In my previous life, on the first day my lost sister Layla Harris returned home, I heard her inner voice. She thought to herself, “Back by the river, watching other kids have their dads teach them to swim, I really wished someone would take me just once. The water must feel so cool, right?” The next day, I drove her to the cleanest part of the river in the countryside and taught her how to float and swim. She suddenly screamed and sank abruptly. I desperately dove underwater to pull her up, but she clung tightly to my arm, dragging me deeper. In the end, I forcefully pushed her to the shore, but I passed out from choking on water. Amid the piercing sirens of the ambulance, she curled up in my mother Aurora Harris’s arms, coughing violently and crying heartbreakingly. Aurora slapped me, while my father Miles Harris’s eyes were filled with disappointment. He said, “She’s been wandering outside for over ten years, suffering a lot. You come back and try to drown her right away.” I had so much to say but couldn’t defend myself. Later, she was harassed by thugs outside the school. I “heard” her desperate cries again. She said in her heart, “He said if he doesn’t see me tonight, he’ll burn down my family’s garage. Naomi, help me. Only you can save me.” Naomi Harris is my name. I grabbed a stick and rushed to the small woods behind the school. But she didn’t come. Those thugs, with cruel laughter, easily took away my stick. The leader of the thugs pinned me down by the pond. He said, “Don’t blame us. It was your dear sister Layla who paid half a million dollars for your life.” “She said, as long as you’re dead, the hundreds of millions in inheritance will all be hers.” Before the suffocation consumed me, I saw Layla slowly step out from behind a tree not far away. Her dress was pure white, and her face showed no expression. When I opened my eyes again, I was back on the day Layla was brought home. ***** She looked at me fearfully, her inner voice echoing. Layla thought to herself, “I really want to swim. If only Naomi could take me swimming.” After hearing Layla’s inner voice again, I finally confirmed that I had truly been reborn. Looking at the seemingly harmless Layla in front of me, I just couldn’t believe she wanted to kill me. Right after, her inner voice came through again. She thought to herself, “Back by the river, I saw other kids being taught how to swim. If only Naomi could teach me.” Hearing the exact same inner voice as in my previous life, I couldn’t help but feel a bit concerned. Recalling the drowning incident in my past life, I decided to pretend I didn’t hear it this time. Seeing no reaction from me, Layla’s eyes showed a hint of confusion. Then, she blinked at me and softly said, “Naomi, it’s so hot. Can you take me to play in the water? I want to learn how to swim.” I was a bit surprised but still said, “If it’s hot, just turn on the air conditioner. It’s not safe to go into the water during this season; accidents can easily happen.” Layla was visibly a bit disappointed but didn’t say anything further. Seeing this, I also breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Layla doesn’t get into trouble this time, perhaps the subsequent events won’t happen. But just when I thought this matter was over, the unexpected still happened. Perhaps Layla actively asked Miles and Aurora, and surprisingly, Miles and Aurora rarely organized a family picnic by the lake in the park. That day, I had a bad feeling. So, I sat alone by the lake, trying to stay as far away from Layla as possible. But she somehow appeared beside me without me noticing. At Miles and Aurora’s request, I had to split my attention to keep an eye on her. But in the moment Miles and Aurora turned away, Layla pretended to slip and fell into the lake. I was startled by the sudden situation and hurriedly shouted, “Layla, be careful!” Miles heard the commotion and turned around, quickly jumping into the water to save her, while Aurora stayed put and dialed emergency services. I was so scared that my face turned pale. I only breathed a sigh of relief after seeing Miles rescue Layla. Miles held the barely conscious Layla and asked with concern, “Layla, tell us. What happened just now?” Layla glanced at me and didn’t dare to speak. Seeing this, Miles immediately pressed further. He asked, “Layla, speak up. We’ll stand up for you.” Seeing this, Layla finally said fearfully, “It was Naomi who pushed me from behind.” Then she quickly explained, “Dad, don’t blame Naomi. Even though Naomi doesn’t like me, she definitely didn’t do it on purpose.” Hearing this, Miles immediately pointed at me in anger. He shouted, “Naomi, how could you do such a thing?” Aurora also looked at me with a disappointed expression. She said, “Layla has been wandering outside for over ten years, suffering a lot. And you still wanted to drown her?” Hearing the exact same conversation as in my previous life, I was instantly too shocked to speak. I thought, “Could everything be predestined?” Or perhaps, was it intentional by Layla?” I looked at Layla with frightened eyes, but she hurriedly avoided my gaze. She didn’t speak, but her inner voice echoed. She said in her heart, “Stop talking about Naomi. Maybe I really saw it wrong.” My hands trembled as I explained, “I didn’t push her at all. I was at least 10 feet away from the water.” Miles got even angrier. He asked, “Would Layla lie? Why would she deliberately frame you?” I instantly became furious. After looking around, I pointed to the distant surveillance and said, “If you don’t believe me, then check the footage.” Of course, there would be surveillance around the park. Miles immediately stood up, ready to use the footage to shut me up. But Layla hurriedly grabbed Miles. She said, “No, Dad. Maybe someone else pushed me. I must have been mistaken.” Right after, Layla’s inner voice sounded again. She thought to herself, “Could I really have been mistaken? What should I do? I think I misunderstood Naomi.” I looked at Layla, still pretending to be fragile in Miles’ arms, and a chill instantly ran through me. Miles picked up Layla and carried her to the arriving ambulance. Then he said, “No matter what, you failed to take care of Layla. I punish you to walk home alone, no riding.” I lowered my head, silently staring at the map showing over ten miles, without saying a word. Watching them leave quickly, my mood sank to the lowest point. I thought, “Why does Layla’s inner voice always contradict her actions?” Could her inner voice lie too? Maybe that’s not her true inner voice at all.”

Three hours later, when I got home, it was completely dark. My family had already finished dinner, but I was still hungry. Seeing there was no food left in the kitchen, I could only eat the fruits from the platter. At that moment, Layla suddenly appeared before me, bouncing around without a trace of weakness from her recent drowning. So, I somewhat doubted the truth of her drowning. At this moment, she looked at me with a wronged expression, saying nothing, but her inner voice echoed in my ears. In her heart, she said, “I misunderstood Naomi today. Will she forgive me? I was so flustered at the time that I didn’t see clearly, which is why I misunderstood Naomi. I hope she’s not angry.” I felt a bit doubtful but didn’t pay attention and just kept eating fruit. But Layla was still standing nearby. She licked her lips, wanting to speak but not daring to. In her heart, she said, “The mango looks so delicious. I really want to try it too.” I instantly recalled things from my past life. At that time, it was also because of her inner voice that I unknowingly fed her a bite of mango. But she suddenly had an allergic reaction, convulsing all over and foaming at the mouth. For this, Miles slapped me hard, swelling half of my face. At this moment, Layla’s words interrupted my thoughts. She asked, “Naomi, can I have a bite of this mango?” I didn’t hesitate and shook my head directly, saying, “I haven’t eaten. In a couple of days, ask Mom and Dad to buy it for you.” Layla pursed her lips, looking a bit aggrieved. She thought to herself, “Naomi must still be mad at me. She won’t even let me have a bite of the mango.” Seeing that I still hadn’t changed my mind, she left feeling disappointed. However, I didn’t notice that a mango was missing from the fruit plate. Not long after, cries and roars of anger from Miles and Aurora came from the living room. I immediately went to the living room and found Layla collapsed on the floor, unconscious. She was still clutching a half-eaten mango in her hand. We immediately took her to the hospital. After some treatment, her condition quickly stabilized. In the hospital room, Miles’s yelling made my eardrums ache. He yelled, “Naomi, did you already know Layla is allergic to mangoes? Layla is unconscious.” I immediately explained, “How would I know she’s allergic? Besides, I didn’t give her the mango. She ate it on her own.” Aurora was just about to say something when Layla woke up. She rubbed her eyes and then asked, “Where am I?” Seeing her wake up, Aurora immediately comforted, “You probably had an allergic reaction just now. We brought you to the hospital.” “Layla, tell me. Who gave you the mango?” At this moment, a hint of grievance appeared in Layla’s eyes. She said softly, “It was Naomi.” I said, “Layla, you!” I looked at Layla in disbelief, just about to explain, but Aurora interrupted. Aurora said, “Layla said you gave it to her.” “You did it on purpose. How did I end up with such an ungrateful daughter?” Her words broke my heart. I clutched my chest, too angry to say a word, just staring blankly at Layla. She curled up in Aurora’s arms, avoiding my gaze. I wanted to hear her thoughts, but suddenly realized that only if she was willing to let me, could I truly listen. At this moment, I heard nothing. When discharged, Layla and I sat in the back seat. I lowered my voice and asked as calmly as possible, “Layla, I clearly told you not to eat mangoes. Why did you still eat them?” Layla pretended to be innocent and said, “I just never had mangoes before, so I really wanted to try.” I asked, “But why did you say it was me who gave it to you?” When I asked her that, she immediately started crying and said, “I’m sorry, Naomi. I didn’t mean to.” “Because I was afraid Mom and Dad would say I was disobedient, so I said that.” I knew Layla was lying, but there was nothing I could do. Her inner voice always appeared to deliberately guide me and even caused me trouble. The only possibility I can think of is that Layla did it on purpose. It seems I’ll have to guard against her from now on.

Sure enough, a few days later, I heard Layla’s inner voice again. She thought to herself, “What should I do? Those thugs told me to meet them behind the school tomorrow, or they’ll burn down my family’s garage. Only Naomi can save me. No, I can’t trouble Naomi again.” At this moment, Layla was looking at me with a pitiful expression. In my previous life, I trusted Layla’s inner voice, went to the back mountain, and was brutally killed. This time, I decided to ignore it and pretended not to hear. Seeing this, Layla immediately showed a hurt expression and began sobbing softly. She said, “What should I do? I’ll be beaten to death tomorrow.” I looked down at my phone, pretending not to hear, then got up to head back to my room. But she urgently grabbed the corner of my shirt. So, I reluctantly pretended to know nothing and asked in surprise, “What’s wrong, Layla? Were you bullied?” As I asked her, Layla’s tears instantly welled up. She said, “Naomi, some thugs are forcing me to go to the hill behind the school tomorrow. If I don’t go, I’ll die.” “Naomi, please help me, okay? You’re the only one who can help me.” Looking at her innocent expression, I remembered her indifferent face when she appeared at the hill in her past life. Thinking of this, I couldn’t help but feel a bit angry, and I quickly came up with a plan. Then I calmed down and smiled, saying, “Don’t worry. I will make sure the bad guys get what they deserve.” Since I can’t avoid it, I should make good use of this opportunity. The next day, I went to the hill behind the school according to the address Layla gave me. After I reached the designated spot, a few thugs emerged from the shadows of the woods. I looked around but didn’t see Layla anywhere. The leader of the thugs, Daniel Kelly, easily snatched the stick from my hand and then pinned me down beside a filthy puddle. I struggled hard and said humbly, “What do you want? Please let me go.” A harsh voice came from beside my ear. Daniel said, “Stop struggling. You can’t escape.” Horrifying memories from my past life instantly flooded my mind. My hands trembled slightly as I cried and asked, “Who told you to do this? I can give you more money.” Daniel just laughed. He said, “You? How could you give? Your sister Layla gave us a full five hundred thousand dollars.” As he mentioned the five hundred thousand dollars, the strength in his hand gradually increased. He said, “She said that as long as you’re dead, she can inherit that billion-dollar fortune and enjoy endless wealth in the future.” Daniel covered my mouth, leaving me unable to speak, so I could only stare at him in shock. Then, he directly pushed me into the sink. A strong sense of suffocation instantly overwhelmed me. It wasn’t until I had no strength left to struggle and my body went limp that Daniel finally let go. He stood up and whistled. Soon after, Layla slowly emerged from the nearby woods. Her tidy skirt and face barely containing excitement made it impossible for me to connect her with the usually pitiful-looking Layla. Layla nudged me with her foot, then showed a worried expression. She tentatively asked, “Naomi, are you okay?” Seeing no reaction from me, she finally smiled. She said, “You did well. Clean everything up and make it look like an accident. After that, I’ll give you the appropriate reward.” But just as she was smiling smugly, Miles’s voice suddenly came from nearby. He shouted, “Layla, what are you doing?”

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My husband Easton Anderson fell from the third floor. He not only broke both his legs but also injured his genitals. Not only did I not rush to take him to the hospital, but I also sent him to the hospital farthest from us. Just because in his past life, to help his childhood friend Alice Howard, who was interning at the hospital, successfully become a full-fledged doctor, Easton chose to jump from the third floor. He gave up on nearby hospitals and instead went to a faraway one, making me drive over 1,864 miles to find Alice. At the time, I considered that Alice was just a Community College student who got into the hospital through connections and wasn’t qualified to perform surgery, so I refused Easton’s suggestion. However, Easton suddenly slapped me. Easton said, “I just want to use my injury to help Alice get a permanent position. Are you really fussing over such a small matter?” Seeing his insistence on seeking Alice for treatment, I was afraid that delaying too long would leave his leg permanently disabled, so I had to bring his mother, Olivia Anderson, to help persuade him. However, because she didn’t get a permanent position in time, Alice felt overwhelmed with shame and anger and jumped to her death at the hospital. And Easton, thanks to timely treatment, successfully kept his legs. However, on the day he was discharged, I happily went to pick him up, only to be killed by him in a car accident. Before I died, I unwillingly and angrily questioned him, but he looked at me with disgust and said, “If you hadn’t stopped me from making Alice permanent, she wouldn’t have died.” When I opened my eyes again, I had returned to the day Easton broke his legs. ***** Easton shouted, “Hannah, what are you standing there for? Can’t you see my legs are broken? Hurry up and take me to the hospital where Alice is interning.” Hannah Ramos is my name. At this moment, Easton’s familiar words echoed in my ears. I suddenly snapped out of my daze and saw that I was standing perfectly fine at home. In front of me was Easton, who had fallen from the third floor and couldn’t move. He endured the pain of his broken legs, looking at me with disdain and wariness. “Hannah, if you dare send me to the nearest hospital again and make me lose Alice, I swear I’ll make you die even more miserably than in the last life.” Easton’s words cleared the last bit of confusion in my mind. At this moment, I was certain that I had been reborn, and Easton had also been reborn. In the previous life, Easton saved me from my burning home while pursuing me. Later, I willingly married him, using the inheritance my parents left me to support his dream of starting a business. I helped him become a young CEO in the tech innovation industry. When he got off work, I was still at the company writing proposals for him until midnight. Even when Olivia was sick and had surgery, I personally took care of her and never let anyone replace me. I devoted all my effort and energy to this family and his career. In the end, all my hard work couldn’t compare to Alice’s request for a promotion. Just because I didn’t follow his request to take him to Alice’s hospital, and after Alice failed to get promoted and jumped off the building, he blamed me for not taking him to Alice for treatment, so he drove and killed me. How ridiculous! My sacrifices ended in a bloody, tragic death. Since he wants Alice to perform the surgery, this time, I’ll grant his wish. I wondered, “With a journey over 1864 miles, will his leg still be salvageable by the time we arrive?” Easton shouted, “Hannah, hurry up and take me to Alice’s hospital. She’s waiting for me. If you dare disobey, think about the consequences.” Afraid I wouldn’t listen, Easton kept yelling at me. Olivia came out of the house at this moment. Seeing Easton like this, she was furious. She roared, “Have you lost your mind? Alice’s hospital is 1864 miles away. By the time you get there, can your leg still be saved? No, Hannah, take him to the nearest hospital immediately.” I sneered inwardly but pretended to look troubled as I glanced at Olivia. “But Easton insists on going to Alice’s hospital.” Olivia said, “No way! Who doesn’t know Alice’s education background? A Community College student, what skills does she have to perform surgery? Hannah, why are you still standing there? Hurry up and take Easton to the nearest hospital for treatment.” Easton shouted, “I’m not going. If you don’t take me to Alice’s hospital as I said, I’ll die right here in front of you.” Seeing Olivia’s firm attitude, Easton also resisted strongly, glaring fiercely at me and Olivia. I couldn’t help but sneer, then pretended to sigh helplessly and said, “Olivia, let’s just do what Easton wants. I’ll take him there now.”

Olivia shouted, “No way!” Her attitude was equally firm at this moment. “Easton is being foolish, are you too? What level is Alice at? What illness can she even treat?” Before Olivia could finish her words, Easton shouted like a madman, “I won’t let you talk about Alice like that. Do you think I don’t know if she’s capable or not?” Easton then glared at me viciously. “She just wants to get a promotion, she wouldn’t gamble with my life, let alone harm me. Hannah, you’ve always been narrow-minded. If it weren’t for you acting on your own, Alice wouldn’t have died.” I knew he was talking about the events of the previous life, but I didn’t want to reveal that I was reborn too. Seeing Olivia looking puzzled on the side, I also asked in confusion, “Easton, what are you talking about? How could Alice die?” Easton looked at me suspiciously, seemingly convinced that I wasn’t reborn like him, and a trace of arrogance and glee flashed in his eyes. Then, he said coldly, “Hurry up and take me there. Otherwise, Hannah, if Alice dies, you won’t survive either.” I instantly clenched my fists. My nails dug deep into the flesh of my palms, keeping the hatred in my heart from bursting out. The scene of being run over by a car repeatedly in my previous life instantly flooded my mind. I didn’t want to experience that pain and despair a second time. Since Easton could say this, he must be capable of doing it. But in this life, I won’t give him that chance again. Olivia, still clueless about the reason, continued, “I think you’ve really lost it. Hannah, just tie him up and drag him into the car for me.” At this moment, Olivia was clearly furious with him. I didn’t want to make it too obvious or let Easton realize that I was reborn too, so I pretended to follow Olivia’s words and walked toward Easton. However, Easton suddenly picked up an object nearby and hurled it at my face. “You b*tch! If you dare not take me to Alice’s hospital, I’ll kill you right now.” The heavy object struck my head hard, causing Olivia to gasp in shock. Taking the chance, Easton grabbed my arm and yanked me forcefully to the ground. Then, he raised both fists, ready to slam them down on my head. Even with his legs broken, I couldn’t break free for a moment due to the difference in strength between men and women. Olivia screamed in fear. Seeing that Easton was really about to hit me, she quickly shouted, “Enough! Stop hitting her! If you hurt Hannah, who’s going to take you to Alice?” Finally, Olivia gave in. Easton indeed stopped. I clutched my aching head and got up from the ground. Seeing the smug look on his face, my resentment grew even stronger. This 1864-mile journey took me a day and night of nonstop driving. By the afternoon of the second day, we finally arrived. Olivia and I urgently admitted him to the hospital. Then, Olivia tried to schedule his surgery. The moment Easton saw that the attending doctor wasn’t Alice, he tore up the surgery agreement. Easton shouted, “I said, I only want Alice to perform my surgery.” The nurse nearby kindly reminded, “But Alice isn’t at the hospital today. Your leg looks serious and can’t be delayed any longer. Why not choose another doctor for the surgery?” Olivia anxiously wanted to persuade him, but Easton took out his phone and called Alice on the spot. The moment the call connected, Alice’s sweet voice came through. “Easton, are you there already? Sorry, I thought you wouldn’t arrive so soon. I’m walking my dog right now. Please wait for me. I’ll head over right away.” Olivia stood nearby, fuming with her chest heaving and rolling her eyes nonstop. Easton said, “It’s okay, I’ll wait for you. This time, with me here, you’ll definitely get promoted.” Watching Easton endure the pain while pretending to be gentle, I just found it ridiculous and ironic. I hadn’t rested for a whole day and night, not even had a sip of water. Yet, I didn’t get a single word of concern from him. But now, I don’t need any of that anymore. In this life, I want to see his legs completely rot away. We waited a long time, but Alice still didn’t show up. Seeing the growing urgency and worry on Easton’s face, even the doctor nearby couldn’t hold back. He turned to me and said, “You’re his wife, right? His leg can’t be delayed any longer. If it’s delayed further, his leg will be completely ruined. You’d better find someone else to perform the surgery quickly.” However, Easton’s face instantly darkened. “You just want to take Alice’s job opportunity. Forget it. I insist that Alice perform my surgery.” Immediately, Easton gave me a cold, warning look. “Let me tell you, only Alice can treat my legs. If she doesn’t come, I’ll wait until she does. If you don’t want to force me to divorce you, you better behave.” I didn’t want to talk to him. From the moment I was reborn, I never planned to stay with him. What I’m more interested in now is seeing how an inexperienced intern doctor from a Community College, who got in through connections, will treat him.

