Chapter 5 Aiden Miller stood like a statue in the dimly lit room , facing the she - wolf who had been his mate and Luna . The air was thick with tension as they locked eyes , hearts pounding in the silence . In a cold , emotionless voice , Aiden declared , " 1. Aiden Miller , Alpha of Red Moon Park , reject you , Amelia Lopez , as my mate and as my Luna . " His words cut through the stillness like a knife . Amelia stumbled back , eyes wide in shock and agony . The pain slammed into her chest like a flaming blade . It stole her breath , tore through her soul . Her eyes searched his , desperately for warmth , for regret ... anything . But there was nothing . Only a cold , empty void . 55 vouchers She gasped , a choked sound , as pain tore through her chest . The bond between them was unraveling , violently , viciously . Aiden was watching her . Distant . Detached . As if daring her to break . " 1 , Former Luna of Red Moon Park , accept your rejection , Alpha Aiden er , " she A whimper escaped her lips as the final thread snapped . whispered . A sob clawed its way out of her throat . Her heart shattered , piece by piece , and she collapsed onto the ground . Clutching her chest , waves of pain racked her body . Her daughter was gone . Her mate was gone . And now , so was she . Her lungs felt like they were closing . Everything around her blurred . She caught a glimpse of Aiden - still standing , still cold , doing nothing - as her world blacked out . When Amelia opened her eyes , she was in her room . Her body ached . She blinked , and saw Tracy beside a familiar woman , the healer . " Tracy , " she croaked . Both women turned immediately . " Luna , you're awake . How do you feel ? " the healer asked gently . Amelia's hand flew to her stomach . " How's my baby ? " she asked , ignoring the question . The healer hesitated . " The baby is okay ... but your health isn't . You're extremely weak , and that could affect the pregnancy . " Fear darkened Amelia's eyes . 1/5 15:47 Mon , 13 Oct AOP Chapter 5 " Will I lose my baby ? " The healer's voice softened . ས . 52 % 55 vouchers " The chances of miscarriage are very high . Until you're past the first trimester , you must rest as much as possible ." Amelia nodded slowly . Even though she had lost her mate and her daughter , she wouldn't lose this baby . Not for anything . For Eva's sake . " I'll bring your medications . I hope you recover soon , " the healer said kindly . " Wait ," Amelia called as the woman turned to leave . " Yes , Luna ? " Amelia's voice was barely a whisper . " Don't let the Alpha know I'm pregnant ." The healer's eyes widened in shock , but she nodded . " I'll see her out , " Tracy said , walking the healer out . Suddenly , the door flung open again . Amelia looked up , expecting Tracy . Instead , it was Sofia . " What are you doing here ? " Amelia asked , voice tight . Sofia chuckled . " So you pretended to faint just to make Aiden stay ? Pathetic ." Her mocking voice made Amelia flinch . " We already broke the bond . He rejected me . I accepted . " " Oh , wonderful , " Sofia smirked . " That makes room for me to be Luna . Especially now that I'm pregnant ." She cradled her stomach with pride . Amelia froze . Pregnant ? Aiden had been cheating on her ? He had been sleeping with her ? Tears welled up in her eyes . Just then , the door opened again . " What are you doing here ? " Tracy snapped at Sofia . " Do not address me like that , " Sofia sneered . " I'm going to be Luna of this pack . " 2/5 52 % 55 vouchers 15:47 Mon , 13 Oct A GP Chapter 5 " In your dreams ," Tracy spat , glaring . Sofia scoffed and stormed out . Tracy turned to Amelia . " The audacity of that woman ... I hate her so much , " she hissed , then noticed Amelia's blank stare . " What happened ? I saw Aiden rush out , and then found you unconscious . I had to call the healer . " Amelia's eyes brimmed with unshed tears . " We broke the mating bond . He rejected me . I accepted ." " What ? " Tracy gasped . Amelia turned to the dressing table , picked up the divorce paper , and signed it with trembling hands . " What are you doing ? " Tracy asked . Amelia ignored her . She walked to the wardrobe and began packing her clothes . " Amelia ? " Tracy asked again . Amelia turned to her , eyes hollow . " There's no place for me here anymore . My daughter is gone . The bond is gone . Sofia is pregnant . I'm leaving . " " What about the baby ? " " He doesn't have to know . I won't tell him . And I hope you won't either . " She zipped her bag and looked at Tracy . " Promise me . Don't tell anyone . Not even James ." Tracy hesitated . " But Amelia- " " Please . Promise me ." Tracy swallowed . " I promise . " Amelia picked up her bag and headed toward the door , but Tracy blocked her . " You can't leave now , Amelia . You need rest , it's too dangerous . " " I'll be fine . I'll call you once I'm settled . If anyone asks , say you don't know where I am . " And with that , Amelia walked out of the house and out of the pack . A few maids saw her go . Some people in the pack house did too . She boarded a taxi and didn't look back . She had wanted to go to her parents ' house but wasn't sure she'd be welcomed . 3/5 15:47 Mon , 13 Oct A OP . Chapter 5 They had warned her . They had never liked Aiden's family , old wounds ran deep . But she had nowhere else to go . The taxi pulled up in front of a house that felt like a memory . She stepped out and paid the driver . She stood there , staring at the house she grew up in . She smiled sadly . She missed this place more than she could say . She walked to the front door and paused . Something inside her screamed " Don't ." But she pushed it down and knocked . A moment later , the door opened and there stood Gloria , her sister . " Amelia ? What are you doing here this late ? " Gloria's eyes darted to the luggage . Amelia didn't answer . " Gloria , who's at the door ? " came a familiar voice . Her mother . A moment later , her mama appeared beside Gloria . " Amelia ... " her voice cracked with emotion . " Mama ... " Amelia choked out , tears already falling . Her mother didn't say a word . She stepped forward and wrapped her arms around her daughter . Amelia broke , sobbing into her mother's embrace . She needed that hug more than anything . But the moment was shattered when their father appeared at the door . " Amelia . " They pulled apart quickly . Amelia lowered her head . " Father ... " His voice was harsh . " What are you doing in my house ? Your beloved Alpha threw you out ? " He scoffed , eyes narrowing on the luggage . " And the first place you thought of coming was here ? " he sneered . " Get the hell out of my house , Amelia or you'll regret the day I became your father " TBC
