Ava Wilson POV
In the morning,The entire night went by in a blink. I could never get used to being alone on the bed. Since the day Austin and I got married, there hasn’t been a day when I haven’t spent the night without him. No matter where he goes, he always takes me with him. As Luna, his other half, he never lets me sleep alone.I couldn't sleep because of what happened yesterday, which caused me a lot of anxiety.I got ready and immediately walked out of the room to meet Austin and the Omega we found yesterday. One maid informed me that she was awake, and I was eager to know what had transpired after spending the restless night contemplating various possibilities.As I entered the room, I saw the girl sitting on the bed, drinking water, with Austin standing beside her. I could sense his anxiety, which only added to my own unrest after the sleepless night.“You’re fine?” I broke the silence, seeking assurance.Both Austin and the girl looked at me. She appeared to be around my age, with beautiful black hair and black eyes. Her hair resembled Austin’s, though her eyes were different. Austin’s blue eyes always held a special place in my heart, matching my hair.“Luna!” she spoke slowly, attempting to stand up in respect. Before I could stop her, Austin gently touched her shoulder, urging her to remain seated.“Don’t move. You’re already injured,” Austin said, carefully stabilising her in her current position.“You here, Ava?” Austin asked me. I replied, “Yes, I’m here. Any problem?”“Why would I have any issues? It’s just too early for you to wake up,” he smiled, removing his hands from the girl.“How can I sleep when my husband is taking care of an injured Omega? As Luna, I have to show my concern too,” I said, averting my eyes towards the Omega.“Thanks for taking me into your pack, Luna.” She smiled.“What is your name?” I inquired.“My name is Ariana. I ended up here after getting attacked by some rogues while trying to protect myself. Your pack saved me, and I’m grateful to Alpha Austin for taking care of me,” she explained.As I listened to her explanation, I couldn’t shake off the feeling of unease. Her casual mention of Austin’s name didn’t sit well with me. However, what mattered more was why someone would target a vulnerable Omega. It seemed there was something unusual about the situation. I couldn’t fully believe her words.“Oh! So, which pack do you belong to?” I asked.“Mmhm,” she stammered, her response only increasing my suspicions. If she belonged to a pack, as she claimed, it should be normal for her. So why did she appear so frightened at the moment?“What happened to you, Ariana, right?” I narrowed my eyes. She thought she could deceive me. That was utter nonsense. I was the Luna of this pack, and there was no way she could fool me the way she seemed to have fooled Austin with her not-so-innocent face.“What are you talking about, Ava? Can’t you see her condition? Why are you being so harsh on her? That’s not how you should behave,” Austin angrily said, glaring at me.I was taken aback. He had never shouted at me like that before, let alone in anger. We had been together for five years, and here he was, taking her side. It was becoming clear that something was amiss. Darkness seemed to be consuming everything inside me.“Do you even know who you are?talking to Austin? Don’t forget, I am still your wife. We helped her out of humanity, but that doesn’t mean she can stay here without being questioned,” I replied with equal anger. How dare he?“I am the Alpha of this pack, and it would be better if you showed some respect, Ava,” he growled.“And then what? If I don’t show you any respect, what are you going to do about it?” I challenged him.“Get out of here, Ava. I’m not in the mood to argue with you. It’s better if you leave before I say something you won’t like,” he said, pointing towards the door, indicating that I should leave, as if I were afraid of him.“What you’re already doing is something I don’t like at all. So go ahead and show me more of what you’re capable of, Austin,” I smirked. He thought he could overpower me.I felt a deep hurt inside me. This behaviour towards an Omega, or anyone else, was not the Austin I had known for the past five years. He was someone different today. This was not my Austin; he had never acted like this before. Now I needed to know why he was treating me this way when I hadn’t done anything wrong.“Please don’t fight,” Ariana interrupted, trying to mediate between us.“You have no say in this matter, Miss Ariana. I don’t want another woman getting involved in a husband-and-wife dispute. Besides, you’re leaving today. We’ve already helped you, and this is not your pack. It’s better if you go back to where you came from, as you promised yesterday, Austin. Send this girl away,” I retorted, rolling my eyes and gesturing dismissively. How dare she think she can interfere? Who gave her the right to involve herself in my argument with my husband, which had arisen because of her?Ava Wilson POV"She is not leaving anywhere," Austin announced firmly, widening my eyes.What he means is that this woman is not leaving. She is not related to us, and a mere Omega is all he needs to go against me. That's not going to happen the way he wants, that's for sure."Are you playing games here, Austin? I'm not in the mood for your jokes because this is important. We already talked about this yesterday. Do you think it's right to talk like this in the third person?" I sighed, not believing his words and actions. I just want this nightmare to end."She is not leaving; that's it. Moreover, it is important to discuss things in front of her only," he answered with a straight face, making my blood run cold with anger. I felt like my senses were freezing due to his words, as I was totally unable to understand his bullshit."What do you mean?" I pushed myself to ask, feeling my throat getting dry from all the bullshit he was putting me through."She is my fated mate," he announced. I