An hour later, Alice finally arrived, wearing high heels and heavy makeup. Olivia was already very anxious. Seeing her appear, Olivia quickly pushed the surgical cart, ready to wheel Easton into the operating room. “She’s here. Hurry up and start the surgery now.” However, Alice, who had rushed over, grabbed the hospital bed and asked in confusion, “Weren’t you asking me to perform the surgery on him?” Olivia resisted the urge to roll her eyes and looked her up and down. “How are you supposed to perform surgery dressed like that? Besides, you don’t even have a medical license. You’re just an intern who got in through connections. If something goes wrong with my son, can you afford to take responsibility?” Even the doctor who had been persuading Easton couldn’t help but say, “Alice has never performed a single surgery. The risk is really too high, it might even endanger your life.” I also pretended to persuade on the side, “The doctor and Olivia are right. Besides, operating rooms are sterile. I’ve never seen a doctor perform surgery in high heels and heavy makeup. Easton, think it through. Don’t end up not only losing the use of your legs but also your life.” However, upon hearing my words, Alice pouted and said aggrievedly, “Easton, I dressed like this only because I was in a hurry to get here quickly to perform the surgery for you. Hannah just looks down on me. Since none of you want me, then find someone else. Anyway, if I can’t get a permanent position…” Before she could finish her sentence, my cheek was slapped hard. Easton glared at me with malice and disgust. “Stop showing that ugly face of jealousy and attention-seeking! This time, I must ensure Alice gets the position. Don’t even think about scheming to stop it.” I pressed my burning cheek, the resentment in my eyes turning into deep sarcasm. He thought I was trying to stop it, but I was merely pushing things to escalate faster and worse. This time, I wanted to see him treated by Alice even more than he did. Olivia angrily said from the side, “If she had the ability to get the position, would she still need your body to help her? And does she even look like a doctor?” Easton stubbornly said, “Alice was just worried about me, so she rushed over without changing clothes. Besides, it’s just a leg surgery. So what if it’s not sterilized? How could I possibly lose my life? My leg must be treated by Alice. I trust her skills. Nothing any of you say will change that!” Saying that, Easton grabbed a new surgery contract from the nurse’s hand on the spot and quickly signed it. Easton said, “Now I’ve signed the surgery contract. If you keep stopping me, I’d rather let this leg be ruined than let anyone else treat it.” Hearing his words, Alice put away her aggrieved expression and glanced at me smugly and arrogantly. Then, Alice snatched the surgical cart from Olivia’s hands and swayed her way as she pushed Easton into the operating room. The other doctors had no choice but to agree to Alice as the attending physician for this surgery and followed her into the operating room. Three hours later, with a scream, the operating room doors finally opened.

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I gave my husband Leo Morgan a VIP card for a luxury cruise, one of only three in the world, but it ended up in the hands of a small-time thug. Because of that VIP card, the small-time thug bossed people around arrogantly on the cruise, and no one dared to oppose him. He said, “This table is too low. Squat down and hold the plate. I want to eat.” “Your skirt is so short, who are you trying to seduce? You might as well just be with me.” I couldn’t help but fight back, but they ganged up on me and beat me up. The leader actually claimed to be the brother of Leo’s girlfriend. I laughed in anger and called my dad. I said, “Dad, tell the cruise to turn back to the port. I want Leo to leave the marriage without getting a single cent.” ***** On the day of the banquet, I was assigned to work in the first-class dining department. While serving guests, I kept waiting for Leo to show up. Suddenly, a commotion broke the silence in the first class. Someone said, “Wow, I never thought I’d get a chance to come to such a fancy place in this lifetime.” Another person said, “Of course. We all have to thank Jordan.” “I need to take more photos to impress those women back home.” I looked in the direction of the voice. A few men wearing T-shirts and ripped jeans, with cigarettes tucked behind their ears, walked in. They looked around excitedly. Under his companions’ flattery, the leading Jordan Allen showed a very pleased expression. He was wearing a tailored suit. Although the suit fit well, it somehow felt oddly out of place on him. In the hall, quite a few people were already casting disapproving looks at them. But they didn’t notice at all, still flattering Jordan and laughing loudly. I frowned, wondering to myself, “Why would such a banquet invite people like them?” However, I still put on the standard smile of a cruise attendant and stepped forward. I said, “Gentlemen, hello, and welcome aboard the Symphony Cruise Ship.” “However, in public areas, please mind your volume to avoid disturbing other passengers. Thank you.” As soon as I finished speaking, Jordan looked up and glared at me. Then, he impatiently pulled a card out of his pocket and threw it at my face. He said, “You’re so annoying. How dare you tell me what to do?” “Take a good look. Do you know what this card is? If you see it clearly, then get lost.” The two companions behind Jordan exchanged a glance and let out a “wow” sound. They said, “Jordan is so impressive, really commanding.” The commotion here had already drawn quite a few onlookers. Ella Mitchell, the manager of the dining department who had been observing the situation, immediately stepped forward, picked up the card, and respectfully handed it back to him with both hands. Ella said, “I’m terribly sorry, sir. She’s new and doesn’t understand the situation yet. Please don’t hold it against her.” Jordan rolled his eyes at me, snatched the card from Ella’s hand, cursed, and swaggered away. As he passed by me, he blatantly glanced at my chest with a lewd look. I clenched my teeth. Ella got one thing wrong. Although I’m new, I recognize that card. That’s the Myers Shipping Group’s premium membership card, and there are only three in existence. One is with my parents, one with a family friend, and the other is with me. And I lent it to Leo so he could appear more distinguished when doing business outside. But why is this card in the hands of this unfamiliar thug? Before I could figure it out, Ella suddenly yanked me aside and rolled her eyes impatiently. Ella said, “It’s really my bad luck to be in the same shift as you. Don’t you research the guests’ backgrounds in advance? Do you know who that is?” “That’s Jordan. His sister is Mr. Morgan’s secretary, Ariana Allen.” “How dare someone like you mess with him? You can cause trouble, but don’t drag us into it.” After saying that, she rolled her eyes and walked away. I was stunned, thinking, “Where did Leo get the nerve to secretly find a lover behind my back?” I stood there, starting to recall Leo’s usual behavior. We’ve been married for three years. Leo has always been respectful and considerate towards me, and he behaves well in front of my parents too. Even my parents, who were somewhat dissatisfied with Leo before, have started to change their opinion of him. I thought, “Would someone like Leo really betray me?” “Would he dare to do that?”

I remembered the prenuptial agreement we signed before marriage and felt a bit relieved. I stepped aside, staying on standby while observing Jordan. After my reminder, his behavior didn’t change at all. Seeing him like this, his companions became even more reckless. The entire restaurant was filled with the sound of their loud chatter. Many people couldn’t stand it and went to other floors. Suddenly, Jordan looked up, glancing around as if searching for someone. And just like that, our eyes met in the air. After seeing me, he gave a wicked smile and pointed at me. Jordan shouted, “Hey, get over here!” I already didn’t like him, so I had no intention of paying him any attention. However, he walked over, sat in the seat in front of me, crossed his legs, and leaned back against the chair. Jordan said, “Kneel down and hold the plate for me. I want to eat.” “This table is too low, I feel uncomfortable.” The smile on my face froze. I heard two other people jeering maliciously. One person said, “Jordan, you always pick the pretty ones.” Another person said, “Jordan, my table is pretty low too, can you find someone to help me?” One of them showed a lewd smile, while Jordan looked confident. Jordan said, “Of course. There are a few women over there, just call them over.” The two actually started sizing up the female attendants in the restaurant and casually commenting on them. I stared at them expressionlessly. I said, “We don’t have such rules here.” Jordan dropped his smile, stood up, and kicked the table hard. He said, “What do you mean, waiter?” “You’re determined to go against me today, aren’t you?” Then, Jordan took out that card again and tapped it on my head twice arrogantly. He said, “Open your eyes wide and look carefully. What is this?” “I am God here. Rules? Mess with me, and you’re done for today.” “Unless you apologize to me now and beg for my forgiveness.” “In that case, I’ll let you go.” Jordan adjusted his collar and looked at me mockingly. Seeing him still using that card to humiliate the staff, I couldn’t hold back my anger anymore and sneered at him mockingly. I said, “Sir, is this your card? How dare you openly flaunt it to act impressive?” Jordan obviously knew where the card came from, but he never expected someone to question its origin to his face. As a result, Jordan became furious and swung his fist at me. His two companions also rushed over, each grabbing one side of me, trying to pin me to the ground. They even took advantage of the chaos to grope me. I held back my anger and kept struggling, but I couldn’t overpower the strength of two grown men. I shouted, “Let go of me. Where’s security?” I frantically looked around, only to see that the security guards, who should have stepped in, weren’t even looking this way. They didn’t dare intervene, so they pretended not to see. My heart sank. Seeing this, Jordan became even more arrogant. He said, “Go ahead, call someone! Let’s see who dares to help you.” The two people behind him chimed in as well. One person said, “You guys are really smart. This is the boyfriend of the Morgan Group president’s younger brother.” They both kicked me in the knees. The other person said, “Hurry up and apologize to Jordan.” I fell hard to the ground, my whole body aching. But I refused to bow my head. I said, “Jordan, you will regret this.”

Jordan pointed at me and laughed, as if hearing a joke. He said, “Are you crazy? You make me regret?” “I’m so scared. Come on. I want to see how you can make me regret it.” “If you don’t apologize, don’t blame me for punishing you.” “You two force her to apologize to me.” His two companions were already enjoying the thrill of bullying without restraint. Upon hearing the order, without any hesitation, they placed their hands on the back of my head, trying to push me to the ground. At that moment, the door opened, and someone walked in. The tight dress outlined the woman’s graceful curves. Her wavy long hair draped over her chest. She walked steadily even in very high heels. After seeing who it was, Jordan shouted before the other person could speak. He said, “Ariana, I was bullied by the waitresses. I asked them to apologize, but they made excuses to avoid it. “Have Leo fire her.” I stared at the woman who just arrived, thinking, “Is this Leo’s mistress, Ariana?” Ariana looked over, then quickly walked up and stood beside Jordan, looking at me. She sneered disdainfully. Ariana said, “Bitch, don’t you know the customer is always right in your line of work?” “God demands an apology. Didn’t you hear?” I stared at her without backing down. I said, “We don’t have such a requirement.” Ariana impatiently interrupted me, raising her hand and slapping me hard with her diamond-studded acrylic nails. She said, “Enough. I don’t care what your requirements are.” “My brother is upset, so obviously it’s you servers who have a problem.” “I’ll give you five seconds to do as he says. Otherwise, I’ll make sure you can’t stay here.” I didn’t expect her to suddenly make a move, so I couldn’t dodge in time. In an instant, a burning pain spread across my face, and I even felt liquid trickling down my cheek. I looked up at her angrily. I said, “How dare you?” Seeing me still daring to glare at her, Ariana’s face twisted in anger as she reached out and yanked my hair forcefully. She said, “Idiot. Look at your status and mine. What wouldn’t I dare?” “Even if I throw you, a mere waitress, off the ship to feed the sharks today, no one will help you.” My hands were held, and my hair was almost torn from my scalp. I could only lift my head following her force. Surprisingly, no one around stepped forward to stop her violent behavior. Ariana wanted to slap me on the other side of my face as well. But a man’s voice calling her name came from behind her. Ariana’s fierce expression instantly turned into a normal smile. She let go, then turned around to greet him, her sharp voice turning sweet and soft. Ariana said, “Leo, why are you so late?” She affectionately linked arms with the man, who casually wrapped his arm around her waist. The man was still wearing the suit I had custom-made for him. I let out a cold laugh, thinking, “Leo, your good days are truly over.” Ariana leaned on Leo’s shoulder, and Leo looked down at her. Leo said, “I think I just heard your voice. What’s wrong? Who dares to bully you?” Ariana pouted in grievance. She said, “I was bullied by those crew members.” “I just asked them for a favor. Not only did they refuse, but they also threatened my brother.” Ariana started crying as she spoke. She said, “I came over to ask them to apologize, but that woman glared at me and scolded me.” “They’re too much. How can they bully people like this?” Leo gently patted her head, his face full of concern. He said, “Don’t cry. Someone actually dared to bully you. Don’t worry. I’ll handle it for you.” Ariana was still crying over there, and Jordan couldn’t wait to rush forward, pointing at us. He said, “Leo, it’s these people. Their service attitude is terrible.” Leo didn’t even look up, holding Ariana’s face and wiping her tears. Without asking the reason, he directly started threatening. He said, “You all apologize to them right now.” “Otherwise, I have plenty of ways to make you get out of Myers Shipping Group, and even the entire industry.” Hearing his threat, I was furious. How come I didn’t know when Leo gained the ability to interfere in Myers Shipping Group’s affairs? While Jordan’s two companions were still stunned, I shook off their hands, stood up, and coldly looked at Leo. I said, “Leo, you’re really blind. Say it again. Who do you want to apologize?”

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My husband wanted a divorce because his mistress was pregnant. I looked at the liver cancer diagnosis in my hand and the positive pregnancy test, then let out a sigh of relief. The liver cancer was Marcus’s. The baby was Marcus’s best friend’s. To keep me from getting suspicious, Marcus had put the house and all our savings in my name. I looked at him with feigned sympathy. “Marcus, aren’t you worried I’ll actually divorce you?” He smiled gently. “Then I’ll just have to accept it.” I shook my head. Poor guy. I turned around and married his best friend instead. Marcus couldn’t believe it. “Ava, don’t you love me anymore?” I clutched my wallet. “Don’t be ridiculous! I’m not your wife anymore. I don’t owe you anything!” My husband, Marcus Reed, was gentle, attentive, and incredibly good to me. But that didn’t stop him from cheating with Chelsea Lane, his junior from college. When I first found out, I felt like my world was falling apart. But Marcus worked in investment banking, pulling in a hefty annual salary. He earned so much, I just couldn’t bear to give him up. Plus, he had a best friend, Julian Price, a rich second-gen who was handsome and polite. I really liked him. Before, I’d felt bound by my marriage vows, only allowing myself to fantasize. But after finding out Marcus was cheating, those moral restraints just vanished.

Marcus’s best friend was Julian Price. They were colleagues. Whether it was after working on a project or when Marcus got drunk, Julian was always the one who brought Marcus home. I actually found out about Marcus’s infidelity because of one of those nights. Julian had brought a completely plastered Marcus home and said to me, “Ava, you should really go out with Marcus more often. You know how easy it is for guys to lose their heads.” After settling Marcus in the bedroom, he left. I rushed after him, demanding, “What do you mean by that? Explain yourself.” Julian sighed, then showed me intimate photos of Marcus and his junior, Chelsea. Chelsea was a repulsive woman who’d been after him since their college days. But Marcus had always been firm about being with me, so I never paid much attention.

I went through Marcus’s phone. His main SnapChat showed nothing, but he had a burner account, tucked away deep in a folder of random apps. The two of them often exchanged explicit photos and private messages. I recorded all the chat logs. I thought about compiling it all into an exposé, to blast them both online. But then I felt like that would be too easy on him. And he earned so much, I really couldn’t bring myself to let him go. I’d found out about Marcus’s cheating two months ago, and I’d been dragging my feet ever since. During this time, Julian had started showing me an unusual amount of attention.

One time, he brought Marcus home again. Marcus was absolutely wasted. We both struggled to get him onto the bed in the bedroom. As I was trying to undress him, I suddenly felt a hand on my waist. Then, a warm body pressed against mine. I gasped softly. “What are you doing?!” Julian held me close and whispered, “Ava, I’ve liked you for a long time. Haven’t you noticed?” I struggled. “Let go of me first.” “Marcus is cheating on you, why are you still with him? I’m younger, richer, and I’d never cheat on you. Ava, be with me. I’ll treat you right. What do you say?” I was about to refuse when he already leaned in and kissed me. After three years of marriage, Marcus and I barely had sex anymore. Once a month, at best. And we rarely kissed. I used to wonder if his job was draining him. Later, I realized Chelsea was probably doing the draining. Now, Julian’s fervent, lingering kisses sent shivers down my spine. With Marcus passed out right beside us, it only made it more thrilling. But I hardened my heart and slapped him! “You… you get out!” He clutched his face, which was flushed. Then he left.

