LOGINCamille's POV
I knew Lara had had Lucian take my necklace just to get under my skin.
Brad, of course, couldn't resist stirring the pot.
He clicked his tongue in disdain. "So now you're after the necklace Lucian gave Lara? And yet you keep talking about leaving the pack? Just admit it. All this scene you've made tonight was to get Lucian's attention, wasn't it? Pathetic."
Fury instantly flared in Elise's emerald eyes. She stepped forward, her voice echoing through t
Camille's POV"I didn't expect Lara to be that professional.""No wonder Lucian abandoned his Luna for Lara and doesn't even hesitate to dote on her. The way she plays the violin is so graceful."The judges gave her a score of 99.9.That missing 0.1 was for Rowan.Lara held Rowan's hand and bowed, smiling confidently as though the wager was already hers.Afterward, she walked off the stage and went straight to her seat in the audience.Brad applauded her wildly and leaned over to say something.I didn't catch what he said, but judging by his lips, it wasn't hard to guess. He probably meant, "Now no one will pay attention to Camille's performance."I rested Midnight Galaxy on my shoulder and adjusted my chin against the chinrest.It was my turn.I led Finn onto the stage.When the lights came down, the audience was still noisy.Voices, shifting seats, judges whispering to each other... Everyone
Camille's POVI looked at the he-wolf before me, feeling that he was both familiar and strangely distant, and for the ten thousandth time, I felt incredibly relieved that I no longer loved him, that I would not fall under his spell again.I said, "Thank you for your kindness. Now, please step aside. It's my turn to take the stage."I kept my expression perfectly neutral, and he frowned.Holding Finn's hand, I walked right past him.He probably hadn't expected me to refuse so decisively. "Camille, do you really have to be this stubborn?"I paused for a moment."Didn't you want to help me? Then have Lara withdraw from the competition. That'll get you the same result." I turned back to look at him."Why does it have to be me who withdraws? Is it because in your mind, I'm the only one who's supposed to swallow my pride, while Lara gets whatever she wants?"Let's be honest, Lucian. You've never supported me."He stood
Camille's POV:"Alright, thanks."I took Finn's hand and headed backstage. Behind us, Elise called out to cheer us on."Camille, don't hold back! Show them everything you've got! Go steal every spotlight and every cheer out there. Tonight, that stage is yours!""Okay." I smiled.No mercy. Even if it was only to win back my mother's necklace, I wasn't going easy on anyone.The backstage area still had a few families waiting for their turn.The competition was nearly over. The highest score so far was ninety-eight.The moment I walked in, several parents eyed me warily.One elbowed another and nodded toward me. Someone even raised her camera a little, as if hoping to catch something.Others just rolled their eyes and looked away.The pressure in the room seemed to push me toward the door. I wasn't welcome here.I didn't blame them.Most of them had witnessed the earlier scene. They knew that des
Camille's POV:I took the dress into the fitting room to change. Through the curtain, I heard Declan lower his voice."About that bet between her and Lara. Should I give the judges a subtle hint? Just a small push for Camille.""What kind of hint?" Elise clearly hadn't caught on."I heard Lara's violin skills are quite impressive." Declan paused. "It won't be easy for Camille to beat her."My hands stopped as I tied the sash.Through the curtain, I heard Elise burst out laughing without any restraint."Alpha Declan, I never thought I'd see this day." She dragged out her words, dripping with mockery."You looked into Lara, but you didn't bother looking into Camille? Sure, Lara went to the Royal Werewolf Academy. So did Camille. And she was far better."A brief silence followed. Then Declan spoke again, unusually careful."So she wasn't expelled from high school before she could graduate?""Who made up that n
Camille's POVEveryone in the room stood frozen in disbelief as Lara's sickly sweet pheromones lingered in the air. Only seconds ago, they had all expected me to swallow the insult yet again.After all, I had been doing so for the past five years.And they were used to me as the pack's invisible Luna.I set the empty glass back on the long table, letting my fingertips rest against the cool metal for a beat before turning to Lara with a radiant smile."You ruined my dress, so I ruined yours. Seems fair to me," I said."Since you don't want to take it off, then wear it on stage like this."With that, I turned to leave.A hand suddenly closed around my wrist."Camille." Lucian's voice came from behind me, low and menacing, as his pheromones—a suffocating mix of cedar and musk—wrapped around me.He only ever smelled like this when he was furious.His grip wasn't crushing, yet he made no move to let
Camille's POVI knew Lara had had Lucian take my necklace just to get under my skin.Brad, of course, couldn't resist stirring the pot.He clicked his tongue in disdain. "So now you're after the necklace Lucian gave Lara? And yet you keep talking about leaving the pack? Just admit it. All this scene you've made tonight was to get Lucian's attention, wasn't it? Pathetic."Fury instantly flared in Elise's emerald eyes. She stepped forward, her voice echoing through the entire hall. "Brad, shut your filthy mouth!"Then she turned to face Lucian."And you, Lucian—you make me sick! That necklace belonged to Camille's late mother, yet you took it to please your lover. Have you no shame at all?"And you, Lara, wearing it around like some trophy... How do you sleep at night? You two scumbags truly deserve each other."Brad's Alpha aura surged through the room. His knuckles cracked as he lunged forward, but Lara grabbed his sleeve
Lucian's POVI didn't want Camille to ruin Lara's mood while she was prepping for her concert.To make it up to her, I canceled all my meetings and took her to almost every high-end music shop in the city.But every time a salesperson brought out a rare, million-dollar violin for her to try, her lo
Camille's POVLara's eyelashes fluttered like a startled rabbit's. She leaned into Lucian, defending herself in a soft whimper."I swear to the Moon Goddess, Camille, I never wanted to take anything from you. Lucian just couldn't stand to see me suffering alone... He's a great alpha with a kind hea
Camille's POVLucian started to say something else, but then—A frantic pounding hit the door, followed by the voice of a pack guard."Alpha Lucian, Lara collapsed! Should we rush her to the werewolf hospital downtown?"Lucian instantly tensed up. He shot me a look of pure disgust."If you're serio
Camille's POV"Camille, I've got a surprise for you tonight."Lucian kissed my forehead this morning before leaving."Wait for me at home. Be a good girl. I want your blood-orange venison for dinner."Today was our fifth anniversary—and my birthday.Knowing the pack had been secretly prepping for a







