Raise Pov
Leif is the new alpha, and he'll need a moon very soon. Although I'm happy for him, my heart breaks into a thousand pieces because I've always known I'll never mean anything to him. He doesn't recognize me from that night we spent together, which resulted in me now carrying his cub. His father now knows and has given me less than 24 hours to get far away from the pack and, if possible, far away from this town: It's more than obvious that, as a human I won't be able to survive the birth, and they don't want to have any trouble with a passing now, even if I'm just a vile assistant.
And that's exactly what I'm going to do. I can't just sit here and watch Leif and his new girlfriend be happy, or watch my belly grow and everyone start speculating about who the father of my child is.
I hope that even from a distance, it won't hurt so much when he's with someone else.
There's no bond between us; it's been ages since we've had one, because it's so problematic. But ever since I was a little girl, I've always been able to feel a pain that feels like my bones are breaking whenever he's with someone else.
"I don't like that you have to leave like a thief," Mirta complains, crossing her arms as she watches me pack. "Isn't there any other option? Don't you have time to...?
"Don't even finish that sentence," I interrupt, my eyes watering. "III have it. I've made my decision."
"You're not going to survive, Rai," he insists. "And I don't want that to happen. You're like my sister."
I stop what I'm doing and give Mirta a hug. I take a deep breath and inhale her fruity scent to cherish it forever in my memories. I love her so much, and it breaks my heart not to be able to see her again, but my puppy's life is my priority now.
"Please, she begs once more. "Maybe Alpha Leif will understand you and..!
"He'll be back from his trip soon, and I don't want him to run into this problem," I interrupt.
"If I were his moon, I'd stay and tell him. I'd fight with all my might to make my place in the pack, but I can't. I don't want to destroy his happiness."
"It could be a C-section and both of them could be saved," he suggests. "Look, I've read that. "
It's almost impossible to deliver a puppy by C-section, and I'd be debilitated before the birth anyway. It's no guarantee, so no.
Mirta nods sadly and takes a step back. Her apron is wet from all the times she's wiped her tears.
"I love you, Mir, I say. "I'lI never tire of thanking you for everything you've done for me."
"No, I was a fool to let the alpha spend that night with you," she sobs. "I should have stopped him."
-No, for me it was the best night of my life -I smile.
"You're stupid, she snaps, sulking. "How can you say something like that?"
"Because I truly love him." | let out a long sigh and finish closing my suitcase. "It was worth living a little while just for that moment."
"And what will become of the baby?" he asks, looking at my belly.
"Don't worry about him, I say, smiling, stroking the area. "I know someone who will take care of him."
My friend, no longer insistent, helps me pack my things into my carry-on bag. When we leave the house is in turmoil but not because of mv denature which no one has taken
seriously. The employees are whispering among themselves outside Mr. Moonstone's office. Intrigued, Mirta and I approach them and ask what's going on.
"Alpha Leif is coming back very soon!" exclaims Grecia, her blond bun bouncing with her jump. "And guess what's new?"
"What's new? Did you get the highest score in the selection matches?" Mirta asks, almost annoyed. "We already knew that"
"No, something bigger, silly, Loreen says, rolling her eyes. "Something that will change things completely.
1 grit my teeth, feeling a contraction in my stomach. I imagine those words I don't want to hear, but I remain where I am.
"The alpha has finally found his moon," Grecia says, giving me a mocking look, since he must suspect my feelings for him. "As soon as he arrives, the ceremony will take place."