Chapter 5
Wanting to stock up on essentials, she changed clothes and headed to the mall. But as she came down the escalator with her shopping bags, she caught sight of a scene that stopped her in her tracks.
There stood Morgana Thorne–the notoriously picky former Luna of the Thornpeak Pack–smiling warmly and clinging to that Lirael woman’s arm like they were old friends.
The affection on Morgana’s face was a stab to the gut.
And next to them was Jaxson, the same man who’d disappeared for days, carefully slipping a glittering diamond bracelet onto Lirael’s wrist with all the tenderness he used to reserve for her.
They looked complete–like a picture–perfect family. One that didn’t include her.
When Lirael nodded with delight, Morgana praised her taste with a sparkle in her eye and casually handed over a black card for payment. But to Aveline, the moment was soaked in bitter irony.
That black card belonged to “her“. It was “her” money being spent.
She had earned those privileges–deep discounts, first picks from new collections–all because of her close friendship with the brand’s director.
What was meant as a thoughtful gesture to bring her and Morgana closer was now being used to flatter Jaxson’s mistress.
Without hesitation, Aveline marched up to the counter, yanked the card from the stunned saleswoman’s hand, and said calmly, “Sorry. This card’s no longer valid.”
The employee blinked in confusion. “Ma’am, that’s a premium card. It doesn’t expire, and it can’t be canceled…”
“Oh, really?” Aveline broke the card clean in half and tossed it into the nearby trash without blinking. “It’s canceled now.”
Morgana’s fury exploded. She slapped Aveline hard across the cheek and hissed, “What’s gotten into you? Do you even realize how disgraceful you’re being?”
The Thorne family, ruling pack of Thornpeak, held an impeccable reputation across Texas–and Jaxson, the current alpha, had always been praised as a financial prodigy.
From the very beginning, when Aveline and Jaxson had only just started dating, Morgana had treated her with indifference.
She had always believed Aveline was nothing more than a packless rogue–unworthy of Jaxson.
And after the wedding, that coldness only grew. No matter how hard Aveline tried to earn her approval, a warm smile never came.
She had always kept quiet, not wanting to put Jaxson in a tough spot.
But that patience–built on love–had finally run dry.
She had no reason to tolerate it anymore.
Then, suddenly, two crisp slaps rang out, landing squarely on Jaxson’s face.
Aveline used every ounce of her strength. Her hand trembled uncontrollably afterward.
The wolf inside her stirred awake, releasing an exhilarated howl.
“Well done. He doesn’t deserve us.”
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The noise silenced everyone around them.
Jaxson Thorne–ruling alpha of the Thornpeak Pack, the man hailed in financial circles like a legend–now stood, red–cheeked, slapped in broad daylight.
“Aveline!” Morgana shouted, livid. She rolled up her sleeves as if ready to storm forward and retaliate.
Aveline lifted her chin. “Touch me and see what happens.”
“You! You…” Morgana was so furious she clutched her chest for breath. “Jaxson! Look at her! How can you let her act like such a shrew?”
Aveline turned toward Jaxson with a cold smirk. “Tell me, Jaxson–didn’t I have every reason to slap you?”
Jaxson’s expression hardened, his jaw clenched. He stepped forward and seized her wrist, muttering under his breath, “Aveline, that’s enough. Just calm down. You’re making a scene.”
Suddenly, Lirael rushed into Jaxson’s arms, dragging his hand to her waist and whining in Spanish about Aveline’s outrageous behavior.
Her body pressed tightly against his, calling him “querido“* over and over, as if trying to melt into his skin.
Jaxson murmured sof
reassurances in Spanish, speaking to her gently.
The sight of them, so close and cozy, made Aveline laugh in disbelief.
Then, out of nowhere, Avelin
spoke–her Spanish fluent, her tone sharp.
to be someone’s mistress, at least have the decency not to play the innocent. You’re sleeping with another woman’s even think about denying it. If Spanish’s not working for you, we can switch. I speak sixteen languages. You pick one, I lose the argument, I’ll admit defeat.”
and I’ll keep up. If
“If you’re bold enoug
husband–don’t
Lirael’s face turned a deep red.
She had clearly never imagined Aveline could speak Spanish so perfectly. Hadn’t Jaxson said his mate was just some regular office employee?
Jaxson’s face darkened, his tone rigid. “Aveline… when did you learn Spanish?”
The moment hit her like a knife twisting deeper into an open wound.
Her lips curled into a bitter smile.
“Ah, Jaxson, you must really love me, huh?” The sarcasm in her voice was razor–sharp. “Go on, enjoy your little shopping spree. I won’t get in your
way.”
And with that, she turned on her heel and walked away.
Jaxson quickly moved to follow, but Morgana and Lirael each latched onto one of his arms, stopping him.
“Jaxson, break the bond with that rogue already! How dare she lay a hand on you?” Morgana snapped.
She had said those exact words countless times before, and Jaxson had always ignored them. But for some reason, this time, they felt different. They got under his skin.
“That’s between me and her,” he muttered, shaking them off and hurrying after Aveline.
Luckily, he managed to catch her just as she reached her car.
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