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The rain poured as I rode my scooter with my daughter on the back, delivering a package of condoms. The destination? My ex-husband’s house. We’d been divorced for seven years. A woman, barely covered in a flimsy bathrobe, peeked out from behind Julian Hayes. He looked embarrassed, quickly pushing her head back inside. “It’s pouring outside, Elara. Camilla couldn’t possibly leave in this weather,” he mumbled, trying to explain. I ignored him, turning to leave immediately. Julian’s face darkened. He called out, “That’s it? You have nothing to say?” I simply said, “Don’t forget to rate your delivery.” The smile on his lips instantly froze. He grabbed my wrist tightly. “It’s been seven years. Don’t you have anything you want to ask me? Like, about me and Camilla…” My next delivery was due to be late in ten minutes. “No.” Julian was desperate to see a flicker of jealousy on my face. He frantically snatched the package bag. Several condoms and some almost transparent lingerie tumbled out. Unlike seven years ago when he was so brazen, Julian fumbled to pick them up, his face flushing crimson. “Listen, Elara, I can explain. Camilla bought these, the store assistant must have made a mistake.” But I just listened quietly until he finished. “My delivery is going to be late. If there’s nothing else, I have other customers waiting.” A rare crack appeared in his composure. His lips moved, pale and trembling. But in the end, he said nothing. Only then did he speak, “It’s still raining heavily outside. Are you going to be okay alone?” I looked at him, confused and baffled. Julian, who had never cared about such details, was now suddenly pretending to be concerned? “Mom! Why aren’t you coming down yet? The delivery’s going to be late!” My daughter, wearing her helmet, came pattering down from upstairs, her innocent little face peeking out. Julian’s eyes widened, shock evident on his face as he looked from me to my daughter, then back again. “You’re married? And you have a daughter?” Let him misunderstand. I hugged my daughter, calmly replying, “Yeah.” The color drained from Julian’s face, as if he couldn’t process this new reality. When he finally snapped out of it, my daughter and I were already heading downstairs. Julian followed, his eyes quickly turning red as he looked at my worn-out electric scooter. “How have you been all these years? Where’s your husband? How can he let you and your child deliver food in this weather?” “How can you be so careless with your safety? This broken-down scooter, it’s completely unsafe.” “Your husband is an absolute jerk.” “Forget it, stop delivering. I’ll find you another job…” He was suddenly playing the doting, responsible family man, a role he’d never genuinely embraced. If he knew whose child Hazel really was, he would chase me relentlessly. “But Julian. We’re divorced. Seven years ago.” The pounding rain suddenly felt like a bucket of ice water dumped over Julian. “Julian…” Camilla’s saccharine voice floated from the room inside. “My robe belt is tangled. Can you help me with it?” Julian’s expression froze.

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The day I announced my relationship with Liam Hayes, the CEO of Hayes Corp., my parents blew up. They exploded, declaring I wasn’t their biological daughter. They brought their true daughter, Chloe , back from a small remote town. I fought hard to keep the real heiress out of the Sterling household, even earning a reputation as a vicious villain. It was useless. Chloe stepped into my life, her eyes shining with triumph. From that day on, my parents became my adoptive parents. They cut me off from all family affairs and kicked me out of the company. Chloe even said to me, “You’ve enjoyed a privileged life long enough. You have no idea how hard my life has been. I don’t blame you, but please, stop trying to prevent me from reuniting with my parents, okay?” Ultimately, I chose to leave the Sterling home, observing their drama from a cold distance. But barely two weeks later, Chloe was crying, begging for my help. “You have to save me! I don’t want to marry that monster!” I was Aria Sterling, the family’s golden child. At school, I was a model student, top of my class. At home, I was polite and obedient. Everyone said the Sterlings had raised a perfect daughter. But when my parents chose Victor Thorne as my future husband, I rebelled. I clashed with my parents three times over Victor, even running away from home. Everyone was talking about the good girl gone rogue. My parents played the helpless victims in public. But in private, they hired bodyguards and private investigators, obsessively trying to drag me back. Eventually, I returned on my own terms and publicly announced my relationship with Liam Hayes, the head of Clover City’s wealthiest family. When my parents confirmed the news, there was no joy about marrying into high society. Only fury. They swept the entire dinner table onto the floor and watched with cold eyes as a piece of shattered porcelain cut my leg, blood streaming down my skin. “Aria Sterling, you’re unbelievable! Your father and I raised an ungrateful viper!” I sat silently in the dining chair, already accustomed to their theatrics. “So, are you still forcing me to marry Victor? Because if you are, I can’t promise the Sterling Corporation’s survival, but I can absolutely guarantee its demise.” I was Liam Hayes’s girlfriend now. Even if the Sterlings tried to force the marriage, the Thornes wouldn’t dare take me. The Thornes might be arrogant and think themselves above everyone, but even they wouldn’t dare cross the Hayes family. My parents gritted their teeth. My adoptive mother’s voice was cold. “Aria Sterling, you are our daughter, but not by blood. Our true daughter is coming home. And the Sterling Corp. shares you hold? They all belong to our true daughter. I expect every last share returned.” This was unexpected. I never looked much like my parents, a fact often noted while I was growing up. They were decidedly ordinary, my father bordering on plain. The contrast was obvious. I was striking. So striking that an offhand photo from my middle school years went viral, and my family was suddenly flooded with inquiries from entertainment agencies. I used to think it was a genetic mutation. The truth, it seemed, was that I simply didn’t share any of their genes. And from their tone, they seemed to have known all along that I wasn’t their own. I frowned, sending this piece of news to Liam. “Oh, and who knows if the Hayes family will still acknowledge you once you’re no longer ‘Miss Sterling.’” My adoptive mother, who had raised me for over two decades, now looked like a wicked stepmother from a fairy tale, glaring at me with a twisted face. I promptly forwarded her message to Liam too. His reply came almost instantly. “Even better. I won’t have to worry about you having Sterling genes and us ending up with an ugly child after we get married.” I immediately relayed Liam’s words. He was backing me up, and I wasn’t about to waste the chance to leverage his power, ensuring that while I was still in the Sterling house, they wouldn’t dare lay a finger on me because of the Hayes family. I’d asked Liam to track down the real Sterling heiress, and he hadn’t disappointed. He’d found her. I immediately set off for a remote, forgotten town, deep in the countryside. There, in a dilapidated farmhouse, I found Chloe, covered in grime, feeding pigs, alongside my birth parents, Mr. and Mrs. Miller. I stood before Chloe. She sized me up and said, “You must be Aria Sterling. Hello. From today on, my name is Chloe Sterling, as in ‘glorious’ Chloe.” I nodded slightly. It seemed the Sterlings had already filled her in on the truth. I looked at her, speaking seriously. “The Sterling family isn’t a good place, Chloe. If you’re willing to abandon this idea of going back, you can name your price.”

Chloe’s expression immediately hardened. She pressed her lips together, clearly annoyed. “My parents raised you for over twenty years, and this is how you talk about them behind their backs?” “Didn’t my parents raise you for over twenty years too? And you’re just cutting ties with them right away?” I shot back. Chloe slammed the basin in her hands onto the ground. “Look at the difference between us! What kind of life did you live in my house? And what kind of life did I live in yours? You want this life? You can have it!” I had to admit, it was because of her identity that I had my current capabilities. The Sterling family had indeed elevated me. But I didn’t feel guilty. I simply looked at her, asking calmly, “Was your childhood happy?” Before I arrived, Liam had already sent me a background check on my birth parents. They weren’t wealthy, but they owned a farm, and their daily income was substantial enough that they never lacked food or clothing. And my parents had only one child – Chloe. Growing up, Chloe also had everything she wanted. While not extravagant, her life was one of comfortable contentment. Chloe gritted her teeth, glaring at me. “Life without money isn’t happiness! You’ve been Miss Sterling for two decades. How could you possibly understand the struggles of ordinary people like us?” I lowered my head and chuckled bitterly. Humans truly are interesting; they always envy the lives they haven’t lived. Chloe envied my privileged, comfortable life as a rich girl. And I envied her free, cherished life with her parents. “From the age of three, my life was a relentless cycle of dance, piano, and foreign languages. While other kids played, I was shuttled between tutors and instructors, trapped in various classrooms.” “Until six months ago, I never knew freedom.” “I..” Before I could finish, Chloe raised her hand, cutting me off. “Enough! Are you trying to brag about your life as a rich girl? You’re sick!” She pushed me away. After taking a few steps, she turned and added, “Aria Sterling, I don’t hate you for taking my life. I know it wasn’t your fault. But if you try to stop me from going home, then you’re just pathetic and evil.” Chloe might have a temper, but she knew right from wrong. And that’s precisely why I wanted to stop her from going back to the Sterlings. Because the Sterling heiress was destined for sacrifice. I didn’t learn all those things growing up because I liked them; it was because the Sterlings needed a perfect daughter. Besides me, the Sterlings had a son, Julian. He was the one they truly intended to elevate. To ensure Julian could mingle in elite circles, I had to be the perfect, obedient daughter. Whenever my parents took me to gatherings, I was expected to charm every adult, to be flawlessly agreeable. Even at kindergarten age, I had to learn to sit quietly. If they told me to perform, I performed. If they allowed me to speak, I spoke. If I failed, I faced the dreaded dark room and the sting of their ‘discipline.’ Most of my childhood was spent in that dark room. That pitch-black environment remains a nightmare I can’t shake, even now. Even as an adult, I couldn’t escape the Sterling’s control. Julian, the Sterling heir, had developed a dangerous gambling addiction six months ago. He’d lost hundreds of millions and was now being held by the casino’s enforcers. The Sterlings were desperate to get him out. The Thornes were their chosen saviors. This family had deep ties to the city’s underworld, controlling the shadowy parts of society. A marriage alliance would clear Julian’s gambling debts and give the Sterlings an untouchable, illicit powerful ally. But everyone in their circles knew Victor Thorne’s reputation: brutal, sadistic, taking perverse pleasure in humiliating others. The women he’d been involved with almost always ended up with severe psychological issues; some had even taken their own lives. For Julian’s sake, the Sterlings were willing to push their daughter into a fiery pit. I had already found a way to save myself, but I wanted to save Chloe, this innocent girl. Seeing her today, knowing her temper, I could already imagine how difficult her life at the Sterling house would be. I wanted to keep persuading her, but Chloe had already given me my marching orders. “This is still my house. Please leave.”

I didn’t leave. Instead, I waited for my birth parents, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, to return. Their expressions were incredibly complex when they saw me. There was longing and affection in their eyes, but also guilt towards Chloe. After all, from their perspective, their biological daughter had taken someone else’s happy life. “Aria, could you please leave for now? I hope you understand, darling. It’s not that your mom doesn’t love you, it’s just that… we did take advantage of the situation.” My mom spoke very gently, persuading me to leave. I couldn’t be too forceful. I stayed in a hotel, looking out at the endless night, feeling a strange loneliness. And by chance, as I was gazing at the night view, I saw Chloe on the street, laughing and playing with her friends. “Soon I’ll be a rich heiress! Don’t worry, once I’m back with the Sterlings, I’ll make sure you all live the good life too!” Watching her bright, uninhibited smile, I genuinely hoped she would have a good ending. If the Sterling family was a good place, I wouldn’t stop her. But the Sterling house was a den of wolves. She would be stripped bare, left with nothing but bones. After much thought, I bravely went downstairs. I never used to go out at night. I was terrified of the dark, a severe phobia. But this time, I wanted to stop another girl from becoming like me. I hurried out to follow Chloe. Her group was making noise and taking their time, so they hadn’t gone far. When I caught up to her, the bright smile on her face withered instantly. “Are you done yet? Are you really that scared I’ll go back to the Sterlings and steal your good life?” Chloe frowned, her eyes filled with hostility. Her friends clustered around her, glaring at me. “Your biological brother owes hundreds of millions in gambling debts. The Sterlings can’t handle it, that’s why they’re bringing you back.” I tried to keep my explanation as concise as possible. I knew Chloe had a preconceived notion of me and wouldn’t have the patience to listen. “Oh, please. You’re just terrified she’ll take back your status. Honestly, you’re shameless, wanting to hog all the good life yourself and making up stories. A billion? What’s that to the Sterlings?” Chloe completely agreed with her friend’s words and took a few steps towards me. “Aria Sterling, I promise that once I’m home, your life won’t change. I won’t let the Sterlings kick you out. So, can you please stop harassing me? You’re incredibly annoying.” I maintained my patience, explaining, “Most of the Sterling family’s assets have been squandered by Julian these past few years. You can just search online to see how extravagant he is. The Sterlings truly can’t handle this situation, so they want to use a marriage alliance…” “Hey, are you deaf? She said you’re annoying, didn’t you hear her? Can you just shut up?!” A few guys, fists clenched, started closing in on me. I instinctively stumbled back, right into a solid chest. I looked up. It was Liam Hayes. “What are you doing here?” Liam wrapped his jacket around me, speaking softly. “My security team said you’ve been down. I came to see who upset you.” I shook my head, looking at Chloe with deep concern. I wasn’t upset. I was just worried. Worried that she would fall into hell. Chloe met my gaze, then looked at Liam, her eyes seeming to understand something. She sneered, “You don’t need to waste your energy trying to convince me not to go back. I’m not interested in taking other people’s things. I just want to reclaim what’s rightfully mine.”

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I carry the rare “Phoenix Bloodline,” making conception incredibly difficult. Yet, when I do conceive, a golden phoenix emblem appears on my abdomen. Legend says, if the phoenix emblem fully covers the lower abdomen, it heralds the birth of a child blessed with “Divine Fortune.” A child of Divine Fortune holds the key to mastering the future. Julian Thorne defied his family to make me his wife. One month later, the phoenix emblem on my abdomen bloomed in full, and I was pregnant. The day our son was born, Julian’s gene company stock soared to a historic high, solidifying his reign as the new titan of the business world. But on the very day he became CEO, he personally ordered the harvesting of our son’s bone marrow to save the life of A-list actress Serena Vance’s son. I cried until I passed out. Yet, he was unmoved. “Your son’s purpose is served. He died for a greater cause. I couldn’t let him threaten Leo’s position. Don’t worry, Skylar, if you’re needed, I’ll put another child in you.” Less than a month after I gave birth, Julian took Serena to Dubai for a vacation. There, she was kidnapped by a local gang. In a brutal exchange, Julian’s men dragged me from my home and delivered me to black-market organ traffickers to secure her release. As he handed me over, he told them. “She’s the only daughter of the Miller family. She carries the Phoenix Bloodline. Her body is a treasure trove. Take it all apart.” He then whispered to me, “Skylar, Serena isn’t like you. She’s fragile and can’t endure torture. Don’t worry, once Serena is safe, I’ll get you out immediately.” I held onto those words for months. The news that finally reached me was of his lavish, highly anticipated engagement to Serena. Around the same time, I found myself pregnant again. A cold smile spread across my face as I caressed my swelling belly. Julian had no idea that with each conception, the child born is a hundred times genetically superior to the last. This child was different.

The day after Julian learned of my second pregnancy, he personally led a raid on that black market stronghold and rescued me. He wrapped me in his expensive suit jacket, holding me as we got into the car. “Skylar, you’ve suffered these past few months. Anyone who dared touch you, I’ll make them vanish from the face of the earth.” “No one will know about what happened to you here. You’re still Mrs. Thorne.” I looked up at him, as if watching a bad joke. “Mrs. Thorne?” He had held me just like this and made promises when he first found out I was pregnant. “Skylar, once I take over the group, you’ll be the most celebrated CEO’s wife in the world.” He seemed to grasp my mockery and quickly explained, “Serena grew up in the spotlight; she’s sensitive and fragile, unlike you, who’s always been strong and independent. If I don’t give her a legitimate status, she’ll completely break down.” His voice was gentle, as if I were the irrational one. “Skylar, I’m taking you home.” Just as he was about to tell the driver to go, Mr. Jenkins’ call came through. The speaker-phone’s voice was jarringly loud in the confined car. “Mr. Thorne, Ms. Vance has been crying buckets these past few days, just waiting for you to bring Mrs. Thorne back.” “Dr. Albright says young master Leo’s ‘Hermes Syndrome’ shows signs of recurrence. Only continuous treatment with live blood from a genetically stronger, closely related newborn can suppress it.” “Mrs. Thorne is pregnant again, so…” Julian snapped, interrupting him, “Shut up!” He hung up, and the air in the car instantly solidified. So that was it. He needed the child in my belly to be a living blood bank for his other son. He cautiously observed my expression, his voice softening further. “Serena almost died giving birth to Leo for me. If anything happened to him, she wouldn’t survive either. Skylar, you’re always the most understanding one. Just for me, okay?” A cold dread filled my heart, yet a forced smile appeared on my face. “Mr. Thorne, do you mean for me to give birth, then use my child’s blood to save Ms. Vance’s son? For my child to live in endless fear of blood extractions from birth, is that it?” Julian’s face tightened before he slipped back into his ‘devoted husband’ facade. “Serena’s body was ruined during childbirth; she can’t conceive again. Skylar, you’re different. If you wish, I promise we can have many more children. Okay?” When my silence stretched, the facade finally shattered, his voice turning icy. “Skylar, I’m the CEO of Thorne Group, and this is an order no one dares defy.” I nodded. “Okay. I agree.” A relieved smile immediately appeared on his face. He leaned down, intending to kiss me as a reward. But as he got closer, he seemed to smell something, his movement abruptly halting. He merely kneaded my hair with a look of disgust. The message was clear: to him, I was contaminated. They all believed that after being in a place like the black market, I had been defiled by countless men. Yet, when he himself had thrown me away, a masked man rescued me from those hungry wolves and brought me to his private island. Every night was like this after that; I didn’t know who he was, only that the entire black market revered him as king. He was powerful and mysterious, forcing me to beg for mercy every single night. My thoughts snapped back to reality as Julian’s voice rang out again, laced with condescending approval. “I knew my Skylar was the most obedient.” I lowered my head, hiding the silent sneer in my eyes. He didn’t know that with each conception, the offspring of the “Phoenix Bloodline” increases its genetic value exponentially compared to the previous one. When this child is born, it will be the day Thorne Group changes forever.

