Claimed by His Rival

Killian took a step back.I saw the flicker of fear in his eyes—the instinct of an Alpha facing an unknown threat."Sera, are you insane?" he stammered. "Look at your hand!"I glanced down at my palm, still dripping blood, the shards of glass still embedded in my flesh.It didn't hurt.Not compared to the feeling of my heart being ripped in two.Just then, Killian pressed his fingers to his temple, his face twisting.The mind-link.Mia. Crying again."What is it?" His voice was instantly gentle, a stark contrast to the coldness he'd shown me.I couldn't hear her words, but I could see the anger rising on Killian's face."Who dares to defy your orders?"A moment of silence."Alright, I'll handle it. From now on, you have full authority over the Alpha's Guard."He broke the mind-link and turned back to me."You see? Mia is trying her best to manage things, but some of the more stubborn warriors won't cooperate.""Those warriors have followed me for eight years.""And now they'll learn to

The next morning, I received Killian's "parting gift."It was an official decree, stamped with the Blackwood Pack's seal.[Order Concerning the Conduct of Former Lead Beta Seraphina Snow-Claw: Given her departure from this pack, it is hereby decreed that she is forbidden from using any combat skills, tactical strategies, or business secrets acquired during her time with the Blackwood Pack. Any violation will result in being branded a traitor, to be hunted by all allied packs.]I looked at the paper and laughed out loud.For eight years, I was the one who taught him tactics.I was the one who drew up the strategies.I was the one who built his business empire.And now he was claiming it was all "Blackwood Pack secrets"?He wasn't just restricting me; he was trying to sever the very foundation of my strength. Forbidding me from fighting, from strategizing, from using my mind.This decree wasn't just a restriction; it was meant to cripple me."Are you scared now?" I murmured to the empty

"Enough."I shut off my phone and stood up.The rumors were flying, but I didn't need to explain myself.My actions would be my answer."Get the broadcast equipment ready," I told Damien's Beta. "We're going live."Half an hour later, the Ironfang Pack's official channel went live.I stood in the center of the war room, facing the camera."I am Seraphina Snow-Claw, the new Lead Beta of the Ironfang Pack."Tens of thousands of viewers flooded the stream instantly.The live chat exploded, scrolling past like a waterfall:"That traitor dares to show her face?""Let's see how she explains seducing Damien!""Shameless Beta!"I ignored the vicious comments and began my presentation."The Red Moon Pack is about to launch a surprise attack," I said, pointing to the massive tactical map behind me. "The time: three days from now. The target: the Ironfang mines."The endless scroll of comments stuttered, then slowed.I picked up a tactical stylus, and my movements were swift and precise as I mark

"I didn't do any of those things!"Mia stood on the trial platform, tears streaming down her face.The Blackwood Pack's main square was packed with onlookers, the entire wolf world's eyes were fixed on this spot.I sat on the judge's throne, draped in the royal cloak of the Silvermoon Pack, a laurel crown on my head. The power of my awakened bloodline radiated out in palpable waves, and every wolf present felt it as a tremor deep in their soul."The evidence," I said, my voice calm but filled with an authority that could not be questioned.Damien stood and presented the findings."IP Address: 172.16.254.1, registered to one Mia Mist.""Financial Transfer: Three hundred thousand gold coins, wired to a spy network within the Red Moon Pack.""Communication Screenshot: 'Seraphina's reputation must be destroyed. It's the only way Killian will be completely mine.'"Each piece of evidence was a hammer blow against Mia. Her face grew paler, and her body began to shake."This... this is all for

"We are here to announce the founding of a new empire."Damien stood on the main stage of the great assembly hall, his voice broadcast across the entire wolf world. The leaders and representatives from every pack sat below, their eyes fixed on us."The Ironfang and Silvermoon packs are officially merged," I said, taking the microphone, my tone calm and regal. "Together, we will forge a new, unified empire."Thunderous applause erupted. It wasn't polite or obligatory; it was born from genuine shock and awe. The merger of the two most powerful packs marked the dawn of a new era."Her Majesty the Queen!""His Majesty, King Damien!""Long may they reign!"I scanned the crowd below, seeing countless gazes of reverence and admiration. The same wolves who had once questioned me were now at my feet. Not out of fear, but out of true respect.After the ceremony, Damien and I stood alone on the palace rooftop. The night was ink-black, filled with a thousand stars."Do you regret it?" Damien asked