Rejecting the Alpha Who Betrayed Me

Being taken home from the local police station by Alpha Jordan Brown, I announced my decision to sever our mate bond.

"Judith, you can’t keep acting on a whim," he said, his alpha tone cutting through the silence.

I watched Jordan as he focused on driving, his broad shoulders tense, his grip firm on the steering wheel. Suddenly, I laughed, the sound bitter and hollow.

"I’ve made up my mind."

"Alpha Jordan," I turned my head, my gaze steady despite the storm inside me, "It’s time we set each other free."

The Bentley came to a halt by the roadside, and the tension in the car thickened, his alpha aura pressing against me like a weight.

"Why?" His voice was cold, detached, but I could feel the faint tremor beneath it.

"Give me a reason. What’s this about now?"

Looking at him, it all seemed pointless. Lowering the car window, I pointed to the side mirror at the car that had been discreetly following us.

"I bet you, within ten seconds," I said, my voice calm but edged with bitterness, "someone will be here for you."

I began counting down with certainty.

"Ten."

"Nine."

"Eight."

Before I could reach seven, a familiar figure emerged from the Mercedes behind us. Beta Annalise Fisher approached, her golden hair glinting under the streetlights, her eyes brimming with tears.

"Luna Judith," she said, her voice trembling, "I swear I didn’t mean to. I only suggested grabbing the outfit because Alpha Jordan needed me to accompany him to the charity gala. I had no idea you were home resting, let alone that you’d think I was an intruder and call the pack enforcers."

"This was my fault in the end, please don’t hold this against Alpha Jordan. I’m begging you."

"If you’re really upset," she gripped my hand and offered her cheek, "hit me. Take it out on me."

She held onto my hand, ready to take the blow, and Jordan’s voice pierced through the silence, sharp and commanding.

"Judith, what happened to your manners? Did you forget them?"

I found it all laughable. See, I didn’t have to do anything. Just sitting here and passively accepting everything somehow made it my fault.

I pulled my hand free and faced Jordan.

"Do you see now?" I asked, my voice steady but laced with exhaustion.

"Alpha Jordan," I felt as though my tears had dried up, as though my heartache had turned to numbness, leaving me devoid of emotion. I unbuckled my seatbelt and told him, "That’s the reason."

"Alpha Jordan, let’s sever the mate bond."

I opened the car door and, under the astonished delight of Beta Annalise, gave her a smile.

"Congratulations. You’ve managed to weave yourself into every part of our lives, and now you’re finally getting your chance."

"I don’t want Alpha Jordan anymore."

I turned to walk away.

Jordan hastily got out and grabbed my wrist, his grip firm and unyielding.

"Judith, what are you doing? Do you realize because of