Rejected by the Alpha's Choice

I found out Axton had taken a mate when their child was already born.

In the pack hall, his friend Stefan asked him how he planned to explain it to me.

He just scoffed:

“It’s natural for a future Alpha to have a mate and a chosen companion. She has no right to demand an explanation from me.”

“Besides, Victoria is possessive. It’s better not to tell her yet, or she might do something reckless to harm my child.”

We’d grown up together, and three years ago, I left for a pack ceremony.

He promised me, “It’ll always be just you and me. When you return, we’ll have our mark ceremony.”

This time, I didn’t cry or beg him to explain why he’d broken his promise.

I turned and left, accepting the mate bond with Josue Cruz.

Finally, I let go of my love for him.

......

“Axton, Victoria is returning soon. You can’t keep this secret forever,” Stefan said in the pack’s meeting room.

Axton cradled a baby boy, his face filled with affection as he played with him.

At Stefan’s words, his expression turned cold and indifferent:

“Victoria is possessive. It’s better to keep it from her, so she doesn’t cause trouble for Camila and the child.”

“She’s always been clingy, getting jealous even if I just talk to another female.”

My hand froze as I reached to knock on the door, stunned by what I’d overheard.

I’d always loved Axton. Growing up as an orphan, I’d been insecure, wary of any female who got close to him. But he’d always reassured me.

“You’re right. She’s always been spoiled. She’d definitely make a scene,” Stefan agreed, nodding.

At that moment, a woman emerged from the inner room, calling out to Axton in a soft, sweet voice.

“Axton, let me hold him.”

“Be careful, Camila. He’s grown a lot,” Axton said, handing the baby to her and wrapping an arm around her waist, his eyes filled with tenderness.

“You two should tone it down. I’m still here, you know,” Stefan joked.

“It’s no wonder Camila chose Axton. I’ve never seen him this gentle before. It’s just a shame about her status…”

Stefan’s voice trailed off, filled with pity.

My heart sank. Camila was the rogue I’d saved years ago. Though she’d been an Omega in the pack, I’d treated her like a sister.

Before I left for the pack ceremony, I’d even asked her to keep an eye on Axton, to make sure no other female got close to him.

And yet, she’d betrayed me and climbed into his bed!

I couldn’t believe I’d been betrayed by both my friend and my promised mate.

Anger surged within me, and I wanted to burst in and demand answers, but I stopped myself.

What right did I have to confront him? Our mate bond had only been a verbal promise, never formalized.

I felt dazed, realizing now that he’d stopped writing to me a year ago.

Every time I sent him