Ava Wilson POV:“Let’s go, Austin. It’s already been two hours since we sat here,” I said, feeling anxious. No matter how insane this situation was, I couldn’t support it. Everyone had already left after the doctor provided first aid to this Omega, yet he remained seated beside her, looking at her with so much care.Maybe he had never looked at me this way before.I had never felt this insecure, and I had been trying my best to prevent it from taking over. I knew it wasn’t good for either of us.But what else was I supposed to feel? It was our marriage anniversary, and he was here ruining it by spending his time taking care of an Omega. Even if she was injured, she had been treated and was now sleeping. So, what was the need for him to be here? If he was just doing his Alpha duty, it was unnecessary. She wasn’t even a part of our pack.This was all happening because of Austin, and as selfish as it may sound, I couldn’t do more than what he had already done.“You sleep, Ava. I’m going t

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 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 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"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