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Is this my fate?

Karl's pov

I watched as Becky played with the pack's children, her laughter and smile lighting up the entire room. I couldn't help but feel a pang in my chest, a feeling I had been trying to ignore for weeks. As I gazed at her, I felt my heart swell with emotion. I had never seen anyone as caring and compassionate as Becky.

"You are really great with the kids," I said, my eyes glistening with pure adoration. Becky smiled and walked towards me, her eyes sparkling with warmth.

"I love being around them. They are filled with so much joy," she said, her voice filled with sincerity. "I need to get something, please watch them for me?"

I nodded, still lost in the depths of her eyes. As I watched her walk away, I realized that my feelings for her went far beyond friendship. I was falling for her, hard. But I didn't know how to tell her. I was afraid of ruining our friendship, of being rejected. So I kept my feelings hidden, locked away in my heart.

As I watched her interact with the pack, I felt a surge of longing. I wanted to be the one she turned to, the one she smiled at. But I was stuck in this limbo, unsure of how to express my emotions. For now, I was content to simply be near her, to bask in the warmth of her presence. But I knew I couldn't keep my feelings hidden forever.

Karl’s pov

I walked through the pack's territory, my heart heavy with guilt and longing. I had been seeking a meeting with Jake's father for business purposes, but now I found myself face to face with the one person I had been trying to avoid. "Becky," I called out, my voice soft and hesitant.

She turned, her eyes narrowing as she took in my expression. I could see the surprise and hurt there, and it only added to my anguish. "What do you want, Karl?" she asked, her voice cold and detached.

I took a deep breath, my eyes pleading. "Becky, please. I need to talk to you. I know I hurt you, but I want to make it right." I knew it was a lot to ask, but I couldn't help how I felt.

Becky raised an eyebrow, her expression skeptical. "Make it right? Make what right? Stay away from me, I don't need you to make anything right." Her words cut deep, and I felt my face twist in anguish.

"I know, I know," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. "But my heart is still with you, Becky. I can't help how I feel." I knew I didn't deserve her forgiveness, but I couldn't help but hope that she would give me another chance.

I felt my face twist in anguish as I gazed at Becky, my heart aching with longing.

Becky's response was like a slap in the face. She laughed, a harsh and bitter sound that cut deep. "Your heart? You don't have a heart, Karl. You have a duty, a responsibility to your pack." Her words stung, and I felt my eyes drop, my shoulders slumping in defeat.

I knew I had hurt her, and I didn't blame her for her anger. "I know I hurt you, Becky. But please, don't shut me out. Let me try to make it right." I pleaded, my voice barely above a whisper.

For a moment, I thought I saw a glimmer of hope. Becky's expression softened, her eyes filling with tears. But then she shook her head. "I can't, Karl. I just can't." And with that, she turned and walked away, leaving me feeling crestfallen and defeated.

I watched her go, feeling like I'd lost my last chance at redemption. I knew I didn't deserve it, but a part of me had hoped that she would forgive me, that she would give me another chance. Now, I was left with nothing but the bitter taste of regret.

Becky’s pov

I walked out of the room, trying to compose myself, but Jake saw right through me. "Hey, are you okay?" he asked, his voice soft with concern. I forced a smile, trying to hide my pain. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just tired, that's all." But Jake knew better. He knew I was hurting, and I could see the concern etched on his face.

He took a deep breath, his voice low and serious. "Becky, I need to tell you something." I braced myself, thinking he was going to tell me something pack related, but instead, he said, "Karl, the Alpha of Silverfang, is engaged." My world crumbled around me, my heart shattering into a million pieces.

I tried to keep my tears from falling, but it was no use. I masked my pain with a fake smile, my voice dripping with sarcasm. "I'm happy for him." But as soon as I reached my room, I let out a sob, my body shaking with tears. I had thought I was over Karl, but the news of his engagement had broken me all over again.

I collapsed on my bed, my heart heavy with grief. I didn't know how I was going to get through this, how I was going to pretend to be okay when my heart was shattered into a million pieces because of my mate who didn’t even reject me. But I knew I had to, for the sake of my pride. I couldn't let anyone see my weakness, my vulnerability. So I cried myself to sleep, my heart heavy with sorrow.

"Is this really my fate?" I asked and turned to face the other side of the bed.

"what can I do to get it right?" this questions in my head had no single answer. No one to express how I really feel. Maybe it's all a matter of time, but when is it going to be?

I wish this night never existed, but my wishes meant nothing.

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