The Silent Alpha novel Chapter 3

***Natalia*** 

"What?" I snap, holding on to my sanity by a thread.

"You're taking her as your Luna?" Christian shrugs unapologetically.

"What I do now is no longer your concern," he smirks, nodding towards the door.

"See yourself out. Now."

Vanessa links her arm with Christian’s and mouths a lame apology to me.

My mind fills with a million vile thoughts but I simply bend over into a low bow to hide my tears.

"I wish you two a long and happy reign together," I whisper coldly, still clutching the stupid rings of our marriage and partnership in my hands.

A tiny part of me hopes this was all just some sick joke he was playing and that he wasn’t really dumping me for my sister but that thought quickly disintegrates when he kisses Vanessa.

To top things off, Vanessa responds to his kiss with a moan, jumping into Christian’s arms and wrapping her legs around his waist.

Tears involuntarily spill from my eyes as I sprint out of the room, unable to stomach them any longer.

I hold back my sobs until I find the guest room and quickly pull out the bag I had hidden in the closet, my throat burning from the find the bag Christian had packed for me still sitting on our bed.I wanted nothing to do with the things he had given me.

Gathering up all the designer clothes and shoes in the bag, I toss it all out the window and into the bushes.

I didn’t give a rat's ass anymore.I was ready to be free.I begin looking for the rest of my things when the sound of the door opening startles me and I spin around to find Vanessa standing behind me.

My body stiffens with anger and it takes several deep breaths to keep me calm enough to stay still.

"You must be upset," she says quietly, a tiny smirk lingering on her lips as she dances her fingers across a dresser.

Growing up, we had never been close.

In fact, we were polar opposites and had virtually nothing in common...

but she was still my sister and I would never betray her like this.

How could she possibly do this to me? "But I just wanted to get some things off my chest before you go, " she adds, perking up a bit.

I don’t respond, turning back to my bag and stuffing my passport, license, and birth certificate inside it.

"I love Christian," she continues despite my lack of response.

"I always have...and you took him from me the day I introduced you two," she adds, bitterness lacing her words.

"He was supposed to be with me and you just waltzed right in and took him!" She snaps.

"So and I love each other." I want to burst into laughter at her last remark.

Just how delusional was she? "We're getting married in a week and just so we’re clear, you’re not invited," she shrugs.

"It’s my turn to be loved.Y-You have always been the center of attention, the pride and joy of our family.The one everyone wanted to love and I’ve always just been second best!"

Tears line her eyes as she smiles cruelly at me.

"Well not anymore! I win! I get the prince and you get nothing!"

I stare at her, utterly shocked by her confession because it could not be further from the truth.

Vanessa was the life of the party, the prettier sister, the one everyone was pinning over.

I mean she was Prom Queen for crying out loud! I was the bookworm, the one no one noticed in school while she was adored by everyone.How could she possibly think I could ever outshine her? 

"So there it is.That’s all I have to say to you," she sighs with a smile, seemingly relieved to get this off her chest.

An unbelievable rage boils through my veins as I come to the conclusion that my sister was nothing more than a selfish b***h that I stupidly let into my life.

Gritting my teeth, I nod my head and turn back to packing my bag.

"Okay," I whisper, tightening my grip on the rings I still held in my hand.

"Well then, I best get going.I wouldn’t want to get in your way any longer."

"Seriously?" She asks, a bit of suspicion in her voice.

"You’re just going to walk away without a fight?"

"Why would I fight you for him?"

I shrug, zipping my bag shut and throwing it over my shoulder.I close the gap between us, a twisted part of me eager to hurt her.

"But just remember this the next time he sucks on your t**s while you ride him," I smirk, savoring the shocked look on her face.

"He left me because I couldn’t give him his pup," I chirp, reaching over to my nightstand and pulling out the bottle of aspirin.

"Not because he loved you more."

I could see the anger churning inside her and it felt good to get under her skin just this once.

"And if he could leave me, his fated mate, so easily...how quickly do you think he'll drop you when he gets bored of you too?"

Her eyes narrow to slits at me but I pay her no mind and stare at the bottle in my hands.

As she opens her mouth to speak, I slam the bottle of aspirin against her chest .

"Oh and you'll be needing these soon..." I smile, batting my eyelashes at her.

"Just be glad we don’t have another sister."

Islam the door shut as she screams her head off, yelling vile things at me.

Stiffing my laughs, I accidently run right into Christian in the hallway, his cold eyes sending a chill down my spine.

"What did you say to my future wife?" He snarls, gripping my arm in his large hands.

A small whimper escapes my lips as I realize the incredible us.

The rings in my hand feel like hot coal, reminding me just how lucky I was to be free of him now.

He would never hurt me again.

Gathering up what little strength I have left, I harden my face and yank my arm out of his grip.

"Here," I snarl, slamming the rings to his chest.

"You can pawn them off for all I care."

"Keep them,"

Vanessa laughs as she enters the hall.

"You'll need the money more than we do," she giggles, batting her eyelashes at Christian.

"Maybe buy yourself a vibrator.You seem a little tense."

I have to bite my tongue to keep myself from lunging at her.I was no longer Christian’s mate and there’s no telling what he’d do to me if I hurt his new Luna.

Christian smirks at her, completely forgetting my existence and pushing me off to the side.

Tears spring to my eyes at how easily he’s forgotten me but I blink them all away, taking advantage of his distraction and making a run for the stairs.

Unfortunately for me, I find Jordan waiting for me at the door, a look of guilt lingering in his dark eyes.

Fuck..

Could I not just leave in peace?

 "Nat...luh...I..I..."

He rubs the back of his head nervously, his eyes roaming around the halls aimlessly.

I wipe the tears from my eyes and straighten my back out.

"I pretend we’re friends anymore.You're finally free of me," I say, forcing a smile.

"See ya."

"I was never pretending, Luna- I mean Nat..." he argues.

"I-I just ...Silver Crest is my home.My only home," he adds quietly.

"I couldn’t possibly leave it all behind."

I turn my back on him and sling my bag over my shoulder.

"Don’t worry about it.I'll be fine on my own.I’m not your problem anymore."

I try to push past him but he grabs my wrist and stops me.

On instinct, I swing my arm around and slap him across the face, catching him completely by surprise.

"Oh, I'm sorry.Did that hurt?" I ask, covering my mouth in false shock before shrugging.

"It's probably just all in your head."

"Nat...LH" he stutters, desperately searching for an explanation.

"Save it,"

I snap, putting my hand up in the air to stop him and walking around him towards the door.

"Thanks for being such a pal all these months," I add.

"I’m so glad this gamma bond meant so much to you." I turn the knob of the door when I hear his voice again.

"Nat, I-’m sorry...Look, at least let me escort you to wherever it is you’re staying at," he calls out.

"I'd just like to make sure you're safe." at me to stop falling for the lies of a wolf.

Where was all this concern when my husband was cheating on me with my f*****g sister? 

"No thanks," I reply dryly.

"Like I said, I’m not your problem anymore.I can manage on my own."

And with that, I storm out of the Silver Crest Pack House, determined to never return again.

My taxi awaits outside and I load my bag into the car.

"To the airport please,"

I instruct, handing the driver a wad of cash.

"And not a word to anyone about where you’re taking me."

"Yes ma’am" he replies, stuffing the money in his pocket.