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He “died a hero” and left her drowning in debt — so I married her. I streamed day and night, worked until I was coughing up blood to pay it off. Then my chat dropped a screenshot: her “dead” husband was overseas on vacation — with her. I stormed home. She smiled into the phone: “Honey, that idiot wired another $200k.” My mind went completely blank. I fought with all my might to steady my phone and aimed it at her blissful face. You think you can make me raise another man’s child? I will make your names dirt. Watching Scarlett’s blissful expression as she looked at the man on the screen, I clenched my fists so hard my knuckles turned white. In my phone’s live stream chat, the comments were still scrolling wildly. “Holy crap! Host, look! Scarlett’s smile is so sweet, but it’s not meant for you!” “Isn’t that the ‘late husband’ from the photos? Didn’t he die serving the nation?!” “Host! Go in there! Catch them red-handed! Destroy these two pathetic cheats and ruin their lives!” I gritted my teeth, wanting nothing more than to kick the door down and expose their dirty secrets. But my feet felt like they were filled with lead. I stood frozen at the door, forcing myself to hold back. Scarlett had betrayed me. But I still wanted to hear her explain it herself. We’d been married for five years, and she had always been the most perfect wife in my heart: gentle, kind, strong. Her husband had “died for the nation,” and she’d been raising Angle all by herself, burdened with massive debts, never once complaining. All my friends told me I’d hit the jackpot, marrying such a loyal and devoted woman. I couldn’t just let it go without getting a clear answer! I took a deep breath, opened SnapChat, and tentatively sent her a message. “Honey, my live stream finished early today. I’m at the grocery store downstairs. What do you and Angle want for dinner?” On the other end of the video call, Scarlett’s face instantly went stark white. She frantically waved at the man on the screen. “Hang up! Quick! Ryan’s back!” The man frowned, looking annoyed. “What’s the rush? I haven’t even talked to my baby girl yet!” Scarlett pressed a hand to her chest, a flicker of panic crossing her face as she lowered her voice. “There will be plenty of chances later. If he finds out, everything’s over!” With a dark expression, the man’s screen went dark. Scarlett only then quickly sent me a voice message. “Honey! You’re back! Angle and I were just watching cartoons; we both fell asleep and lost track of time. I missed you so much when you weren’t home!” Her voice was soft and sweet, with the slight huskiness of someone who’d just woken up. The viewers in my live stream heard it too. “I’m gonna puke. Her acting? Even the Oscars would owe her an award!” “Host, how can you stand for this? You’re being utterly cuckolded!” “She’s so good at lying, it’s definitely not her first time!” My heart felt like a massive wad of wet cotton had been shoved inside it, choking me, making it impossible to breathe. I forced myself to suppress the disgust and replied in a normal tone. “Really? Your voice sounds pretty energetic, though.” Scarlett’s expression flickered. She quickly ran to Angle’s room, picked up sleeping Angle, snapped a picture, and sent it to me. In the photo, Angle was rubbing her sleepy eyes, looking bewildered. Scarlett immediately followed up with a voice message, a hint of playful blame in her tone. “Oh, you! Angle was just being fussy, so of course I had to be a little more awake!” She was sure I wouldn’t suspect a thing. And just like always, she petulantly rattled off a long list of groceries. She finished with: “Honey, you worked hard today! I’ll make you something delicious to make up for it when you get back!” “She’s guilty, absolutely guilty!” “I just want to jump through the screen and slap her! She’s such a faker!” I gripped my phone tightly. Through the crack in the door, I watched her put Angle down, her face instantly turning cold and calculating. A towering rage boiled within me, fueled by the humiliation of being fooled. What was I, after five years of marriage? A tool to earn money and pay off debts? An idiot helping raise another man’s wife and child? I haphazardly typed ‘Okay’ as a reply, forced my contorted expression back into place, and pulled out my keys. The comments were all urging me not to end the live stream; they wanted to see me tear that scumbag apart. I knew they just wanted a show. But a flicker of vengeful satisfaction made me, against my better judgment, listen to them. Before opening the door, I thought of a million ways to confront Scarlett. But I never expected that as soon as I walked in, her eyes were red-rimmed, and she was pointing a finger at me. “This is all your fault!” I was used to her occasional tantrums. I instinctively stepped forward, reaching out to wipe her tears. “What’s wrong?” She looked up and handed me her phone. On the screen was an email. “Angle got into that incredibly prestigious private school in the UK! But we have to pay a five hundred thousand dollar deposit first!” “You have to take care of it!”

I was almost swept away by this “good news.” Angle getting into such a good school was a dream come true for me. But when Scarlett pulled my hand to the email, pointing at that astronomical sum for the deposit, I suddenly sobered up. My hands trembled with rage. The daughter I’d painstakingly raised was now going to the UK to meet her biological father! And I, the idiot, still had to fork over one last massive payment for their reunion! Nothing could be more humiliating, more infuriating than this! Seeing me silent, head bowed, Scarlett shoved me hard. “What’s with that attitude? You don’t want Angle to go, do you?” I opened my mouth, looking up at her. “Can we delay this payment?” If she was willing to give up this plan, to cut ties with that man. I wasn’t completely against forgiving her. Who doesn’t have a past? I loved the woman she was now, and our adorable daughter, Angle. But when she heard that, she instantly blew up, staring at me as if I were a monster. “What are you talking about?!” “This is Angle’s future! Why delay it? Shouldn’t you be finding the money immediately to send us to the UK?!” She was still lying to me. I forced out a smile that was more like a grimace. I hated her shamelessness. Even more, I hated myself for still clinging to a shred of hope for her, even at this point. Before I could answer, Scarlett covered her face and began to sob bitterly. “See? You think we’re a burden, don’t you? You’ve wanted to get rid of us for a long time, haven’t you?” “Ryan, I’m telling you! Even if her dad is gone, Angle is a hero’s daughter! She deserves the best education! You can’t mess with that!” “If you can’t come up with the money, then we’re getting a divorce!” My heart felt like it was being tightly clenched by an invisible hand, and began to sink, deeper and deeper.

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WREN’S POV I smiled as I looked at the cake. It was perfect. I had decorated it myself, soft pink roses made of icing, golden beads lining the edges, and Anneliese’s name written in the middle in curly letters. It took me hours, but for once, I felt proud. Maybe she’d like it. I turned around to clean up the mess of frosting tools and empty bowls. But when I turned back… Smash. I froze. Anneliese stood there, smirking, her hand still raised after shoving the cake onto the floor. The beautiful cake I made… ruined. “Oops,” she said with a fake pout, licking the frosting off her finger. “My hand slipped.” My chest tightened, and I knelt down, trembling. I wanted to scream. I wanted to ask why she hated me so much, but I couldn’t. I couldn’t speak. I never could. The kitchen door slammed open. Gertrude. “What is this mess?” she barked. She didn’t wait for an answer. Her sharp eyes landed on me, then the cake, then Anneliese, who already had her innocent face on. “Wren did it,” Anneliese said quickly. “She got clumsy again.” I shook my head fast, trying to point to the floor, to Anneliese, but it was useless. “Get up, you useless girl!” Gertrude shouted, walking over. Then… Kick. Her foot hit my ribs hard. I fell back, gasping silently. She leaned down, her face cold and cruel. “Clean it up, and clean yourself up while you’re at it,” she snapped. “You smell like trash. But don’t you dare use the shower.” I swallowed the pain and reached for the notepad I always carried. My hands shook as I scribbled a few words: “I’ll go to the nearest creek.” Anneliese peeked at the note and burst out laughing. “Oh, right,” she giggled. “The nearest creek is in Alpha Hunter Silver’s territory. You know, the one who eats virgins for breakfast.” She mimed a bite and laughed louder. “Don’t forget to scream,” she added with a smirk. “Oh wait… you can’t.” They both laughed as I grabbed an old towel and ran out the door, the cold air slapping my face. I didn’t care. I just had to get away. I ran through the trees, not stopping even when my lungs burned. The creek wasn’t far. But just as I got close, I saw something move in the shadows. A tall figure. Watching me. Waiting. And I froze, heart pounding. I shook my head as I got to the edge of the creek. Anneliese was lying. There was no Alpha Hunter Sliver who ate virgins. That was just another story to scare me. I looked around. The forest was quiet. The water moved softly, and the wind brushed through the trees. It was peaceful. For once, I could breathe. I slipped off my dress, careful not to be fully naked. I wore a thin slip under it, and I knelt near the water, using my towel to clean the dirt and cake icing from my arms and face. Then… A hand grabbed me. I didn’t even hear him coming. I gasped, my body freezing as he yanked me away from the water and threw me beside a tree. My back hit the bark, rough and cold. It was Nicholas. Anneliese’s fiancé. The same man who stood in the kitchen earlier. Watching. Smirking. Saying nothing when the cake hit the floor. His eyes were dark now, full of something I didn’t understand. “I’ve been waiting to get you alone,” he whispered, a sick smile on his lips. “After I marry the Alpha’s daughter, I’ll be the next Alpha. And you…” His fingers moved slowly from my shoulder down to my waist. “You’ll serve me. From the kitchen… to my bed.” I shook my head fast. My heart raced. I wanted to scream. To yell. But I couldn’t. My voice was silent. Always silent. He leaned closer. “You can’t even scream,” he whispered against my cheek. “That makes it more fun.” No. I bit him. Hard. His hand jerked away and he cursed. “You little…!” He raised one hand and suddenly… Two strong men appeared. Like shadows out of nowhere. They grabbed my arms tight, holding me still. Nicholas licked his lips and stepped closer. He was about to rip off my slip when… Crash. A body flew across the forest. Nicholas hit the ground hard. The men holding me turned around, but it was too late. A tall stranger, fast as lightning, knocked one out. Then the other. He fought like no one I’d ever seen. Like a real wolf in human form. Strong. Furious. Deadly. Nicholas stood back up, blood on his mouth. “How dare you touch me?! I’m going to be the Alpha of the Wolfhart Clan!” He charged at the man, but he was too slow. Punch. Kick. Slam. Nicholas fell again, this time not moving. The stranger turned to me, breathing heavy, then came closer, slowly, as if not to scare me. “It’s okay,” he said gently. “I’m not going to hurt you. I just want to make sure you’re okay.” I backed away, afraid. But when his hand reached out to touch my shoulder, it was soft. Warm. No one had ever touched me so gently before. He was… handsome. Too handsome. He took off his jacket and wrapped it around me. My hands trembled as I held it close. Then, he reached out his hand. “Come,” he said. I stared at his palm. I didn’t know why, but I took it. And then… A red glow circled our hands. Mate bond. I gasped. My knees gave in and I fell into his chest, but he caught me, holding me steady. He looked just as shocked as I felt. Before I could write anything, a second man, his Beta, rushed over. He paused, sniffing the air. “You okay, Alpha?” Wait… Alpha? The stranger looked at me and smiled slightly. He leaned closer and sniffed my hair. “You smell like… cake?” He reached out and wiped a little icing from my cheek. Then, he licked it. “Mmm. I like it,” he said softly. I blinked fast. My eyes stung. At least someone liked it. I looked down at his wrist. A shiny gold watch. My eyes widened. I had lost track of time. I was going to be late for the party. I grabbed a pen from my pocket and quickly wrote my name on his hand: Wren. Then, without looking back, I ran. Ran fast, heart pounding. I had to make it back before anyone noticed I was gone. The lights were bright. Laughter filled the air. Music played softly in the background. Everyone was smiling, dancing, and drinking. The engagement party had started. I walked carefully, holding a tray of drinks. I wore a plain dress. No jewelry. No makeup. Just the same old shoes I’d been wearing for two years. People turned to look at me. But not with kindness. “She looks dirty,” someone whispered. “I heard she’s mute. Can’t even talk.” “Is that the Alpha’s real daughter? Doesn’t look like it.” They laughed behind their glasses of wine. But when Anneliese walked in wearing a silver gown, everyone turned to her. “Beautiful.” “She looks like a true Luna.” “Alpha blood. You can see it.” I held my breath. I kept walking, my eyes low. I didn’t want trouble. Then, I saw him. Nicholas. Standing near the table. Laughing. Talking. Like he didn’t try to hurt me earlier. My hand shook as I reached for a glass. I stepped closer to him, trying to give him a drink. But when my eyes met his, the memory hit me. His touch. His words. The fear. I froze. The glass slipped from my hand and crashed to the floor. Smash. The party went silent. “WREN!” Anneliese screamed.

WREN’S POV Before I could move, her hand slapped across my face. “You disgusting thing!” she shouted. “Can’t you do anything right?!” I pointed at Nicholas. My fingers trembled. She looked at him. Then looked at me. And slapped me again. “You will not ruin my night because you’re jealous!” Everyone around started shouting. “She’s useless!” “She probably did it on purpose!” “Get her out of here!” I couldn’t take it anymore. I pulled out my pen and paper and quickly wrote what happened at the creek. How Nicholas tried to touch me. How I fought him. I gave it to Anneliese. She looked at it, and laughed. Then she tore the paper and threw it in my face. “I don’t have time for fairy tales from a filthy maid.” Tears stung my eyes. But I wasn’t done. I wrote again and handed it to a woman nearby. She read it slowly. For a second, there was silence. I thought they believed me. Then… Laughter. Loud and cruel. “Did she just say Nicholas tried to…? Oh please!” “Nicholas? That sweet boy?” “She’s making up stories for attention!” I wanted the ground to open and swallow me. Gertrude, my stepmother, clapped her hands for attention. “I think it’s time,” she said with a fake smile. “Time to throw this useless girl out of the Wolfhart Clan. We don’t keep traitors.” My blood ran cold. “No…” I wrote, dropping to my knees. “Please…” I held her dress. Begging. Crying. “She’s no Alpha’s daughter,” Gertrude said. “She’s just a mistake. She doesn’t even have her wolf. She doesn’t belong here.” Guards came forward and grabbed me by the arms. “No!” I tried to pull away. “Please, I don’t want to be a rogue. Please…” They didn’t care. They dragged me toward the gate. Toward the edge of the territory. The rogue’s land. Wild. Dangerous. Death for a wolf without her shift. I cried harder. I was shaking. And then… A deep, powerful voice stopped everyone. “Let her go.” The guards froze. Everyone turned. Alpha Hunter Sliver. He stepped forward through the crowd. Tall. Broad shoulders. Black hair. Silver eyes. He looked like power and danger. People whispered. “I thought he was a beast…” “He’s so… handsome.” “He’s real?!” He didn’t look at anyone. He walked straight to me. His hand brushed over my cheek, checking if I was hurt. His touch made me feel warm… safe. Gertrude stepped forward with a fake laugh. “If you’re here for Anneliese, I’m afraid you’re too late. She’s taken.” He didn’t even glance at her. “I’m not here for Anneliese,” he said coldly. He looked down at me. “I’m here for Wren. My mate.” Gasps. Whispers. “What?!” “Her?” “That can’t be true! She’s just a maid!” “She was just banished!” Everyone stared. I stared too. Did he just say I was his… mate? My heart raced. My knees shook. Gertrude looked like she’d seen a ghost. Anneliese’s mouth dropped open. Alpha Hunter’s eyes never left mine. “I came to claim what’s mine,” he said. “I said,” Alpha Hunter’s deep voice rang out, “Wren Wolfhart is my mate. My Luna. The queen of the Silver Pack.” Everyone at the party froze. The music stopped. The whispers started again, louder this time. “Her? The maid?” “No way…” “So what if she’s your mate?” someone shouted. “You’re just a cursed Alpha anyway! A beast! We bet you don’t even have anything to offer her.” The crowd laughed. I looked at the ground, heart racing. Why did they always have to laugh at me? But Alpha Hunter didn’t blink. He raised one hand calmly and turned to his Beta. “Hugo. Bring the gifts.” The tall man nodded and walked out of the hall. Seconds later, he returned with a group of warriors carrying boxes, big, heavy, glowing boxes. Hunter opened the first one. “Five million dollars. For my Luna, Wren.” Gasps filled the air. Another box opened. “A ring… worth twelve million dollars. For her finger alone.” People started murmuring. “She’s just a maid…” “She’s mute…” “Why is he giving her all this?” Hunter didn’t stop. He walked to the third and final gift. “This one is worth seventy-four million dollars. Custom-made. From the bloodstone mines of Darkhorn territory. The most precious gem in all werewolf clans.” He turned to me. “Because you’re worth this much, Wren. And more.” Gertrude stepped forward, face red like fire. “Are you kidding us?!” she shouted. “You expect us to believe all this… all this is for WREN? That filthy little maid?” Alpha Hunter looked at her like she was a bug under his boot. “Yes,” he said slowly. “It’s all for my mate. My Luna. My queen. And now…” He turned back to me. In front of the entire crowd, in front of the pack that rejected me, he knelt down on one knee. He opened the twelve-million-dollar ring. “Wren Wolfhart, you are my mate. My Luna. My one and only. Will you marry me?” My heart stopped. Everyone stared. Even Anneliese looked like she forgot how to breathe. I looked down at this man, this powerful Alpha, kneeling just for me. I whispered to myself, “Maybe… I could have a real family again.” I nodded, smiling through tears. “Yes.” The crowd gasped. Anneliese stomped her foot. “Gosh! She doesn’t deserve ANY of this! She can’t even speak!” Alpha Hunter stood and smiled coldly at her. “Trust me. She deserves all of it. And I’m not done.” He turned to face Nicholas. And without warning, punched him straight in the face. Crack. Nicholas dropped to the ground with a bloodied nose. “WHAT THE HELL?!” Anneliese screamed, running to him. Gertrude shouted, “Alpha Hunter, you may be powerful, but this is still my home, and my territory! You can’t…!” Hunter growled low in his throat. “It is my right. For what he tried to do to my mate. He tried to rape my Luna.” Gasps again. People turned and stared at Nicholas, who was groaning on the floor. Anneliese screamed louder, “That’s a lie! Nicholas would never do that!” Hunter’s voice was calm but dangerous. “I was there. I was the one who stopped him. He ran like a coward when I appeared.” Hugo, his Beta, stepped forward. “I saw it too. Nicholas ran when Alpha Hunter beat him.” Someone in the crowd mumbled, “He does have that black eye… and he refused to say how he got it…” Another said, “So the mute girl… wasn’t lying.” I felt my heart swell. For the first time in my life… they believed me. I smiled to myself. Finally, Someone is on my side. Then Hunter spoke again, his voice cold and sharp like a blade. “Nicholas Gerwulf must pay for what he did. I challenge him… to ritual combat.” Everyone froze. Nicholas’s head snapped up, eyes wide with fear. Anneliese screamed, “No! You can’t do that!”

