Chapter 145. Bitter Betrayal

Adeline POV

I’m stunned.

I can’t believe that Alpha Jaxon actually agreed to let me keep my secret. Well, it is the secret I’m very carefully harvesting for Beta Don and Sophia until tomorrow. Still, he’s pulling back on his Alpha reins, trusting me and letting me take the lead finally. I know he listened when we were on Alpha Christian’s land, but I’m realizing that he actually heard me and is finally treating me like an equal. A true, respected Luna.

I’m wide awake, nestled comfortably in my bed beside my mate and watching the golden sun rise outside my window. I can’t shake this strange feeling I have that plagued my dreams all damn night. I can’t help but feel off inside. It’s like I instinctively know something is wrong. I’m completely lost in my thoughts and the terrifying possibilities of what if as I hear the subtle cha