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No Fated To Follow, I Choose Myself

No Fated To Follow, I Choose Myself

Short Story · Werewolf
By:  Serein MCompleted
Language: English
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Winning Back the Wife

Regret

Tragic Love

Bias

A month before our medical fellowship was over, my fated mate, Julian, secretly filed to transfer packs to the High Council. I overheard his friend trying to talk him out of it. "You're ditching your home pack for Crimson Peak, all for Elodie? You did it behind Vesper's back? She's dead set on going home to Silver Crest. She even landed the Chief Healer position. You think she'll just agree? Didn't you two leave the pack for the Neutral Territory just so you could one day go back and serve?" Julian just chuckled, loosening his tie. His voice was laced with the arrogant confidence of a man who thought he owned my soul. "Vesper's my fated mate. We're already bonded. She'll follow me to Crimson Peak, no questions asked. Besides, Elodie's wolf is too fragile. She can't be without me." I stood outside, the mate mark on my neck stinging. I turned and walked away. If he could choose another she-wolf, I could choose myself. I would sever our bond and claim my title as Chief Healer. A month later, my plane landed. He called, his voice urgent. "Vesper, are you at the Crimson Peak territory yet?" I looked up at the gleaming towers and silver totems of the Silver Crest pack. A fierce pride surged through me. "I'm already home."

