Mate's Love

Today, my eighteenth birthday, was meant for my bonding with James, my fated mate. Instead, the day before, he coldly rejected me, declaring his love for another. Today was their engagement party.The bride, the Chief Elder's daughter, shimmered in an extravagant diamond gown. She was a vision of noble beauty. With the Silver Moon Pack's Alpha unexpectedly deceased, the Chief Elder held the power to appoint the successor. James, driven by ambition, chose the Alpha position over me, a lowly Omega with a sick mother and no influence.I stood alone with a champagne glass clutched in my hand, watching them dance in the ballroom. My heart shattered, just like my sorrowful inner wolf. James's fake smiles and betraying eyes were unbearable. I downed drink after drink as the world blurred around me.Desperate to escape the hypocrisy, I staggered towards the door. But fate intervened cruelly. Near the steps, my ankle twisted and my heel snapped, as I fell. But I felt strong arms around me. I lo

After leaving Michael’s office, I stumbled through the streets, lost and aimless, like a headless fly. The persistent ache seeped into my bones, chilling me to the core.A recruitment advertisement caught my eye: "Nightclub Dancer – High Pay Wanted."Though the job felt humiliating, I was past caring. My mother's life hung in the balance, and I would do anything to save her.With gritted teeth, I dialed the number.The interview was brief, and that very night, I found myself on stage.The nightclub throbbed with darkness and noise, the heavy bass of the music vibrating through me. Clad in a revealing dance outfit, I moved to the rhythm. The men in the crowd whistled, their eyes were greedy and offensive, following my every move.My stomach churned within me, but I forced myself to dance. The money was my only concern now.Then, I saw two familiar faces in the crowd.James and his friend.My heart clenched. I tried to avoid their gaze, but it was too late.James’s friend grinned malicio

"You dare slap me?" James stammered, his hand pressed to his reddening cheek.I trembled with rage, my gaze was still locked on him."James, don't push this too far!" I warned.But emboldened by my reaction, he seized my wrist, "Hmph, who do you think you are? You're nothing but a lowly commoner!""You don't belong here! You're only here because you've been sleeping with men!"His words ignited murmurs around us.The guests, who had previously watched, now wore expressions of disdain."Ah, so that's the story. A shameless she-wolf, is she?""What a disgrace. How did someone like her even infiltrate this gathering?""Tsk, tsk, these young people..."Their venomous words were like sharp daggers, piercing my heart. I felt suffocated, but I clenched my teeth, biting my lip to suppress the tears.James, seeing my distress, smirked. "So, Emily, here's the deal: kneel and apologize, agree to be my mistress, and I'll let this slide. I'll even continue paying for your mother's medical bills.""

The next day, I woke early to visit my mother.She looked at me with a face radiating love."I heard about your speech last night," she smiled, "My daughter, you’re truly amazing.""Thank you, Mom." I gripped her hand tightly.I knew, no matter what, she would always stand by me, supporting and encouraging me. Back at the office, I overheard colleagues talking, learning that James's reputation had crashed after the banquet.His disgraceful behavior reached his family, and his father had isolated him to his quarters in a rage. The Chief Elder's eldest daughter, his intended bride, had also cut ties. His dream of becoming Alpha leader seemed shattered. I hadn't expected James to fall so far. But it was his own doing; he had only himself to blame. Michael called me into his office. "James's family wants to invite us to their home," he said. "He says it's to apologize in person."I furrowed my brows, hesitant.Though James had received his due punishment, I felt uneasy thinking about his a