Dear Ex-mate, Your Uncle Is Mine

Unity.

"Alpha Tyrion?!" I stiffened, and the napkin I was holding slipped through my fingers. It couldn't be true. I didn't prepare this event hall for my mate's wedding. I looked intently, rubbed my eyes several times to be sure I wasn't seeing things, but truly, standing before the crowd, wearing a black suit, was my mate, Alpha Tyrion, and his bride, the regent's daughter, Desire.

All hope drained from me. I lost balance and almost stumbled to the ground.

My chest tightened, and I couldn't breathe so well.

What happened? Why was my mate getting married without my awareness? How did I end up preparing a wedding hall for my mate who was getting married to another woman?

I couldn't believe my eyes and ears. Watching and listening with my heart bleeding, the two of them said their wedding ritual vows, and the crowd applauded for them while they returned to their seats.

Alpha Tyrion happened to see me. He locked eyes with me, but a sinister smile appeared on his face before he got seated and looked away. His expression showed that he loved what he was doing and didn't feel any atom of remorse.

So this was why he had been distancing himself from me for the past two weeks, and all my efforts to talk it out with him were all in vain. For three years, we had been mates and lovers, and I believed we would be a nice couple. I was getting ready for his coronation, which would take place in three days, not knowing that he was getting married.

Tears slipped from my eyes, and I quickly wiped them. I was just a worker in this resort and nothing more, so I wasn't supposed to be in the event hall until called to serve. I left the hall, went to a hidden corner where I let out my bloody tears relentlessly.

How could this happen to me? After all my efforts to be the perfect Luna for him in the future. He was the first man I ever met. He knew so damn well that I was an omega and orphan, and I had not for once been a liability to him.

I was a college student and was working part-time in the resort just to take care of certain bills which my aunt couldn't cover. I was also helping in sorting out my younger brother's bills, and I haven't once asked him for financial help.

Several times, he reminded me how diligent I was and how he was proud of me. So what then happened? I had saved up to get a nice dress that I would wear on his coronation day, the day he assured me he would reveal our relationship to the whole pack, yet he stabbed me from the back.

All my efforts to please him, all the times he claimed me intimately, and the times I helped him sort out so many tasks that he was supposed to pass to be the alpha king of the pack, and this was what I got in return.

The thought of it alone made my head heavy as if it would burst. I hadn't had this kinda pain all through my life.

He could have just rejected me when we found out about the matebond, or maybe told me beforehand that I wasn't worthy to be his luna. Why all the high hopes when I wasn't worthy to be by his side? He kept me hidden for three years, and this was how it all ended?

I panted, my chest rising and falling in pain, and hot tears streamed down my cheeks. I fumbled the hem of my working blouse, and my breath caught in my throat several times. I was just an omega whose wolf couldn't shift. I was hardworking and had visions. In fact, I planned to make him proud as his future luna.

The door of the store where I sat was banged heavily, causing my heart to drop into my belly. I jolted to my feet and unbolted the door, only to come face to face with the resort administrator. With my lips trembling, I bowed to him slowly and began leaving, scared that he would call me back and begin asking questions.

But until I vanished from the hallway, he didn't say a thing to me.

I went into the restroom and washed off my face and my smeared makeup, then applied a little more makeup again so I could resume my role.

When it was time to serve the guests at the event hall, I went back to duty, grabbed my tray of dishes with the other workers and entered the hall. My heart beat loud in my ears. I struggled not to meet Tyrion's eyes, but no matter how much I tried, I still found myself peeking at him.

"Look, I couldn't serve the last table there. Could you do that for me?" one of my co-workers whispered in a plea, while I still held my tray.

I glanced at her and nodded, then began moving to the last table on the right side, which she had pointed at. The tables were all surrounded by men, and every one of them was dangerously handsome and dressed like an elite.

