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Chapter 3

Author: Snail
When I got back, Raven's parents were already seated at the dining table, waiting for me. They asked, "Allie, you're back so soon from trying on dresses? Why didn't Raven come back with you?"

I told them he had something to take care of, and his mother, Delilah Burton, grumbled, "The marking ceremony is only three days away. He should be spending more time with you."

Raven's father, Edward Fuentes, chuckled and tried to smooth things over. "It's good for a man to be focused on his career. Once you're married, you'll have all the time in the world together."

My heart ached as I looked at the two people who genuinely adored me. Even so, I braced myself and said, "Mr. and Mrs. Fuentes, I'm not going to marry Raven. I've already filed the paperwork to leave the pack. In three days, I'll be gone."

Delilah widened her eyes in shock as she hurriedly pressed for answers. "Did Raven hurt you? Please don't make any rash decisions. Raven just has a hard shell—he really does care about you. And you care about him too. If two people love each other, why not be together?"

Edward nodded in agreement. "That's right! Raven just doesn't know how to say the right words to make girls happy, but he loves you in his own way. Once he figures things out, he'll come around."

They had said the same things in my last life. However, trying to force love would only end in regrets for everyone.

I gently held Delilah's hand and said earnestly, "Mrs. Fuentes, I don't want to lie to myself anymore. The truth is… Raven never loved me—not even once. Last night, I had a terrible dream. After we got together, things didn't go well at all.

"He'd rather spend his nights patrolling or drinking himself sick than be anywhere near me. He was miserable with me. And at 28, he died saving me."

At this point, I broke down in tears, too choked up to continue speaking.

Delilah stared at me in stunned silence before mumbling, "But… it was just a dream. It's not real."

I sniffled and gave her a pained smile. "Maybe it's not. But what if it is? What if it's a warning? I'd rather not be with him at all than see him suffer—or worse, lose his life. I don't want to be the reason he's in danger, even if it's only a dream.

"I'll leave the pack. I'm joining my mentor's herbal research team at the Northern Plains. Wherever life takes me, I'll always think of you both."

Delilah wiped at her eyes. "You're a good girl. It's too bad that Raven doesn't realize how lucky he is. If you can't be our daughter-in-law… We'll treat you like you're our own daughter. Come visit us whenever you can."

I threw my arms around her, tears in my eyes but a smile on my face. "I will. Three days from now, let Raven be with Lyra. I've already had her wedding dress altered. I just want Raven to be happy no matter what."

Raven's parents broke down in tears, heartbroken to see me go. Nonetheless, they could tell I'd made up my mind, and in the end, they respected my choice.

I thought about Raven's second regret—I guess this took care of that now. The time machine would only keep me on this timeline for 36 hours, and now, I had one last wish to fulfill. I just hoped everything would go smoothly.
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