LOGIN"There's no need bringing my father into this, Mother." I turned my back against her, walking away to my balcony.Once I got there, I placed my hands on the handrails, my gaze scanning the estate below.The guests and members of the pack who'd been invited for the ceremony had already begun trooping out, murmuring among themselves like a swarm of annoying hornets.Everyone from the nobles and rich folk within the pack to the simple maids and low-class members had something to say about the revelation of the Moon's Chosen, which I was able to hear even from this height."Can you believe Alpha Marcus rejected his mate? This pack is doomed!" One of the noble women clutched her pearls as she spoke to a friend of hers."Can you blame him? When in history have you heard of an Alpha being mated to a simple maid? The mere thought sounds traitorous.""I feel bad for the little brat, though." A male werewolf of the upper class chimed in. "She's so beautiful even as a maid. If only she were from
MarcusIt was still hard to believe.Impossible even.How could a pathetic maid who I'd never once noticed before now be the Moon's Chosen? Most importantly, how could SHE be my mate?!This had to be some sick joke from the Moon goddess. I'll be the laughing stock among the Alphas of neighboring packs.Our Red Fang pack was one of the most prestigious and most powerful in the world, with many packs looking up to us due to our customs and ways.But now?"I can't accept this... Maid as my mate." I thought to myself, gritting my teeth and squeezing the arm of my seat until I was certain it would break if I applied any more force.My gaze traveled the hall, scanning the faces of the people—my people after Elder Gita broke the news before all of them.I also caught a glimpse of my mother's expression, watching how her face twitched with rage and disgust as she yelled at the poor maid, who was trying to defend her brother.The commotion was cinematic at best, but it was becoming too much.T
The approaching voices brought me back to my senses— mostly, at least.I quickly ducked, dragging Beta Jarred along with me as we hid in a nearby rose bush."You're certain you saw her come this way?" Luna Catherine's stern voice asked someone as the sound of leaves being crushed by footsteps became even closer.A male voice, probably a guard's, responded. "Yes, ma'am. I spotted the Moon's Chosen heading this way."What the heck? Why was Luna Catherine looking for me?My face heated up with rage as I attempted to come out of the bushes and give that wicked lady a piece of my mind when Beta Jarred held me back, his hands on both my shoulders."Don't..." He said in a commanding tone that managed to still sound polite.Gosh, even when he was trying to sound domineering he still managed to come off as kind."Would you shut up?!" Former Luna Catherine suddenly barked at the guard, startling me. "How dare you call that measly maid the Moon's Chosen? Do you want me to lock you up for treason
"I think one glass wouldn't hurt."Jarred's brows furrowed as soon as those words left my mouth.He hesitated, his lips parting with uncertainty. "Uh... Are you sure? This is a pretty strong brand and–""But you asked me earlier if I wanted some." I pointed out, arching an eyebrow.Gosh, why was he suddenly being so difficult?It was just alcohol..."I did ask if you wanted some." He admitted, scratching the back of his head awkwardly. "But I only did that to be polite. I never expected you'd want to drink."The corner of my lips curled into a smirk as I leaned closer, placing my hand on the bottle of whiskey. "Come on, Beta Jarred. Who offers a woman alcohol to be 'polite'? Be for real right now."He bit his lips, hesitation still evident in his eyes. But I'd pierced his defenses and convinced him enough."Fine." He mumbled, gently yanking the bottle of whiskey away from me.He proceeded to pour me a glass and handed it over to me, his gaze curious.I raised my glass into the air, th
I felt like there was a lump stuck in my throat as I watched HIM approaching alongside his assistant.What the heck was Beta Jarred doing here?My face flushed as he finally got to the bench, his face lit up with a smile."B– Beta Jarred." I stuttered, hurriedly standing up and bowing slightly.However, the Beta quickly held my shoulder, forcing me to raise my gaze to him."No, no, no. Stop that!" He seemed shocked but at the same time, amused. "You're Luna now. There's no need for the exaggerated show of etiquette."My blush only increased as I nodded my head, proceeding to sit down.Shit, what was wrong with me? Was I shy?As much as my wolf protested against my confusing feelings, I couldn't help myself. I'd had a liking for Beta Jarred for a while now.Anyway, the Beta gestured toward the free space of the bench beside me before asking with the most polite tone ever. "May I join you?"I gulped but ended up nodding profusely, giving him a little too much space to sit comfortably.H
As I was pulled in closer and closer to the depths of hidden desires that I had no idea I had, Alpha Marcus planted yet another kiss on my lips, his hands already groping my waist.I lost my breath, struggling to push him away. Why the heck was I struggling with that?It wasn't just because of his strength... No, not that.'It's my wolf's fault!' I finalized, rejecting the idea that I felt even a sliver of attraction to this arrogant prick.Mustering all the strength in me, I shoved him away before things got too heated, using the back of my hand to clean my mouth, even though that did nothing to erase the subtle sweetness of his lips still lingering on mine.I heaved heavily, watching the smug smirk curling up the Alpha's lips.Pointing a finger at him, I snarled defiantly. "Listen, y– you can't just barge in here and start kissing me like I'm some hired prostitute."However, Alpha Marcus's smile only widened as he chuckled, placing his hand over his belly. This was the most I've eve
Samantha’s POVThe moment I settled into the passenger seat, the excitement finally caught up with me.Everything had happened so quickly that my brain still hadn’t fully processed it.A little while ago, I had been standing outside the restaurant feeling disappointed because Zephyr hadn’t shown up
Samantha That night, I ended up playing Monopoly with Ashley, Vera, and the others in the living room. The atmosphere inside Silverclaw Manor felt unusually warm and peaceful for once. Ashley kept accusing Darren of cheating every five minutes. Vera laughed so hard at one point that juice near
Samantha After Zephyr finished speaking, Elder Derrick stayed silent for several long seconds. The quiet inside the office felt heavier now. Not hostile. Not tense. Just serious. The kind of silence that settled over a room when someone realized the situation in front of them was far uglier
Samantha I sat frozen near the tunnel entrance, staring at the thick green smoke pouring endlessly from underground. The smell alone was horrifying. Anyone who got too close started coughing violently within seconds. Some of the weaker wolves had already collapsed after breathing in too much







