When the Alpha Chose Her Over Me

Synopsis

Jake Sullivan’s first act upon returning to the Burns pack after his three-year mission was to publicly sever our mate bond. Rumors swirled that he had met a captivating red-haired Omega named Vanessa Cooper during his hunt for rogue werewolves. They had allegedly bonded over shared struggles, and now, he was determined to claim her as his mate. I stood in the pack hall, my gaze fixed on the couple before me. Jake, once my closest confidant, now looked every inch the hardened warrior, his broad shoulders and chiseled features exuding an Alpha’s commanding presence. Beside him, Vanessa clung to his arm, her fiery hair and delicate features painting a picture of fragility and allure. Her eyes, a striking shade of amber, met mine with a flicker of triumph that she quickly masked behind a demure smile. “Journi,” she began, her voice soft and sweet, “I just wanted to say how sorry I am—” “Don’t,” I interrupted, my tone cold. “We’re not friends, Vanessa. Let’s keep it that way.” Her lips trembled, and she pressed closer to Jake, who immediately wrapped a protective arm around her. His eyes, once warm and familiar, now bore into me with icy detachment. “Journi,” he said, his voice low but firm, “this is between you and me. Vanessa has nothing to do with it.” I scoffed, crossing my arms. “Really, Jake? Then why is she here, playing the victim?” Vanessa’s eyes welled with tears, and she buried her face in Jake’s chest. “Jake, maybe I shouldn’t have