LOGINMy mating ceremony with Chris kept getting interrupted, one reason after another. The first time, his adopted sister Lucy threw him a bachelor party. He drank too much and missed our slot. The second time, right before we set out, Lucy twisted her ankle. Chris took her to the hospital and missed it again. The third time, we were already standing at the vow platform when Lucy cried until she fainted below. Once again, Chris left me standing there. The fourth time, the fifth time... Lucy, every single time. "Hurry up, Sheila! This is the eighth time! There are only fifteen minutes left to receive the Moon Goddess's blessing. If you miss it again, the Moon Goddess will take it as proof the two of you were never meant to be mates!" My best friend Vivian shouted frantically. I took Chris's hand, and I had just started up the steps when Lucy's cry rang out behind us. "Chris, wait, my moonstone bracelet just snapped. It was your coming-of-age gift to me." Chris jerked his foot back mid-step. "Don't rush. I'll wait for you." The buzzing crowd went dead silent. Everyone exchanged looks. I looked at Chris, swallowing my anger. "Chris, there are only fifteen minutes left for the Moon Goddess's blessing." Chris glanced at Lucy, his tone indulgent. "We're already at the door. A few more minutes won't hurt." Watching Chris crouch down beside Lucy to gather her moonstone beads, I suddenly smiled. Then I opened my phone and pulled up a number I'd blocked three years ago. [Didn't you tell me three years ago to give you a chance?] [You have fifteen minutes. Come to Grayfang Pack's Moon Goddess Altar.]
View MoreThat day, Victor and I went back to the Moonshadow pack.The moment we stepped through the door, we heard shouting.Chris stood in the middle of the hall. Lucy sat on the floor, silently crying.My father was livid. If my mother hadn't been holding him back, I think he would have gone after them.I walked over and saw a stack of printed chat logs scattered across the table."Sheila..."My mother looked at me, words failing her.I shook my head to tell her I was fine.Then I looked at the chat logs on the table.The first page.Messages Lucy had sent her best friend.[They've booked the mating ceremony again tomorrow.][I'll make up some excuse. Chris will definitely come.][Sheila? She'll wait. She can't live without Chris.]The second page.[What excuse this time... let's go with a twisted ankle.][Chris can't stand seeing me hurt.]The third page.[Oh, the cat was never missing. Don't worry.]The fourth page.[As long as they keep missing the Moon Goddess's blessing, I still have a c
The color drained from Chris's face, inch by inch.But Lucy suddenly lunged toward me and seized my hand, tears falling right on cue."Sheila, it's all my fault. Go with Chris.""You can't gamble your own future just to spite us!"I pulled my hand back in disgust."Who's spiting anyone?""Who I choose as my mate has nothing to do with you."Her tears spilled over again."I'm only looking out for you two. Why do you always have to think the worst of me..."My father had finally had enough.He snorted and waved a hand.Several pack warriors appeared behind Chris and Lucy, their faces blank."Please leave. The Moonshadow pack does not welcome you."Chris opened his mouth.My father cut him off. "If you don't go now, I'll have you thrown out."Chris looked at me one last time, then stumbled off with Lucy.At the door, he suddenly turned back."Sheila, I won't give up."I didn't even look up."Suit yourself."Late that night, after seeing Victor off, I sat on the edge of my bed, lost in tho
Victor didn't set me down until we were alone."Thank you for today.""I didn't come today out of pity."We spoke at the same time.Then I froze.Victor looked at me, his expression serious."Sheila, what I said three years ago still stands.""I know this looks like I took advantage of the chaos. But honestly, I've been planning it for a long time."Moonlight traced the clean lines of his profile.My heart suddenly skipped a beat.I stayed silent.Something dimmed in Victor's eyes. Then he put on a calm front."We've only received the Moon Goddess's blessing. We haven't marked each other yet.""If this really was just an impulse, you can walk away anytime."With that, he stepped back half a pace, leaving me plenty of room.I smiled, stepped forward, and took his hand."My pack is still waiting to celebrate with me."Victor froze.A rare look of fluster crossed his face.His lips moved, and it took him a long moment to get the question out."You mean... me?"I shrugged."If you'd rather
The newcomer was Victor, Chris's uncle.He had confessed his feelings to me three years ago, but by then I had already fallen for Chris.After I turned him down, he left the Grayfang pack.Before leaving, he told me, "If you're ever single again, give me a chance."Victor had once been the strongest warrior of the Grayfang pack.It was his departure that opened the way for Chris to become Alpha.Chris's expression shifted abruptly."Victor, what are you doing here?!"Victor didn't so much as glance at him.He only looked at me, steady and serious."One minute left. Let's receive the Moon Goddess's blessing first.""I've already arranged everything else. I'll make sure you get every step you missed."In that moment, something ached in my chest.So I didn't have to push for every step.And I didn't need to keep waiting.So there really was someone who would have everything ready for me.The priest froze for a moment, then glanced at Victor."Well, since he's here... come on up."Victor b






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