WREN’S POV The whole hall went quiet. Everyone was waiting for Nicholas to answer Alpha Hunter’s challenge. He stood up slowly, holding his broken nose. Blood was running down his face. He looked around, but no one stepped forward to defend him. Not even Anneliese. And then… he dropped to his knees. “I…I surrender,” Nicholas muttered, his voice shaking. “I don’t want to fight. I give up.” Gasps filled the air again. I heard someone whisper, “He’s the next Alpha? What a shame.” Another voice said, “I can’t believe we chose him to lead us one day. Look at him now.” Alpha Hunter didn’t speak. He was only staring, eyes burning. Nicholas looked up at him, desperate. “I didn’t know she was your mate! She…she came onto me! Yes! That’s it! She seduced me! She stripped for me first!” My hands shook. I quickly grabbed a napkin and a pen from the table and started writing fast. I gave it to Alpha Hunter. He read it slowly. His jaw tightened with every word. “I went to the outdoor bath area,” I wrote. “Because I was not allowed to shower inside the pack house. I was alone, trying to wash. Nicholas followed me. I didn’t even know he was there.” Alpha Hunter looked up. His eyes were no longer just eyes, they were glowing silver. He took a step forward. Someone screamed. His skin rippled. His breath came out in sharp growls. I saw something behind his eyes. Something ancient. Fenris. His cursed wolf. People backed away quickly, tripping over themselves. “No,” someone whispered. “He’s shifting.” “Get back! He’s going to kill him!” But I ran forward, stepping in front of Hunter. I placed my small hand on his chest. I looked into his silver eyes and slowly shook my head. “Please,” I whispered in my heart. “Don’t become a monster for me.” He blinked once. Then twice. And slowly… he came back. His claws retracted. His breathing slowed. Fenris went quiet inside him. He turned to Nicholas, eyes still dangerous, and punched him again—this time breaking his nose completely. Then he turned to me. “Let’s go, my mate.” Before I could react, he scooped me into his arms and walked out of the pack house like a king carrying his queen. The wind hit my face as he placed me gently on his midnight black motorbike. He climbed behind me, wrapping his arms around my waist protectively. He didn’t say a word, but his actions screamed louder than any words could. He drove fast, the road winding beneath us, the trees flying past. I rested my head on his chest, feeling safe for the first time in my life. After a long ride, we reached a gate guarded by two warriors in silver armor. They bowed when they saw him. “Welcome back, Alpha.” The gate opened, and I gasped. His house… no, his estate… was like a palace. There were fountains with glowing water, golden statues of wolves, marble stairs, and shining lanterns everywhere. Flowers I had never seen in my life lined the path. The house was tall, beautiful, and sparkling under the moonlight. “Welcome home,” he said softly, lifting me off the bike. Home. No one had ever said that to me before. He carried me inside, past guards and maids who all bowed to him. The floor was warm under my bare feet. The air smelled like roses and rain. I was still trying to believe this was real. “You’re safe here,” he said, putting me gently on a couch in front of a glowing fireplace. “This is your home now, Wren.” He knelt in front of me again. “I promise you, no one will ever hurt you again.” I smiled, tears falling silently from my eyes. But just as I felt peace for the first time… a howl echoed from outside. Hunter stood up sharply. His eyes narrowed. He walked to the window and opened it. Another howl answered the first one. “Trouble.” He growled. “What is it?” I tried to write, but before I could, he turned to me. “They found us,” he said. “Someone followed us from Wolfhart territory.” My heart dropped. He looked at his Beta, who had just entered. “Prepare the guards. Keep Wren safe.” “Who followed us?” I managed to write on the back of a receipt he had. Alpha Hunter read it. His eyes darkened. And then he said: “Wren… I think your stepmother made a deal with a dark pack. They want you dead.” After the howls stopped, everything went quiet again. But Alpha Hunter didn’t relax. He stood by the window, watching the forest with sharp eyes. His Beta, Hugo, had sent guards to patrol the area. Still, something didn’t feel right. Then suddenly, Hunter grabbed the side of his stomach. “Alpha?” Hugo asked, stepping closer. “I’m fine,” he growled low. “It’s nothing.” But I saw it. The way he winced. The way his hand pressed tighter against his ribs. The blood. There was a cut. Deep. Hidden under his shirt. It must’ve happened when he fought Nicholas. I rushed to his side, my fingers brushing his hand. I looked up at him and shook my head gently, then pointed to the wound. He looked down, a soft smile forming. “You worry too much,” he said quietly. “But I’ll be fine, Wren. As long as you’re by my side… I’ll heal.” But I didn’t believe that. Not fully. Later that night, in his massive bedroom, Alpha Hunter walked toward the bathroom. I followed him without saying a word. He looked over his shoulder and raised a brow. “You want to help me bathe?” he asked. I nodded. He chuckled. “You don’t have to, little Luna. I can manage.” I shook my head again and gave him a look that made him sign in surrender. “Alright. But don’t blame me if I pull you into the water.” The bathroom was like a dream. There was a giant tub made of black marble. Steam rose from the warm water. There were rose petals floating on top and soft lights glowing along the edges. It smelled of cedar and lavender. Hunter removed his shirt slowly. I looked away shyly, my cheeks heating up. But when I turned back, I saw the wound clearly. It wasn’t just a scratch. It needed care. He stepped into the water, his muscles flexing slightly as he sat back with a low sigh. The warm water eased some of his pain. I took a deep breath and stepped in after him. He looked surprised. “You’re serious about helping me, aren’t you?” I nodded. He leaned back against the edge of the tub, letting me get closer. The moment I touched his skin, he tensed. Not in fear, but something else. Something deeper. My hands moved slowly, washing the blood from his side. I used a soft cloth, gentle on the wound. He didn’t speak. He just watched me, his eyes intense, like he was seeing into my soul. The air between us became heavy… but not in a bad way. In a way that made my heart race. “Wren…” he whispered. I looked up. He reached out and tucked a wet strand of hair behind my ear. His fingers brushed my cheek. Water dripped from his skin to mine. “I’ve never had anyone care for me like this,” he said. “Not even when I was a boy. I didn’t know what it felt like… to be touched with kindness.” My throat tightened. I leaned my forehead against his chest. His heartbeat was strong. Warm. Safe. And for a few moments… We stayed like that. Just two broken souls in warm water, holding each other like we were the only two people in the world. His lips brushed the top of my head. My heart felt full. I didn’t want to ever leave this moment.

WREN’S POV The warm water surrounded us, and the scent of wild pine and soap filled the air. Alpha Hunter leaned back in the tub, his eyes half-closed as I gently rubbed his back with the sponge. He looked at me and gave a small smile. “Thank you, Wren… for helping me with my bath.” I shook my head softly and signed, “We’re mates. It’s okay.” He stared at me for a long moment, then spoke again, voice low. “Are you really okay… being mated to a cursed alpha like me?” I froze for a second. Cursed? He thought he was cursed? I touched my throat and signed slowly, “I’m cursed too. That’s why I can’t speak.” His golden eyes flickered with something… sadness, maybe. Pain. Maybe even hope. “You too?” he whispered. I nodded. He took a deep breath and said, “My curse… it’s turning me into a beast. My wolf, Fenris, he’s taking more control over me every day. Sometimes, I feel like I’m not me anymore.” I looked at him. This man… this alpha. The one they all feared. He didn’t feel like a monster to me. He felt gentle. Kind. I touched my chest and thought to myself, I can’t imagine someone so kind being the beast people call him. Then he turned to face me, serious now. “I know this sounds crazy, Wren… but I think you’re the key. You’re the key to breaking my curse.” My eyes widened. “Maybe,” he added, “when we’re bonded… maybe your curse will break too.” Could it be possible? Could my voice come back? Could I be normal again? My heart started racing. I wanted to believe it. I wanted to hope. For the first time in so long, I felt something real. But Alpha Hunter wasn’t finished. He smiled again, softer this time. “But before we talk about bonding… I want to know you better. Do you have any hobbies?” I nodded and began signing. I mimicked turning something with my hand. Stirring. Mixing. He tilted his head. “Cooking?” I smiled. He grinned. “What are you cooking? Looks like you’re beating something… eggs?” I took his hand and showed him how to turn his fingers like I do when whisking eggs. He laughed, a deep sound that made my chest feel light. “You’ve turned my fingers into a fork!” he said, chuckling. I covered my mouth, laughing without a sound. He stared at me, surprised. “You can still laugh even though you can’t speak?” he said gently. “I like your laugh. I want to hear it more often.” His words made my heart flutter. He was so kind. And I… I was so soft around him. Then he leaned forward, brushing my wet hair over my shoulder. “Turn around,” he said. “Let me wash your back too.” I turned slowly, my cheeks warm even though we were already in the hot water. I’ve never felt like this before, I thought. I feel strange… but it feels so good. His hand moved gently, slowly and careful, But just as I closed my eyes, I let myself relax… The next morning, the sunlight streamed through the large windows. I blinked slowly, my body still sore but warm under the soft blanket. Memories of last night came flooding back. The way he held me. The way he looked at me like I was something precious. He’s so handsome, I thought, turning to the empty side of the bed. And so kind. I want to prove to him that he should keep me around. I slid out of bed quietly and tiptoed to the kitchen, brushing my fingers over the smooth marble counter. I opened the fridge and stared inside. What should I make Hunter? I wanted it to be something special. Something that would make him smile. I want to impress him. Just as I was pulling out some eggs and vegetables, a voice cut through the room sharply. “You’re the new Luna?” I turned quickly and saw a woman leaning against the doorway. She was tall, with glowing brown skin, straight jet-black hair, and lips painted red like blood. Her eyes looked me up and down. “Can’t say I’m impressed,” she said coolly. “Why would he choose you over me?” She’s interested in Hunter too, I thought, swallowing hard. She’s gorgeous… She took a step forward, crossing her arms. “What makes you think you’re good enough for our Alpha?” Before I could even react or sign anything, a deep voice cut in from behind her. “She’s good enough… if I say she’s good enough.” We both turned. Alpha Hunter. Bella quickly lowered her gaze. “Alpha, I was just…” “Leaving?” His voice was sharp, like a knife. “Good. And don’t let me catch you with her again.” Bella hesitated, then stormed out of the kitchen without another word. I could still feel the heat of her judgment lingering in the air. I stared at the floor. Even strangers know I’m not good enough for him, I thought. I need to show him… that I can earn my keep. I turned and reached up to the top cabinet, trying to grab a pan. My fingers barely touched it before I felt someone behind me. “What do you need?” Hunter asked softly. Before I could answer, he reached over me, easily pulling it down and handing it to me. Then he took my hand and led me to the dining room. “Wait here,” he said. A few minutes later, he returned, with a table full of food. Different kinds. Sweet. Spicy. Toasted. Baked. Meat. Fruits. Pastries. My eyes widened. I looked at him, confused. He gave a small smile. “I didn’t know which one you’d like… so I ordered a lot so you can pick.” I tilted my head. Why? He sat beside me and said gently, “Because you deserve it.” My chest tightened. He didn’t see me as broken. He didn’t care that I couldn’t speak. To him, I was enough. BELLA’S POV I slammed my glass on the table. “What does she even have that I don’t?” I growled. Ivy and Acacia sat across from me, sipping their drinks like they weren’t watching my entire world crumble. “She’s mute, Bella,” Ivy said with a smirk. “Too bad about losing out on Luna.” Acacia laughed. “Yeah, I still can’t believe Alpha Hunter chose some random quiet girl over you.” “She’s not even a warrior. Not even pack blood,” I hissed. “And yet he acts like she’s gold. Won’t even let me breathe the same air as her.” Ivy leaned forward, eyes glinting. “So what now?” I narrowed my eyes. “We get rid of her.” WREN’S POV Alpha Hunter gently brushed his thumb across my cheek and smiled. “I’ve got some work to do,” he said. “But… we’ll go over wedding plans later, okay?” He kissed my forehead. “See you later, beautiful.” I blushed as he left the estate, my heart fluttering in my chest. Wedding. The word echoed in my mind like a sweet melody. I stayed inside, humming quietly as I cleaned up the kitchen table. Then, a knock. I walked to the door. Two girls stood there, smiling sweetly. “Alpha Hunter said we should come and get you,” one of them said. “Wedding prep, you know,” the other added. He did say we were going to talk about the wedding later, I thought. Maybe he sent them to help. “The Silver Pack has a tradition,” the taller girl said as we walked. “Every future Luna must take a bath in one of our sacred springs to purify herself before forming the mating bond.” Like the spring from last night? “It’s really important to our people,” the shorter one said. “It bonds Luna to her mate’s pack.” I smiled and nodded. I do want to fit in here, I told myself. And they seem so nice. We walked deeper into the woods, and the air became cooler, quieter. Suddenly, one of them asked, “You can’t talk, right? Like… no voice at all? No way to call for help?” I stopped in my tracks. Something about the way she said it made my stomach twist. But she quickly smiled. “Just confirming. Sorry, we’re just curious!” I hesitated… then nodded. We kept walking. They led me to a hidden spring, much larger than the one I’d seen before. The water was dark and still. “Go ahead,” one of them said. “You need to get in.” I shook my head quickly, stepping back. The water looks deep… too deep. I pointed to my chest and shook my hands. I can’t swim. They looked at each other. “Oh,” one of them said, pretending to frown. “Too bad.” Before I could react… They shoved me. My feet slipped. My hands reached out. Splash. The cold water swallowed me whole. I kicked, thrashed, but the weight of my clothes pulled me down. I couldn’t scream. I couldn’t breathe.

Alpha Hunter POV “Hey baby, I’m home”. Hunter announces while walking into the house. Silence engulfs the atmosphere. He walks into the bedroom and doesn’t find his Luna. He begins to feel skeptical and his wolf starts feeling uncomfortable. He heads into the kitchen and finds some maids cleaning up but Wren is not there either. “Where is Wren, my Luna?”, He bellows. “Alpha,earlier today, while I was drying clothes outside,I saw the Luna going out of the house with Ivy and Acacia, they said they were going to the sacred spring” one of the maids replied in fear. Hunter quickly calls Hugo, his Beta and some guards and they begin the search for Wren. Hugo summons the two girls, Ivy and Acacia. They denied not ever meeting Wren. After torturing them for sometime, they confessed to leading her to the deep spring in the pack and leaving her when she had drowned. “We were scared when she wasn’t swimming anymore. We did not know she couldn’t swim in deep waters. We ran out of fear. We are sorry Beta” Ivy lied. Hunter rushed to the spring and found Wren floating on the water. On seeing the state of his mate, Fenris, his wolf was furious and was at the edge of shifting in order to destroy anyone that could have dared to harm his Wren. “Call the pack doctor now” he ordered the guards with him. He picked Wren and rushed back home to meet the doctor waiting for him already. He laid her on the bed and the doctor asked him to wait outside the room while he began treatment. After some minutes of pacing uncomfortably, the door opened and the doctor came out. “Fortunately, she is out of danger, but she is still unconscious. She will wake up soon. When she is awake, give her the medications on time and everything will be alright” . The doctor said after giving Hunter the drugs. Then he left with his bags. Hunter rushed into the room and found Wren still in the state of unconsciousness. He felt his chest tighten as he sat on the chair beside the bed and held her hands. “I’m sorry I could not protect you. Please come back to me. I will punish and destroy everyone that tried to hurt you”. He said while rubbing Wren’s hands. His phone rang and he stood up and went to the window. “Keep them in the dungeon till I arrive”. He said to the person on the other side of the line in a dangerously low voice. Wolfhart Clan Pack Nicholas POV “I will kill him, he dares to make a mess of me in front of my pack” Nicholas fumes to himself while pacing in his bedroom. Annelise walks inside the room and sits on the bed. She has not gotten over how Wren is being chosen as a Luna. “How is it possible?, Will she expose us, we will be doomed” She keeps thinking “The blue moon ceremony is approaching. Hunter will be present as the Alpha of the silver pack. You hate Wren and I despise Hunter. As soon as Hunter is out of the way, Wren will become vulnerable to us. Killing two birds with one stone sweetheart” Nicholas says while approaching Annelise on the bed with a devilish smirk on his face. “That is perfect, I knew you were such a genius baby, what’s the plan” Annelise face perks up as she listens to her fiance,Nicholas. Gertrude POV Annelise rushes to meet her mother in their home at WolfHart clan pack. She tells her mother about Nicholas plan and how they would benefit from the whole idea. “Good, go ahead with the idea. That nobody called Wren will soon be back in the control of my hands”. Getrude tells her daughter with an evil glint in her eyes. Silver Pack Wren’s POV I slowly opened my eyes and allowed it adjust to the brightness of the room. My body felt so heavy. I looked at the cannula on my wrist and remembered what had happened previously. Trust easily. That was my problem. I should have known they weren’t any good. I winced in pain and turned. Only then did I notice Hunter’s jacket on the chair beside the bed. He was here, I smiled. I knew he would save me. I tried to stand up and stumbled a couple of times but I held on to things and was able to make my way to the kitchen. I met Hunter in the kitchen preparing food. I smiled and made my way to him. I tapped him on the back and he turned. “Wren, you’re awake. You shouldn’t be here, you should still be on the bed, sit my love”. He said, dragging out a chair from the kitchen island. He continued Making the food but kept turning back to look at me. I could see the concern and slight guilt on his face. It warmed my heart to know that there was someone who genuinely cared for me. He brought the food and made me sit on his laps. I signed that I could eat on my own but he wasn’t having any of it. “How are you feeling?, Should I call the pack doctor?”. He asked after I signed that I was okay with the meal. I shook my head in the negative and signed that I’m fine and was filled up. He carried me in his arms to the bedroom and even though I protested, I loved every bit of it. He dropped me on the bed and went into the bathroom. “I’ll prepare the bath tub for you baby”. Hunter said. I felt shy even though I knew he had helped me wash up before. “Look at me, you’re mine. I’ll do absolutely anything for you. You’re perfect and I want you to know that you’re beautiful”. He said while caressing my face. I smiled shyly and laid back on the bed waiting for the bath tub to be ready.

