Chapter 2 Heartbreak

Isabella's POV

"Luna Isabella!" I was stirred awake by the sound of my name, and an incessant knocking

Groggy and disoriented, I sat up in bed. I realized it was already morning, and Theodore 's side of the bed was cold, which means he didn't come home last night.

"Luna Isabella!" The voice called out again, this time with banging.

"Coming!' I said half asleep in response, yawning and stretching my stiff body.

The continuous knocking-banging didn't even allow me to think straight for a second, so I just dragged my feet to the door, and swung it open.

"What the–"

"Luna Isabella," an omega cut me off, worry etched on her face. "It's the Alpha, he's ...." She trailed off.

My heart skipped a beat. "What happened to the Alpha?" I asked, dreading her response.

"You need to come with me, please," she said urgently, and grabbed my hand. "Something happened to the Alpha."

Without a second thought I followed the omega. My mind was racing with different thoughts, as I thought of what could have possibly happened to Theodore for me to be called upon. The thought of that strange man from yesterday attacking Theodore crossed my mind.

"No, that can't be," I muttered, tears brimming in my eyes. "Oh, goddess, please, nothing should happen to Theodore ."

The omega increased her Pace and I was finding it difficult to keep up with her. She took a left turn, and I followed, but when I rounded the corner, she was nowhere to be found.

Panic surged through me as I took in my surroundings and realized I was back at the garden alcove. Could that strange man from yesterday be behind this? But I know that omega, her name is Aria, she's been working in the Packhouse for a very long time. Nothing was making sense anymore, if that strange man was behind this, how is Aria involved?

I turned around to leave with a light flickered on from behind me. Turning around to see what it was, I realized it was a projector, and an image of me smiling happily on it.

Confused, I saw that another image showed me sleeping on someone's lap–Theodore 's lap. I looked around but didn't see anyone, instead different images of me being carefree and also that of Theodore and I were being shown one after another, moments of the happy times Theodore and I shared. My eyes brimmed with tears as I watched.

'Happy Birthday, Sunshine,' a huge text displayed, and I couldn't hold back the tears anymore. There was only one person in the whole world that called me sunshine, and that was Theodore . I can't believe I even forgot today was my birthday, the past week has been so overwhelming with my worrying over Theodore that I had lost track of time.

"Happy Birthday, my Sunshine," Theodore 's voice came from behind me, snapping me out of my train of thoughts.

I turned to see Theodore walking towards me, a wide smile plastered on his face and a bouquet in his hand. He looked incredibly handsome in his well tailored suit, his eyes glistening with warmth.

"Theodore ," I breathed, fresh tears streaming down my cheeks. "I–"

"Shhhh," Theodore shushed me, as he wrapped his arms around me tightly, and kissed my forehead.

"I was so worried about you," I sobbed in his chest.

"I'm sorry for making you worry," he apologized, running his hands through my head, and planting a kiss on my forehead. "I didn't mean to," he said, looking deeply into my eyes, and in all the years I've known him he has never looked so sincere.

"Happy Birthday, Luna Isabella," a voice said from behind. I looked and saw the council members walking in, as they all wished me a happy birthday one after another, followed by a few Pack members.

"Thank you," I muttered, with a smile on my lips. "Gosh, I look so terrible," I complained softly to Theodore , my hair was messy, and I was still putting on my Pajamas.

"You've never looked more beautiful," Theodore said, flashing me a smile as he tucked a strand of hair behind my ear.

Still wrapped in Theodore 's arms, he turned to face everyone.

"Arabell, is not just my Luna, she was chosen for me by the goddess, and the goddess never makes mistakes," he said, and planted a kiss on my forehead. "Her presence, is the sunshine my life desperately needs, and I'm putting it out here to all of you, to make it clear, that I won't take an arranged mate," he paused, and looked over at everyone, while I stayed in his arms swelling with pride and blushing uncontrollably. "I love Isabella with my life, and whether the goddess blesses us with kids or not, I'll still choose here over and over again."

Tears welled up in my eyes at Theodore 's words, and I snuggled into his arms further. I can't believe I was doubting his love for me these past few days, when all he's ever done was love me endlessly.

"No one should dare disrespect my Luna ever again," he warned, and from the look on everyone's faces I could tell he used his Alpha command.

"Yes, Alpha Theodore ," they murmured in unison.