"Welcome, sirs!" I greeted and began serving each of them. My heart throbbed, but I tried not to show it in my expression. I held each glass tightly so it wouldn't slip from my palm. This was my only sustaining job, and the pay was quite good to lose.

I was almost done serving them all when the crowd let out an applause again, and I was forced to look at what was happening. My eyes caught Alpha Tyrion, kissing Desire so softly and possessively in the presence of everyone.

My breath hitched. I felt my soul leave my body.

Why? He hadn't ever kissed me that way. I was always the one who initiated a kiss, and he would break it so soon and claim that he wasn't good at that.

But he was kissing her so much, savouring her lips like it was honey.

I didn't realise the mess I had caused until someone smacked my arm and I flinched. "Did you lose some nuts?" the man growled at me, and I stepped backwards. The glass I was holding had slipped from my palm this time and crashed on the table, splattering on the shirt of the man before it.

My knees buckled. I didn't know what to do, because what I had just done could cost me my whole job.

The man who was offended sent a sharp glare towards me and stood up forcefully. Hot sweat formed on my palms, and I stepped backwards from him, then lowered my head...and when I couldn't help, my wolf pulled me down to my knees. 'Do you even know how mighty his wolf is?' She cautioned, her voice broken from the betrayal we had just witnessed.

I apologised, "Forgive me, please...."

"What is your name?" he asked, and my eyes widened in shock.

He was going to report me to the admin, and I would be sacked. This was all because of Tyrion.

"I'm sorry," I said, and stepped away once again. "...but I can't tell you my name."

The other men had that look that says they dared me to be that audacious again. They murmured, eyes on me, and the man whom I had messed up stood some feet away from me, his face darkened. His looks could kill, and I feared this would be the end of my job here.

He took two steps closer, and I couldn't stay away, so I wouldn't quack the table behind me.

"If you don't tell me your name, I will make sure you lose this job," he said amid gritted teeth, his blue eyes dazzling and his hands now in his pockets. I glanced around, and I could see how people's attention was slowly being drawn towards us, and this would cost me a lot.

Heaven knew how scared I was that he would do the opposite if I did tell him my name, so I still shook my head continuously. "But I already apologised!"

"Your apology isn't gonna change my shirt!" he snarled, and I grimaced. Of course, it wasn't going to replace the shirt that could feed me for a year. I wasn't that rich to wear costly dresses, but I knew the qualities and brands, so the one he wore was damn costly, and even my twelve-month salary won't cover it up.

I kept twisting my fingers together, staring at the floor, when someone mentioned my name from the side, "Unity, someone is here for you!" My heart slipped at that moment, and I caught the fierce gaze of the man standing before me.

Slowly, his cold expression dissipated, replaced with a smirk across his lips. "Unity?!" he mentioned, and I bit my lower lip.

I couldn't keep standing there, but left to see who it was that came for me. Now that he knew my name, I wouldn't have high hopes because I would certainly lose this job, and that would be the beginning of my job hunting and joblessness.

When I came out of the hall, the lady who had come for me pointed towards a man standing at the security building miles away from the event hall. I rushed towards the man who was surely a gamma warrior and bowed to him, "Sir, you asked for me."

He nodded, "You are the sister of Aslan Oz, right?"

I rolled my eyes and then nodded.

"Good! I am one of the warriors who came for him. He's eighteen years old and has been chosen among the male werewolves that would be trained for the upcoming war, so he has been taken to the border. Also, your aunt, whom we met him with, collapsed and was taken to the pack's general hospital, so I volunteered to come tell you this since we couldn't reach you by phone call."

I froze, my mind spun. Did he just narrate all these just for me?

"What do you mean? My brother was taken to the border? But he's an omega and not delta or gamma....and had just gotten admission into college." I ranted, my face turning red.

The man nodded, "It doesn't matter his rank. Every delta, gamma, and omega is to train for the war."

He must be mistaken. Even for the deltas and gammas that had always gone to train, they must be up to twenty-one, but my brother was only eighteen.

