But he began to spend more time with Sabrina. He would cancel important pack meetings, asking me to go on his behalf just to go on a date with Sabrina at the amusement pack. Once, I confronted him and he grew angry.

“Why are you so selfish, Willow?” he lashed out “Do you know what Sabrina has been through? She was in an abusive relationship and fell into depression. She barely managed to overcome it and now that she’s back, she needs all the help from her friends that she can get.”

“I know that, Noah!” I cried, trying not to lose my temper “But she has other friends, right? You’re in a relationship, Noah, no matter how much you love her as a friend, you cannot ignore me all week, or let me take care of countless pack meetings alone. Which you have been doing these days.”

“Haven’t I done enough for you, Willow?” he spat “Who saved your pack when it was crumbling? Who has been there for you all these years? You’re suffocating me, I need to breathe. We’re in a relationship but we should lead our own life and I can’t abandon my friend just because we’re together…”

“Noah, but…” I trailed off, my eyes widening with shock.

“I love you, Willow and you’re going to be my Mate, my Luna but Sabrina needs me more. You have everything. You have a mate who loves and cares for you, you are living your dream life. But Sabrina is trying to pick up the pieces of her life. Please understand this and be sympathetic.”

I felt ashamed of myself after what he told me. Perhaps, he was right. After all, I had everything I could ever dream of and Sabrina needed care more. So, I allowed them and concentrated on taking care of our packs.

But as time went on, Noah began to distance himself. His excuses to always be with Sabrina grew more. He started making decisions without consulting me and I was almost going to assume the worst when he told me that it was time we get joined officially and become one.

And then, the night of the photo came.

It was the eve of my Luna Ceremony when a mysterious screenshot appeared on my phone. Sabrina was showing Noah what appeared to be a baby scan. His expression in the photo was one of joy—celebration, even. My heart sank as I stared at the image, the reality of it crashing down on me.

Sabrina was pregnant and Noah was the father.