Samantha felt like she was in a dream, watching as the world around her crumbled into pieces. She had always known that the possibility of Aiden finding his true mate existed, but the reality of it was crushing.
Aiden stepped closer to the injured rogue, his eyes filled with concern. "What happened to you?" he asked, his voice soft and gentle.
The rogue looked at him, pain etched on her face. "A group of vampires attacked me," she said weakly. "I managed to escape, but they caught up to me and left me for dead."
Aiden's eyes blazed with anger as he heard the rogue's story. He turned to Samantha, his expression serious. "We need to find out who did this and make sure they pay for what they've done," he said.
Samantha nodded, her mind racing with thoughts of revenge. But simultaneously, her heart was heavy, knowing that Aiden might leave her for his true mate. She didn't know how to process the conflicting emotions tearing her apart.
As Aiden and Samantha discussed their plans for revenge, the injured rogue lay on the bed, watching them with a mixture of curiosity and confusion. She had never seen such a strong bond between two wolves before, and she wondered what it would be like to have a mate of her own.
Samantha noticed the rogue's gaze and turned to her. "What's your name?" she asked gently.
The rogue looked at Samantha, a flicker of gratitude in her eyes. "My name is Luna," she said softly.
Samantha smiled, trying to push aside her feelings of jealousy and hurt. "We'll take care of you, Luna," she said. "You're safe here."
As the night wore on, Aiden and Samantha stayed by Luna's side, taking turns watching over her. The tension between them was palpable, and Samantha felt like she was walking on a tightrope, trying not to fall off.
The next morning, Aiden and Samantha were exhausted but determined to find out who had attacked Luna. They went to the council of elders and explained the situation, hoping that they would be able to provide some answers.
The council listened to their story and agreed to send out a search party to look for any clues that might lead them to the vampires responsible. Aiden and Samantha were relieved to know that they had the support of the pack behind them.
Days turned into weeks, and the search for the vampires proved fruitless. Meanwhile, Luna's condition improved, and she started to spend more time with Aiden and Samantha. They found themselves growing fond of her, and they were happy to see her healing both physically and emotionally.
One evening, as they sat in the hospital room with Luna, Aiden turned to Samantha. "We need to talk," he said, his voice serious.
Samantha's heart sank. She knew what was coming, and she didn't know if she was ready to hear it. "What is it?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
Aiden took a deep breath. "I know this is going to be hard for you to hear, but Luna and I are mates," he said.
Samantha's eyes widened in shock, and she felt like the world was spinning out of control. She had known this was a possibility, but the reality of it was far more painful than she had imagined.
Luna looked between Aiden and Samantha, sensing the tension between them. "I don't want to cause any problems," she said softly. "I'll leave if I need to."
Aiden shook his head. "No, Luna. You're a part of this pack now. We'll find a way to make it work."
Samantha didn't know how she felt about that. She knew that she loved Aiden, but the thought of him being with someone else, even his true mate, was tearing her apart.
As Luna drifted off to sleep, Aiden and Samantha sat in silence, each lost in their thoughts. The future of their relationship was uncertain, and they didn't know if they would be able to navigate the challenges that lay ahead.
Samantha couldn't sleep that night. She tossed and turned, her mind replaying Aiden's words over and over again. Luna and Aiden were mates. The realization hit her like a ton of bricks.
She got up from her bed and walked to the window, staring out into the night. She wondered how she would be able to cope with the pain and jealousy that was consuming her. She knew that she loved Aiden with all her heart, but now it seemed like their relationship was doomed.
As the first light of dawn appeared on the horizon, Samantha knew what she had to do. She couldn't stay in the pack any longer. She needed to leave, to escape the pain and heartache that was threatening to engulf her.
Quietly, she packed her things and slipped out of the pack house, leaving behind the life she had known for so long. She knew that she was leaving behind her family, her friends, and her home, but she couldn't bear to be around Aiden and Luna any longer.
As she walked away from the pack, Samantha felt a sense of relief wash over her. She knew that she was going to have to start over, but at least she wouldn't have to see Aiden with his true mate every day.
Days turned into weeks, and Samantha struggled to adapt to her new life. She missed the pack and her friends, but she knew that she couldn't go back. She needed to find a way to move on and start over.
One day, as she was walking through the woods, she came across a group of rogues who were being attacked by a pack of vampires. Without thinking, she jumped into the fray, using her skills as a wolf to fend off the vampires.