Maya frustrated and Banished

Chapter 4: Betrayed and banished

Forcing my body back into its human form, the soldiers tightened their grip on my arms, leaving me no room for further resistance. Anger and resentment seethed within me as I muttered curses under my breath, directing my bitterness toward Alpha Lucas and Aria. How could they betray me like this? 
Tears mingled with frustration, a testament to the pain of their actions. Alpha Lucas, the man I had loved unconditionally, had chosen another over me. The betrayal cut deep, piercing my soul with sorrow that seemed unbearable. With tear-stained eyes, I glared at him, my voice trembling with anguish as I shouted, "You shattered my heart, Lucas! I never want to see your face again!" 
Lucas's expression wavered, caught between sadness and anger as he met my gaze. "Maya, how could you do this? You attacked my mate! I have no choice but to deliver the punishment for your actions." 
A scoff escaped my lips, dripping with bitterness. "Punish me? You've already taken everything from me, Lucas. What more can you possibly do?" 
His gaze hardened his decision resolute. "You will be exiled from this pack, Maya. You can never return." 
A sharp pain pierced through my chest at his words. Exile meant losing not only my home but also my pack—the only family I had ever known. Defiance mixed with heartbreak as I mustered the strength to respond, "Fine. I have no desire to remain in a pack that cannot recognize my loyalty and love." 
As the soldiers led me away, my thoughts wandered to what awaited me beyond the borders of the pack I had called home for so long. The future loomed uncertain and daunting, yet I remained determined to forge a new path. 
I averted my gaze as Lucas rushed to tend to Aria, applying medicine to her injured face. The sight twisted a knife in my gut, a painful reminder of the love I had lost. I turned away, unwilling to subject myself to any more of their happiness. 
Thrown unceremoniously at the border of pack Eron, my body landed harshly on the ground, bearing the bruises and scars inflicted by the soldiers. The sudden turn of events was difficult to comprehend. In a single day, I had lost my best friend, my love, and the pack that had provided solace and sanctuary. 
"Why did this have to happen to me?" I whispered to myself, my voice laced with sorrow. Tears flowed freely down my face as grief weighed heavily on my heart. 
The soldiers who had escorted me to the border stood nearby, guilt and sympathy etched on their faces. Finally, one of them spoke up, his voice filled with regret. "We're sorry, Maya. We didn't want to cause you any more pain. Just promise us you won't return, okay?"

I looked up at the soldier, my eyes red and swollen from crying. "Why? Why did Alpha Lucas have to do this to me? I loved him, and he discarded me like worthless trash!" 
The soldiers exchanged uneasy glances, unable to provide answers. One of them mustered the courage to respond, a tinge of sympathy in their voice. "We cannot answer that, Maya. All we know is that he made his choice, and as soldiers, we must obey his orders. We genuinely hope you find peace and happiness elsewhere." 
With those words, the soldiers turned and walked away, leaving me alone at the border of pack Eron. The cold breeze brushed against my skin, echoing the emptiness that now filled my heart. 
Standing at the forest's edge, my gaze fixated on the distant pack Eron, a turbulent storm of anger and sadness raged. It was unfathomable to me that Alpha Lucas had cast me aside so easily after everything we had shared. 
Turning my back on the pack, I caught snippets of conversation among the soldiers as they spoke quietly to each other. Sympathy was clear in their voices as one soldier said, "She didn't deserve to be treated like that." 
Another soldier replied with a touch of understanding, "We can't question the Alpha's decision, but I hope she finds her way into the forest." 
Their words sparked a flicker of gratitude in me. Amidst the chaos, some recognized the injustice of my situation. 
However, as I ventured deeper into the forest, the betrayal from Alpha Lucas continued to gnaw at my heart. It was difficult to comprehend how he could do this to me. The pain cut deep, and I struggled to make sense of it all. 
With each step, I tried to devise a plan for my uncertain future. Becoming a rogue held no appeal, but returning to pack Eron was no longer an option. I needed to find a new home, a pack where I could rebuild my shattered life. 
"I will forge my path," I declared, determination infusing my voice. "I don't need Alpha Lucas or anyone else to dictate my choices." 
Continuing my journey through the forest, the mounting anger threatened to consume me. I longed to release the pent-up frustration and agony that weighed me down. Finally, unable to contain myself any longer, I came to a sudden halt and let out a primal scream. The raw force of my emotions reverberated through the trees, my anguish echoing in the forest's stillness. 
Throughout the night, I pressed forward, my determination unwavering. Each step carried me closer to finding a new pack, a new place I could call home. I refused to allow Lucas or anyone else to drag me into despair. 
"I will find a new pack," I whispered, my voice resolute. "I will carve out a new life for myself. 
And one day, Lucas will realize the pain he inflicted upon me." 
The future was shrouded in uncertainty, but I vowed to never surrender. I would continue to fight, pushing forward with unwavering resolve, no matter the obstacles in my path. I was a survivor, and it would not sway my goals. 
After what felt like an eternity of relentless walking, the human world sprawled before me. It was there, amidst the humans, that I forged my new existence. I would live among them, concealing my true nature as a werewolf. It was a fresh start, an opportunity to rebuild my life after two precious years wasted.