I looked at him, at this moment, forgetting the scene that I had caused in the event hall. "Sir, I think there's a mistake here. Aslan is just eighteen and not up to twenty-one. Why would he be taken to train at the border?"

This man gave me a cold glare, let out an annoying hiss, and began leaving. I rushed to hold him, but he slammed the gate shut as he exited, and I barely dodged getting hit by the iron gate. I darted my eyes around, now recalling that I was still at work, but my heartbeat had spiked, and a scorching heat enveloped me.

My brother can't be a warrior. He was an omega and wasn't even up to eighteen. There were several omega males here with me that weren't taken, so why only my brother? That warrior was telling lies. They must have taken my brother because they didn't expect him to get admitted into college.

He had always refused to be a guard, and this was how they wanted to deal with him?

My limbs were all trembling. I felt so hot and at some point, thought I would pass out due to how fast my blood was running in my body.

I went back to the resort, but went straight to take my belongings. When I couldn't find the admin to tell him of my leave, I left without notifying anyone. I boarded a cab that drove me to the border, and when I asked to see my brother, they almost hit me, insisting that no one is allowed in, even if your family were with them.

'There is no training going on in there. I hate all this drama.' my wolf muttered in my head, and began whimpering again.

We were still trying to get over Tyrion's betrayal, and now this.

After so many attempts to go in and it didn't work out, I decided to go to the pack hospital to see my aunt. Maybe if she recovers quickly, she will help end the matter. She had been the one taking care of us after our parents passed on by accident when I was still eight years old. She had refused to marry despite the mocking from people that she was only useful to care for us, and I hadn't once joked with her, but wanted to be the best for her.

I reached the hospital and was directed to where she was admitted. I couldn't believe my eyes, but she looked so pale, like someone who had no blood running in her veins. I turned to the doctor who had brought me in and stretched my arm towards him, "Transfuse my blood to her. I have done it once."

But he shook his head, "It's not a matter of blood transfusion. This only tells that you aren't aware, but she had a brain tumor, which she has been managing. And now, she passed out due to shock, which only surgery can save her life at this point."

My world crumbled before me. I slumped to the ground, my lips dropped open, and water gathered in my eyes.

How long? A brain tumor?

"If you can act faster and make deposits, then we will begin the surgery. Or, she is bound to pass on this way."

My eyes grew large, and I glared at the doctor. How dare he mention that my aunt could die? I swallowed down the lump that rose to my throat, then slowly brought out my cell phone from my pocket.

I checked my account balance and asked the doctor if the amount could be done.

He shook his head, "It's not up to half the amount. If you can make it up to half, then we will consider."

Not now! My aunt had just emptied her account to get Aslan ready for college, and I was expecting to keep us surviving with my salary and savings. She had no money left, and not even my brother.

What should I do?

My brother was still at the border. If I don't get him out quickly, he will be marked as a warrior finally. My aunt was dying, and I was the only hope she had.

I watched as the doctor left the ICU, and the best I could do was breathe harshly. I glanced at the lifeless body of my aunt, my chest clenched, and the tears that gathered in my eyes finally spilled.

My wolf whined at me and then suggested, 'Take a loan for her surgery, and meet Tyrion to help get Aslan out. What do you think?'

I hadn't even thought of that, but would I be able to stand before the man who dumped me for the regent's daughter? What would he take me for if I came to him for help? He hadn't rejected me, but he could do that eventually since he was now married.

I could take the loan and pay it back gradually, but I don't need to lose my job for this to happen. What if I had been sacked?

Goddess please! I got on my knees, stared at the ceiling, and couldn't help but burst into tears.

I left the hospital looking so sluggish. The only option I had was the one my wolf had suggested, but I needed to confirm first that I hadn't lost my job.

In the past, there was nothing like student loans, and the poor would not even be educated. If there was one, I would have nothing to worry about but take a student loan that could serve the same purpose.

