The Betrayal

Chapter 40

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Chapter 40

Amethyst's P.O.V

As I got ready to be a mother, the Pack got ready for war. Though as Third-in-Command, I was obligated to help my Alpha and Pack, Liam understood that I also had other important things on my mind. Even though he truly does understand my priorities, I think tht he's also trying to repair our friendship. Don't get me wrong, we do talk sometimes, but it's obvious to everyone who knows us that there is tension between us. We're civil, but we no longer joke around and tease each other like we used to. He tries, Goddess does he try, but I can't go back to the way we were. Everytime I try to act normal with him, I get a flash and I suddenly remember the fear and pain he caused, us (my child and I). If the incident would've happened another time, while I wasn't expecting my baby, I'm sure I would've forgiven him by now, but since he endangered my child, I don't know if I will ever be truly able to forgive him. Maybe after I've had Johnathan I can forgive him, but until my hormones settles, I will continue to be cautious around him.

Then there is Aiden and Amy. (Aiden is her horrible step brother btw). Aiden has been trying to get me to forgive him and insists we can have a normal sibling relationship. I just don't feel that way. I know people always say that forgiveness will cleanse your soul and other sh!t, but how that hell is that possible? How can forgiving someone that hurt you make you feel better? It doesn't make the memories go away or the pain disappear. It also won't erase the scars (both the physical and emotional). But he doesn't understand that. And neither does Amy, who wants Aiden and I to be close. We've even had arguments that end in Aiden and Josh restraining us. In her defense, I probably shouldn't insult him so much in front of her. But in my defense, Aiden is an ass.

So not only is my relationship with Liam strained, but so is my friendship with Amy. And I can't talk to Jenna about it because she is helping a stressed Liam come up with solutions for the upcoming war. And Amy is Josh's twin so I can't exactly b!tch about her to him, and there is no one else I can talk to about it.

But I'm not going to think about any of them. Or about the people in the Crimson Blood Pack who keep trying to get close to me by either asking about my baby or congratulating me on my position in a strong Pack. I just try to ignore them. Everytime I see their faces I remember their cruel words, their punches and kicks, all the ways they humiliated me, and of course, the way they smiled as the Hunters took me away. Like I said, forgiveness isn't going to happen, and as soon as they realize that, the better.

I want to go back to my Pack, my home. The place where people are good and honest. The place where I was welcomed with open arms. The place full of beautiful memories and happy thoughts. Ever since we came to this Pack it seems as though all my friends and I do is fight. It's like this Pack can hold no happy memories for me. Everytime I enter it, my happiness fades.

But I can't leave, no matter how much I want to. I have to stay with my friends and do my best to help them and my old Pack. The more I help them, the sooner we can leave this hell-hole.

According to Liam, the Crimson Blood Pack isn't ready for us to leave. With Lucas acting moody all the time, and Michael, his dad, losing his pride the day I beat him, if we left, the Pack will be defeated before they know it. But just because we're staying longer doesn't mean we're participating in the war. We plan on leaving a week or so before the actual war begins. No matter how much we want to help the Pack, none of us are willing to risk the lives of the Alpha, Luna, Beta, and the Third-in-Command. Besides, if they aren't ready by then, that means that they are hopeless and they are doomed anyways.

And if worse comes to worst, the Pack an always escape and seek refuge in another Pack's land (that isn't ours).

Because if I have to deal with them and their bullsh!t longer than I have to, their Pack will perish, I'll make sure of it.

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"But we don't know their numbers, strategies, or anything else remotely useful." Liam said, sounding frustrated.

"But an offense is always better than a defense." Michel said, looking angry.

"I'm sorry, but if you do decide to take the offense, my friends and I won't be by your side as you attack." Liam said. "Even if there is a chance of you winning, I won't risk my Mate or friends."

"You're a coward." Michael spat.

Liam froze before he gave a mirthless laugh.

"I'm the coward?" he asked with a sneer. "Are you sure about that? Because I'm pretty sure I wasn't the one who gave a child- an innocent child- away for my own selfish reasons. I wasn't the one with a broke, weak Pack full of heartless bastards who can't fight to save their ass. I'm also not the one who is so weak, a seventeen year old girl could beat and humiliate me in front of everybody I know." He stopped to take a deep breath before he continued "I'm risking the lives of not only my close friends- one of which is pregnant- but also my soul mate. I left my Pack in the care of someone else in order to come save you and if this is the thanks I'm going to get, then I'll leave. I have no reason to stay here and help you when you obviously don't appreciate everything I'm risking."

Michael opened his mouth to respond, but before he could, Liam turned towards Jenna, Josh, and me. "Pack your things and get ready. We're leaving first thing tomorrow morning."

"What about Amy?" Josh asked.

"She can bring her Mate to our Pack, though I doubt he'll want to since he'll be Beta soon, or she can stay here with him. I'm sure she'll be okay since she's so strong."

Josh looked like he wanted to object, but he shook his head and stayed quiet.

I got up when I suddenly felt a stomach cramp. Not wanting to alert anybody, I decided to make my way into my room and get some special medication to help with the pain.

But just as I tried to take another step, I felt liquid run down my pants.

"Oh shit." I briefly heard Jenna mutter.

I was too shocked and dazed to notice as Josh picked me up. I barely registered as I was taken into the Pack doctor's office. And I finally came to my senses when I felt the doctor snap his fingers in front of my face.

"Miss Knight, I am going to give you a small dose of epidural to help with the pain. Is there anyone you want us to notify? Like the father?"

I stiffened. "No." Even if I wanted to, Adam changed his number the day we had the big fight over my baby's name. Since then, I haven't seen him or heard from him. And I think it's better this way. I don't my child to have a father who will leave him when a problem arises. "Everyone I need is here already" I said pointing at Jenna, Josh, and a surprised Liam.

He nodded and as he continued to tell me about the procedure and the miracle that will soon happen, I felt my world shift. In just a few hours, I will be a mother. I will be responsible for another human being. I will have someone to feed, take care of, love, and cherish.

And that thought filled me with more fear and anxiety than any rogue, Hunter, or werewolf ever could.

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