Everything is now over: Gianna is gone, the Winterfang Pack has faced severe consequences aside financially, and I have finally moved on.The scars remain, yes, but me and my mate’s priority is rebuilding our lives. Our future.“Here’s your favorite chocolate cake,” Paxton handed me the plate. I received it with both hands. “My beautiful mate is always captivating,” he praised. The sun was setting and it somehow drenched me and my white dress in gold and orange light.I blushed and stuck out my tongue. He laughed.The lake was so beautiful here, especially at this hour. I know the Silvernight Pack’s lands have access to the beautiful scenery that's why me and my mate cherish this pack so much.“Does it still hurt?” I knew what he meant.I set down the fork and the plate and shook my head, but then I looked at him again and I willed my tears to remain at bay. “It’s just...it’s something that we’ll never erase, love. The Moon Goddess knows that.”Paxton caressed my face. And for once,
Short Story's Blurb:For years, I ignored the signs, swallowed my pride, and told myself that Alpha Jonathan was mine. But tonight, as I watched him dance with Emilia, his so-called "friend," something inside me snapped. Their closeness, their whispered words-I'd seen it all too many times, and I was done pretending.At that moment, I decided I was done being second best. Standing, I met his surprised gaze, steady and unyielding. "I, Anastasia Stephens, am breaking up with you and severing our bond. I reject your love and affection from now on." Finally, I was choosing myself.***Chapter 1"They certainly love each other, don't they?" I compelled myself not to glare at Beta Homer as his words hit close to home.I crossed my arms, a displeased grin split my lips. "Oh, they've been doing that many times that I felt like the Alpha's personal Omega rather than the actual Alpha's girlfriend.Alpha Jonathan, my boyfriend of four years, is dancing closely with Emilia, another Beta's daugh
I didn't let myself fall as I strode away. I clutched my chest as I turned around, the pain of the breakup and rejection clawed its way past my heart and into the core of my soul.My tears fell on their own accord, and I didn't stop even when I called for a taxi.I can still hear Jonathan's words earlier even when the taxi was already moving. "Don't mind her, she's just being fucking dramatic."Was I though? Was it dramatic for calling out your boyfriend and his bestfriend-feeling-girlfriend that they're acting more of a couple than the Alpha and I ever was?Even with the breakup, the pack party continued lively. The dancing and music have become even more vivacious since my departure.But I don't care. Everyone knew I was upset and they knew I wouldn't care about Jonathan on the floor, clutching to his chest too.If they gossip about me being heartless, then I'll show them heartlessness.The ride to my apartment took longer because of traffic. When I opened the front door, I already
When I woke up the next day, Alpha Jonathan was gone. He never returned since that tiptoeing of his to answer Emilia's call.I was thrilled about this since I no longer had to worry about eating with him or hearing his second round of making-up excuses that Emilia and him have nothing between them.As I prepare myself a simple breakfast of a boiled egg and black coffee, I realize I can actually wake up every day without Alpha Jonathan after all.As I worked my day as a nurse in the pack's hospital, Alpha Jonathan sent several missed calls. He called repeatedly. Thankfully, I managed to put my phone in silent mode as part of the working hours rules."You're not going to answer that?" Dr. Alex whispered behind me and I almost yelped. We were both in the elevator as we headed home."No. I'm going home anyway." My entire day went smoothly and I went home feeling very satisfied.But I immediately dropped my satisfied smile when I opened the door to my house. The smell of cigarette already
"I'm busy. Dr. Alex sent me to the Dawn Thorn Pack because they had some accident there and they need more stuff." I made my voice as bland and boring as possible."Ana-"Then I hung up on the phone without second thoughts.Dr. Alex told me I'll be in the Dawn Thorn Pack for three days, unfortunately.I told the Head of the Healers that it was actually fortunate for me.I was walking to the hotel that Dr. Alex had booked for the Dusk Rose Pack healers when I saw Jonathan in the lobby.He looked extremely disheveled as if he had been trapped in a cave for so long and he just got out.As soon as his eyes met mine, I felt shivers down my spine. Cold sweat starts to form on my forehead. Before I could turn around, he immediately lunged at me and grabbed my arm with such force that I cried. "Anastasia, are you avoiding me?""Of course, I am. We have already broken up and it is right that I avoid you and you leave me fucking alone." "Where were you?" his voice dropped to a whisper."From
As I had my breakfast the next day, I found out Jon was just staying in the room next to mine.He kept on eyeing at me like some dog who doesn't want his owner to vanish before his sight. He even stayed with me at the Dawn Thorn Pack's hospital to finish some paperworks before Dr. Alex dismissed us. The Alpha stubbornly stayed with me all day and then went home with me as well.I couldn't argue further so I just let him.When I got home, as soon as I opened the door, there were already people there: Jon's friends and Emilia, including Beta Homer.They have prepared a table full of delicious food as if welcoming Jonathan back that they're glad they've seen him again for so many decades.It was only three days.Even with the food's appetizing look and mouth-watering smell, I feel nauseous.Emilia instantly met my gaze. "The Alpha only went to Homer's house that day and now you have to be dramatic and go to another pack without the knowledge of the Alpha? As the Alpha's girlfriend, you
