
“Aargh… Yes Baby…” The head of my alpha mate’s manhood popped from the rogue’s mouth. I covered my mouth, tears brimming in my eyes. The one I’d loved for 10 years was now cheating on me… So I rejected him and mated to the Lycan King, instantly becoming the powerful Luna Queen. *** My wolf recognized Alpha Darren as mate many years ago, and today was supposed to be our marking ceremony—the day I would officially become the Luna of the Duskwood Pack. With a nervous yet graceful smile, I carefully lifted the hem of my dress and stepped onto the stage. Looking around, I felt the gaze of the entire pack settle on me. I took a deep breath to calm myself and took a glance at my watch—Darren should’ve been here before. Whispers began to ripple through the pack below. I anxiously scanned the hall, only to realize that Beta Landon, who was always by Darren’s side, was also nowhere to be seen. Just then, the elder walked in and announced in a booming voice, “Alpha Darren has gone to the border on important business. Today’s marking ceremony is canceled.” Border? Was it the enemy coming to invade? I hurried over to the elder, desperate to confirm their safety, “Elder, what happened? Do they need me there?” The elder glanced at me and said, “they’re just going to pick someone up. There’s no need to be so anxious.” With that, he left, leaving me alone to face the entire pack. My heart sank, and a chill crawled up my spine. The “someone” who could make Darren and Landon so eager to pick up, even abandoning me all alone, could only be her. Xandra Young—the rogue they took in three years ago. When they brought her back, Darren had just become the Alpha of the Duskwood Pack with the secret support of my family, and as his mate, I was supposed to soon become the rightful Luna of the pack. But Xandra’s arrival ruined everything. Xandra never hid her desire for Darren and was almost always by his side. Even Landon seemed enchanted by her, constantly fawning over her. Meanwhile, I, who had grown up with them, was slowly pushed aside. I kept giving in, but all I got in return was her pressing harder—because what she wanted was never just Darren. She wanted to take MY place. On the day Darren went into mate heat, she set it all up—had Landon hold me back while she deliberately got my scent on herself to lure Darren into losing control. By the time I realized something was wrong and broke free from Landon, they were already tangled together, both naked, about to complete the final bond. That was the first time I let my wolf take over—raw, furious, and out of control, nothing like the docile Hannah they were used to. In an instant, I shifted into a massive white wolf and pounced on Xandra, pinning her down with my fangs against her throat. But the next second, Darren and Landon’s wolves came out, growling and forcefully throwing me off. When I regained my senses and looked up, all I saw was them surrounding Xandra with concern, not even sparing me a glance. After that day, Xandra “left the pack.” No one knew where she had gone, but they said she had “left to recover from her injuries.” But I hadn’t even touched a hair on her. They all believed that I had driven Xandra away, and after that day, for three years, Darren didn’t touch me. Landon became distant towards me as well. When three days ago Darren suddenly arranged this marking ceremony for me, I almost thought he changed his mind. I spent those three days preparing for it, carefully selecting every piece of jewelry, every vow, even wore the perfume he once said he liked. But today, Xandra returned, and without hesitation, Darren and Landon abandoned me once more. Malicious whispers from the crowd instantly rushed toward me like a wave. “Hannah’s just an orphan. Does she really think growing up with the Alpha means she can be the Luna?” “It’s all just her wishful thinking. Alpha Darren never loved her.” The silver moon gown I had carefully chosen made my skin look as pale as snow. Moonstone earrings—my mother’s gift—hung delicately by my ears, radiating the ancient grace of royal blood. And yet, I stood there like a discarded clown. Everyone in the pack knew what the Alpha’s absence from the marking ceremony meant—he was rejecting me as his Luna. Unable to face the mix of pity and ridicule in their eyes any longer, I turned and ran away in disgrace. I finally stumbled into an empty clearing, away from the pack. I could no longer pretend to be composed—tears streamed down my face, ruining the carefully applied makeup I had spent hours perfecting. I ripped off one of the moonstone earrings my mother had given me. A teardrop landed on the cold gem, and it shimmered faintly with moonlight, as if trying to comfort me. I whispered, “Mom… I regret it. I want to go home. I will marry the Lycan King of the Nightshade Kingdom.”
