Chapter 4

At dusk, I arrived alone at the observatory and found the best spot to watch the meteor shower, feeling a hint of anticipation in my heart. I didn't know how long I'd been waiting when my phone rang.

I answered happily, only to be met with Raven's furious accusations.

"What did you say to my parents? Why did Lyra run out of the pack crying after taking their call? You're truly evil, just like Lyra said you were! Now she's missing—are you happy now?"

If Raven had been merely dissatisfied with me before, speaking with a sharp edge, now I could feel it—he truly hated me.

I was shocked. After all, this didn't happen until a month later.

Back then, Lyra had also run away from the pack and encountered Rogues at the forest's edge. By the time Raven found her, she was already under attack and being dragged away.

Without hesitation, I rushed to the place where the incident had happened in my previous life. I had been wondering how to fulfill Raven's third regret, and now I finally had the chance.

As soon as I reached the forest's edge, I spotted Lyra standing alone. However, she didn't even look surprised to see me, and this set me on edge.

She looked at me and suddenly smiled. "The day after tomorrow is Raven's marking ceremony. His parents chose me to be his partner. Does that hurt, Allie?"

Suddenly, she moved, appearing right in front of me in a flash, and plunged a silver dagger deep into my abdomen. I groaned, grabbing her hand as my eyes locked onto hers.

Lyra hissed, "Do you know how hard I worked to make Raven fall for me? And those two old fools still tried to ruin everything! I told Raven his parents were manipulating him, pushing you into his life to control him. If it weren't for that, he would've been mine already. I won't let that happen!"

She twisted the blade inside me, slow and cruel. "I told him you were evil. If he sees you hurting me with his own eyes, do you think he'll ever forgive you?"

Then, she yanked the knife out and shoved it into my hand before slashing herself across the side with it. She screamed, "Allie, don't kill me!"

Lyra collapsed to the ground just as Raven appeared. He rushed over and kicked me hard in my chest. Then he scooped her into his arms, glaring at me with bloodshot eyes.

He shouted, "Allie! You really are the monster she said you were! If anything happens to Lyra, I swear I'll never forgive you!"

He left me there without another word, vanishing with Lyra in his arms. I crumpled to the ground, writhing in agony. The silver was poisoning my wolf, leaving me completely powerless.

In the quiet forest, I suddenly heard a rustling sound. I struggled to lift my head and saw a pack of vicious Rogues surrounding me, watching with predatory eyes.

Meanwhile, Raven had carried Lyra to the healer's lodge, personally staying while her wounds were cleaned and wrapped. Only after she drifted off to sleep did he finally think of me.

Feeling a bit guilty that his kick had been too hard, Raven wondered if I was hurt. So, he texted me,

Raven: "I was a bit rough earlier, but you shouldn't have hurt Lyra. She has nothing to do with our issues."

Raven: "I didn't keep my promise to watch the meteor shower with you last night. After the marking ceremony, I'll make time to travel with you."

But for an entire day, he did not receive a response from me. He felt somewhat uneasy, but the thought of seeing me at tomorrow's marking ceremony helped calm him down.

The next day, at the marking ceremony, Raven was stunned to see Lyra standing on the stage in a wedding dress. She walked down smiling and took his hand.

She said sweetly, "Your parents have accepted me. They agreed to let me be your mate. Are you happy?"

However, Raven's uneasiness grew stronger. He asked softly, "Where's Allie?"

Feeling irritated, he pulled his hand away from Lyra's and took out his phone to call me. Just then, his subordinate, Darren Meyer, rushed in.

He reported, "Raven, something terrible happened! There was a big fire in the forest last night, and Allie was burned to death inside!"