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9 Chapters
Chapter 1
I was carrying two cups of coffee to the lab.The door was cracked open. I heard Mason's hushed voice."Julian, does Vesper know you secretly filed the transfer request?"I stopped dead."She'll understand," Julian said, his tone casual. "We're fated mates. We don't need to discuss it."The heat from the coffee burned my fingers.Mason sighed. "But she got the Chief Healer offer from Silver Crest. Wasn't that the whole point of leaving home for Neutral Territory? To go back and serve our pack?""Plans change," Julian answered dismissively. "Elodie's wolf is damaged. She needs me. Vesper will understand what's important."My chest tightened. The mate bond ached."You're sure she'll agree to go to Crimson Peak?"Julian laughed. "She wouldn't dare disagree. Ten years with my mark on her, her wolf is bound to mine. Besides, Vesper's the reasonable one. She never makes a fuss."Reasonable.The word stabbed me like a knife."Julian, you still have feelings for Elodie, don't you?" Mason asked
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Chapter 2
Julian got home close to midnight.I was in bed, pretending to be asleep. I heard him tiptoe onto the balcony."Elodie? Still awake?" His voice was so gentle it made me want to throw up.I had never, not once, heard him use that tone with me."I know you weren't feeling well today," he cooed into the phone. "I'll take you to the doctor tomorrow, okay?"I could hear Elodie's delicate sobs through the phone."Don't cry, baby. I'll be with you soon. My wolf aches for you..."I closed my eyes, a bitter smile on my face.I guess I've been sleeping too soundly. I've missed all his late-night confessions.At six the next morning, Julian was already up and rushing around.He was packing in a panic, avoiding my gaze."Vesper, I... I have to get to the lab early," he stammered.I sat up. "Okay."He froze, surprised by how calm I was.He pulled a file from the nightstand drawer and put it in front of me."These are the pack transfer forms," he said, clearing his throat. "You just need to drop the
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Chapter 3
Saturday morning, I started packing.Ten years of life. So much junk.I pulled out two large trash bags and started sorting.The photo album from our mating ceremony. Pictures of us exchanging vows. Trash.The ticket stubs from our honeymoon. We were supposed to go back last year. Trash.The necklace Julian gave me for my birthday.Trash.Julian walked out of the bedroom and saw what I was doing."Vesper, what are you doing?" His voice was tense."Packing," I said without looking up. "There's too much stuff. Have to throw some of it out."He relaxed. "Right, right. Better to travel light."I pointed to a cardboard box in the corner. "That too?"Julian's face changed instantly. He lunged for the box, clutching it to his chest."No! Not this one!" His reaction was surprisingly intense.I stared at him, my face blank. "What's in it?""It's... just some of Elodie's things," he stammered, avoiding my eyes. "She left them here. I need to get them back to her."Elodie's things. In our home.I
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Chapter 4
"Yes," I nodded.A relieved breath escaped him, though a flicker of guilt still crossed his face. He reached for my hand."Vesper, you're always so understanding. I knew I could count on you."The second his fingers brushed my wrist, I pulled my hand back.Julian froze. "You...?"His phone buzzed with a string of new messages from Elodie."Julian, hurry! It really hurts!""I'm so scared by myself.""You promised you'd protect me."Julian glanced at his phone and started to panic."I have to go," he said, rushing to the bedroom. "Elodie can't handle this alone."Five minutes later, he came out with a suitcase."Vesper, I'll go to the new pack and get everything settled. You just come straight over when you're done packing.""Okay."Julian got to the door, then turned back. "Vesper, I love you. We'll be together again soon."I looked at him and said nothing.The door closed, and the apartment fell into a dead silence.I continued packing, my movements robotic and calm.The next morning,
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Chapter 5
Fifteen hours. The flight was finally over.As the plane descended, I saw it. The familiar skyline.The iconic peaks of Silver Crest, glittering in the sun.The old wolf next to me noticed my expression. He smiled gently. "Home, little one.""Yeah," I nodded. "Home."My wolf stirred. A deep thrum vibrated through me. It knew. It was answering the call of home.The second we landed, I turned on my phone.Messages flooded in.Twenty-three from Julian, sent between 10 p.m. last night and 8 a.m. this morning.The first: "Vesper, your flight should be landing soon. Let me know you're safe."The third: "Why haven't you texted back? Are you off the plane yet?"The seventh: "Vesper? Are you ignoring me on purpose?"The twelfth: "I had Elodie make your favorite food. Get here soon. Don't let her effort go to waste."The eighteenth: "This is so selfish. You've got Elodie worried sick. Her headaches are back!"The last one: "Vesper, if you don't reply, I'm calling the Enforcers!"I scanned his me
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Chapter 6
Julian was speechless.All I could hear was his ragged breathing and Elodie sobbing in the background."Did you ever ask me what I wanted?" My voice was laced with ice. "Julian, did you ever ask if I wanted to give up my position as Head Healer at Silver Crest to be your cook?""I... I..." He stammered, unable to form a word."Did you ask if I wanted to leave my homeland and start over in a strange territory?" My tone grew colder. "Or am I just some possession to you? Something without a mind of its own?""Vesper, let me explain...""Don't bother explaining," I cut him off. "My mind is made up. I'm staying in Silver Crest. For good.""What?!""Check your email." I started toward the airport cafe. "I sent two files. The Bond-Severance Agreement. And the Asset Division. Sign them."I heard a heavy thud on his end."You... you want to sever our bond?" Julian's voice shook. "Vesper, we're fated mates! The Moon Goddess chose us! You can't just—""I can," I said coldly. "Our healers can seve
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Chapter 7
The moment I stepped out of the Silver Crest airport, I saw them. A welcoming party.The Silver Crest Head Healing Center sigil shone in the sun.Three senior healers in white coats, genuine smiles on their faces."Dr. Vesper, welcome home," the lead healer said, shaking my hand. "We've all been waiting for you."My eyes stung.Ten years. Finally, someone was welcoming me home for me. Not as someone's mate, but for my own achievements.The convoy took me straight to the healing center.As I walked into the building, I saw the plaque on the door: Vesper Sterling Laboratory.My own lab.After ten years adrift, I was finally home. Truly home.The next day, I threw myself into developing a Silver-Poison Antidote.It was the biggest threat Silver Crest faced. Rival packs often used silver weapons on our patrols, and a normal wolf's recovery from silver poisoning was slow.If I could create an effective serum, it would be a game-changer for our pack's defense.I led a team of twelve, working
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Chapter 8
Julian's face fell instantly.His lips pressed into a thin line, his eyes darting away. He couldn't say a word."What's wrong? Can't answer?" I pressed. "Weren't you just swearing I was the only one in your heart?""I... I..." he stammered. "Vesper, you know... I've set everything up in Crimson Peak, and Elodie... she...""She can't live without you, right?" I sneered. "Julian, do you remember five years ago? When Elodie was trying to get that exchange spot at St. Rose Medical Academy? Did she give up that chance for you?"His face went even whiter."She knew it was my dream, but she didn't hesitate for a second," my voice was sharp as a blade. "And you? You lied to me, made me give up my chance to go abroad, all to make her dream come true.""That's... that's different..." he trembled."How is it different?" I stared him down. "Now I'm asking you to stay in Silver Crest. Why can't you do it?"He just gaped at me, speechless."She won't sacrifice her comfortable life for you. You won't
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Chapter 9
In the third month, Julian called again.He sounded exhausted."Vesper, I wanted to come see you, but Elodie's wolf... it's gotten worse." His voice was laced with resignation. "She's been hospitalized. Her wolf is unstable, turning on itself. The healers say any shock could push her over the edge."I was in the lab, mixing a serum sample. The vial glowed silver under the light."Mm," I replied flatly.He seemed to be waiting for more, but I said nothing."Vesper... are you okay?" he asked cautiously."Fine.""I mean... do you miss me?"I stared at the liquid in the vial, feeling nothing."No."Dead silence on the line. After a long moment, he finally spoke, his voice hoarse. "I see."In the fourth month, a courier delivered a package.The 'Mate-Bond Severance Agreement,' signed by Julian.There was also a long letter."Vesper, I admit I have feelings for Elodie, and I admit I hurt you. I'll never forget everything you did for me over the years. I'm leaving you most of my assets as com
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