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The moment I discovered my pregnancy, my partner, Alpha Hunter, shared an image on the pack's social media. It showed him embracing my close friend, Katherine, her exposed, rounded stomach pressed against him as they posed before a warm hearth. The caption stated: "Nothing surpasses the strength of pack... and family ties." His hand, bearing the same mate's mark I wore, was spread across her abdomen. It was undeniable. I tensely set my jaw, struggling to breathe as I quickly typed, "Best wishes." Moments later, my phone vibrated. Katherine's voice, trembling and faint, came through. "Ava, I'm deeply sorry. I

Betrayed by the Pack, A Wolf's Broken Promise

I chuckled darkly. "As if you gave a damn. You can't even bear to look at me."


The atmosphere was heavy, laden with the pack's hushed voices and the pungent odor of disloyalty. I felt every gaze upon me as I locked eyes with Hunter, feeling nothing but revulsion for the man I once trusted completely.


He glanced at the ripped documents I'd hurled at him, his disbelief morphing into rage as he tried to comprehend. "Ava, what's the meaning of this?" he growled, his Alpha voice deep and commanding, as if that could intimidate me anymore. There was another document attached to the abortion clinic appointment. It was a petition for divorce.


I stood tall, struggling to keep my voice steady. "Divorce papers, Hunter. You said I could have one wish if I showed up tonight, and that's my wish. Set me free."


His jaw clenched as he tore the papers to pieces, scattering them. "You think a piece of paper will let you walk away? We're bonded, Ava. A mate's bond isn't broken by a signature."


Chapter 5