HUNTER POV I walked into the torture cave, it was meant for rogues who were caught trespassing in the pack and other offenders. I walked to the cell where Ivy and Acacia were kept. They were being tased by lasers from electronic sources on the wall and were screaming in pain the whole time. I asked the guard to switch it off and i stepped into the room to question them myself. I wanted to know why they left Wren in the spring. I knew something was fishy and I was not going to buy the bullshit Ivy told my beta earlier. “Are you ready to talk now?”. Hunter asked in a dangerous voice walking towards the two girls sitting on the bare floor in the corner of the room. They had been kept for 24 hours now and were under constant torture, but still refused to say any other word. “We have said everything we know Alpha, we ran out of fear. We are deeply sorry” Acacia said in a confident tone but her head was bowed in fear. Hugo, the beta of the silver pack, suddenly rushed inside the dungeon and whispered something in the Alpha’s ear. The blue moon ceremony was approaching. It was in a fortnight and the whole pack was really excited as it was during this period that the new Luna was going to be crowned and introduced to the silver pack and both packs will become one. Hunter turned back at the girls, gave them one last glance and ordered the guards to release them. “Why are you letting them go, they obviously have something up their sleeves?”. Hugo, his better asked. Hunter nodded with an evil smirk. “That’s why I’ve sent a spy after them, they need to be caught in the act. Every one who as much as scratches my Luna must pay and suffer deeply”. “Let’s meet at the pack house. We have to start preparations immediately” Alpha Hunter tells his Beta to summon the rest of the cabinet. WREN’S POV After Hunter had washed me up, he dried my hair and laid me on the bed. He said he had a meeting to attend and left the house. I got tired from laying on the bed and decided to go to the kitchen to drink water. On getting there, I met some maids talking to each other. The blue moon ceremony is in 14 days, our Luna will officially be announced.” one of the maids said excitedly.. “Could it be Bella or the lady Alpha brought to the house”? The other maid asked back. I mistakenly pushed the chair and they turned and were visibly afraid. They quickly apologised and concentrated on the work they were doing. “We are so sorry, we didn’t see you.” They apologized with their heads bowed. I smiled and left the kitchen. On my way up the stairs to the bedroom, I kept wondering, is it possible that the blue moon ceremony is in a fortnight ?. Will I truly be crowned Luna?. I felt so nervous. I opened the door, and saw the bags on the bed. I approached the bed and opened the bags and saw the beautiful gowns in the bag. Wear it and check if it fits, my love. From Hunter. The note in the bag said. I felt butterflies in my belly as I admired the gown. I went into the closet and dressed up. The gowns were so pretty on me as I swirled around in the mirror. I kept admiring myself when I heard a voice behind me. “You look so beautiful, and I am sure the pack would be happy to know that they have a beautiful Luna.” Hunter’s voice came from behind as he wrapped his arms around my waist, pecking my neck at the same time. He led me to the bed and told me that the blue moon ceremony was in a fortnight. Different packs would be invited and I would be introduced as the Luna of the pack. I felt so nervous and he noticed it but he assured me that I could do it and that he would be by my side till the end. All I needed to do was to dress up, walk down the aisle to him. And be his Luna and mate forever. Hunter gave me my medications and made me lay on the bed. He said he had some work to do at the pack house in preparation for the ceremony. I slept shortly after he left the house. WOLFHART CLAN PACK “What do we do now?” Annelise asked, pacing around in Gertrude’s room. Gertrude who was sitting calmly brushing her hair by her mirror in her dark themed but sophisticated room. “We kill them”. She said as her expression turned cold immediately. “What??……no, no, no, we can’t shed blood”. Anneliese stuttered in shock. “You can’t be Luna while that mute girl lives, her hot tempered puppet is already constituting nuisance, if two of them are joined together, both packs will become one strong force and they won’t just destroy everything we’ve worked for, but we will be ridiculed, and reduced straight to grass level”. Gertrude fired, walking towards Anneliese. “My love, you were born to be Luna, you were made to be Luna, you were trained to be Luna, you’ve already walked the path of Kings, commanded power and built your own legacy. All of this would not just be washed down the drain all because of one dirty, mute, orphan girl. You’re my daughter, my blood, you know what this family did to me, you’re also a descendant of the Alpha, you’ve worked for this, you deserve it and we will have our revenge and you will be Luna. You have my word”. Gertrude said calmly this time, holding her daughter’s face reassuringly. “So how do we go about all of these?” Anneliese asked “Live that to your mother”. Gertrude reassured, patting her back as they entered into a warm lovely embrace

BELLA’s POV “Why did you have to tell him the exact spring you went to?” Bella fumed to Ivy and Acacia after they had explained the whole ordeal to her. From the spring to the dungeon. “That is not the issue here Bella, that useless nothing called Wren knows we pushed her, although she is mute, she could sign or write to Alpha when she remembers and we will be doomed.” Ivy replied while shaking in the fear of what Alpha Hunter will do to them if she and Acacia are exposed. Bella was determined not to let Wren get in her way of being introduced as the Luna of the Silver pack. She picked her phone and made a call. After the call, she left the room. Ivy and Acacia were still worried but Bella had assured them that nothing of sorts would happen to them. They calmly went to their houses. Bella drove to the pack house where her Intel had told her that the Alpha was alone in the office and was going through some work. She arrived and came down in a seductive and provocative dress. Adjusting the length slightly, she made her way to the office of the Alpha. She knocked and waited. “Come in.” Hunter replied to the knock outside. He was shocked to see Bella walk into his office. He had an affair with her but that was before he found his mate. He had no intention of touching another woman or talking more of cheating on his mate. He ignored her and continued going through his emails. “Why are you in my office Bella?” he asked after she had sat for a few seconds without saying anything. He was already uncomfortable and Fenris, his wolf, smelled something fishy and was becoming furious. Bella said she had come to ask about the ceremony that was going to happen the next day. “I love you and you know it. I’m fit to be the Luna of the pack, we have all it takes to be together” Bella began as she stood up from the chair and walked to the other side of the desk and began touching and caressing Hunter. Hunter had never felt more disgusted and the rage that was building in him was at a faster pace. “Get out of my office this instant.” Hunter angrily said and pushed her from his side. Bella got pissed and hit the table with her hands. “What does she have that I don’t? I am a warrior and she is a useless thing that can’t even spe..” Bella had barely finished speaking when Hunter grabbed her throat, lifting her up in the air. Fenris, his wolf, had gotten control over him and was furious hearing Bella talk about his mate in that manner. At that moment, Hugo entered the office and on seeing the incident and realizing that Hunter’s eyes were red and his claws were coming out, he saw that it was his wolf that was in control. “Let her go Alpha, it won’t be right for this to happen when the blue moon ceremony is just around the corner.” Hugo, the beta pleaded With a growl, Hunter shifted back into his normal form and threw Bella across the room. Bella was so scared as she had heard that Hunter was a beast when he was not in control of his wolf but she had not experienced it ever. She held her neck where there were visible marks on it. She cleared her throat and stood up. “Get out now.” Hunter and Hugo said together. She quickly left the office and went down to her car. Still amazed at what had happened a few minutes earlier, she sat down and held the steering wheel for some minutes then she drove home. WREN’S POV The moon goddess. There she stood in her full glory beckoning on her to come. She approached her slowly. When Wren got closer, she saw a large grey wolf watching her keenly. It started walking towards her and laid by her feet. She thought it would attack her but it just laid submissively and when she reached and touched its head. It growled softly. “The curse can be broken. You need your mate.” The moon goddess said then turned around and walked away into the darkness. Wren did not understand what had happened. She called but no one answered. “Wake up baby”. She opened her eyes and saw Hunter tapping her. It was just a dream or more of a vision. She sat up leaning on the bed. She checked the little clock and saw that it was already past 10 in the night. She picked the pen and paper on the bedside desk and wrote on it asking Hunter when he had returned. “Just now, you had a dream and were tossing on the bed. That is why I woke you up.” Hunter replied. Wren smiled and with signs, asked him if he had eaten. He replied in the affirmative. “I’ll quickly shower then I’ll be back” He said, making her blush shyly. She laid back on the bed and waited. A few minutes later, Hunter came out and was drying his hair after putting on a pair of grey joggers . Wren could not take her eyes off him. She kept admiring his body and wished she could tell him how hot he looked. Hunter caught her staring in the mirror, he turned and with a smirk, slowly started walking towards her. “Like what you see?” Hunter asked. Wren smiled shyly and tried covering her face with her palms. She felt the bed sink beside her, she turned and there he was. Her knight in shining armor, he laid beside her, holding her close and tight. Then, she realized. She loved him. She had never loved anyone but she had also never felt the way he made her feel. “In a fortnight, you will be officially introduced as the Luna of the pack. You deserve it. You will be respected by everyone in the pack and from surrounding packs.” Hunter said and felt her stiffen a little in his arms. She was nervous and he knew. With a kiss on her forehead, he assured her she would do perfectly fine and the whole pack would love her as their Luna. Thus, the two love birds slept off in each other’s arms peacefully.

WREN’S POV I woke up to the feeling of a warm hard torso underneath my head, it was Hunter’s. We obviously fell asleep in each other’s arms while discussing the blue moon ceremony. There was something about him, something about his presence that made me feel safe and protected, it made me feel peace. I didn’t have to worry about what to do and how perfect to execute it. I didn’t even have to try so hard to impress him, to him, everything pertaining to me was art. I smiled at my thoughts, looking at his cute sleepy face, with his hair scattered over his face. I love it here, and I’m never going to leave. I pecked his forehead and was about to get down from bed, when suddenly I felt a tight grip around my waist; “Where are you going to baby?” he asked in a sleepy voice with his eyes still closed. “Shhh”…….i signed, shutting his mouth and giving him another peck on his lips. I went into the bathroom, showered and brushed. I wanted to make breakfast for Hunter since the ceremony would be starting by 5pm in the evening. I searched his wardrobe and got one of his shirts, I smiled at the thought of how tiny I really am. The shirt literally covered my thighs and I didn’t have to wear any shorts underneath. I went down into the kitchen and prepared omelette and coffee for my mate. I loved thinking of him as that. I was barely done setting the table when he came down and was already dressed in a navy blue shirt and black trousers. I knew he was going to the pack house to prepare for the other packs that would be coming for the ceremony too. I admired him as he came down the stairs. He really was hot. He came into the kitchen and pecked me on my forehead. “Good morning baby, you didn’t have to stress yourself”. He said smiling. I smiled back and he sat and started eating. I loved that he enjoyed my meal. He fed me in between the meal. “I’ll be on my way now. Just rest. The ceremony is in the evening, I’ll be home before then, be safe sweetheart”. He said and pecked me on my forehead. “By the way, you look really hot in that”, He added winking with a flirty smile and shut the door behind him. I shook my head at his naughtiness and smiled to myself. We were going to have a get together ceremony for different clans later in the evening. I knew there were guards that surrounded the house,so I would be safe. I decided to walk around the compound to pass time. The compound turned out to be really big, and true to my words, there were guards at every turn I made. I smiled and kept walking. After some minutes, I headed back into the house and decided to rest. I laid on the bed and slept off within minutes. WOLFHART CLAN “Is it ready? No mistake must be made.” the person on the other line of the phone said. She replied that everything was ready and Gertrude ended the call. She smirked devilishly. “Today ends it all.” she said to herself. She went into the closet and brought out a beautiful gown. She showered and started her make-up. The Wolfhart clan was also Invited for the ceremony and she would be there with her fiance,and her daughter. Gertrude walked into Anneliese’s room and sat on the bed. “Are you sure everything is going to be okay?” Annelise asked her mother, Gertrude. “Yes babygirl, everything would be fine. Trust me on this, we will have our way again.” Gertrude smirked and replied. Gertrude went out of the room to allow her daughter prepare for the ceremony. Nicholas called to ask if he was coming to pick Annelise from their house and she said yes. She was done already. She took her clutch and went down to eat. HUNTER POV Since Hunter left the house, he had been feeling uneasy about the whole ceremony that was about to happen. He told Hugo, his beta and friend who assured him it was due to stress. After they were done finalizing the preparations, Hunter decided to head back home to meet Wren as he would be taking her to the pack house where the ceremony would be held. He left his office and drove him. He got home and met Wren already preparing. He had sent a makeup artist and a hairdresser earlier for her. She looked absolutely amazing when they were done adorning her. “You look so beautiful my Luna”. He said. Wren smiled and sat on the bed fiddling with her purse. He quickly showered and changed into his outfit which was a black tuxedo that made him look like a god. When he was done, he came out of the closet and held out his arms. She took it and they walked down the stairs into the car. The driver opened the back seat for them and Wren entered followed by Hunter. The car started and they were moving. Throughout the drive, Hunger held Wren’s hand and kept assuring her she was amazing and that the pack would love her. The mate bond between them was growing deeper and it brought them even more inseparable. Wren felt less nervous and was excited to meet the remaining members of the pack. She smiled and leaned into Hunter’s embrace. BELLA POV Bella was pacing in her room angrily while Ivy and Acacia sat on the bed watching her. They were aware that her plan to seduce the Alpha had failed. “What are you going to do now Bella, the ceremony would start any moment from now, the sooner, the better, we do not have to wait till the blue moon.” Acacia asked. Just then, Bella got a thought and smirked. “Dress up guys, we have a ceremony to attend”. Bella said surprising Ivy and Acacia. They looked at each other, shrugged and went home to prepare. “I will always have my way.” Bella said to herself as she got into the bathroom to shower. The girls would meet her at the pack house. She did her makeup and dressed up. The driver was already waiting for her downstairs. She got into the car and left.

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Ava stood in front of her window looking at how the streets were completely transformed, it was vibrant and everyone was filled with joy, the long-awaited day which every wolf looked forward to had finally arrived. Preparations for the big event had already begun. She could hear the gossip and giggle about who would be the lucky girl the Alpha was going to pick. All the girls in the pack were doing their very best to stand out when the time came, but some more than others. And speaking of others, there goes Madison, passing by with her group of minions. Rumor had it that she had booked almost every beauty house in the pack just so she could stand out. But as the saying goes, no amount of makeup can ever cover up a dark soul. Ava hated almost every single member of her pack because of the way they treated her, there was nothing to look forward to, nobody would choose her, and they all looked down on her and bullied her because she was weak and easy to prey on.  She had always wondered what life would have been without her best friend, Alora.  They had been friends for as long as she could remember. Since childhood, Alora had always tried her best to protect Ava whenever she was around, no one dared to bully her. Alora was very beautiful, brave, and very kind to her. She didn’t listen to the rumors accusing Ava of being a jinx and that was why she had always admired Alora. Tri!! Tri!! Tri!! The alarm clock rang as Ava snapped out of thoughts. She had been looking outside for so long that she almost forgot how significant the day was for her. It was her father’s death anniversary she hurried to the bathroom to take a shower.  She had long silver smooth hair which she always styled in a ponytail; she had an oval face, soft jaws, groomed eyebrows, and brown eyes that shone in the natural light of the sun. She was born with a crescent birthmark on her forehead which was one of the reasons she was bullied. After showering she came out of the bathroom with a pink towel wrapped around her chest, she picked a simple outfit, one in which she was comfortable and fit her slender body perfectly. As she took her purse from the table, her gaze fell on the scar on her right arm which she had no memory of how she got but had been there since she was a child. She shoved the thought aside as she headed out of her house. As she walked past the street, she could hear others whisper and curse, she was already used to it. She ignored them and headed straight to Flora Flowers where she bought a bouquet of Lilies for her dad. As Ava head towards the graveyard, she could hear more whispers  “Hey! Freak an unfamiliar voice yelled she knew he was talking to her but she ignored him. “That’s right keep walking demon!” he added spitting on the floor. Tears threatened to fall from Ava’s eyes “It’s fine Ava, it’s nothing you’re used to this already” Ava tried to console herself as she continued to walk. After a couple of minutes, she arrived at the cemetery. She looked to make sure that she was all alone. She had already taken enough curses and insults just for one day and she wasn’t sure if she could take anymore. After confirming that there was no one else around she felt more relaxed as she found a good spot to sit in between the grave of her parents.  As she stared at the worn-out grave of her parents, she tried to fight back the tears that had already welled up her eyes, she remembered the promise she made to them the last time she came. She had promised to never shed a tear no matter what but here she was again, crying uncontrollably like a little child, but she couldn’t help it, her parents were dead and there was  Nothing she could do about it, she was all alone, and it was her against the world. Taking a deep breath she dried her tears with the back of her hands. She had finally summoned enough courage to speak to her parents. She placed the fresh lilies which she had bought earlier on their grave. “Mom, Dad, it’s me, Ava. I know that it’s been a while since I last came here to pay my respects but please, don’t be mad at me. It’s just been tough for me. Nothing much has changed though, everything is still the same, they all still hate and bully me as usual but its fine, because I’ve already gotten used to it. I don’t let their insults get to me any longer just like you would have wanted”. She adjusted her sitting position to get a clearer view of the graves. “Dad, another year has passed since you’ve left me all alone in this miserable world. Maybe what they all say about me is true, just maybe if I didn’t come into this world you and Mom would still be alive today”. As soon as she made the last statement, heavy winds began to blow causing the trees to rustle, causing a disturbance to the serenity of the cemetery. Ava always took this as a sign that her parents were trying to communicate with her. Judging from how hard the wind blew across her face, it wasn’t hard to tell that her parents disagreed with what she had just said or maybe she was just over thinking things but whatever it was, it made her feel calm and set her mind at ease. It took a few more minutes before the wind finally settled down. “Well mom, dad I have something important to tell you”. She paused, feeling a bit shy about what she was going to say. Her eyes twinkled and the corner of her mouth lifted, showing how excited about how about the news. “A few months ago, I told you about Damian, the Alpha of our pack, well today, he is finally going to choose a mate who is going to be the new Luna of Moonwood pack. I know that there is nothing for someone like me to look forward to but honestly, I can’t help but feel something special for him, it’s like any time I see him, and I feel this special bond between us just like we were made for each other, my inner wolf always acts up whenever I see him”. She had already started daydreaming about Damian again. She paused again, returning to reality, as her smile gradually faded and darkness clouded her features, “Who am I kidding” she realized that she was only lying to herself. The one she had admired for almost half her life, he had never cast his gaze upon her. He had always treated her coldly and never showed any kind of emotion towards her.  Ava spent a few more hours in the cemetery before heading back home. Later that evening Ava sat ideally in her room doing nothing in particular. The pack was almost empty as everyone was already gathered for long long-awaited moon mating ceremony which was taking place at Moon Square. A sudden knock at the door interrupted her thoughts. Who could that be? She thought to herself as she made her way to the door, she opened it revealing a really beautiful Alora, her gorgeous dress and exotic makeup, showed that she was all ready for the event. “Wow Alora, you look so beautiful”. Ava complimented. Yeah, I already know that, but why aren’t you ready yet”. She asked making her way into Ava’s house and headed straight to the closet. Ava didn’t have an answer, she wasn’t even sure about the reason she decided to not attend the event. “Let me guess, it’s because you’re scared right, you don’t want others to talk bad about you. But you don’t have to worry cause am here for you”. Alora assured her making her feel more at ease. “So now let’s get you ready “cause we have a party to wreck” Alora teased making Ava smile, for the first time since that day.