Three years ago, Mrs. Greene—the Luna Queen of the Moonflame Kingdom, and my biological mother—found me. She told me I was not just an ordinary she-wolf, but the long-lost princess of the Moonflame Kingdom, blessed with the pure blood of the Moon Goddess. “Will you come back with us, to the kingdom that is rightfully yours?” I was staying silent for a long time. That time, I had just turned eighteen. I had grown up in the Duskwood Pack, never knowing the so-called glory of kingdom. And what kingdom brought wasn’t just power and responsibility—it also meant an arranged marriage. When a daughter is born in the Moonflame Kingdom, she must marry into the Nightshade Kingdom to fulfill the ancient alliance. Nightshade—one of the most powerful kingdom in our world. Becoming their Luna Queen would mean having a status second only to the Lycan King himself. But back then, I rejected it without hesitation. I didn’t want to be a pawn traded for power. I didn’t want to be confined by fate. And most of all, I didn’t want to be apart from the two who meant everything to me—Darren and Landon. Mrs. Greene didn’t force me. Sadness flickered in her eyes, but she smiled gently and said, “we respect your decision, my princess.” Before she left, she added softly, “whenever you want to return home, the gates of Moonflame will always be open to you.” I thought I would never change my mind. Until today— I finally realized how foolish my choice was: The “love” I had fought so hard to protect… had never truly belonged to me. Darren didn’t choose me. Landon betrayed me. And somewhere along the way, I had forgotten who I really was. I’m not some pathetic orphan to be trampled on. I am the daughter of the Moonflame Kingdom. I’m the true princess, blessed by the Moon Goddess herself. I lowered my gaze to the moonstone earring resting in my palm, my fingers trembling as they curled around it, feeling something long-dormant within me begin to stir. Mrs. Greene had given it to me three years ago—an earring crafted from a rare communication stone. As long as I held it, it would form a direct link to the Lycan King of the Moonflame family. I drew in a shaky breath. “I accept the marriage alliance.” “I’m ready to return to the Moonflame Kingdom.” The stone shimmered with a soft lunar glow and let out a crisp chime. Silence followed for a few seconds. Then, a familiar voice—deeper and rougher than I remembered—echoed through. “Hannah… is that you?” It was my brother—Aaron Greene. Three years ago, he had still been a prince. Now, he had ascended the throne and become the new Lycan King of Moonflame Kingdom. “I heard what happened,” he said. His voice turned cold, sharp like a blade, each word laced with fury. “They dared to humiliate you at the marking ceremony?” His anger was almost tangible. “I’ll destroy that damned Duskwood Pack.” His protectiveness shattered the composure I had tried so hard to maintain. Tears welled up again, and I hurried to whisper, “they’re not worth your time, brother. I just need to pack my things tonight.” He went silent for a moment, as if he was struggling to contain his rage. Then, finally, his voice returned from the other side—low and steady. “Fine, I’ll bring you back tomorrow. The Moonflame family will always welcome you home, little princess.” Night fell, and I wandered back alone. With each step I took toward the Alpha House, my thoughts churned. What would I find when I walked through that door? How could I face Darren and Landon after everything? The path seemed longer tonight, the shadows around me darker. But I had no choice. I had made my decision. The house was dimly lit, the familiar shadows of the Alpha House casting eerie shapes along the walls. And then, a faint scent—struck my senses, and my wolf let out a warning growl. It wasn’t mine. Another she-wolf was here.
