EPISODE FIVE.

EPISODE FIVE 

My mind and every inch of my body reeled in disbelief and shock. I don't know where to start picking the pieces of the words he said together so I can comprehend them in the right way. My head is so fuzzy.

Why did he lie?

What good will it do to me if he admits to the accusations?

"Gwen!" The words managed to slip out of my mouth. What's he spewing about?

Is he out of his mind or what?

Gwen didn't even budge, even when I yelled his name out. He didn't say a word; he only bent his head while words were being hurled at me in different directions.

Tears slipped from my eyes in a rushed pattern. I didn't know when I started screaming my lungs out. I screamed so hard until my throat became hoarse, till I couldn't produce a single sound out of my mouth. I'm so hurt and betrayed. It feels like I'm stung, leaving an unending imprint of pain in my heart.

"Gwen!" I called again, marching towards him in anger, but Tessa men held me back immediately, forcing me to lock my gaze with hers as I'm being yanked by my arm.

Her face relishes with maximum satisfaction, giving me the ick that she's probably the one behind it.

"Tell them it's not true, Gwen." I continue yelling in desperation.

No, I can't be canceled like this; I won't go down for what I'm not guilty of.

Theo stepped down the podium, prompting a dead-ass silence from the elders.

He took bold steps forward; a chill ran down my spine, seeping into my pores, suffocating me as he approached. The eyes that never looked at me with affection but with hatred became groomed with darkness and bitterness, casting a shadow on my entire existence.

I'm so scared; I didn't know when I started to plead for mercy.

My innocence is now hanging on a piece of shredded thread because of Gwen's betrayal, which doesn't make it matter anymore.

"Do you still want to argue?" Theo asked flagrantly, dropping to a crouch in front of me. His eyes are poised with mixed emotions, which I couldn't decipher.

Perhaps he feels betrayed because of my actions.

"It's not true; I swear on my life. It's not...."

"I, the Lycan King of the Heart's diamond pack, reject Levi as my mate and Luna." He announced it in an upright tone, abruptly announcing my pleading.

"The....." My hands clung to his shoes, trembling. The words couldn't come out of my mouth because of the wrenching pain I felt.

The severity of the bond he cut made me feel weak in my bones.

I'm so weak that I can't lift my limb until I accept the rejection.

"Toss her out of the pack house."

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Agony ravaged my body like a wildfire burning through my veins, shredding the little strength in me as they chased me out of the palace.

Filthy objects were being thrown on my body by every angel; my bones felt like brittle twigs, snapped and splintered beyond repair. I felt so much anger and strife pulsing through me, rigging into every bit of my soul.

I don't even care about the abusive words being hurled at me; I start to reminisce about the moment my life went bleak.

*Was it from birth?*

*Or from my 18th birthday, when I was declared a wolfless' Luna to the Lycan King?*

*Or when my dad died?*

Where did my mystery originate from?

I feel so empty and numb. I have no strength left in me. 

The people running after me departed the moment I stepped out of the gate, leaving me wandering alone on the lonely path that leads nowhere.

I cast my eyes down in tears, unable to face the painful reality of the people who failed me.

Gwen.

Theo.

My family sold me out to him.

I feel so weak that my legs might buckle on me soon. I didn't hear the sound of a car coming until it reached a few inches away from where I was. My steps faltered a bit, but it was too late. The car hit me with great force, pushing me to the ground lifelessly.

My gaze lifts to the bluish sky shining in all glory, a contrast to the indescribable anguish of my heart surging through my bones. Tears filled my eyes to the brim, and darkness enveloped me.

Two days later.

I feel so groggy and weak as I blink my eyes rapidly. Every part of my body hurts so bad because the anesthesia is starting to wear off.I squinted my eyes again; my vision got a bit clearer, and I'm now able to roam my eyes around. The knowledge of where I am starts to sink into my brain because of the antiseptic smell.

A hospital.

The beeping sounds from the machine around me leave an impactful trauma each time it beeps.

I tried raising my upper body up to relieve me of the pain, but a strong hand held me back, making me aware of the presence of someone in the room.

I slowly turn my head in that direction. I froze at the figure sitting right beside me. The anxious grin on his face left me plummeted and surprised.

*What's he doing here?*

Was he the one who hit me?

*Why's he around me?*

"Kev." My voice rang out in disbelief.

"Oh, glad you recognize me; I thought I would spend lots of time reminding you of who I am." He chuckled, ignoring the shocked expression imprinted on my face.

Kev is the Alpha of the Silver's Diamond Pack, thesecond most powerful pack in the world. And a sworn enemy of Theo, even though they developed in the same womb. Kev was chased out wrongly by Theo's father many years ago, and since then, the two brothers have been on each other's necks, fighting for dominance.

I've only met him once because he's rarely seen. He commits lots of atrocities on a daily basis.

"What are you doing here?" I asked, curiosity etched in my voice.

"How does it feel to be wronged by the one you called a husband?" He questions; his expression reeks of sarcasm.

The slacky grin that never leaves his face shows again.

Gosh, I almost forgot how big of a jerk he is.

I bit my lips, ashamed; there's no words that can redeem me from him.

"I asked you a question." I reminded him in a harsh tone, making him scoff.

I took in his features briefly; he looked so much like Theo, just that he gives more of a witty aura compared to Theo, who only exudes a dark aura.

They would have been the best duo if not for their parents' fault.

"Are you curious to know about what I'm doing here, or do you want to revenge your father's death?" He asked, gazing at me with keen eyes.

"What are you talking about?" I asked, Why did he pop such a discussion out? I don't even want to talk about it for now.

"I sense the darkness and bitterness embedded in your heart; why not leash it out on your husband? Or are you just going to let it wither away without actualizing it?" He said smoothly, placing his hand on the bed. His fingers graze my dress in a very sensual manner, and he darts his eyes at me with a knowing smile.

Truly, there's nothing more than I wished for but Theo's and every other person who wronged me to feel excruciating pains, in a thousand folds of what I felt.

I want him to suffer so much. I don't care if I ruin myself for revenge or join hands with his most hated enemy; all I want is to see him dead, crumbling, and helpless.

"What do you say, sweetheart?" His voice is steady and unyielding; he leans in a little bit, and his eyes blaze with conviction and desperation.

"Where do I start?" I asked tautily.

Lines of relief settled over Kev's face the moment I yielded to his request.

I know he's doing this for another reason, but as long as we share the same aim, to ruin Theo into shafts, I don't care.  Even if our methods are different.

"Let's announce our marriage."