Chapter 5

Freya

Tears streamed down my cheeks as the bus drove further and further away from the pack.

I was trying to wipe the tears but it felt like there was a downpour.

My phone rang and I grabbed it, a small part of me hoping it was Alpha Jasper but I smiled when Elena’s name popped up.

She was Jasper’s twin sister and my close friend in school.

“Girl, what’s wrong? I came over and I was told you’ve relocated… You didn’t tell me anything about moving away, which street did you move to, I’ll come over.” She squealed and I smiled softly, inhaling deeply as I tried to steady my voice.

“I… I’m leaving the pack.” I replied, hoping my voice didn’t give me away and she frowned.

“Why? It’s too sudden, where are you heading to? Did you get another job offer? Which pack are you heading to?” She demanded, her voice filled with concern.

“The night walker pack, I’ll find something to do.” I replied and she inhaled.

“Why are you leaving, Freya? Tell me what is wrong.”

“Nothing… There’s nothing left for me in the Ryder pack so I need to leave.” I answered and she scoffed.

“So this is because of that asshole after all? Freya you’re leaving your life behind to a strange and dangerous pack because of a bastard who doesn’t deserve it… Please come back…” She pleaded but I shook my head.

“I’m sorry but I can’t… I need to leave, I need to focus on myself, I can’t take it anymore.” I answered, knowing well that my words were breaking her heart.

“But…”

“This is my decision, Elena. Please support me.” I cut and after a minute of silence, she spoke.

“Fine, I’m just devastated that I never got to say goodbye. Call me when you get home and if you need any help, anything at all, please don’t hesitate to call me, Please call me.” She insisted and I smiled softly.

“I will, I promise.”

“I’m going to miss you so much, please be careful.” She whispered, her voice breaking.

“I will,” I replied and ended the call before I began sobbing quietly.

Only the goddess knew what was in store for me. It was a rash decision but goddess knew there was no backing down now.

“I’m so sorry, Bree.” I whispered as I continued going through the companies that had vacancies. None of them offered what I received previously but I was ready to start from somewhere.

Jasper

“Baby, we should go on a vacation, at least some private time alone between us.” Mia suggested and I exhaled deeply.

“Not now, I’m swamped with work and Freya leaving without notice has made things even more complicated.

“Oh please, I’m sure you’ll settle everything. You don’t have to worry too much because you’ll get a good replacement soon and her existence will be forgotten.” She replied and I exhaled.

I unbuttoned a few buttons as I continued scrolling through the disorganized files, unable to tell the last one I had worked on and the one meant for tomorrow and the days ahead.

“Are you satisfied?” Elena demanded as she burst into my office and I frowned.

“Oh please… Not now, I’ve got a lot of work to settle and Freya quit this morning so if you want to talk about something, come back later.” I murmured and she scoffed.

“Oh really? Why don’t you have Mia take over and help you out since you could be stipid enough to drive Freya away! I don’t know what’s wrong with you but sometimes, actually most times I wish you were never my brother.” She snapped and I frowned heavily.

“What is going on? Can’t you talk about this later!”

“Later? Later when Freya has left the pack and she’s on her way to a strange land? Later? You wanna discuss this later but you have time for this whore who left you for another man? I’ve never seen anyone as daring as Mia, mates are meant to stick together yet she left you! Freya stood by you all these years, making sure you’re fine and the best way to pay her is by getting back with this whore and letting her treat Freya like a dog.” She yelled, breathing heavily as she said those words and all I could make out was Freya left.

“Freya did what? What are you talking about?” I asked, rising from the chair and she scoffed.

“Oh please, stop pretending. Are you happy now? Isn’t this what you want?” She turned to Mia who coiled back, fear visible in her eyes.

“I wish you guys nothing but the best!” She snapped and dashed out while I slumped on the chair, the words still echoing in my ears.