***Lucy’s POV***
Tears welled up in the corner of my eyes as I read the report for the nth time. My husband had been acting funny after knowing he wasn’t the first man I slept with.
Initially, I thought it was the maid named Amber. Regardless that I am the Luna of the pack, I couldn’t be so sure if I could trust anyone, so I asked Lily to lend one of her best trackers.
My twin may have looked weak and submissive, but she managed a group of assassins, hunters, and trackers way back home. She had always been the right hand of our father even if I was the heir.
Lily provided the best tracker she could find in her organization, and I asked that masked man to discreetly follow the Alpha everywhere.
That guy worked in the shadow and after several weeks of following Jacob around, he was finally able to send me a detailed report about my husband’s philandering activities.
Maybe, if the woman was Amber, I could manage it but it turned out to be another woman, and somehow, she looked familiar!
I just couldn’t remember where have I met her before, but her face looked familiar to me. She was a pretty, young lady, and some photos showed she was prettier than me.
Her face made me feel insecure, but I couldn’t bring it up to Jacob. For several nights, I had wanted to confront him, but I couldn’t!
I loved him so much and I couldn’t risk losing him because of my jealousy. The woman could be just a temporary fling, right? It could only be temporary such as his affair with Amber McBride.
Speaking of Amber McBride, I couldn’t imagine him sleeping with a man who was once a mistress to his father. He called me a promiscuous woman just because he wasn’t my first lover, but what would he call himself?
A philandering rogue?
I could punish him for fooling me or betraying me, but I couldn’t bring myself to smile at the possibility of Jacob losing everything.
My father would surely retaliate once everything went wrong, and I couldn’t allow that to happen.
Call me weak or whatever but my affection for Jacob has been genuine since the day we met.
Slowly, I wiped the tears from my eyes and put on a smile before strolling toward the door. My husband has been waiting for me at the breakfast nook, and I had to join him.
A loud sigh escaped from my lips as I closed the door behind me, and the moment I stepped into the hallway, several maids followed me from a safe distance.
The breakfast nook was on the ground floor and since I wanted to clear my mind first before reaching my destination, I opted to use the stairs.
Three days ago, I made a decision to remain married to Jacob by hook or by crook. His mistress could die waiting but I wouldn’t release my husband for such a reason.
She would be a mistress forever, and I wouldn’t give a damn.
When I reached the breakfast nook, Jacob sat there comfortably, and as soon as he realized my arrival, he turned around and smiled.
The same sweet smile he offered when we met, and just like the old times, I fell for it. I smiled back and walked toward him.
“Good morning, husband,” I greeted him first and he acknowledged it by returning the greeting.
“You look dashing as always, my dear Luna,” he said while smiling. “What happened to your eyes? Did something get in and caused the irritation?”
“Yes. Just a speck of dust managed to get it, but I am fine,” I lied.
After saying it, I wanted to throttle my own neck for acting suck a weak sissy.
However, when I sat across from him, I realized I deserve better, and Jacob should know about my insecurities.
Therefore, I confronted him about a woman named Bethany, and he was so stunned to speak! He leaned back on his chair and looked at me.
He must have assumed I was only fishing for information so I showed him the woman’s photos, then I crossed my arms around my chest while waiting for his statement.
“It’s painful to think you had a good time with her while I was left alone here,” I started.
“She’s just a nobody, sweetie,” he told me. “You know how men are.”
“Yeah of course, but I don’t know how we can pull this off after knowing of your sideline activities with a woman or women, who knows?”
“What are you saying, my Queen?”
“Let’s break up,” I dropped the bomb and his eyes widened in fear.
Surely, Jacob knew about the consequences of his actions, and it wouldn’t sit well with the elders if news about our divorce would spread.
“You know it’s not an option, Madame.”
When he clenched his jaw while saying the word ‘madame’, I knew he was mad about something but he couldn’t overpower me. The amount of information I had with me would surely cause him to lose everything.