“There you go”. Alora said, after applying the last touch of makeup on Ava’s face you look stunning” Alora commended Ava after taking a close look at her. Ava was stunned when she finally looked at the mirror, she couldn’t believe that it was her very own reflection she was looking at. She had always known that Alora was very good at fashion but this was just unbelievable. “Thank you so much Alora, you’ve helped me out. I don’t know what I’d ever do without you by my side “How many times do I have to remind you that you don’t have to thank me for every single thing I do for you, we’re friends and we always have to look after each other, besides I’ve always loved fashion and I’m kinda thinking of taking it as a profession”. Alora added. “If one day I become a famous designer, I will choose you to be my model”. Alora teased and they both laughed. The sound of a loud bell signified the beginning of the mate selection and the end of their daydreaming. They made their way out of the house and headed straight to Moon Square. They had wasted a lot of time on make-up and petty conversation that they had lost track of time. It was almost midnight, the streets were bubbling, filled with lots of decorations and performances. The moon was unusually bright that evening, it was shining more than it did before, everyone was celebrating and the air was magical. “I feel like there is something strange going on this evening, just look at how the moon is shining brightly, this has never happened before, do you think it’s a sign that something bad is going to happen? Ava asked, unable to shake off the uneasiness she had been feeling since they left the house. “Oh come on Ava, do you have to be such a pessimist”. Alora asked. “Look, the whole pack is celebrating and the atmosphere is just extraordinary, I think that the moon’s presence is an auspicious sign that tonight will be one of the most unforgettable days of our lives, so just chill and enjoy the night cause you never know, you might never get this chance again”. Aloha’s optimism always had a way of rubbing off positively on Ava’s mood, but this time it didn’t work, no matter how hard she tried to shake off the negative feelings, it always came back to disrupt her happy thoughts. Ava’s deep thought was interrupted when Alora took her hands and before she knew it, they were dancing under the moonlight. A few minutes later, they were both laughing and trying to catch their breath. “Do you feel better now” Alora asked as they continued their journey to Moon Square. “If I say no, are you gonna make me dance again”.  “Probably” Ava teased and they both laughed They continued talking and walking until they finally arrived at Moon Square. The atmosphere in Moon Pack was breathtaking. The decorations outside was nothing compared to the one inside the main square. All the wolves were gathered everyone dressed with elegance. The celebration had already started, loud music filled the air, drinks were served and the dance floor was filled with entertainers but the Alpha was nowhere in sight. Ava and Alora found a good spot to sit and Alora ordered a drink for both of them. “This is crazy right”. Alora spoke at the top of her. “What?” Ava replied trying to understand what Alora had just said. The loud music was interfering with their hearing. “The party, I said it’s crazy, they went all out for the preparations” Alora said, speaking louder. “Yeah, you’re right about that. The future Luna is going to be lucky,” Ava commented. A group of girls passed by, they said hello to Alora but ignored Ava as if she was invisible. It’s better than being insulted all over again she consoled herself. Alora excused herself from the table and followed her friends leaving Ava all alone. Ava didn’t feel comfortable sitting alone without Alora, she was already getting bored. The selection was about to begin and Alora was nowhere in sight. “Whatsup freak” A familiar voice called from behind. Ava turned to see Madison and her group of minions standing behind her. “Please, I don’t want any trouble”. Ava pleaded. Madison moved closer and dragged Ava by the hair. “You don’t want any trouble? Then why did you show up here in the first place, you’ve got some nerves coming here, acting all high and mighty. It seems you have forgotten your place in this pack so why don’t I give you a little reminder? Madison pushed Ava to the floor at that time, the other pack members had already taken notice of what was happening but all they could do was laugh at her. Ava was down on the cold floor, crying her eyes out as the others made mockery of her, she wondered what sort of joy they derived from making her life miserable. A loud growl was heard from a distance announcing the arrival of the Alpha. The members of the Moon pack all took their positions to greet the Alpha. Ava pulled herself together and tried to stand up, she was about to fall again when a hand caught her.  “What the heck happened to you while I was gone?” Alora asked, supporting Ava to stand on her feet. “It’s nothing, I accidentally slipped and fell that’s all”. Ava lied trying to cover up the bullying. “Accident? Take a good look at yourself, you can barely stand on your own and you tell me it’s an accident” Alora scolded. “Tell me, who did this to you am going to make sure they don’t get away with it”. Alora threatened. “You don’t have to worry so much about me, I already told you I’m fine and if anyone dares to bully me, I’ll tell you right away, I promise”. Ava said giving a reassuring smile. All the girls between the age of 18-20 were instructed to stand in a queue, Ava and Alora joined the other girls and stood in the line, Ava was nervous her palms were sweaty and her heart was beating fast, Damon was the first to pick since he was the Alpha. He walked past a lot of girls and he was getting closer to where Ava was standing, Ava couldn’t help but admire him, he was very handsome and she had always had a crush on him since she was young. Though they’d never spoken to each other, it felt like he hated her for some reasons unknown to her.

Ava’s wolf was both excited and nervous, but who wouldn’t be after seeing your crush your long-time crush up close everything about him was just mind-blowing, perfect. Damon moved past the line of girls with caution and full focus, trying not to miss anything important. Damon stopped in front of Alora, after observing her for a while; he gave a half smile and shook his head in approval as he continued moving along the line. As Damon moved closer to where Ava was standing, she began to feel uncomfortable. She didn’t understand why but something felt off, all her excitement turned to anxiety either way, she didn’t want to wait any longer, all she wanted at that moment was to go back home. As she turned to leave, she came face to face with Damon, she had been so engrossed in her thoughts that she bumped into him.  “Am sorry, I didn’t mean to bump into you please forgive me.” Ava pleaded, bowing her head. Damon didn’t say anything but stared at Ava his expression was a mix of confusion, surprise, and disgust. Ava’s wolf was going insane it was screaming Mate! Inside her head, she was surprised, Damon was her freaking mate. Damon’s wolf was not left out as he tried to keep his wolf calm, how could this be possible? Was the Moon goddess playing a trick on him? Why her of all people? He hated her with every fiber in his being and now she’s his mate?  “Follow me” He said roughly dragging Ava from the line to the front of the platform. Confusion swept past the face of the crowd. They all had different questions in their mind but had to wait for the Alpha to clear the air. Confusion was also written all over Ava’s face, why was he dragging her onto the stage? Was he going to claim her in front of everyone? Several thoughts were going through Ava’s mind with the feeling of uneasiness creeping in. Damon gave a loud growl to get the attention of the crowd.  “I welcome you all to the official mate selection ceremony of Moonwood pack, As you all know this ceremony doesn’t come by often, as tradition dictates, our mates are chosen by the Moon goddess and no one can go against it. The mate who has been sent to me is none other than Ava Sterling”. He announced. The crowd went wild, disbelief written on the faces of many on how Ava, the weakest and most hated werewolf in Moonwood pack could become the Luna. Disbelief and confusion were written all over Ava’s face. She didn’t know what she was supposed to feel about the news but one important lesson she had learned from life is to never be hasty to make decisions or jump to conclusions so, she waited to hear what else Damon had to say. “I, Damon Harrighton reject the will of the moon goddess and reject you, Ava Sterling as my mate and Luna of Moonwood Pack” Tears wailed up Ava’s eye did he just bring up here to shamefully reject her, she was used to being treated badly but this was different she just got rejected by her mate, she knew he didn’t like her particularly but what did she do to him to make him treat her such manner. “Why?” Ava asked with her head bowed, lower lips trembled and her voice was barely audible tears were already falling down her cheek “Is it because am an Omega? Is it because am not powerful like everyone else, tell me Why!?” she yelled this time her voice echoed stopping the crowd from murmuring. All eyes were now on Ava and Damon everyone wanted to know where this was going.  “Don’t you ever get tired of pretending to be weak? When exactly do you plan on apologizing for the life you took?” Damon shouted at the top of his voice, and rage pulsed through his veins. “I don’t understand what you are talking about”. She replied, still unsure where this conversation was heading. Flashback “Dad, Dad please wake up! Please Dad stay with me” young Damon cried holding onto his father’s almost lifeless body. Little Ava stared blankly at the almost lifeless body with blood stains on her dress and a bleeding wound on her right arm unable to comprehend what was happening. “You! You did this” Damon growled pushing Ava to the ground and tried to strangle her, there was no form of struggle or resistance from her; it was as if she was in a deep trance. Damon continues to put pressure on his hands all he wanted to do was kill Ava. “Damon” A weak and faint voice called, he turned to see his father gesturing him to stop. He rushed over to where his father was. “Son”, He managed to say “Promise me that no matter what you’re not going to blame or harm her because of me, it’s not her fault he said coughing out blood “But dad….” He cried trying to protest. “Promise me” He added using his last breath to say. “I…. I promise” More tears streamed from his eyes to his cheeks as his father gave up the ghost. End of flashback “My father died because of you, you killed him” Damon said “Me? What are you talking about? I did no such thing” Ava added in disbelief. Why was he accusing her of killing his father, she has never seen and doesn’t have any memory of the previous Alpha so why would she kill him  “Stop pretending Ava! What will you say about the scare on your right arm huh!? Damon yelled grabbing her right arm roughly she was scared and confused she looked over to the crowd tears dripping endlessly from her eyes nobody was saying anything, they all just stood there watching with utter disgust, nobody would speak up or defend her after all they hated her, she looked over at Alora but she had a blank expression.  “I don’t know what you’re talking about” Ava managed to say  “Still, feigning ignorance? He asked scoffing “You’re only alive because I made a promise to my dad not to kill you” he added shoving her aggressively making her land on her butt. Ava wined in pain because she fell on the hard floor, her right arm was in pain because of the way Damon held her there was nothing she could say at this point nobody would believe her. “I will never accept you nor will I ever forgive you” Damon said leaving her on the platform and heading back down to the queue he went straight to Alora and held her hand, he walked her to the platform confusion written in the face of everyone no one knew what their Alpha was up to. “I, Damon Harrighton take Alora Mcgrave as my mate” he announced.

The crowd gasped in shock no one saw that coming, Ava was completely dumbfounded what was happening? Why would he choose Alora instead she looked over at Alora who was happy about the news, more tears trickled from Ava’s cheek she was really on her own now. “If anyone objects, I dare him to speak” Damon asked as the cold tune in his voice echoed no one would dare object to the Alpha’s decision, and besides they’d rather have anyone else as Luna instead of Ava the crowd howled in support of Damon’s decision “Good, let the ceremony continue” Damon added as the crowd howled even more loudly. Ava shamefully pulled herself up from the floor her body was aching because of the hard fall but more importantly, her heart was broken. She took a glance at Alora one more time before leaving the platform. She dragged her sore body along the quiet street everyone was in the ceremony no one was home, the cold breeze blew fiercely goose bumps appeared on her skin she was cold. Ava’s wolf Pam was devastated, hurt and in pain she was most excited about meeting her mate but she was rejected; “Pam I am sorry, sorry you’re stuck with someone like me. Because of me, we got rejected” Ava said trying to apologize to Pam as fresh tears rolled down her cheek “He’s an idiot for rejecting us, we didn’t do anything wrong and it’s not your fault Ava, let’s just get home” Pam replied trying to cheer Ava. Ava’s relationship with her wolf was very unique, they communicate with each other and share feelings and emotions. Ava walked home, heartbroken and defeated.   The next day Ava sat ideally in her room staring into space, she glanced at the untouched food she had prepared earlier but didn’t have the appetite. For She had locked herself up in her house, she didn’t have the guts to show her face outside not after her disgrace. A loud knock on the door interrupted her thoughts. “Who could that be?” She wondered standing up from where she was seated and made her way to the living room, as soon as she opened the door; she was standing face to face with Alora. Before she could say anything else, Alora had already made her way into the room and shut the door behind her. “Oh my dear Ava, I am so sorry that I couldn’t drop by earlier, you know, I’ve been so busy lately, I barely even have time for myself, so how have you been?” Alora said, faking a smile. “If you came here to mock me, you can just say it, am weak but not stupid, you don’t have to put on an act for me anymore. I understood your intentions from the very beginning but I still choose to live in a fool’s paradise. I saw the signs but I chose to ignore them and I guess this is the punishment for my ignorance. “You never really saw me as a friend but just a puppet you could manipulate and control. Every single time I was bullied, I always felt that someone was watching from the shadows, someone who hated me so much but remained faceless it was you all along wasn’t it”. “Well I guess you aren’t as stupid as I thought, but you still have a long way to go to get where I am today, since you’ve already taken off my mask, there’s no reason to be nice to you anymore. You know what Ava all my life I’ve never hated anyone as much I’ve hated you, well apart from my parents. Ever since we were kids, my parents always compared me to you. Even though you were so weak, they still admired your cheerful and smart character and then one day I overheard my dad speaking to my mom, back then, my dad was the most trusted aid to the Alpha, they were like brothers so I always believed that I would become the future Luna not until that day my father told my mother that “the one born with the crescent birthmark will be the future Luna of our pack”. “I didn’t need anyone to give me the name before I realized it was you and that was the day the new Alora Mcgrave was born. I started strategizing on how to change my fate. I knew that if I wanted success I needed to be smart and scheming. To change my future, I intertwined my fate with yours. I came into your life as a good and protective friend, you trusted me without suspecting anything but I guess that’s what you get from being a loner”.  “I was the one who started the rumors around town, destroying your name and reputation. I manipulated every single one in this pack and turned them against you and made you an outsider, and since I couldn’t go after you myself, I used Madison as my puppet to do so. “After I became strong enough to stand on my own, I got rid of my parents just to make sure they wouldn’t hinder me in the future” Alora added chuckling Ava gasped in surprise and fear; she never actually thought that Alora would go to such lengths just to become Luna. She knew that a few years ago, Aloha’s parents died so mysteriously but she never really thought that Alora had a hand in their deaths “How could you do such a heartless thing to your parents?” Ava asked still in shock. “You don’t have to look so surprised about it, they never actually saw me as their flesh and blood, nothing I did was ever good enough for them so, I decided to put an end to their pitiful lives so that I could finally have peace and be free to do whatever I wanted. My original plan was to use you to get close to Damon and when the right time came, I would get rid of you too and by then, he would have already fallen for me. But I never expected that Damon’s hatred for you was more than mine and he would even go as far as defying the Moon goddess just to get rid of you. Wanna know why Damon chose me, it is because he believes that we are friends, and by choosing me, you wouldn’t have anyone else by your side that’s how much he despises you, Ava. Either way, it still worked in my favor. I didn’t just use you as a puppet but more like a tool I could use to achieve and am glad you didn’t disappoint my expectations. “You’re a heartless monster!” Ava said backing away from Alora as terror overtook her face “Point of correction, its heartless Luna to you” Alora corrected giving her a dirty look “I took you as a friend, I genuinely cared for you, I trusted and followed you, I would have gladly given my up my life for you, but instead, you manipulated and deceived me, you ruined my life all because of your greed and selfishness. You’re getting married to him knowing full well that he doesn’t even love you, tell me now, is it all worth it?” Everything felt so wrong, everything was a lie the one person that she thought had her back was the one who destroyed her life, and Ava wondered what she had done so wrong to deserve such a life. Alora was a complete monster, it was like she was another person entirely she hid her true intentions all these years just to ruin her life. “It doesn’t matter if it was worth it or not, I’ve gotten everything I have ever wanted but you’ve lost everyone and everything you’ve ever had and that’s enough satisfaction for me. Maybe it’s your fate to end up alone, just accept it” Alora gave a half smile as she turned to leave but stopped. “Damon and I will be getting married in two days, I would love to invite you but I don’t want any problems at the wedding so I guess I’ll be seeing you around”. And with that, she stormed out of the house leaving Ava in a state of shock and disbelief.                

She returned to her bedroom immediately Alora left the house, as soon as her back touched the bed, she wrapped herself in her own fur and cried herself to sleep. Ava’s hair was a tangle and her eye bags were heavy when she woke up the following day, with a painful headache, she walked slowly to the bathroom, and changed into a comfortable outfit.  She looked at the bruise from Damon’s hard grab, which was starting to heal thanks to the ointment she had applied. She cleaned her face and went back to her room. She turned to face the window to see what was going on when she heard a noise coming from outside. The news of the Alpha and his soon-to-be Luna’s wedding was being announced by park Custodian. The custodian’s words seemed to be prearranged, since he only had good things to say about Alora as if she were a goddess of some sort. Ava rolled her eyes in disgust, Alora had once again succeeded in ruining her day. Her eyes shifted from the window to the pictures hanging on the wall. It was she and Alora together, and they brought back many wonderful memories. However, the anger she was feeling at that moment overshadowed whatever happiness they had once shared. Ava angrily knocked the photos off the wall, breaking the glass frame into tiny pieces. ‘Fuck!’ She was trying to pick up the glass shards when a piece of glass pierced her her finger. She let out a loud curse, but the pain from the wound was nothing in compared to the pain she felt in her heart. As she watched her wounds heal, she realized that being a werewolf still had its benefits.  Ava was filled with even more rage as she saw her blood all over Alora’s totn picture. She slumped in the corner of her room and cried once again. At that moment, the thought of running away didn’t seem like a bad idea. She just couldn’t take the torment any longer. Ava wiped the tears from her face, realizing that leaving would be the wisest thing to do because staying would just make her life more miserable. She didn’t think it would be a horrible idea to be a stray. How bad could it be, considering her current situation? She immediately headed to her closet and removed a tiny backpack, filling it with everything she owned, after finally deciding to take matters into her own hands, she would make her move tomorrow when everyone was busy celebrating. She didn’t know if the choice she was making was the right one, but at the moment, all she wanted was to escape as quickly as possible; she would consider the other options later. All she had to do was wait for tomorrow, when her problems would finally be resolved. The next day Ava’s plan began at exactly 7:45a.m., having gotten up early due to her lack of sleep the previous night and finished all her preparation for the journey ahead. She had already packed her backpack with enough food and clothing for her trip. The wedding was not until midnight, to be celebrated under the moonlight, she was unable to leave the house until members of the pack finished getting ready for the Alpha and his Luna’s union. Ava had planned to go to her parent’s grave to say goodbye to them before she left, but she was unable to buy flowers this time since she didn’t want to draw attention to herself. She covered her face with a hood and wore simple clothes. She walked for an hours after leaving her residence until she reached the grave.  Many things crossed her mind as she looked at her parents’ graves. Perhaps her life might have turned out differently now if her parents hadn’t passed away when she was born. If her uncle hadn’t abandoned her and choose to run away or if he had just taken her with him, she might not have suffered as much. Instead, she would have had no worries in the world since they would have been there to love and protect her.  Perhaps people wouldn’t have looked down on her if she weren’t simply so weak, or perhaps if she had been born a strong werewolf. She wouldn’t have to go through as much suffering if things had gone differently. However, that was not her reality. She was a broken friend, a weak omega, an abandoned daughter, a rejected mate, and now she would have to add a soon to be rogue to her list of failings.  “Mom, Dad, it’s me Ava” She paused “I came here to say good bye, but this time, I don’t know if I’ll be able be able to visit your graves again. I did all I could to endure all the attacks and humiliations for so many years but now am worn out, I can’t take it anymore. I know that there’s nothing left for me anymore, so I have to leave this place while I still have a chance.” Tears rolled down Ava’s cheeks, she didn’t want to abandon her parent but leaving was her only option.  “I am sorry because I know am letting you down once again and I hope that this is the last time I will ever disappoint you ever again.” A strong wind blew across the entire cemetery as she turned to go after giving the two graves one last glance.  With every step she took, the sound of falling autumn leaves sounded loudly. What mattered was the plan ahead; she couldn’t afford to look back, therefore it didn’t matter if her parents were trying to discourage her from leaving or to support her. Later that evening The wedding had officially begun and the street was empty. “It’s time,” she thought to herself, inhaled deeply, and gave her room a quick look before heading out. Ava became curious about the union after hearing the loud howls that seemed to be coming from Moon Square. It was a sign that the union had already begun, and the streets were deserted, much like the night of the mating ceremony. A part of her wanted to see Damon and Alora. She spent the next few minutes deliberating if she should leave immediately or watch the wedding, her curiosity got the better of her, and she stopped to watch from a distance. The color drained from her face as she watched one of the eldest Ancient join Damon and Alora in union.  “This is the last time am ever going to shed a tear because of anyone and this is the last time am going to let anyone hurt me like this, that’s a promise” Ava swore to herself that night. She turned her back and walked away, leaving everything and everyone behind. And from that day her fate was sealed

