Betrayed by My Alpha Mate

Just then, a message came through. It was from my best friend, Murphy, a Delta in our pack.

"Iliana, I’ve got something exciting to tell you. Alpha Timothy is planning to propose on your birthday! He’s already picked out the perfect place and sworn us to secrecy. How romantic is that?"

When I didn’t respond, she followed up with, "Where are you? Aren’t you thrilled? It’s a total surprise, right?"

I replied, "Not really, it’s actually kind of a letdown."

She was puzzled and asked, "What? What’s happening?"

"Alpha Timothy cheated on me."

The next moment, Murphy called. I answered, and she spat out through clenched teeth, "That jerk Alpha Timothy!!!"

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Later, I found myself sitting at the cozy bakery down the street, a place Alpha Timothy and I had frequented since our pack school days. The aroma of freshly baked spiced honey cake—his favorite—mixed with the scent of coffee, a reminder of the countless mornings we’d spent here, dreaming of our future together. Now, everything felt tainted.

Murphy arrived, wearing a chic vintage-style dress that swayed with her confident strides. She carried a box of dinner rolls, a comfort food we often shared during pack celebrations. We sat in the corner, watching the bustling street outside, the lively scene a stark contrast to the heaviness in my chest.

Murphy sighed as she took a sip of her coffee, carefully placing her cup back on the saucer. "Iliana, you deserve so much more. You’re a Gamma, one of the strongest she-wolves in our pack. Alpha Timothy should be honored to have you as his mate. You know, we’ll always be here for you, no matter what."

I nodded, grateful for her steadfast support. The pain lingered, but I knew with friends like Murphy beside me, I would navigate my way through these tangled emotions. My wolf stirred within me, a low growl of agreement echoing in my mind. She was right—I was stronger than this, and I wouldn’t let Alpha Timothy’s betrayal define me.