I strode into the living room, but froze instantly. It was Xandra. She was weakly leaning against Darren, her face pale, yet a faint, almost imperceptible smirk lingered on her lips. Darren, on the other hand, was gazing down at her with a tenderness I had never seen before, his fingers gently combing through her disheveled hair. He looked up and saw me, his gaze instantly turning cold. “You’re finally back.” His tone was like scolding a subordinate. “Because you drove Xandra out of the pack three years ago, she’s been left with chronic illness. As the future Luna, aren’t you supposed to show some basic care?” “Future Luna?” I scoffed, my nails digging deep into my palm. “When you abandoned me in front of the whole pack to take care of this sickly thing, I thought the title had already been given away.” Just then, hurried footsteps echoed down the hallway. Landon, carrying a vial of potion, rushed in and froze when he saw me. His gaze darted rapidly between me and Xandra, before finally settling on Darren. “The potion is ready,” he said, his voice tight. “The doctor said this will help.” Xandra suddenly broke into a violent cough, her delicate fingers clutching Darren’s shirt. Landon immediately stepped forward, expertly supporting her neck and bringing the vial of potion to her lips. Their careful movements were as if they were cradling something fragile and priceless. “Her ‘illness’ is so well-timed,” I said sarcastically. “Of course, it flares up on the very day of our marking ceremony.” “Enough!” Darren roared, cutting me off. “A marking ceremony being delayed for a few days is no big deal. Why are you still being so relentless? How could you be so heartless? Don’t you care about Xandra’s condition at all?” Before I could defend myself, he immediately issued an order, “she needs to rest now. From now on, you’ll sleep in the study.” “This is our room!” I heard my voice tremble. “You want me to give it up for such a…?” “Watch your words.” Darren suddenly unleashed his Alpha aura, and the air became thick with pressure. “It’s just a room. If you can’t even manage that…” He paused, and in that moment, Landon restrained my wrist. He had always stood by my side, but now looked at me with almost disgust in his eyes, “stop causing a scene, Hannah! Xandra isn’t well.” I felt dizzy. Three years ago, they had done the same thing, stepping in front of Xandra just as I was about to tear her throat out. “…Then I’ll have to reject you,” Darren finally said. Reject. That word felt like a blunt knife stabbing deep into my heart. Didn’t he know what kind of pain an Alpha’s rejection would cause to his mate? Of course he knew. He just didn’t care at all. We hadn’t even completed the marking ceremony yet, and just a threat from Darren had already caused excruciating pain. My wolf whimpered inside me, unable to understand why our mate would now abandon us. He seemed to sense it too. He raised his head and looked at me, but his expression remained cold. “You better not test my limits, Hannah. You’re just an orphan. If it weren’t for that stupid wolf of yours binding me to you, I wouldn’t want you as my mate at all.” My wolf howled inside me. How laughable. The two who had sworn to protect me forever—one was now threatening to sever our bond in the cruelest way possible, and the other didn’t even want to look at my eyes. In the years my biological parents couldn’t find me, I had stayed by Darren’s side. When I was fourteen, I protected him from other wolves’ attacks, and he cried, promising never to leave me. During his first heat at eighteen, he swore he would love only me for the rest of his life. I had stood by him as he grew from a little wolf into an Alpha, but I never imagined that those sweet words would now be twisted into blades aimed at me. “Fine.” I suddenly laughed, slowly backing away. “Then I wish your ‘patient’ a speedy recovery.” My abrupt change in attitude made Darren’s expression shift. He stood up from Xandra’s side, “I’ll bring you a blanket to the study. If you need anything else, just let me know.” I let out a cold laugh and silently thought to myself, I don’t need anything from you. Neither you nor your cheap sympathy. Without a word, I turned and walked into the study, unwilling to waste any more words with him. “I’m talking to you.” Darren furrowed his brow and followed me into the room. “Are you still sulking because of Xandra?” “No,” I quickly answered, not looking at him. “Can you stop making a scene?” Darren shoved me against the wall, growling, forcing me to look at him. “Ah!” Suddenly, Xandra’s gasp echoed from the living room. Darren froze for a moment, then immediately let me go and rushed out like a summoned dog. I let out a bitter laugh and collapsed onto the cold, hard sofa. All these years of silent devotion, and yet they meant less than a single whimper from that bitch. There was no need for me to stay here any longer. *** Just before dawn, I had already packed up all my belongings. To call it luggage would be generous—it was merely a few