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Chapter 2

Author: Stars
To be honest, I felt a little bad for Dean.

Why did he have to pour all his money into the game? If he liked me that much, couldn't he have just given me the money instead of blowing it all on virtual gifts?

Of course, I didn't say any of that. Instead, I politely turned him down. "I'm sorry, but we haven't even met in real life. How can you be so sure about your feelings for me?"

Dean answered, "Do you need a reason to love someone?"

"I'm not looking for a relationship," I replied.

After waiting a moment, he sent another message. "Can you at least give me a chance to pursue you?"

If it had been someone else, maybe I would've considered it. But this was Dean Russo—the Alpha of our pack.

In the end, I didn't give him a clear answer, but I didn't mention anything about ending things either. So, just like that, his confession died on an awkward note.

Afterward, we played together less and less. Most of the time, I found myself deliberately avoiding him too.

The gaming world had lost Solitary Sailor, the player who had carried me through countless battles. But in his place rose a new legend. Soon, Dean became known as the infamous "Lovesick Puppy," the werewolf who'd spent millions declaring his love for his in-game mate.

I figured Dean would give up eventually on me, but I'd clearly underestimated just how relentless he could be.

There was a reason he was an Alpha, after all.

From that day onward, he pursued me with unwavering determination. He'd pop up every now and then with gentle reminders to eat well and bundle up in the cold. Sometimes, he'd even update me on what he was having for lunch.

Was this really his idea of courting me?

Of course, that was just the beginning.

One day, when I logged into the game, I saw a huge stash of new equipment and skins in my inventory.

It didn't take a genius to figure out who they were from.

"Today marks one year since we became mates. I wasn't sure what to get you, but I hope you like these gifts," Dean wrote.

It was hard to say no to such generosity.

Right then, I felt a pang of guilt for avoiding him all this time.

My fingers flew over the keyboard as I typed, "Thank you, I really like them."

He replied, "I got a custom cake for our anniversary. Can you share your address to me so I can send it to you?"

"Absolutely not!" I answered without hesitation. I knew he was trying to coax me into revealing my location.

Dean sent a disappointed emoji and replied, "Okay."

I never expected the usually serious Alpha to be such a sweet, innocent pup in private. Honestly, that contrast made my heart skip a beat.

But at the same time, I felt a twinge of guilt. After all, I was the one who had reached out first.

Suddenly, Dean messaged again, saying, "I don't want to be just your in-game mate. I want to be your mate in real life too."

Despite my silence, he didn't give up.

"If you become my mate, I'll buy you all the skins and gear you want. I'll even help you climb the ranks."

I hesitated for a moment. "Well… I guess that's not completely impossible."

To me, it was nothing more than a fleeting online romance. I figured I might as well enjoy having someone to play with.

With that in mind, I laid out my conditions—no public announcements, no face reveals, no video calls, and no meeting in person.

Despite some hesitation, Dean eventually agreed.

From then on, we teamed up for matches again.

The moment we showed up in the game lobby, the chat room exploded.

"Oh my God! After three months, Solitary Sailor and Celeste Rain are finally teaming up again! The couple I've been shipping for forever is back."

"I thought they broke up! Our lovesick puppy must've really worked hard to win her back!"

"So, when's the mating ceremony? Can we get invites?"

As I read through the comments, I couldn't help but awkwardly smile.

It was all Dean's fault for being so high-profile.

So, just like that, our virtual relationship lasted two years.

By day, I served as Dean's loyal Beta. By night, I fought beside him as his in-game mate.

Just when I thought things would stay that way forever, Dean dropped a surprise—he wanted to meet me in person.

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