Chapter 4

 Seravyn POV

“What is this girl doing here? Her intense stare unsettled me more than anything else.

“Why don’t you just ask her? She’s the one who stole our mate’s affection,” Naryvex, my wolf, said. I quickly pushed her out of my mind. I really didn’t want her claiming that Thessaly had actually won.

I still held onto hope for Caelrix’s future.

“What brings you here?” I asked confidently as I stood up from the bed.

Thessaly grinned mischievously. “I’m embarking on an exciting new journey. This pack is mine now, since I’ll soon be the official Luna.” The way she smiled afterward lit a fiery rage inside me.

“You will never be his Luna,” I shot back, recounting every detail. That only made her burst into laughter and clutch her chest.

“Oh,” she whispered. “What was that?”

“I am his mate!” I shouted. “You’re not! I can’t understand what you did to suddenly become his future Luna. Caelrix loves me… He promised to marry me ”

“Hold on. Wait,” she interrupted, raising her hand to stop me mid-sentence.

“Are you bringing up your past experiences with him again?” she asked, making me tense up.

“You’re a murderer!” I yelled. “You took the lives of my parents!” I raised my voice, trying to put some distance between us.

“You think it was random?” My voice trembled, but not from fear this time.

“My parents weren’t just ordinary wolves… no matter how much everyone tries to pretend they were.” My chest tightened as the memories clawed their way back.

“They stayed out of pack politics, kept their heads low… but they knew things. Things they were never supposed to know.” I swallowed hard. “And the night they died wasn’t just an attack…it was deliberate..”My eyes locked onto hers, searching… demanding.

“You were there.”

For the briefest second, something flickered across Thessaly’s face….not guilt, not remorse…but recognition.

Thessaly Van Everhart wasn’t just any she-wolf. She was the daughter of the Alpha of the Black River Pack....a name feared for its brutality…hunger for control and its history of wiping out anything that stood in its way.

And Thessaly?

She had grown up in that blood-soaked legacy….Cold, ruthless and Untouchable.

It was incredibly difficult to look the person responsible for my parents’ death in the eye, especially when I was also supposed to be with the man I loved more than anyone else.

What was going on? Was the Moon Goddess really toying with my emotions?

Thessaly remained stoic, hiding any trace of emotion, but her goal was clear to mock me after everything that had happened.

“You’re making a fool of yourself,” she finally said.

“Caelrix doesn’t care about you. You mean absolutely nothing to him. Caelrix deeply regrets ever being with you,” she jeered, slowly advancing toward me.

“He chose me because he loves me. I am his true companion. I can already guess what you’re thinking. It seems like destiny is laughing at your expense. You’re just an Omega, so you should know your place,” she said, pointing at my forehead and giving me a thorough once-over. 

“You don’t even look good.” She shoved me hard, but I somehow managed to stay on my feet.

I stayed silent. Her presence filled me with overwhelming fear. I preferred to keep her hands far away from my skin. I valued my cleanliness. The intense memory of losing my parents washed over me again, and it hurt like hell.

I swallowed hard. “You have no right to say that..”

“Of course I do, sweetheart. I can sense how much you hate me,” she chuckled. “It must be quite painful knowing your parents were taken by a young werewolf who’s about to become Luna. 

And I can imagine how disheartening it is for your so-called mate to be swept away by someone you least expected…” She whispered, reaching out toward me, but I instinctively recoiled.

I couldn’t help shaking my head. “What really matters is who he holds dear. And what’s important is that my parents live on in my heart”

Her laughter echoed through the room, cutting me off. 

“You’ve got plenty of that.”

“He loves me. He chose me because our connection is undeniable..”

“Undeniable connection!? I swear, I am his genuine companion! His choice was only motivated by the alliance!” I begged, my voice desperate, hoping she would somehow validate what I was saying. But all she did was laugh.

“You’re mistaken,” her smile slowly faded as her expression turned serious.

“My father originally decided against forming an alliance with this pack because he didn’t think it would benefit me. 

But then Caelrix showed up and my father took a liking to him. Caelrix was always ready to play matchmaker, and they suggested me because they knew I’d had feelings for him since we were kids.”

“Caelrix assured me it wouldn’t be a problem. He said he didn’t care about the lack of an alliance. He simply has an affinity for me, but our marriage will still bring an alliance”

“You’ve said more than enough!” I shouted. I was tired of constantly hearing it. The words were tearing my heart apart.

I couldn’t stand to listen anymore, and that brought a fresh smile back to her face.

“You remind me so much of your deceased parents. Weak and foolish” Her words were cut short as I delivered a hard slap across her face. The sharp sound echoed as her head snapped to the side. Her cheek turned pink, and she instinctively covered it while her eyes widened in shock.

“You won,” I said. “That feels amazing, doesn’t it?” I murmured, my voice steady but trembling.

She slowly lowered her hand from her cheek, revealing a small trace of blood at the corner of her mouth. The sight sent a jolt of shock through me, making my heart race. I wasn’t sure what I had just done.

“Thessaly…” I mumbled as her eyes grew wide, and suddenly Caelrix burst into the room without warning.

Anxiety rushed through me. “Caelrix…” I faltered.

“She won’t stop talking about my parents! She’s so proud of what she did. She’s… Please get her out of my room!” I pleaded. His gaze shifted to Thessaly’s lips as she started crying.

“That’s not true… She slapped me and accused me of stealing you away from her,” Thessaly cried out dramatically.

Caelrix looked at me, his expression full of bewilderment.

“You have to trust me”

“Don’t worry, I believe you,” he whispered gently, pulling her head against his chest. She sobbed uncontrollably, seeking comfort in his embrace.

Caelrix shot me a menacing glare.

I shook my head vigorously and clenched my jaw. “That’s completely false! Caelrix, you have to..”

“Do you honestly expect me to believe you after the way you’ve been relentlessly bothering me?” He let out a deep, menacing growl. “You must be out of your mind!” he exclaimed while gently running his fingers through Thessaly’s hair.

He softly kissed the top of her head as she continued faking her tears.

“Now, I expect an apology from you. Do as I say,” he demanded.

I shook my head as tears welled up in my eyes. “She took the lives of my parents, and you actually think I should apologize?! You know about it, Caelrix. Wow, this is not what I expected from you at all..”

“How many times do I have to remind you to apologize, Omega? Otherwise, I’ll have the beta drag you down to the dungeon,” he warned. The tears finally spilled down my face.

Thessaly released her hold on him and turned toward me, still crying. She was such a talented actress it was shocking how well she was pulling it off.

They clasped their hands together, and the sight made me feel incredibly vulnerable.

“Now. Apologize,” Caelrix commanded.

I stared at Thessaly, a small, bitter smirk tugging at my lips.

“Do it before my patience runs out…”

“I apologize…” I stumbled over the words.

“That’s not good enough. Get down on your knees,” Thessaly said. I turned to Caelrix, desperately searching for any sign of support, clinging to one last flicker of hope.

“Follow her instructions. I won’t be backing you up over Luna.”