I arrived at the northern pack.Everything here was unfamiliar yet refreshing. It took me a few days to adjust, but after leaving my painful past behind, I found myself stronger than before.My love for baking, something I had cultivated over the years, turned out to be my salvation. With this skill, I landed a job as a baker.I rented a small apartment on a lively street. It wasn't the grand villa I used to live in, but it gave me the chance to meet new friends.Every morning, I stepped into the bakery, exchanged warm greetings with the kind-hearted owner, Rebecca Barrett, and immersed myself in a fulfilling day of work.Three peaceful months passed. I thought I had finally found some semblance of normalcy until that afternoon."Lucy, there's a man across the street at the café. He's been staring at you."During our lunch break, Rebecca tugged on my sleeve with a face filled with concern. "Do you know him?"I looked up and saw a man sitting by the café's large window, just acr
When Ethan arrived home, he turned to Nora with a look of irritation."I'm home. Why are you still following me? What if Lucy sees—"Before he could finish, Nora cut him off, saying, "Just stay with me a little longer. You did promise to have dinner with me tonight, didn't you?"Ethan's expression softened. "Fine. Wait here. Let me check in with Lucy first."Before stepping inside, he switched jackets and lit a cigarette, using the smoke to mask Nora's perfume.Only after making sure there were no lingering traces did he push open the door with a grin."Lucy! I'm back!"But the warm welcome he expected never arrived. The living room was empty, and no one answered.His heart sank, and he rushed into the bedroom."Lucy? Lucy!"The bedroom was empty, and Lucy was nowhere to be found. But it wasn't just her—everything related to her had vanished.Not just the gifts he had given her, but their matching mugs and her favorite hair clips were all gone.It was as if she had never ex
I let out a mocking laugh.Nora probably wanted me to see that message.I ignored her childish games, pretending I hadn't seen anything.When I didn't respond, Nora dropped the act entirely and got straight to the point."Stop pretending, Lucy. You've known all along, haven't you? The baby in my belly is Ethan's. Your mate has already betrayed you."Every time he said he was working late or on a business trip, he was actually with me. That box of condoms today? He goes through plenty in one night."You think you're special? The gifts he gives you are just the ones I didn't want. Now that I have his child and his love, becoming his new Luna is only a matter of time. Why don't you just make it easy on yourself and leave? Give me your place already."Message after message appeared in the chat, each one cutting a little deeper.Nora was right. I was just an Omega and no longer in my prime.But she was young, a Beta, and capable of giving him a child.I didn't reply. Instead, I de
Nora strutted into the house with her chin held high. Behind her, a group of maids carried in Ethan's carefully chosen gifts.I gave her a glance, then turned and headed to my room to pack.Soon, I'd be leaving this place forever.But Nora followed me in. As she brushed past me, a small box slipped from her pocket and landed on the floor.It was a box of condoms.She quickly bent down and picked it up with an exaggerated blush. Then she looked at me and said, "Oh, Lucy, my boyfriend asked me to buy them. He's always so eager. How embarrassing! I hope you don't mind."I didn't even lift my head. My voice remained calm as I replied, "Sounds like you two are in the honeymoon phase."When Nora noticed my indifference, the room fell into awkward silence.I thought she would stop there, but after a moment, she spoke again. "Lucy, could you grab me a cushion? I'm not feeling too well lately. This chair is a bit too hard, and it's making my back ache.""But I'm not sick or anything,"
As soon as Ethan entered the study, he slammed his hand on the desk in anger."I've warned you so many times. Don't let Lucy see you! What if she finds out about us?"But instead of backing off, Nora wrapped her arms around his neck."What are you so scared of? You were begging me to go harder in the office earlier. Now I've come to serve you, and you're not happy?"Ethan's expression turned complicated as he pried her hands off."Don't push your luck. My wife is right next door. If she finds out, I won't spare you."Nora chuckled and seductively undid her coat."So what? She's already shut the door and gone to sleep. She won't see a thing. Besides, don't you want me?"Underneath her coat, she wore nothing but a sultry, revealing bikini.Seeing that, Ethan didn't refuse. The hesitation in his eyes melted away, replaced by a burning desire.I watched, my heart clenching with a sudden sharp, unbearable pain as they tangled together in a heated kiss. The special bond between m
When Nora saw me, she made sure to greet me first."Oh, Luna Lucy. Sorry to bother you so late. There were some things left unfinished at the pack, so I brought the documents to Alpha Ethan. You're not upset, are you?"She was still wearing those blue sapphire earrings, which shimmered with dazzling light under the glow.I walked over and caught the same perfume scent I had smelled on Ethan, now lingering on her.Before I could speak, Ethan interrupted.Frowning, he demanded sharply, "Who asked you to come here? Didn't I say that no work should interfere with my time with my family?"I looked at him with a mocking smile inside.Was he worried I'd be disturbed, or was he more afraid that I'd discover their affair?Nora wore a pitiful expression. "I just came to deliver the documents."The tension in the air was palpable, and I decided to speak up. "Nora's just here for work. Let's talk inside."After Nora walked in, she suddenly pretended to casually grab hold of Ethan. "Oh, b