Chapter 4 Betrayal
Addison immersed herself in her work, hoping it would help numb the pain slowly consuming her heart. As night descended, no one reached out to her or even sent a mindlink, leaving her feeling utterly isolated, as if she had been cut off from everyone.
But she pushed those thoughts aside and focused on the tasks at hand, continuing her work in the office with quiet determination.
Addison didn't return to her sleeping quarters on the fourth floor until the dead of night, as it was her usual routine.
But tonight, she hesitated outside the door, a nervous flutter in her chest. This room was no longer just hers, it was also shared with the Alpha. She had no idea how to interact with him now, especially since this would be the first time that they'd be sharing a space.
Addison stood in the hallway for nearly half an hour, wrestling with her uncertainty. When her resolve finally peaked, she pushed open the door, only to be met with the sight of their grand, empty room.
It was silent, cold, and devoid of the scent of her mate. The absence was stark, a painful reminder that Zion hadn't even bothered to grace their marital bed since his return.
"What did I even expect?" Addison whispered softly to herself, her voice trembling slightly as she lowered her head.
Even though she has lived in this empty room for years, tonight, it feels colder and more desolate than ever before.
With her heart heavy, she wandered aimlessly, hoping that a simple walk would calm her racing thoughts and tire her out enough to sleep without the weight of it all pressing down on her.
As Addison reached the second floor, a woman's coquettish moan reached her ears.
"Ah! Zion, slow down! You'll hurt the pup! Ah! Hmmm..." Her body froze at the sound, her breath catching in her throat.