When I went back to the resort, the wedding had already ended, and the couple had left too. I felt relieved that I wouldn't see Tyrion again with that lady, but I was going to seek his help in the palace because I had no other option concerning my brother.

I paid little to no attention to my colleagues who were all blabbering about my sudden disappearance, but went straight to the admin's office. Luckily, the man was at work, so I told him my condition at that moment and asked if I could get a letter of approval from him to grant me a loan.

I knew that if I had been sacked, he wouldn't offer the letter, but I stood there, watching as he picked up his pen, and after writing down the words, signed and handed it over to me. "Sir," I was lost for words and bowed to him. He hadn't been this easygoing since I began working there, so I thought that if he was in a good mood for the first time to have granted my request without hesitation.

Later on, I left and went to the loan office where I applied for the loan. According to them, it would take seventy two hours or less for the loan to be approved, so I hoped it would take less time for the sake of my aunt's health.

As I left the loan office, I felt like a certain burden was lifted off my shoulders. I would pray ninety-nine times a day to the moon goddess for the surgery to go smoothly so my aunt would survive it.

I couldn't afford to board a cab home, but decided to trek so I would clear my mind. I would resume work the next day at noon after I went to the palace, but since it was getting dark, I had to return home.

The shortcut road that followed was quiet for a very long time. But soon, I heard the sound of a vehicle that drove past me at high speed. I squeezed my face, staggering forward like my world was about to end. Then I realized that the car had stopped before me, but no one came out of the car, and it didn't ride backwards.

I twisted my face, gripping the long handle of my handbag across my shoulder down to my waist, while staring at the car that didn't drive off. When I finally walked past it, a weird thought dawned on me. What if they wanted to abduct me? Having thought of that, I froze at that spot.

My heart began racing while I fumbled with the work outfit that I still wore. When I glanced back at the car, it had begun moving, and suddenly, it drove away again, and I found myself releasing a heavy breath that I had held all through. "Who could they be? Or, were they parked here for something else, and I was overthinking?" I rolled my eyes and then scratched the back of my neck

The remaining journey back home was like hell to me. Each step was like a thorn, and so many times, my chest tightened that I barely breathed.

I flung my work bag to the side and lay weakly on the bed, facing the ceiling and counting. There was no one to begin gisting me on how her day went, and my brother, who would always cause us headaches.

Being an orphan was already enough, so I hoped and prayed every minute to the moon goddess that my aunt and brother would return to me. In a day, I found out I had been dumped sluggishly by my mate, my brother had been taken to the border, and my aunt had been hospitalized.

What a heavy burden, but I would fight it through.

I had no appetite, so I just wanted to sleep if I could, but my cell phone buzzed, and it was Susan, the only friend I had in college. We were on holiday, and my brother would have joined me when school resumed, so we were preparing for him.

I picked up the call, still lying on the bed, "Susan, what's up?"

"Babes, did you hear about the resumption?"

I sat up. My only wish was...

"It was postponed to two weeks later. News came in that Chancellor lost his Luna, and the whole school would mourn by not resuming yet," she added, and I let out a heavy breath.

The only good news I had heard since today. Now that I had five weeks and not three weeks, the goddess would help me put things together before then. "Thanks for the updates. I wouldn't have known if you didn't reach out. Gotta club until then, right?"

She sighed, "Unless you're going to go with me. For now, I'm drowning in alcohol. You won't believe it, but he broke up with me because I refused an open relationship." She breathed out and continued. "I'm just tired of men and want to stay single forever."

I pressed my lips together. Susan doesn't know my mate and family, so sharing my dilemma with her wouldn't make sense. She was a delta, and her boyfriend was a beta, and I had known that the dude was cheating on her, but she never wanted to believe the signs there.

"Well, you know how busy I always get at work. If I have the chance, I will hang out with you." I said calmly, and she made a humming sound before hanging up.