changes of clothes, the moonstone earrings my mother had given me, and the silver moon dress I hadn’t changed out of last night. I looked at myself in the mirror one last time. My eyes were still swollen, but there were no more tears. I splashed cold water on my face and forced a smile. As I opened the study door, the entire house was silent. Darren and Landon were probably still asleep, and Xandra—no doubt comfortably curled up in my bed, under my blanket, dreaming sweet dreams of replacing me. I moved quietly down the stairs, careful not to wake anyone. Not because I was afraid to face them, but because I refused to waste another drop of emotion on any of the three. But just as I reached the middle of the staircase, a sickly sweet voice called out behind me, “Leaving so early, Sis Hannah?” I spun around sharply. Xandra stood at the top of the stairs, looking down at me. She wore a sheer nightgown, her golden hair loose, her cheeks glowing—there was no trace of last night’s supposed sickness. “What’s wrong? Not pretending to be sick anymore?” I sneered. “Or does your ‘illness’ only flare up in front of Darren and Landon?” Xandra descended the stairs slowly, the corners of her lips curved into a victorious smile. “I just came to check on the abandoned future Luna.” She emphasized “future Luna” with a smug glint in her eyes, and it took everything in me to stop my wolf from clawing them out. I drew a deep breath to suppressed the urge, “that Luna title? I don’t care for it anymore.” “Really?” She stopped one step above me. “Then why do you reek of jealousy? I could smell it from all the way up there.” Her fingers lightly touched my wrist, but her grip was vice-like. “Just admit it, Hannah. You’re jealous. Jealous that Darren chose me over you—his childhood sweetheart.” I yanked my hand free. “Don’t touch me!” In that instant, a cunning glint flashed in Xandra’s eyes. She suddenly grabbed my arm and yanked me toward the edge of the staircase! My footing slipped. I lost balance and tumbled down the stairs, taking her with me. The floor below was cold and unforgiving. A sharp pain shot through my left arm, radiating throughout my body. Ouch! A muffled cry escaped my lips as I struggled to sit up. My right arm hung at an odd angle—clearly broken. Xandra lay not far from me, hair a little tousled, nightgown slightly askew, but her expression was calm, not even breathing hard. “What happened?!” Darren’s voice boomed from upstairs, followed by the sound of hurried footsteps. Xandra immediately began moaning in pain, while I bit down hard on my lower lip, refusing to make a sound. Darren and Landon appeared at the top of the stairs, their expressions changing the moment they saw us. “Xandra!” Darren rushed down and scooped her into his arms. “Are you alright?” Xandra nestled weakly against his chest, eyes brimming with tears. “I—I just wanted to make sure if Sis Hannah is okay… I didn’t think she hated me this much…” “That’s not what happened!” I tried to get up, but the pain in my arm left me helpless. “She fell on her own!” “Enough!” Darren roared, eyes blazing. “Xandra is still recovering, how dare you push her down the stairs?!” “I didn’t—” Smack! A sharp slap cut off my words. My head snapped to the side, pain blooming across my cheek like fire. The blow was so hard I tasted blood. I slowly turned back to face him, disbelief in my eyes. He… slapped me? For a bitch who was obviously acting, he actually slap me? Darren looked briefly shocked by his own action. He glanced at his hand, then at my swelling face, his brows furrowing. “Darren…” Landon spoke up from behind him, face full of conflicting emotions. “I’m fine…” Xandra coughed delicately, immediately drawing their attention back to her. “Don’t blame Sis Hannah, she must be sad for giving up her room for me yesterday…” Her timely interruption really did work. They rushed to comfort her, fussing over her as if she were made of glass. I sat just a few feet away—my arm broken, my cheek burning—not a single glance spared for me. It wasn’t until Xandra “weakly” announced she needed to rest that Landon finally noticed my injured arm. “Her arm…” his voice trembled. “Darren, her arm’s broken.” Darren’s face shifted. He finally looked down at me seriously, brows drawing tight. “Are you alright?” What a ridiculous question. My arm was obviously broken—and only now he noticed? I gritted my teeth and used my left hand to push myself up against the wall. Every movement sent fresh waves of pain through me, but it was nothing compared to what I felt inside. “Darren,” I stared into his eyes, my voice shaking from both pain and fury, “I reject you as my mate.” The words struck like thunder. Darren and Landon froze, and even Xandra, who was halfway pretending to go upstairs, stopped in her tracks. “What did you say?” Darren’s voice was low and dangerous. “You heard me,” I said, each word sharp and steady. “I, Hannah Greene, officially reject you, Darren Shaw, as my mate.”
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