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Chapter 2

Author: Celebrant
Gabriel stood in front of us, a line of pack guards behind him.

His expression was colder than winter frost.

Guilt shot through me like I’d just been caught in the act.

And yet—even like this, severe and terrifying—he was still breathtakingly handsome.

Exactly my type.

Tall. Noble. The kind of man whose mere presence made everyone else in the room fade into the background.

Gabriel’s gaze found mine first.

Before I could even hide the embarrassment on my face, his eyes drifted downward—To my hand.

My fingers were still hooked beneath the young wolf attendant’s chin.

In the next second—A low, threatening growl rolled through the room.

One of Gabriel’s guards stepped forward, claws half-shifted, pressing them lightly against the attendant’s throat.

The message was clear.

Move again and you lose your head.

Slowly… I withdrew my hand.

Under Gabriel’s gaze, the air seemed to freeze solid.

He didn’t even speak to me.

Instead, he glanced at the unfortunate attendant and said coldly,

“Get out！”

The boy’s face turned deathly pale. He and the other attendants scattered toward the exit like startled deer.

I turned as well, hoping to quietly slip away.

But I hadn’t even taken a single step before a strong arm wrapped around my waist and yanked me straight into Gabriel’s chest.

“Who gave you permission to come to a place like this?” he asked.

“I go wherever I want.What does it have to do with you?”

I lifted my chin defiantly.

Gabriel’s eyes darkened.

For one terrifying moment, I honestly thought he might snap my neck right there.

Instead—Without warning, he kissed me.Hard.

His mouth crashed against mine, his tongue forcing its way past my lips with raw, possessive hunger.

My mind went completely blank.The world spun.

Only when my breathing became ragged did he finally release me.

“You have a stubborn mouth,” he muttered.

And the next second—He hoisted me over his shoulder.

“Gabriel! What are you doing?! Put me down!”

I pounded his back, kicked, struggled—but he ignored me completely and strode forward.

He carried me straight out of the casino and dumped me into the backseat of a waiting black Mercedes.

The moment the door slammed shut, I lunged at him.

My claws slid halfway out as I grabbed his collar and shoved him back against the leather seat.

“Who gave you the right to drag me around like some animal?”

“Touch me again and I swear—”

“If I tried talking to you nicely,” he said casually, “would you actually listen?”

My fingers loosened on his collar.

Gabriel took another lazy sip of his coffee.

He stared right back.

“Didn’t you read the mating contract?” he asked.

Gabriel leaned closer.His face was only inches from mine.

Our noses were almost touching.

If he kissed me again right now…

I wasn’t sure I’d have the strength to push him away.

“It states,” he murmured, his breath brushing my ear,

“that my future Luna is forbidden from entering bars, nightclubs, underground casinos… or any place like this.”

Even if I had read it, what would it matter?

I wasn’t planning on marrying you anyway.

Of course, I didn’t dare say that out loud.

He leaned back and began lecturing me.

“From now on, you are banned from places like this.”

“As for what you did tonight—”

“You will report to the Moon Temple tomorrow and reflect on your behavior.”

I pressed my lips together, fighting the urge to laugh.

Gabriel.

Do you really think I’m still that girl from my previous life?

Your obedient little puppet?

This time, I would rather die than repeat that fate.

A mocking laugh escaped me.

“Reflect on what?”

“I’m not even your Luna yet!”

“And besides—your mating contract has nothing to do with me.I’m not marrying you.”

Silence fell instantly.

Gabriel’s head snapped toward me.For a split second, something like hurt flickered in his eyes.

Then it hardened into something dangerous.

He stared at me for a long time.

Finally, he asked quietly—almost like a warning,

“Then Who Do You Plan to Marry?”

My heart skipped.

Gabriel would never tolerate someone challenging his authority.

If he discovered the bride had been switched…

If he realized I had rejected him first…

I might never be allowed to leave.

“Nothing,” I said quickly.“I was just angry. I didn’t mean it.”

He exhaled heavily.

“When will you learn discipline?”

“Never,” I said, meeting his gaze.

“I don’t like being controlled. I like being free.”

We argued the entire way home.

When the car stopped in front of the house, Amelia stepped outside.

She wore a soft dress, her smile gentle and obedient—

The perfect candidate for Ironcrest Pack’s Luna.

I nearly laughed.

Gabriel.Look.

Here’s the perfect Luna you’ve always wanted.

Amelia spoke softly.

“I just returned from the Moon Temple.”

“I prayed to the Moon Goddess… asking forgiveness for my sister’s reckless behavior tonight.”

Gabriel’s gaze shifted toward me.

The message in his eyes was unmistakable.

Look at your sister.Why can’t you be more like her?
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