Alpha Hunter novel (Rayna and Hunter) novel Chapter 4

Reyna Cruz:

I left the servant quarters and made my way to the main mansion. On my way to the foyer, I overheard two maids talking while they held a tray of sweets.

"I can't believe he's already thinking about accepting another mate," one of them said.

My body tensed, and I slowed down to eavesdrop further.

"But I think this time he'll have better luck because the mate he's considering is from an affluent family, not just some worthless omega," the other maid added.

As the other maid uttered those words, I noticed her appraising me from head to toe, raising her eyebrows. I instantly realized they were discussing Hunter. There was no way what they were saying could be true. They had never liked me from the beginning, and they seemed to be reveling in my misery.

I quickened my pace and reached the foyer, where I found Tara with my mother-in-law, who had likely returned from her vacation after hearing about the turmoil in the pack.

Mrs. Sparrow was considered a graceful lady by others, but she had always been at odds with me. She harbored a strong dislike for me, even when I single-handedly took care of all her needs, including cooking and personal care, tasks that no other Luna typically performed.

"I never liked her anyway. But it's her audacity to betray my son--she had everything, but she threw it all away for the sake of her desires," Mrs. Sparrow shook her head, and then her gaze landed on me.

"Ah! You shameless omega!" she shouted before I could even utter a word.

"I'm innocent, and she knows it," I yelled, pointing at Tara, who quickly took refuge behind Mrs. Sparrow.

"Don't dare to point a finger at a gamma and an alpha's daughter. Without my son's status, you are nothing," my mother-in-law sneered, clearly relishing this moment she had been waiting for.

"You can't intimidate me on her behalf. I'm innocent, and in four months, I'll prove it," I replied calmly, avoiding raising my voice, as she was already furious, and provoking her further wouldn't help my situation.

"Huh! You're the one who'll face a grim fate. If you're willing to wait for those four months, go ahead and waste your time. My son's life won't be put on hold for you," Mrs. Sparrow seized my arm and pulled me closer, her towering figure looming over me as she issued a threat, "My son will find a new mate, one of higher rank and unwavering loyalty."

She hissed and pushed me back, nearly causing me to stumble and trip. Thankfully, I managed to regain my balance before any mishap occurred.

"You can't do this to me. He can't do this to me. He will wait for the results--," tears welled up in my eyes as I spoke, but my words were cut short when I saw Tara emerging from behind Mrs. Sparrow, wearing a smug grin on her face.

"Why not? After all, you cheated on him. He deserves someone better, someone like Tara," as soon as Mrs. Sparrow placed her hand on Tara's shoulder, everything started to fall into place.

"What?" I gasped, my hand instinctively covering my mouth in shock.

"Hunter is going to choose me," Tara said nonchalantly, a proud smile on her face, causing my heart to sink.

"That can't be true. It hasn't even been a day! How could he already be making plans to move on?" I protested, my fists clenched in frustration at the two women for their deceit.