I didn't have a smartphone, so she was the one who always gave me updates about school, and I had always been grateful.

The rest of the night wasn't peaceful, because each time I almost dozed off, I was haunted by either my brother or my aunt. It was as though I was committing a heavy crime by trying to rest, so when I woke up very early the next day, I started getting ready to go to the palace.

I didn't touch my cell phone until I was done preparing, only to realize that Tyrion had sent me a message to come visit the palace since we had a lot to discuss.

'Is he finally going to reject me?' I sighed and shook my head. 'Could he just help save my brother this one time?'

It didn't make sense, so I thought to meet him first and hear what he had to say. It would be better not to be an apology, because with the kinda situation I was in, being his luna wasn't my priority. All I needed was for him to help out my brother with his power as the alpha prince and future alpha king.

Once I was set, I boarded a cab to the palace so I wouldn't waste time. I was offered the guest room, and one wouldn't believe that, as his mate, it was my first time setting foot into the palace. Only my aunt knew of our matebond, and she had never fancied that our relationship was hidden.

I was so naive as not to realize his reasons for hiding me. I have never been worthy to be his luna, but his fuckmate.

In the guest room, I stayed for over an hour before he showed up, still dressed in his nightwear. His presence made my wolf whimper, and I gnashed my teeth, trying not to spoil my mood with anger.

"It's okay to be mad at me for dumping you, but it's not a big deal, because you must have known that you, an omega, couldn't be my luna," he started and rested his arms on his thighs. I nibbled my lip, trying to control the fast rate of my heart. "Actually, I am supposed to reject you, but since you could still be by my side, I thought not to do that."

My gaze narrowed. He wanted to reject me, but he wanted me to be by his side? As his what?

"I heard that your brother was taken to the border, and your aunt passed out because of the shock. If you agree to be my breeder, I will make sure they let your brother go, and your aunt's medical bills covered up."

The fucking audacity!

I wasn't worthy to be his luna, but a breeder? He must be insane to think I didn't value myself.

"Just a child, and this agreement would be secret too, then aside from your current problem, I will grant any other thing you ask for. If you wish, we could reject each other after the deal ends, but you will have no right in the child's life. It's going to be a contract that will be just between us, so what do you say?"

At that moment, my feelings flared, and I could smack him heavily if I hadn't composed myself. All the betrayals I felt vanished and were replaced with anger, one that could turn to a furnace. How dare this man think I had no reason to exist?

I should be his breeder, in a secret contract just like our secret relationship. Then I wouldn't be in my child's life and would let him take my pup away?

He wasn't okay. He truly wasn't, or he wouldn't have the guts to say all these.

What if I died bearing that child? Was there an assurance that I wouldn't lose my life through his hand or the regent's life after doing this?

I couldn't help but stand on my feet. This couldn't be the only way to save my brother.

If I saved my aunt's life, she would sort out things with the contacts she had from other packs, too.

Tyrion stood too, then closed the distance between us. "Don't tell me you don't regard your family? We are still mates and still want each other, aren't we?"

I looked down at him and cleared my throat. "And I am rejecting your offer because I regard them, so can we just end the bond so you can continue your life?"

He scoffed and made a long face, "I won't dare, so don't even think of it."

Staring at him alone stirred my temper, so I simply walked out of his sight and out of the palace compound. I glanced at the gate, which had been shut behind, and let out a fuming breath. 'How didn't I see the stupidity of my mate?' I wiped my forehead, not ready to think of what to do next.

A car parked before me, and the driver stepped out. He bowed to me, and I stepped backwards, my brows furrowed.

He showed me his identity card and stated, "Ms. Unity, you are summoned by the Alpha Supreme, the man you spilled drinks on yesterday at the wedding hall."

My shoulders dropped. A wave of dread washed over me.

If the man of yesterday was the alpha supreme, then does it mean I would be jailed?

No! No!!