Betrayed by My Pack – Wolfless Hybrids Escape
Chapter 45 –

Lisa's

POV

I wanted to tear Paxton apart, Rex, too. My worthless brother sat there listening to Paxton disrespect me and did nothing to defend me. He just accepted it like I deserved it. I have spent half my life placing myself in front of Paxton. Being there for him, supporting him, building him up. He was my first, and he should know that I am the only one truly qualified to be his mate. I was born Gamma, and in my opinion, no one would ever be better for him than I was.

I have always known that he had a thing for Cara. I have known it for the last ten years. The summer we turned thirteen, he made it obvious that he cared for her. He was so sweet to her. Most of the pack was accepting of her then. Even though we all knew she didn't belong here. I had to keep my opinions about her to myself. My friends agreed with my opinion of Cara and her sisters. We couldn't stand any of them. The males in the pack all adored her sisters for some reason. Only Paxton was stupid enough to be hung up on Cara.

It was disgusting that he thought she was acceptable for anything. The fact that he was actually considering allowing her to carry his pups infuriated me. That was not going to be happening. I had finally gotten my wish, and they had left. That allowed Bridget and Tanya to tell Clay and Rex they liked them. I honestly thought that my dreams were about to come true. My friends would be the Beta and Gamma females. Our pack would become stronger than ever.

But Clay and Rex laughed at the idea. They didn't mind sleeping with them but had told them both that they were not strong enough to become their mates. We had found out through the rumor mill that they had all gone to another pack to try to get them back. When they came back unsuccessful, we thought that was the end. Apparently, the pack they were hiding in was too powerful to be crossed. We thought that they had given up. How wrong we were.

They had come back pissed off and injured. They have been plotting something since they returned. They have been in Paxton's office for over a week, staying to themselves. They won't tell us anything about what is going on. I am worried that Paxton has really lost his mind. It is like he is willing to consider waging war to get her back. That is completely unacceptable. He would be letting every other pack know that he was willing to wage war just to get that slut back. I will never allow that to happen.

If he thinks I am signing anything, he better think twice. I need to make some plans of my own as I know that with that call today, something big was about to happen. I went down to have lunch with my parents; they always ate early. They have breakfast at five every morning, and I hadn't eaten yet today. I need to know if they knew anything. I need to gain as much information as possible to ensure Paxton's plans to replace me failed. We finished our meal silently, as my mother didn't want us to speak while we ate. As soon as we were done, I knew I needed to strike quickly before my father left.

"Dad, did you ever get updated by Rex on where they went a week and a half ago?" I asked him.

"No, I didn't. Every time I tried to ask, one of them would change the subject. Even when I asked how they got injured, they dismissed my questions. It was clear that they didn't want to discuss it, so I dropped the subject. It is not my business anymore, as Rex is now the Gamma," my father answered.

That answers nothing, so I tried again. "I am just so worried about them. They were all injured, and Paxton is really acting strangely. It is like he doesn't care for me anymore. I am worried that he has found someone else," I told him, eyes glossing over with unshed tears. I am his baby girl. This always works on him. Unfortunately, the tears don't work on my mother. She loves me but thinks I am not working hard enough to endear myself to Paxton.

"Honey, Paxton has made you his Luna. Your dreams have been achieved. But you are going to have to face facts. You have not been able to bear him a pup in three years. He has an obligation to the pack to create heirs. I am sorry if this causes you pain, but we can't do anything about that. He announced what he planned to do in front of the whole pack. All you can do is try each day to get pregnant. If not, he may move forward with what he said he would. He has given you every opportunity, Lisa. Focus on going to the doctor. Get his help to make you more fertile. If you want to keep Paxton, you need to produce his heir. Then no one will be able to take your position away from you," my mother told me.

Here we go again with the lecture. Goddess, I am so sick of hearing this. It is like she wants me to have no fun at all. What is the point of being Luna if I can't do what I want to? I always thought that we would conceive naturally when the time came. My heart rate increases as I suddenly remember five years ago. Paxton was off doing some Alpha training for six months. I slept with a warrior after Paxton left, and I ended up pregnant. I couldn't keep it. I would never be able to be Luna if I did. I had gone into a human city and disposed of the pup. I couldn't risk losing everything over a mistake. Not with a warrior, no matter how hot he was.