'It only happened once, Anastasia.' I chuckled mirthlessly at Jonathan's words earlier. Only the dead would believe his lies.Although it made me vomit, I gulped down the bile that rose to my throat at the foul picture I received."Really? Is this all that you can do, Emilia?" I texted the unknown number and then blocked it right away.I went back to sleep as though I just dreamed all of it.***Dr. Alex approached me the next day. The Dawn Thorn Pack wants a Head Nurse as their current Head Nurse resigned after being married to another pack's Alpha.Alex has approached me with several offers from other packs but I rejected all of them because I don't want to be far from Jon.Now that I'm free from him and single, I immediately volunteered for it even when he didn't offer it to me at first."As soon as they mentioned Head Nurse, I immediately thought of you. But then I remember you always rejected all the opportunities I laid before you so I didn't tell you right away. What makes you
Five years have been nothing now that he had chosen her over me.The full moon outside the window could have been the perfect company for me and Alpha Lucien’s anniversary dinner date had it not been for Charmaine—the Beta’s daughter who captured his heart ever since they were young. For once, I thought they were just friends. But it seems, I’m the one who looks like vying for Alpha Lucien’s attention.My phone vibrated again. Another picture of them circulated online, this time more intimate than the one I saw earlier. I never thought I’d be spending me and my mate’s anniversary like this: staring at the picture of Charmaine and Alpha Lucien kissing her cheeks in a bright and jolly background.The pack is becoming more involved in our relationship too, commenting with things like “Yay, Alpha Lucien and Charmaine? My dream couple!” and “Marry her already, Alpha Lucien! Dump your girlfriend somewhere and leave her be!”I read Charmaine’s caption on her post again, every word makes me n
'It only happened once, Anastasia.' I chuckled mirthlessly at Jonathan's words earlier. Only the dead would believe his lies.Although it made me vomit, I gulped down the bile that rose to my throat at the foul picture I received."Really? Is this all that you can do, Emilia?" I texted the unknown number and then blocked it right away.I went back to sleep as though I just dreamed all of it.***Dr. Alex approached me the next day. The Dawn Thorn Pack wants a Head Nurse as their current Head Nurse resigned after being married to another pack's Alpha.Alex has approached me with several offers from other packs but I rejected all of them because I don't want to be far from Jon.Now that I'm free from him and single, I immediately volunteered for it even when he didn't offer it to me at first."As soon as they mentioned Head Nurse, I immediately thought of you. But then I remember you always rejected all the opportunities I laid before you so I didn't tell you right away. What makes you
As I had my breakfast the next day, I found out Jon was just staying in the room next to mine.He kept on eyeing at me like some dog who doesn't want his owner to vanish before his sight. He even stayed with me at the Dawn Thorn Pack's hospital to finish some paperworks before Dr. Alex dismissed us. The Alpha stubbornly stayed with me all day and then went home with me as well.I couldn't argue further so I just let him.When I got home, as soon as I opened the door, there were already people there: Jon's friends and Emilia, including Beta Homer.They have prepared a table full of delicious food as if welcoming Jonathan back that they're glad they've seen him again for so many decades.It was only three days.Even with the food's appetizing look and mouth-watering smell, I feel nauseous.Emilia instantly met my gaze. "The Alpha only went to Homer's house that day and now you have to be dramatic and go to another pack without the knowledge of the Alpha? As the Alpha's girlfriend, you
"I'm busy. Dr. Alex sent me to the Dawn Thorn Pack because they had some accident there and they need more stuff." I made my voice as bland and boring as possible."Ana-"Then I hung up on the phone without second thoughts.Dr. Alex told me I'll be in the Dawn Thorn Pack for three days, unfortunately.I told the Head of the Healers that it was actually fortunate for me.I was walking to the hotel that Dr. Alex had booked for the Dusk Rose Pack healers when I saw Jonathan in the lobby.He looked extremely disheveled as if he had been trapped in a cave for so long and he just got out.As soon as his eyes met mine, I felt shivers down my spine. Cold sweat starts to form on my forehead. Before I could turn around, he immediately lunged at me and grabbed my arm with such force that I cried. "Anastasia, are you avoiding me?""Of course, I am. We have already broken up and it is right that I avoid you and you leave me fucking alone." "Where were you?" his voice dropped to a whisper."From
