guards tell you not to come here?” “Is that what I get? Huh? Tell me Coldrey, is that what I get for being the Luna that you wanted? You asked me to be your Luna, and I did. You asked me to annex my fathers pack to yours, promising we would rule together, and I did. You asked me to go into batt le to fight your wars…and I did. I’ve done all you’ve ever asked for—and where did it get me?” “Where did it get you? You ungrateful wolf! You think you would have stood a chance against the rival packs your father gained when he was alive. You should be lucky you annexed the NightHowl pack with mine. Leave now, Ravena,” he grabbed my arm and started dragging me to the exit. I pulled against him and brought us to a halt. “Ravena, leave,” he growled. “Funny isn’t it. The same day I lose the child, you happen to be getting married. The coincidence,” my wolf raged in my head, my claws digging into my palm as I struggled to reel her in. “You..lost the child,” he asked quietly. I glanced at Lisa who was still at the spot where he left her, and all I could do was wish her well. After all this is how it was for me and Coldrey at the beginning. Coldrey opened his mouth as if to speak. But I beat him to it. With a voice, steady as steel, I stripped myself of his ownership. “I, Ravena Dracarian, renounce you as my mate”. *************