“Then, pray tell me what should we do from now on?”
“Let's take a break and not worry so much. Let's focus on one day at a time and see how things go from there. I promise not to do it again,” Jacob said. “I promise to you, my Luna, that I will do my best!”
“Then, can I kill her?” I asked and he was stunned.
Jacob lost the color on his face when I asked if I could kill his new mistress. He tried to speak but he couldn’t come up with a better explanation and decided to just shut up.
As I stared into his eyes, I couldn’t read if he was really against me killing his whore. Unlike Amber, I couldn’t punish his new mistress since Bethany wasn’t one of our servants.
“So, can I kill her?” I inquired again and he gasped in horror.
“No, no, you don’t have to dirty your hand over a measly creature,” he stated, and then I glared my eyes at him.
He was trying so hard to ensure that the woman would be safe.
“Fair enough. I think we can still make things work as long as you will cooperate,” I told him, but I knew better about my own capabilities.
I was beginning to wonder if I would be able to get through this ordeal without further injuring him.
“Thank you, sweetheart,” Jacob said while holding his Luna’s hands.
I just smiled at him, and during that moment, I promised to be extra mindful of his needs. He wasn’t just an Alpha of the Pack or the Mayor of Claybourne, but my husband. As a wife, I should do my part and shouldn’t let another woman steal him away from me; be it Amber or Bethany!
So, during the next few days, I fulfilled my duties as his wife, and Jacob appreciated everything I did for him.
I knew it wasn’t necessary to act as a dutiful wife because it wasn’t just my only role in the pack, but I couldn’t afford to lose him over some whore.
I fed him and made him comfortable in bed. I satisfied all his needs, and he seemed to be happy about it. Still, something else bothered me, but I couldn’t describe it.
One day, he came home unannounced, and I was surprised. I jumped out of my chair and ran towards the window to have a glimpse of him.
Even if I could only see Jacob's back, my heart fluttered at the thought that he was home. His hands were in his pockets when he looked out the window.
He appeared to be lost in thought. Then, I cautioned the servants not to follow me because I wanted to surprise him.
Before embracing him, I called out, “Hey,” and whispered in his ear.
“I miss you,” he claimed, but I could feel he was lying.
“I miss you, too,” I told him.
“Let’s go somewhere. I need to show you something,” he chided, and I just nodded my head in agreement. What else could I do but agree to him?
He held my hand as we walked toward his vehicle, and he even opened the door for me as usual.
I smiled at him before getting inside the car, but I didn’t expect him to hold my hand while he was driving.
“Careful,” I cautioned him and he just grinned. I wished he would slow down in showing his charms to me, or I would really lose it.
“Happy?” He inquired.
“I am over the moon,” I replied.
“You should have told me you were bored,” he said.
“Right. I should have done that before,” I agreed with him…again!
Then, about thirty minutes later, he parked his car in front of a log cabin.
“Where are we?”
“In my hideout. We will stay here for the time being, and no one would disturb us,” he claimed, and while he was looking at the cabin, my eyes were on him.
I couldn’t help but smile then I realized he was trying so hard to make me feel loved.
“Why are you doing this, Jacob?”
“Because I love you so much,” he claimed, and I smiled bitterly at the obvious lie coming out of his mouth.
We entered the cabin together, and he pointed to the spot where the table would be. At least five people could eat in the cabin's cute kitchen.
I went through his cupboard in search of a porcelain bowl to serve his favorite soup.
“Heavenly” he complimented the aroma of the soup which I cooked for him.
“Just the soup?” I asked as he suddenly snatched my entire body into his arms.
We were getting along great as a couple, but I've noticed Jacob has been lonely and depressed lately.
What he was feeling was unclear to me, but I could tell that something was bothering him.
Another time, I kept a close eye on the man who appeared to be lost in his own thoughts. After spending the night in his cabin, he's been doing it for a few days now.