When I woke up the next day, Alpha Jonathan was gone. He never returned since that tiptoeing of his to answer Emilia's call.I was thrilled about this since I no longer had to worry about eating with him or hearing his second round of making-up excuses that Emilia and him have nothing between them.As I prepare myself a simple breakfast of a boiled egg and black coffee, I realize I can actually wake up every day without Alpha Jonathan after all.As I worked my day as a nurse in the pack's hospital, Alpha Jonathan sent several missed calls. He called repeatedly. Thankfully, I managed to put my phone in silent mode as part of the working hours rules."You're not going to answer that?" Dr. Alex whispered behind me and I almost yelped. We were both in the elevator as we headed home."No. I'm going home anyway." My entire day went smoothly and I went home feeling very satisfied.But I immediately dropped my satisfied smile when I opened the door to my house. The smell of cigarette already
I didn't let myself fall as I strode away. I clutched my chest as I turned around, the pain of the breakup and rejection clawed its way past my heart and into the core of my soul.My tears fell on their own accord, and I didn't stop even when I called for a taxi.I can still hear Jonathan's words earlier even when the taxi was already moving. "Don't mind her, she's just being fucking dramatic."Was I though? Was it dramatic for calling out your boyfriend and his bestfriend-feeling-girlfriend that they're acting more of a couple than the Alpha and I ever was?Even with the breakup, the pack party continued lively. The dancing and music have become even more vivacious since my departure.But I don't care. Everyone knew I was upset and they knew I wouldn't care about Jonathan on the floor, clutching to his chest too.If they gossip about me being heartless, then I'll show them heartlessness.The ride to my apartment took longer because of traffic. When I opened the front door, I already
Short Story's Blurb:For years, I ignored the signs, swallowed my pride, and told myself that Alpha Jonathan was mine. But tonight, as I watched him dance with Emilia, his so-called "friend," something inside me snapped. Their closeness, their whispered words-I'd seen it all too many times, and I was done pretending.At that moment, I decided I was done being second best. Standing, I met his surprised gaze, steady and unyielding. "I, Anastasia Stephens, am breaking up with you and severing our bond. I reject your love and affection from now on." Finally, I was choosing myself.***Chapter 1"They certainly love each other, don't they?" I compelled myself not to glare at Beta Homer as his words hit close to home.I crossed my arms, a displeased grin split my lips. "Oh, they've been doing that many times that I felt like the Alpha's personal Omega rather than the actual Alpha's girlfriend.Alpha Jonathan, my boyfriend of four years, is dancing closely with Emilia, another Beta's daugh
Everything is now over: Gianna is gone, the Winterfang Pack has faced severe consequences aside financially, and I have finally moved on.The scars remain, yes, but me and my mate’s priority is rebuilding our lives. Our future.“Here’s your favorite chocolate cake,” Paxton handed me the plate. I received it with both hands. “My beautiful mate is always captivating,” he praised. The sun was setting and it somehow drenched me and my white dress in gold and orange light.I blushed and stuck out my tongue. He laughed.The lake was so beautiful here, especially at this hour. I know the Silvernight Pack’s lands have access to the beautiful scenery that's why me and my mate cherish this pack so much.“Does it still hurt?” I knew what he meant.I set down the fork and the plate and shook my head, but then I looked at him again and I willed my tears to remain at bay. “It’s just...it’s something that we’ll never erase, love. The Moon Goddess knows that.”Paxton caressed my face. And for once,
"The man in the recording was Gianna's real boyfriend. Trevor, she said his name was. A Rogue." Alpha Paxton casually revealed. "Rogue?" I raised an incredulous brow."Yes," he replied.I glanced at Alpha Miles Reynes. Miles...Alpha Miles was the Alpha referred to in the recording!And to think he's Gianna's mate too...or was that mating bond fake? Maybe they hired a witch to do that or something.I didn't let myself delve deeper into that realization.Upon hearing the recording, all the Winterfang Pack glared at my twin. Alpha Miles was so furious that his whole body trembled as if he was being possessed by anger again.He finally understood something: Gianna didn't just have an affair-she used him, made him believe she loved him only to use him as a weapon and a scapegoat. I think Miles is her source of money too, considering that Gianna is a she-wolf who doesn't have a simple lifestyle."Why, in the Moon Goddess' name, did you do all of these, Gianna?!" I screamed at my sister, an
The Winterfang Pack has no power to rival Paxton who leads the most powerful pack, the Silvernight Pack. The negotiation of a $1,000,000 settlement for my suffering, ensuring severe financial consequences for Alpha Miles and his pack, is just a start. I'm not after their money-I'm after the suffering they will go through if they pay me that money. My decision may shock them, including my mate, but I know Alpha Miles will agree immediately without a doubt."Luna Monica, are you sure?" It was the female pack elder who wondered. She's probably the pack's treasurer or accountant or someone in charge of the pack's wealth."Yes," was all I replied as I turned to the window again, my back to them. "Now, tell me how you got the video that was sent to you anonymously," I commanded in a soft but hair-raising voice.In the window pane's reflection, I saw the Winterfang Pack looking at each other as if debating who to answer me.***I secretly smiled as soon as I beheld the panic in their eyes. N