Rejecting the Alpha Who Fathered Her Child

Trevor, Alpha of the Crimson Fang Pack, convinced me to spend a year abroad in Europe, claiming it would strengthen our alliance. But it was all a ruse so his childhood friend, Kataleya Jackson, a healer from the Shadow Claw Pack, could have his child. She proudly posted her maternity photos on Instagram with the caption:

"The best childhood buddy in the world has made my dream of becoming a mom come true."

As comments poured in urging them to mate quickly, my anger boiled over. I couldn’t resist commenting:

"Congrats on your undying love—hope it never bears fruit."

Trevor bombarded my phone with calls, and when I finally answered, he launched into a tirade. "What’s with your sarcastic remarks? I was just fulfilling a childhood promise to her."

I hung up and immediately began the process of dissolving our mate bond. There was no way I could remain Luna of the Crimson Fang Pack after this.

I had just finished canceling all the arrangements when Trevor showed up. He must have been tending to Kataleya, who had just given birth, judging by the dark circles under his eyes and his disheveled appearance. But he wasted no time blaming me.

"Did you delete the comment? You're making Kataleya look bad, don’t you see?"

He stepped closer, trying to appear apologetic, but my expression remained stern. My mate had deceived me into leaving so his childhood friend could bear his child. Trevor had told me when we first became mates that he didn’t want children. I had agreed to this so our packs could solidify their alliance. My parents, traditionalists, had reluctantly accepted this arrangement. Yet here he was, boldly having a child with someone else.

It wasn’t that he didn’t want children; I just wasn’t the one he wanted them with. A year ago, after Trevor marked me as his mate, he accompanied me to have a birth control implant inserted. He said it was to ensure nothing happened and to protect me from the risks of childbirth. That was his idea of giving me peace of mind. Looking back, I feel like a complete fool.

If he was so concerned for me, why didn’t he consider other options instead of having me go through the implant? Trevor tried to embrace me, but I pulled away.

"Poppy, don’t be upset. I didn’t sleep with Kataleya. I haven’t betrayed you," he insisted. He claimed he had only ever been with me, and Kataleya had gone through IVF. He swore there had been no betrayal.

I couldn’t help but laugh. "You said witnessing pack violence gave you a psychological aversion to children, but when Kataleya wanted a baby, you agreed. Not only that, you took care of her—what is it? You’re not afraid of her child?"

"She saved my life during a rogue attack and lost an ovary as a result. What’s wrong with repaying her with a child? My life is hers; can't you be a bit more understanding?" Trevor looked