Chapter 4 Numbing the Pain Part one

London Hale

I was still rooted to the spot, a tsunami of negative emotions consuming me as I beheld my naked wife skillfully grinding on another man.

Her hands were placed against the headboard as the Alpha's hands stayed secured around her waist. Her breasts bounced, and sweat stuck to her body.

She abruptly stopped midway through her orgasm as my voice broke whatever sexual trace she was in.

Leah's face mirrored shock and surprise, which soon turned to guilt and fear. She quickly climbed off the Alpha, picking up the sheets to wrap around herself.

I dipped my eyes to the floor, feeling anger in the midst of the pain that had dulled, and squeezed my hands. Blood coursed through my veins at the sight of both their clothes scattered on the floor.

I knew the scent was too familiar, but I couldn't really place my hands on who its owner was. Upon seeing my Alpha naked, my mystery was solved.

Now I understand the main reason why he gifted me this house. He did it for her and himself.

He rushed out of the bed, quickly picking up his black briefs, which were lying beside the bed stand. His eyes strayed to me with an emotion swinging through those gray orbs, which I was trying so hard to refrain from plucking out.

Who the fuck sleeps with another man's wife, huh?

He looked like he wanted to say something but abruptly looked away. Suddenly, Bryce's words came to mind:

"It's been going around that she's been having something to do with Connan, the beta, and Alpha Preston. Apparently it started way before your engagement to her and has continued after your marriage to her."

Shit. I can't believe he was right. My mother and friends told me this, and I didn't believe them and blindly trusted Leah.

My heart was beating too fast; I could feel a rip through my emotions, and my heart shattered into bits and pieces. I was breathing heavily and clutching my chest at the heavy weight of betrayal that crushed me.

"Leah is a slut, London. And we all know that once a slut is always a slut, no matter how respectable you might try to make her." That word kept replaying nonsense in my mind.

I could hear the rapid hammering of my heart in my chest along with the blood flowing through my veins as I recalled every taunt I'd received since the day I discovered Leah was my mate. I had gone against all ethical odds for her, and what did I get in return?

Of all men, she went for the alpha, whom I saw as a brother figure.

"That woman is not good enough for you!" My mother had said that, and now she was right.

A pang of pain hit me, and I held on to the door for support, struggling to breathe. Sweat claimed me, forcing my eyes to dart between the stupid excuse of an Alpha and the poor choice of a woman that I had married all because of a damn mate bond.

I questioned myself greatly: did I do anything wrong in accepting the moon goddess' choice for me? What have I ever done to that deity to deserve this kind of mockery and hurt?

I stood to my full height, feeling Vince's arms around me. I was sure that he was shocked to see the live representation of him being right in everything he had said. I could feel his pity and worry as he held on to my shoulder.

I staggered back to get a better look at him, tears sitting in my eyes. I heard heavy steps up the stairs, and Bryce appeared soon enough, a loud curse flying out of his mouth as he too took in the sight.

"woah... holy shit! Alpha? You are sleeping with your gamma's mate?"

I glared at the being who called himself my Alpha before breaking into a maniacal laugh at the sight of my trembling and embarrassed wife.

She was embarrassed but didn't feel guilty.

How dare she even have the guts to put on such an act when I was the one who went against all odds to marry her, soiling myself with her dirty reputation? I am currently on bad terms with my mother because of her slutty behavior. I can't believe I loved her.

I couldn't experience the joy of having my wedding attended by my mother and everyone in full delight, all because of her. I endured taunts and insulting whispers all because of her, and she dared act embarrassed? How fucking dare she?

If she was caught sleeping in the act, then that meant she was also sharing a bed with Connan. For goodness sake, what married woman still opens her legs to other men? I wasn't lacking in the sexual aspect either.