When I started unpacking my belongings, my phone buzzed, its screen lighting up with yet another missed call from Aiden. I didn't want to hear his voice, just in case my resolve would falter.
But still, I couldn't help myself from checking his messages when another one popped up.
"Mia, please, we need to talk."
"You don’t understand, Ella is just... I need to help her. I can't abandon her."
"You are blowing this out of proportion. Can we just meet?"
I couldn’t take it anymore. No more excuses. No more justifications. I shut my phone off and threw it onto the couch.
It was time to unpack more than just my boxes.
The next morning, I found myself being the center of attention again. They all knew. Of course, they did. The pack loved nothing more than a scandal. And this time, it involved their beloved future Alpha and the most popular queen bee.
"Did you see the photo of Ella and Aiden? I bet you, they are the end game."
"They look so perfect together. I want more of them. I wish they could officially start dating."
"I mean, who can blame him? Ella is cute."
I clenched my knuckles until they turned white, pretending not to hear them.