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Chapter 4

Author: Moore
Callum's Point-of-View

Callum stared blankly after the call ended.

Natalie suddenly approached him and asked with an air of thoughtfulness, "Did Selene get upset, Cal? I wouldn't have brought forward my coming-of-age ceremony if it didn't coincide with the major pack gathering. If Selene's so opposed to it, we should just drop the whole thing, Cal."

She then lowered her head, dramatically wiping away tears in a display of distress as she continued, "I mean, Selene's birthday celebration holds greater significance. It's fine if I skip my coming-of-age ceremony, Cal."

Callum snapped out of his daze and calmly assured Natalie, saying, "You don't have to be so distressed, since Selene's already agreed to it, Natalie."

Natalie stopped wiping her tears, a look of utter disbelief crossing her face. "Did Selene actually agree to it?"

She was utterly astonished. She fully expected Selene—given her usual temperament—to throw a fit with Callum, thus creating the perfect opportunity for her to showcase her sympathetic side. She never expected Selene to concede so easily.

She asked tentatively, "What if she only pretended to agree, planning to show up at my ceremony tomorrow just to cause trouble, Cal? I don't mean to doubt her, but considering all her previous actions, I just—"

Callum interrupted Natalie with a furrowed brow, saying, "That's enough, Natalie. I'm certain that Selene wouldn't do such a thing. You should just head back now and make sure everything's prepared for the coming-of-age ceremony tomorrow."

Natalie was momentarily stunned. She quickly masked her shock and said softly, "Got it. I'm so sorry—I shouldn't have doubted Selene. I'll take my leave now, Cal."

Having said that, she turned and muttered under her breath, "That goddamn bitch! Why didn't she just drop dead with that pathetic grandfather of hers? I swear I'll dunk her head in a cesspit one day!"

She grew more incensed and couldn't help but send Selene a series of deliberate messages. "Are you upset since Callum handed me your venue, Selene? It makes no difference, though. Your rage is as meaningless as your late grandfather's life was—it garners zero attention!

"Why are you ignoring my message, Selene? Could it be that you're terrified, or perhaps you're hoping to tattle to Callum? You ought to know that it's futile since your beloved mate will take my side every time, no matter how much I humiliate you!

"You fucking coward! Why aren't you replying to any of my messages? If you show up to my ceremony tomorrow, I'll gladly shove your face into the cesspit, Selene!"

Natalie hammered out a torrent of messages to Selene. The continuous silence drove her to such rage that she ultimately smashed her phone in frustration.

…

It was Natalie's coming-of-age ceremony the following day. Since it was a massive, lavish affair, nearly half of the pack was present.

Those present began to murmur among themselves once they noticed Callum taking Natalie's hand and leading her onto the stage.

"Natalie is undoubtedly Alpha Callum's true love. Their wedding must be just around the corner."

"Isn't Selene the one who holds the Luna position? Why isn't she here?"

"You mean that lowly orphan? How could someone like her ever be the Luna? I'm sure Alpha Callum had gotten rid of her!"

Upon hearing bits of the gossip, Callum immediately looked grim. He yanked his hand from Natalie's grasp and strode forward, yelling, "What the hell are you guys saying? Selene remains my rightful Luna!

"Natalie is just like a younger sister to me! If I catch any of you spreading this kind of nonsense again, I'll personally rip out your tongues!"

Having said that, Callum's Alpha energy washed over the guests in the banquet hall, causing every werewolf present to pale in fear.

Natalie appeared on the verge of collapse, her eyes brimming with despair and resentment.

Callum lowered his head and fixed Natalie with a deep, contemplative gaze before he turned and strode out of the banquet hall.

Callum was overcome by the sudden urge to see Selene at that moment. He immediately went to her apartment and relentlessly banged on the door.

He knocked for a long time to no avail, until his clamor brought out the landlord, Larry Long. "What's with all the rackets? That unit is empty! That young woman already moved out!"

Larry shouted out his frustration, but when he registered the face of the man before him, he instantly clapped his hand over his mouth in shock and said reverently, "Y-You shouldn't come to such a meager dwelling, Alpha Callum—as this place is unworthy of your noble presence!"

Callum stared intently at Larry, asking, "You're saying that the tenant left? Where did she go, then?"

Larry replied, "That young woman moved out and left the Shadow Wolf pack territory yesterday. She never mentioned a word to me about where she was going—"

"That's impossible! Her grandfather is still in the sanatorium! How could she just abandon him?" Callum suddenly grabbed Larry's collar, his eyes turning bloodshot.

Larry stammered out of sheer terror, "H-Her grandfather died two days ago, Alpha Callum! That young woman is completely alone now!"
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