When I saw him light up, it meant that he was dealing with a huge problem and couldn't handle it on his own.
“Do you mind if I speak?” I asked when I had the courage to disturb him.
He was taken aback when I appeared beside him out of nowhere.
“Yes, of course. Is there something wrong?” He asked.
In response, I shook my head.
“You're the one in trouble, Jacob. Tell me, please.” I waited patiently for Jacob to begin speaking after he went silent for a few seconds. I wasted my time waiting for him to open it again.
“This is humiliating,” he said in barely audible voice.
“It’s another woman,” I sighed afterward. “Bethany?” I inquired but he shook his head.
“Who is it this time?”
“Amber. She’s pregnant.”
When I heard the woman's name, I clenched my jaw and shut my eyes. Screaming in anger and frustration, I screamed at him.
“What? How did it happen?”
“It was a mistake,” he replied.
“Wow, that's quite a surprise,” I stated because I was really lost for words and didn’t know what to say anymore.
When I saw the absurdity of my situation, I couldn't help but laugh. Angry at Jacob for cheating on me with another woman, I suggested that we should just have a divorce.
When Jacob mentioned that Amber was pregnant with his child, it was difficult for me to accept!
“You can’t leave me,” he asked.
Then I said, “You can't have both of us.”
“Please give me another chance because I love you so much, Lucy,” he mentioned my name for the first time.
Normally, I wouldn't be so forgiving, but with Jacob, my judgment would be impaired. I threw out the challenge, “End it all with Amber. You will not be allowed to sleep in my bed until that time comes.”
He tried to explain, but I stopped him because he was attempting to explain something unbelievable.
When he told me his lies, I wasn't prepared. I simply left, but tears streamed down my cheeks as I walked back to our bedroom. I quickly wiped them off.
When Jacob broke my heart because of another woman, I was heartbroken to think about it. It had the same effect on me!
I was unable to bear the pain and insult without shedding a tear. In the past, things had always been the same. There were no fights or anything else. I would simply endure the pain in silence until I was able to bear it with a wry smile.
My heart ached, even more, when I saw Jacob standing in the doorway. He made an extra effort to bring up the subject because he had previously been unable to do so.
To my surprise, when Jacob's brows furrowed in disbelief, I took his hand and sat him on the edge of the bed.
“Do you think we'll get together if I haven't flirted with you on that night?” I asked while referring to our first meeting.
He answered, “I doubt it.”
“Why?”
“You're not my type, so I'll pass. Please don't take it the wrong way, I mean. Sweetheart, I just prefer my women to be a little gentle and submissive, but you're on a whole other level.”
“You prefer someone like Amber or Bethany,” I said and he didn’t like my response.
He claimed that I wasn't his type, but I suspected that he was exaggerating. My ploys wouldn't work on him if he's telling the truth.
“Look at me now,” I told him after dropping every piece of clothing on the floor.
He made a valiant effort to keep his gaze away from me before finally giving in to the urge to stroke my soft skin.
As a person with unstoppable sexual desire, he immediately closed the gap between us and bit a small portion of my neck.
“Jacob!” I exclaimed in surprise and tried to push him away but he wouldn’t budge.
“You can stop me if you want, but I know you won’t,” he whispered.
“Will you stop when I tell you to stop??”
When Jacob's hands caressed my softness, an uninvited moan escaped from my lips.
He licked my neck when I hunched over to look into his eyes. My skin tingled as his tongue touched it.
Every time he's naked in front of me, I gasp for air. It's nothing new to me. I couldn't get my eyes off of his perfectly sculpted body when he was naked.
When he looked at me, it was clear he was having trouble reining in his sexual desire. What's more, his next move confirmed that I was right in my suspicions.
He put me on our bed and then nudged my legs apart to separate them.
I tried to shield myself from his gaze, but it was too much for me to bear. I couldn't help but bite my lip when I saw his head descend toward my honeypot.