"Happy birthday, Isabella," Lilian's cheerful voice came next as she strode into the garden alcove. "What a coincidence," she said, as she saw the projector on. "I also have a similar birthday present for you."

"You didn't really have to," I told her, still wrapped in Theodore 's hands, as he peppered my forehead and cheeks with kisses.

"Of course I do," she said dismissively with a wave of hand.

Lilian signaled to a man whom I guess was in charge of the projection. Just like Theodore 's, it showed images of us having a good time and just being goofy. I smiled, my heart warming with pride, but that feeling soon turned to unease.

Right there on the projection, was an image of me in the garden taking my coat off. My heart skipped a bit as I recognized the coat as well as the red lingerie. I glanced over at Lilian who had a smile plastered on her face as she gestured for me to keep on watching.

"What's wrong?" Theodore asked, having noticed my discomfort.

I shook my head, unable to find the words to respond.

My heart sank, as the next image that popped up was that of me hugging the strange man at the garden from behind. It sunk even further at the next image, which was that of the man kissing me, the image was so compromising that if I wasn't the victim I would have believed this was consensual.

"Bella, what's going on here?" Theodore asked softly, despite the whispering of everyone around us.

"I–" I couldn't bring myself to say anything, as the hurt in his eyes tore my heart to shreds, and tears flowed down my cheeks.

"Let me explain," Lilian said gingerly. "Isabella here, is cheating on you."

"W–what?" I stuttered, as I stared at Lilian with wide eyes. "That's not true, why would you say that?"

Lilian scoffed, and looked at Theodore . "Theodore , you know I love you, and always want to see you happy," she said. "So, believe me when I say this mate if yours..." she pointed at me, eyeing me in the process. "She's a cheap slut, and it has been going on for months."

"What? Lilian what are you saying? Why are you doing this?" I asked, beyond shock at the words coming out of her mouth.

"Everyone needs to see the real you, most especially Theodore ," she said, with so much venom in her voice.

"Theodore , I'd never cheat on you," I turned to face Theodore , whose eyes held so much hurt more than I've ever seen in anyone's eyes. "Please, Theodore , you know how much I love you."

"Love?" Lilian scoffed. "Look at the images, Isabella. Is this your idea of love?"

"This is just a misunderstanding," I explained. "I got a text from you yesterday, and–"

"What text?" Theodore said, his voice void of any form of emotions.

"The text asking me to come to our secret spot, and–" I paused, as I realized how stupid I sounded. Looking over at Lilian I could tell this was all her doing, but to what end? I've loved Lilian like a sister, and I've always believed she saw me as a sister too, so what changed?

"I never sent you any text, I hardly had time for my phone," Theodore 's voice snapped me back to reality.

I sighed, and tears rolled down my cheeks uncontrollably, as I stared at Lilian who was indifferent.

"Tell me, Isabella, what text?" Theodore asked again, and I could see how hard he's trying to believe anything I'd say right now if I just prove it.

"It's on my phone, and–"

"Can you be any shameless," Lilian cut me off. "You're just making up lies–,"

"Shut up, Lilian," Theodore growled slowly, his wolf flashing in his eyes. "I'm talking to my wife."

"The text is on my phone," I mumbled. "Let me go get it–"

"No need, Beta Roderick would get it," he said, and signaled Beta Roderick. "No one should make any comment, until this issue has been resolved," he ordered, and all forms of whispering ended.

After what felt like the longest three minutes of my life, Beta Roderick showed up, and handed my phone to me.

Quickly, I went to my messages, as I knew even a single second of delay was extremely dangerous now.

"Where's the text?" Theodore asked icily.

"I–it's not...." I trailed off, as fresh tears rolled down my cheeks.

Theodore snatched the phone from me, and went through it.

"Where's the text, Isabella?" He growled lowly.

"I can't find it," I mumbled. "But, believe me Theodore , it was there, it just–"

"I loved you, Isabella," Theodore said, his voice filled with so much hurt which only broke my heart further. "Was my love not enough?"

"Theodore , please," I pleaded in-between tears. "You know me–"

"I thought I did," Theodore said quietly, and began walking away. Each step he took, tore me apart piece by piece.

"Theodore –" I called out to him, my voice trembling.

Theodore stopped, then turned around.

"Lock her up, Roderick," he instructed.