Ava Wilson POVI can't believe what I'm hearing. How dare he give me commands? It's me who made him Alpha. How dare he treat me with such an attitude?"But what can you do? He has already accepted this girl as his mate and now he's the Alpha. A man you love with all your heart. How are you going to decide now?" My inner voice taunted me.It's painfully true. I can't fight him. I can't let him go. I love him. He's the beginning and end of my life. This isn't like me. I can't do this to myself.Everything is overwhelming me. I can't handle it anymore."Please trust me. You need to believe we can get through this. You're still the person I love the most. Ariana is my mate. She's weak and needs me. How can I leave her?" He settled Ariana on the bed again and came to me, holding me in his arms. But today, I feel nothing.My heart doesn't beat with a sense of calm; it fills me with more anxiety than before. It's not me, it's just my mind screaming how he's trying to manipulate me by using hi
Ava Wilson POV:"Try to understand, Ava. You know she's not even in a condition to leave this place. How can you be so ruthless to send her away, knowing she's not at her best?" Austin suddenly started blaming me, leaving me in shock. How could he blame me for something I never did? How dare he try to whitewash himself and leave me behind?"Do you hear yourself, Austin?" I questioned, tears welling up in my eyes, cascading down my cheeks. I didn't want to show my weakness, but this was the final straw he pulled."Yes, I know what I'm saying. Ariana was chased by vampires and even fell into the river, leading her to this pack. Don't forget, it's our pack policy to help those in need, especially since she's my fated mate. I can't let her go like this," he announced firmly, staring deeply into my eyes, showing a complete disregard for me."I don't care who she is. This is my pack, and I am your Luna, the one you marked and married of your own will. How can you take someone else's side who
Ava Wilson's POVCan't he even see how much I love him? All he cares about is that bitch being his mate. What about me? I have loved and lived with him for the past five years, and now suddenly he doesn't need anything other than the woman he met hours ago."Ahhhhhhh!" I screamed in frustration, feeling my whole body burning with pain, unable to feel anything else. I know exactly what's happening to me. Fuck!I looked at my wrists, now marked with red, adding to the pain of my already bleeding hands from breaking everything in the room. This pain I'm feeling is all because of how pathetic Austin is. He's touching that girl even after knowing I am his marked mate. And whenever he touches another girl when I'm close by, it only causes me pain.How can he do this to me, knowing I exist in the same place as him? How can he betray me like this? Why? The pain is consuming me from the inside, and I'm still unable to cope. I need him, only him."Luna?" Someone knocked on the door, and I shoute
Ava Wilson POVI stood there, stunned by Leo's unexpected actions. He had ordered me to clean myself up and promised to send the pack doctor and maids to treat me and fix the room. Who did he think he was, giving me orders? Even if he knew that Ariana was Austin's mate, I was still Luna. He had no right to disrespect me like this.What was wrong with him? He was acting as if I would comply with his commands. Well, he could push all he wanted, but I wasn't going to obey him. I was in charge here, and this was my room and my pack. I didn't want to do whatever he was telling me to do. He needed to leave."I don't care, Ava, but I hope you care about your image. The more you speak, the tougher you make it for yourself. So, it's better if you do as you're asked. I don't want to use force on you, and it's better if you don't force me to do so either," he warned, his eyes twitching with anger and frustration.If he hated me so much, why did he bother coming here and wasting my time? It should
Ava Wilson POV:"Don't look at me like this. I'm not doing anything wrong here. I just overheard you and Austin fighting over that injured Omega who arrived yesterday. That's why I came here to see if you're okay. You came back all messed up from that room," he spoke, causing me to flinch. I know he's not being harsh, but it's harsh on me. I'm no longer feeling fine with the topic, remembering how Ariana was in Austin's arms while I was not.He didn't even follow me and went to fuck that bitchy Omega instead. "She's injured, and I'm behaving like a monster," is what he told me, isn't it?So, what's wrong now? Austin can sleep with her even though she's injured? But I can't let her go because she's his mate? Or maybe she's a better choice than me?"You can do it yourself, or do you need my help?" Leo interrupted my thoughts."I don't need your help. I can do it myself," I replied, knowing that the more he stays here, the more my weakness will show. How could I forget that he is the twin
Ava Wilson POV"He has his reasons, and you know he can't just abandon his mate. But I still believe he loves you more than you can imagine. So, think twice before taking a step that might lead you down an unwanted path," he said, his concern genuine."Are you not the one who loved him enough to give him this entire pack? Do you really think a girl can break the strong bond between you?" I asked, retorting back. I wasn't a fool who couldn't see through Leo's attempt to manipulate my thoughts. Just because Austin is his brother doesn't mean everything he's doing with me is right."I'm not supporting anything, but as Beta, it's my duty to offer the right advice. He's the Alpha, and his decisions are final. You can't simply defy them, even Luna. So, think before going against him," he warned, standing up from the bed."You better leave. I'll handle this on my own. If anyone needs a lesson, it's your brother, and I'll make sure he learns not to mess with me," I spat my words at him. He wal
Ava Wilson POV"Wake up, Ava," a voice called out, piercing through the haze of sleep that enveloped me. Reluctantly, I tried to open my heavy eyelids, blinking repeatedly as my vision slowly cleared. It didn't do much to alleviate my exhaustion; if anything, I craved more sleep, an escape from the harsh reality.Why couldn't I just stay asleep forever?"Ava, wake up. We need to talk," Austin's voice persisted, drawing me further from my slumber. I rubbed my eyes, trying to make sense of what was happening. Was it morning already? How much time had I been sleeping?I sighed, realising I was back in the real world, away from the dreamy oblivion I wished for. Austin stood in front of me, looking refreshed and full of energy. Seeing him brought back the memories of what happened and how I ended up falling asleep. Morning had arrived."I need to talk to you," he said with a smile, but it felt hollow. If this were any other day, I would melt in his presence, basking in the warmth he emanate