I squealed with delight as he licked my face, and I snatched his hair in my hands. It's impossible for me to not get to the top of my orgasm every time Jacob and I had sex.
With him, there's no need to play along. I loved it every time. In my heart, I wanted our relationship to last forever, but in my head, I knew better.
I was unsure if we would be able to make it through this ordeal together.
“Are we good?” I asked when he suddenly stopped in the middle of his lovemaking.
“Why do you ask? Of course, we are good,” he replied with conviction.
“The way you speak...hmmm, it's a little different,” I commented.
“Luna, you're just overthinking,” he believed.
“Maybe,” I replied.
Despite the fact that his actions were baffling, I was too worn out to ponder on them further. I climbed out of bed and made my way toward the window.
It was easy to listen in on him and whoever he was on the phone with because the door was slightly ajar.
Initially, I had no intention of invading his personal space, but something compelled me to listen.
Was it because he seemed uninterested in me after we had a sexual encounter? Our conversation was supposed to take place!
As soon as he said “Amber, please try to understand,” I climbed back into my bed and controlled my emotions.
I refrained from crying because it was pointless. Unfortunately, the man who was willing to put his life on the line for me wasn't truly in love with me.
What else was I supposed to expect? As a result, I kept an eye out for him.
The moment the door opened, I knew he was coming to join me in bed.
When his phone beeped again, I lost the opportunity to ask him if he was leaving. My heart ached as I heard his car leaving the cottage.
Suddenly, I felt dizzy and nauseous, to the point where I thought I was going to pass out in the next few seconds.
My mind was worn out. A shard of glass had been shattered in my chest.
I only wanted to get away from it all by going to sleep, but I couldn't!
While my vision was obscured by my own tears, my phone was only a few feet away, so I was able to make an urgent call.
Over the phone, I told her, “I want to go home now,” and she was taken aback by the urgency in my voice.
“It's still dark!... Is it possible for you to wait until the next day?”
“No,” my voice quivered when I replied.
“Oh my God! I'm speechless! What’s going on, Lucy? Are you serious?”
Lily gasped when I said, “Serious as fuck.”
When she asked a second time why I was calling, I didn't answer and just hung up.
Then, I hurriedly gathered my belongings and began to hurriedly pack them.
Loving him was a breeze and it was agonizing to have to say goodbye to him.
I was well aware that leaving without saying goodbye or achieving a sense of closure was cowardly, but I didn't care.
I just want to get out of here and be safe. The service arrived in under five minutes, and I gave a friendly smile to the driver who came to get me.
“Thank you for being on time,” I thanked the driver before he started driving.
“It's not a problem, Miss Lucy.”
About an hour or so later, I found myself in front of the house where Jacob and I had once shared many a night's sleep and cherished memories.
When I opened the gate, I bit my bottom lip because I knew I would be leaving soon for good.
“Oh my God! Oh my God!”
After seeing a woman kneeling between Jacob's thighs on the floor, I screamed in terror.
Out of all places where he could have his affair, I didn’t expect to see him at home.
With no regard for his modesty, Jacob hurriedly shoved the woman in front of him and rose to his feet.
“Luna…,” he whispered.
“Leave!” I told him and the woman to leave immediately, and I ordered him to do the same.
When I first noticed the woman's scent, I didn't even bother to look at her face. Jacob approached me, but I resisted.
“Do not even think about it!”
“I can explain, sweetheart,” Jacob pleaded with me.
“As soon as I granted your request to have another chance, you dumped me because of her! How dare you!”
Before I screamed, I took a deep breath and calmed myself down. That was the final straw for me, and I wasn't going to let him have his way with me.
“Lucy, please I can explain!”
What kind of lies would he tell me? He just left me in the cabin to meet to have a dalliance with another woman! For goodness sake, he even brought the whore into their home!
“Leave me alone!” I let out a scream.
“Luna, listen!”
“Shut the fuck up, Jacob! Just shut up or go to Hell!”