Ava ran into the woods as quickly as her legs, could carry her but she had no idea how far she still had to go since it seemed like she would never stop. She had only heard that a cliff marked the boundary of Moonwood territory; she had never visited the actual territorial boundary. She realized that she was standing on a steep cliff and stopped.  “This is it, the territorial borderline ” she muttered, She partially smiled realizing the freedom she had always desired had finally appeared. It was almost like a forest as she looked over the height of the cliff, with nothing but trees in sight below it. Ava released an irritated sigh. “I can’t chicken out now” She said tying to motivate herself.  “Fuck, here goes nothing” she yelled and jumped. She landed on her right elbow and hip after jumping, and she screamed in pain as she felt a stinging ache on her shoulder. She was standing with her left arm supporting her right arm due to a dislocated right shoulder. She pulled out one of her tops from her bag pack, wrapped it around her right arm, and tied it around her neck. After tending to her shoulder, she zipped her bag and slung it over her left shoulder. The injuries she sustained was not unexpected, being an omega not only made her one of the weakest wolf in her pack but also meant that her healing process was far slower than an average wolf. She was officially a stray and had no idea what to do. Although the injury would definitely slow her down, there was no going back at this point.  She strolled for what seemed like an eternity, moving past trees. “Where the fuck is this place!? Ava yelled out in frustration, “What’s the plan now?” She thought in her head. She had the audacity to pack her bags and run away from home without hesitation, but now she found herself stranded, without any destination or plans, in the middle of nowhere. She was almost certain she was lost, she didn’t even bring a map. She started to question whether leaving Moonwood was the correct decision once more. She had been walking all night, and since it was almost dawn and she was probably already far from Moonwood, she made the decision to take a nap. Even though it was midday, Ava was already making her way across the mountains. Because of her injuries, she was unable to move at her best speed, and on that, most of the rocks were high. It was almost dusk when she finally found a tiny cave where she could spend the night. The next morning….. Ava was woken up by the sound of persistent sound of chirping birds. Knowing that she wouldn’t be getting any more sleep made her grumble, so she made the decision to eat some snacks and carry on with her journey.  After she finished her preparation, she continued her journey. She walked for a long time, already feeling lost. Then she found a path that split into two roads. She stood there, not sure which way to go. Both roads were seemed very strange and this made her feel very uncomfortable. It was difficult for her to decide which way to choose because she didn’t know where the roads led to. She decided to take the route that goes around the Forest’s path. As far as her head her eyes could see, the trees seemed to touch the sky. As she walked deeper into the forest, the world around her began to blur. Was this real, or was she dreaming? The forest felt alive, as if it knew she was there. She could hear it whisper and move. Fog covered the air making it almost impossible to see anything. She wasn’t sure what was real and what was just her imagination. She could hear curses and insults she had once experienced while at Moonwood came back to haunt her, replaying in her mind and refusing to go away. “No, no none of this is real” Ava said repeatedly shaking her head, she was trying to shake off the thought and come to her senses. “Get out my head” Ava shouted covering her ear immediately the fogs disappeared and all the hallucination and voices stopped. She was surprised to see how everything had halted so suddenly and wondered what was going on. It seemed as though nothing had happened, was she dreaming? Only moments before, fog covered the entire area and she was hallucinating. Her face was full of fear, as she rushed as fast as she could to escape because she was afraid of having to stay there any longer. She was grateful to the moon goddess for her kind the ability to move quickly, even though she was not as fast as others. She came to a stop when she came across a meadow. “How much longer can I continue? Ava thought. Her right shoulder injury was still healing slowly, she had hardly slept, and she was already feeling weak and in unbearable pain. She needed urgent treatment as well as enough rest and food. She pulled out her water bottle from her bag pack and took a sip, but it was not enough to satisfy her thirst, she still needed to save some for later. She sat under one of the oak trees to hide from the sun. It wasn’t long after she rested her body on the oak tress that she began to hear the sound of footsteps moving close to the place she was sitting. She quickly hide herself and carefully peeked invented the branches of the oak tree to see who it was. “Who are they?” she whispered to herself as she kept observing from a distance till the approached. Ava felt a wave of fear as soon as she realized that those individuals were hunters, equipped with firearms, a silver bullet-filled cartridge belt holder, and werewolf fangs hanging around their necks. Ava was frozen, unable to move at all, having heard about the horrible things that hunters had done to werewolves

Werewolf Hunters Ava was only thinking about how she could run without attracting their attention after watching them for almost an hour, the men had finally vanished from view. She moved slowly and looked around to make sure no one was nearby before coming out from her hiding spot. Once she was sure, she hurriedly packed her belongings and resumed her journey, Even though she was exhausted, she couldn’t afford to relax just not until she was certain of her safety. As night drew near, Ava still hadn’t found a comfortable place to spend the night. She chose to take a short break because her legs were starting to hurt. She took a seat under a little shade tree and stayed there for some time.  After a while, she decided to take a quick nap. but not long after, she heard footsteps coming from different directions . She glanced about, but saw no one. It was almost to nightfall, making it difficult to see moving figures. She was in too much of a hurry to find out who or what it was. She hastily packed her belongings, and the moment she entered the wide field, a thick, metal chain dropped upon her. She tried to struggle free, but nothing she did was working. “Why am I unable to cut myself free ? I should be able to escape this chain even if I’m not strong enough to do so right now” Ava thought to herself as she tried in vain to free herself from the chains, her body beginning was already weak due to the chains apparent physical effects. If the chains had been normal, she ought to have been able to free herself, but this was abnormal in every way. “No! It’s a silver chain” Ava saw a clear glimpse of the chain and knew she was doomed. To her species, silver was akin to poison; it could destroy any werewolf and could take a werewolf down with a single silver bullet. The sound of footsteps in front of her interrupted her thoughts. “Well, well, well, look what we have right here, ” A tall, unclean-looking hunter with a false golden tooth spoke first, his face plastered with a smile. It would be hard to get away from them, Ava realized as she looked around and saw that there were six of them.  “Please let me go” Ava tried pleading “Why would a werewolf hunter let go of his prey?” He grabbed her hair violently in response. Ava screamed in pain, feeling as though her hair was being pulled out of her head.  “Boss, we caught a good one this time” another voice said “We sure did, let’s take her back” he replied letting go of Ava’s hair.  “Get up” .He ordered and Ava obeyed and stood up , one of the hunters violently took the chain off her, she was in pain no doubt about that and had bruises all over her body; she just wanted to cry. Now that her right shoulder was completely wrapped in chain, the pain was killing her. Ava was taken back to their camp and placed in a cage that was still secured with silver chains. She was shaking with anxiety already. Growing up, she heard horrific stories about werewolves being hunted by wolf hunters. She was certain that whatever they planned to do to her, it wouldn’t end well. They might sell her for money, skin her alive for her fur and skin, or maybe just murder her. The light from the burning wood was the only source of light as it was almost midnight. The men were eating and drinking like barbarians, laughing and talking among themselves. They spoke about what they were going to do to her as soon as the daybreak.  A couple of hours later The firelight was already out. The surroundings were peaceful but the air was very cold. The night owls were crying somewhere around the tress. Ava was unable to fall asleep, but how could she when as soon as day break she would already be as good as dead. But on the other hand, the men were sleeping soundly inside their tents. “Perhaps this marks the end of my journey; perhaps I will never be able to achieve the freedom I long for in this life, and perhaps I will only be completely free when i finally leave this world.” Ava thought to herself as she let out a heavy sigh, she gave up on her faith and closed her eyes, allowing tears to run down her cheek. A few minutes later, she began to hear the sound of footsteps close to her cage and before she knew what was happening, the door of the cage flew open. “Who’s there? She whispered looking around trying to see who was there but got no reply. Looking over her opened cage she was hesitant to escape her prison. She didn’t know if someone was trying to help her escape or maybe It might just be another trap. She sniffed around trying to get the person scent, but she couldn’t smell them plus it was still dark to see who it was but she was sure that she felt someone’s presence. Before Ava could think of anything else, she suddenly heard a strange voice, “Run” The presence she had sensed before disappeared as soon as a voice spoke. She would definitely find time to thank whoever or whatever had freed her later, but for now, she had to get away quickly. At once she was on her heels, running as fast as her legs could carry her. The night was gradually giving way to full sunshine as morning approached. Ava was running barefoot and was already tired but she couldn’t stop. As soon as she was sure she had reached a safe distance, she stopped to rest and take a moment to regain her strength.  “There she is, catch her at once.” A voice called from a distance . How did they find me? Ava muttered under her breath “I can’t let them catch me again” she thought as she continued running, her injuries made it difficult for her to keep moving, as the voices were getting louder she was unable to move much faster. Ava arrived reached the edge of the mountains top. She was standing over a massive waterfall and was unable to move forward for fear of drowning.  The only possible option now was to go back. As soon as she turned, she came face to face with the werewolf hunters. “How dare you make us run this far? You sure do run fast for a girl.”  A harsh voice said. “What are we going to do to her, boss?” another questioned “We’re going to give this bitch a lesson, I suppose.” He grinned. “Take her.” The men started to approach Ava as he gave the order. Ava continued to slowly move backyard until she got to the brink, she knew that there was no way out for her, she was already surrounded and she couldn’t swim, but still she decided to take matters into to her own hands and take the risk rather than being taken prisoner once more. She then jumped into the flowing river

Ava fell into the flowing river, She tried to swim up, but the water was too strong and she was already running out of breathe. She fought hard, but eventually, she started getting tired. Her lungs were hurt as she tried as much as possible to swim up. She was very tired and couldn’t fight anymore. The water felt heavy. As she sank down as it got dark. The last thing she remembered was being pulled from under water and before she knew what was going on, she found herself lying on soft grass. Her chest felt very heavy. Ava coughed up water, She blinked several times and tried to look around to see where she was surprised to be alive. Her whole body was hurt and felt heavy. She shook, not from cold, but from the shock of almost dying. “I’m alive!” she shouted. She had been through many bad things since leaving Moonwood. Everything had been hard and scary. She supported her right shoulder with her other hand, finally realizing that if she didn’t find a safe place soon, it was not going to end well for her. Her stomach made a loud noise. She was very hungry because she hadn’t eaten in a long time so she decided to stay where she was for the day. Her clothes were wet, so she waited for them to dry in the sun. While she waited, she was still hungry. She looked around to see if there was any place she could get food from, her eyes rested on a nearby river. The thought of catching some fish to eat came to her mind. She hesitated for a while before summoning up enough courage to go close to the river. The water was moving fast but she was careful not to fall in again. She tried to catch fish with her hands. It was hard, but she finally caught some. “Finally, I’ve got something to eat”. Ava said happily eating her hard earned food. After eating, Ava found a good spot to rest. She was still alone and far from home. But she was alive, had food, and could rest. All she hoped was things would get better soon. The next day, Ava started walking again. She had been walking for hours. It felt like her journey would never end. She couldn’t stay in her human form anymore. She changed into her wolf form. This helped her move faster. But her hurt shoulder made it hard. She had to be careful not to touch her right paw to the ground. Ava walked through the forest for a long time. As she moved further into the forest, she began to see something on the ground. They were footprints, but not normal ones. They were werewolf footprints. Ava knew immediately this was a dangerous place. Rogues lived here. They didn’t follow the rules unlike the Werewolves. Suddenly, Ava heard a loud noise of growling and leaves moving. She stopped walking immediately. Three angry werewolves jumped out of the shadows. Their eyes looked very scary, they moved around her, trapping her in a circle. “Look what we found. A hurt little wolf.” A big dark wolf was the first to speak. “I don’t want to fight. I’m just walking through here.” Ava replied, trying to be brave for the first time in her life. “You can’t just walk through our land. You’re wrong, little one and we are going to make you pay for it.” “We don’t like wolves like you here. You look weak.” The third rogue added. Ava looked at each of them. She wanted to find a way to escape but she was trapped and couldn’t fight them either. “Please listen. I’m not doing anything wrong. I told you, I’m not dangerous. I just want to keep walking. Please let me go.” Ava hoped that her plea would make them leave her alone but instead, it only made them very angry. The first rogue jumped on Ava with his sharp teeth. He almost bit her neck. Ava made a scared noise and moved her head. The werewolf’s teeth just missed her. Ava’s hurt shoulder felt very bad as she moved back. Little wolf, you can’t fight us. There is no use struggling”. Then all three Rogues attacked Ava at the same time. Two of them bit her legs. The other one pushed her down on the ground. Ava screamed because it hurt so much. The rogues seemed happy to hurt Ava. They kept biting her and laughing. Ava was bleeding a lot from the bites but they didn’t stop. They had injured her so much that she was already loosing a lot of blood. Suddenly, they heard a loud growl which came from the forest. A werewolf came out of the trees. He was very big and strong. He looked stronger than the rogue. His eyes looked very angry. “Let her go now! Or face my wrath !” He spoke with a lot of authority. The rogues looked at each other. They were scared of the new werewolf. “You heard me. I said let her go.” He repeated, but this time with more force. The rogues slowly moved away from Ava. They made angry noises, but they were afraid of the big werewolf. “Let’s go.” The dark rogue ordered and they all ran away into the dark forest. They knew they couldn’t fight the big werewolf and the best thing for them to do was retreat. The big werewolf watched to make sure that all the rogues had left. Then he looked at Ava. “Hey, are you okay?” he asked, as he tried to help Ava stand up. But Ava was very hurt. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. He looked worried and didn’t know if the wounded stranger would be okay. He wanted to help her. He thought about what to do next. Should he take her somewhere safe? Or try to wake her up? He knew she needed help fast.

Ava’s was trapped in a nightmare inside her own body. She was taken to the same terrifyingly dark forest that she knew as home in her dream, but it had become a nightmare version of itself. The whole forest was alive and as it seemed, it was out to get her. Her pack mates still tormented her even in the nightmare, they still had the same hatred for her. In the dream, Ava tried to argue and beg them, but as they circled about her, laughing and raining curses on her. “You have no value, you are a burden to the pack and you will always be at the bottom.” One of them mocked her. She ignored his words and tried to escape instead, but they wouldn’t let her go. “Why even try? You will never belong here.” Ava struggled hard and finally managed to escape from them but things around her kept changing. She saw her house, but it looked wrong. Things inside were not normal. Chairs and tables looked weird. The walls of the house seemed to move. They got closer to her. Ava felt stuck. The scariest part was feeling like someone was watching her. She couldn’t see who it was. She heard mean voices, but couldn’t see who was talking. Ava tried to run, but her feet felt very heavy. It was hard to move. She wanted to yell for help, but no sound came out. The nightmare changed again and this time, she found herself in a graveyard. She saw graves with her parents’ names. This made her very sad and scared. Before she could say anything, the ground opened up. Ava fell into a deep, dark hole. She kept falling and falling and couldn’t stop. Even though Ava was asleep, her body knew she was scared. Her heart beat fast, she was sweating. Ava’s mind was her trapped in the dream, She couldn’t wake up. The nightmare went on and on. She wished someone would wake her up. She wanted the scary dream to end. But she was stuck in the nightmare. “You’re not helpless. You underestimate your strength. You are not alone, and you just have to believe that you’re are special. I am here for you, don’t be scared anymore. The calming, quiet voice spoke to her everyday trying to give her the strength to fight on. Ava battled until she felt that she could no longer bear it anymore. She lost count of the number of days she spent in this state.  However, as the voice continued to reach out to her everyday, she started to gather strength to try to fight back and to be able to finally put an end to the torment once and for all. Finally, Ava found the courage to overcome her fears. When the her pack mate came to attack her, she felt brave. “I am not weak. I am strong. which means you can’t hurt me anymore.” Ava said bravely holding her head up high. The dream started to change. The rogues started disappearing . Ava was standing in the forest, feeling happy. She had won! Then Ava woke up. She opened her eyes slowly. She was in a place where sick wolves get better. It belonged to a group called the Starry Howlers Pack. Ava felt confused. She didn’t know how long she had been asleep. “I’m glad you’re finally awake. “I’ll inform Hendrix about this new development, you’ve been through a lot, but you’re safe now.” A girl with a soft voice said before leaving the room. A tall guy entered the room shortly after; he looked familiar, but Ava couldn’t remember where she had seen him from but she was curious to know who he was. “Hey there,” Hendrix said softly, offering a smile. “You’re awake.” As soon as Ava saw him, she began to panic as she remembered the tragic incident that caused her to fall into a coma. She tried to scream, but her voice was stuck. “Hey, hey, it’s okay, you’re safe I promise”. The stranger tried to assure her. However, Ava’s fear was beyond her control She tried to move her lips in an attempt to form words, but nothing came out. “Take your time and recover, if you don’t feel comfortable having anyone around yet, I’ll leave and check on you later, I have some business to attend to anyway, but I’m glad you’re okay really.” He added smiling before leaving the room. Ava wondered why he was nice to her, no one has treated her nicely but she wasn’t about to open up or disclose who she was to these people she doesn’t trust them at all. She made the mistake of trusting Alora before she wasn’t planning on making the same mistake again. The girl form earlier came into the room “Are you hungry?” she asked. Ava didn’t respond but stared at her blankly “Even if you can’t talk am sure you’re hungry, I’ll go get you something to eat” she added before leaving the room again. A few minutes later she came back into the room with a plate of food and placed it on the table next to her. “I don’t know the type of food you like to eat so, I just picked something simple. Eat it while it’s still hot, try and get some more rest, I’ll check on you tomorrow.” She said before leaving the room. Ava stared blankly at the food, thinking about the worse things that could happen to her if she eat the food given to her by a stranger “Is it poisoned?” She thought to herself. “If they wanted me dead then why did they bother to save me” She thought to head, looking at her situation now, she was in no place to question anyone or anything. “Poisoned or not, she was starving and she needed to eat. Better die with a full stomach rather than an empty one” she muttered before digging into the food, she eat like her life depended on it, god knows how many days she had gone days without eating anything

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