I went with Bridget because you couldn't go alone in case of an emergency. She had kept her mouth shut about it because I had paid her never to mention it to anyone. She knew better than to cross me, but it was best I had something on her to make sure she kept quiet. There had been a complication during the abortion. I had only started to show when I caught it, but werewolf pregnancies were quicker than humans. So, my 2-and-a-half-month pregnancy was almost halfway complete. The fetus was much bigger than they anticipated when they did the procedure.

I had lost a lot of blood, and there were other issues. The doctor told me to come back to get a checkup after a month had passed. He explained that day, but I was hurting and didn't listen to him. They were going to see if there would be any lasting problems from the procedure. I just never went back. I was just thankful that Paxton had never found out about it. I had put it behind me as it was a terrible experience. It was a horrible memory of when I almost ruined my future, and I just buried it at the back of my mind. I couldn't risk it coming out and accidentally mentioning what happened. Goddess, what if there really was a problem? I can't go to the pack doctor. He might be able to tell me what I did. Nothing stays a secret for long in a pack.

"Mom, I will try harder. You are right. I am going to go and check in with a fertility specialist to see what can be done. I should carry the pack's heir. Who would be more qualified than me to do it?" I told her. Meanwhile, I was totally panicking. I needed to go into the city to deal with this, but who can I go to? I don't want anyone else to know why I am going there. I highly doubt that a doctor would be able to get me in today anyway. I calmed down and went to our room to make some calls.

I had to look online for a good doctor. One that can help me conceive. I am even willing to try IVF if it comes down to it. Paxton would have probably done that with me in our first year together if I had only realized this sooner. Now that the specter of Cara returning is hanging over my shoulder, I don't think I have any hope. He doesn't want me to bear his children. He just told me as much. He is done with me, but I have only been his Luna for three years. I knew I should have gotten rid of her when I had the chance.

Even with the threat of Brenna and Luna coming after me, I should have done it. I could have ensured that I had an alibi and had others do the dirty work for me. It would have been the smart thing to do. No matter what I did to her, no matter how disgusting she looked, Paxton still fucking wanted her. He only accepted me as his Luna just to keep her safe. He knew he had no future with her, but she was fair game once she turned eighteen. I should have done it the moment we all knew she was wolfless. The moment Beta James took his support away would have been the perfect time.

Brenna would have been too young to protect Cara alone, but it's too late now. If Paxton thinks that he can bring her back in here and everyone be OK with it, he really has lost his mind. I will not stand for her to worm her way back in here. I am the Luna. I don't care what Paxton wants. He marked me, he claimed me, and I will report him to the Werewolf Council if he tries to get rid of me. I will not let my reputation or rank be affected by him wanting that disgusting witch to bear his pups.

I need to ensure that the warriors who listen to me are willing to help me with this. If he dares to bring her back, I will make sure that no one ever replaces out what happened to her. She is not worthy to carry his pups. It is going to be me or no one. Once she is gone for good, he will snap out of whatever spell she has on him. I wish things were like they used to be, where a few well-placed words had Paxton and everyone else against her. Everyone was easier to control back then. Tanya and Bridget helped me spread the rumors.

Now, it seems like Paxton hates me. I did everything for him, and this is how he tries to repay me. Think again, asshole. If I end up losing everything, he will, too. I will take him down with me. I found a good doctor and called. They made the appointment for Friday. They slipped me in two days from now. I cannot push down the sense of dread that I am now feeling.

Even if something is wrong, I will never admit what I did. No matter what, I have to make sure that no one ever replaces out. Even if Paxton doesn't love me, he could use what I did against me. I can't lose everything I worked so hard for over this. If something is wrong, I have to get rid of Cara. I can't allow Cara to live out my dream and have a good life if I can't have one myself. I won't allow that to happen.