Goodbye Alpha, I'm Done - Chapter 18: Chapter 18

Gone was the timid, obedient Selena that Kieran had once known. I was all ready for him now.
Kieran's expression darkened, his brows furrowing in a menacing scowl. "Selena, I won't ask you again. Apologize to Nina, now."
The very thought made my blood boil. "No," I said firmly. "She's the one who deserves to apologize, not me."
"Selena, don't test me. You know what will happen if you disobey me."
I laughed bitterly. "Guess what? I don't give a damn about your threats anymore."
I could see the fury flash in Kieran's eyes, his control slipping slightly. "Guards!" he barked in a commanding tone. "Restrain her."
In an instant, two burly men in suits came from the shadows, their hands closing around my arms in a strong grip. I struggled against them, kicking and snarling, but their hold was so strong.
"Let go of me, you bastards!" I screamed, thrashing wildly. "Kieran, you coward! Fight me yourself, you fucking-"
My words were cut off as one of the guards landed a swift blow to my stomach, knocking the wind out of me. I bent over, gasping for breath, and the guards took the opportunity to tighten their hold.
Kieran stepped forward, his expression unreadable. "I warned you, Selena. Now, you will apologize to Nina, or there will be consequences."
Now I was made to apologize to his mistress for doing absolutely nothing wrong. I was the one hurt and yet he couldn’t defend me or protect me. I wasn’t going to give in no matter what.
I lifted my head, glaring at him through narrowed eyes. "Go to hell, Kieran. I'll never apologize to that bitch, no matter what you do to me."
Nina huffed. "Oh, Selena. You really are a stubborn one, aren't you? You know, I think it's only fair that you pay for what you've done. Kieran, she needs to be punished."
Kieran hesitated, his gaze flickering between us. I could see the conflict in his eyes. It was as if he was wondering whether or not it was the right thing to do.
Finally, he exhaled deeply. "Very well, Nina. You’re free to do what you must."
Nina's face lit up triumphantly, and she stepped forward. She raised a hand and I braced myself for the blow.
It came hard and fast, the sharp crack of her palm against my cheek. I tasted blood, and I knew my lip was split.
"Now, crawl on your knees, kiss my feet and beg for my forgiveness. Maybe I’ll forgive you."
I could feel the blood trickling down my chin, but I refused to show weakness. Instead, a mirthless laugh escaped my lips.
"You can keep dreaming, because it's not happening, not even in a million years." I spat.
Her eyes narrowed, and she hit me again. This time, the blow was even harder, sending my head snapping to the side. I could feel the sting of the impact, but I refused to cry out.
"I said, on your knees!" she screamed, her face twisted with fury.
"Go to hell," I growled, spitting a mouthful of blood onto the floor.
Kieran sighed impatiently. "Are you enjoying this Selena ? Just do as you are told so everything can be alright again. Or don’t you want to fulfil your dying mother’s wish? "
Did the bastard miss the part where I said my mother was dead? Or didn’t they believe me?
I shook my head, my lips curling into a sardonic smile. "Newsflash, Kieran – I don't give a damn about your engagement or your precious pack anymore. You made your choice, and I've made mine."
It made me realize how I had lived my entire life just to please him and the members of his pack. I had even neglected my real pack just to be with him and serve him and now I regretted that decision.
With a swift motion, he pulled out his phone, his fingers rapidly tapping across the screen. "You asked for it then. From now henceforth, you would no longer be a member of the Lunar pack. I am kicking you out”
“Well I accept! I prefer not to have a pack at all than to be under you for one more second!”
He looked surprised that I could easily refuse to be under his protection even though I needed it even more than ever right now.
His face darkened as he stated, “I'm going to make a little announcement, one that I'm sure will get your attention"
I watched silently as he typed out a post and hit send. Seconds later, series of notifications began to flood his social media accounts, drawing the attention of his pack and the wider community.
"There," he said, his lips curving into a smug smile. "Now everyone knows that our engagement is off, and that Nina Simone will be my true mate and Luna."
He was really doing this, publicly humiliating me again and replacing me with that conniving little bitch. As if abandoning me on the altar was not enough, he had to rub more salt on the wound to tell everyone we were no longer getting together again.
Kieran turned to his assistant, who had been hovering nearby, and barked out a command. "Joe, cancel all the plans for the Perfect Match wedding company. I'll be needing their services for my new bride."
Perfect Match wedding was one of the most popular and most expensive wedding company in the whole of New Orleans.
"And for her mother’s surgery," Kieran continued, his expression darkening. "you better make sure the surgery isn’t paid for."
Oh the nerve he had to say he wasn’t going to pay for my mother’s surgery. I didn’t even imagine he could stoop that low to allow an innocent woman suffer just because we were having issues.
Joe cleared his throat hesitantly. "Uh, yes, sir. I, um, I was just about to inform you that Selena's mother, well, she... she passed away yesterday. Her funeral was already conducted by the early hours of this morning."
Kieran had a mix of annoyance and disbelief on his features. "What do you mean, she's dead? Why wasn't I informed?"