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Not Your Backup She-Wolf

Not Your Backup She-Wolf

Short Story · Werewolf
By:  No SummerCompleted
Language: English
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Winning Back the Wife

Face Slapping

Mistress

Eight years of loyalty—wiped out by three days of her batting her lashes. At the bonfire, I swore the Alpha would finally mark me. Instead, I watched him fasten a sparkly little pendant around her neck. When the fire broke out, he ditched me—flames snapping at my heels. Said I could "handle myself," then played hero carrying her out. She showed up at my herb shop all smug, called me a "mutt no one wants." Then he showed up—Alpha on his knees outside my door, begging for another shot. I nodded toward my shelves. "These heal every wolf in Stormborne... except the Alpha who couldn't see what was right in front of him."

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Chapter 1

Chapter 1

"Hindi na ako masaya, Mateo! Gusto kong bumalik na sa asawa ko!"

Madiin kong tinakpan ang mga tainga sa sigaw ni Nanay.

"Sa tingin mo ba natutuwa pa ako sa ganitong sitwasyon, Yura?! Hindi!"

Mas nagsumiksik ako sa sulok ng pader sa sigaw ni Tatay. Heto at mag-a-away na naman sila. Dumadagundong sa kaba ang puso ko at hindi mapigilan ang panginginig ng mga labi.

Sa tuwing nangyayari ito ay tila ako kinakapusan ng hininga ngunit umaasa pa ring magiging maayos sila.

"Dear God, please, bind my parents with love and no hatred. Gusto ko po na buo kami at hindi magkahiwa-hiwalay, Papa G," mahinang usal ko bago pumikit.

Ngunit namulat rin ako sa malakas na paghampas ni Tatay sa mesa. Mas lalo pa akong sumiksik sa pader dahil doon. Hindi mapigilang umalpas ang mahihinang hikbi sa aking mga labi sa kaba at takot na nararamdaman.

"Bakit kasi binuhay mo pa itong batang 'to?! Tapos ano? Iiwan mo sa'kin?!"

Napahikbi nang tuluyan matapos makita ang hintuturo ni Tatay na nakaduro sa akin. Nanakit ang lalamunan at kusang nalaglag ang mainit na likido sa aking pisngi. Walang tigil. Nalasahan ko pa kung gaano kaalat ang mga iyon.

"Walang kasalanan ang bata, Mateo-"

"Hindi ko 'yan kayang alagaan! Babalik din ako sa asawa ko at hindi niya panigurado tatanggapin ang bata," humina pa ang boses ni Tatay sa dulo.

Maghihiwalay sila!

Ang bata kong kaisipan ay doon lamang natuon, sa kanilang paghihiwalay. Mas lumakas ang hikbi ko at marahas na umiling.

"Mas lalo namang hindi 'yan tatanggapin ni Frank!" si Mama na naglalagay ng gamit sa kanyang maleta.

"Aalis na rin ako kung ganoon." Mabilis din na kinuha ni Tatay ang sarili niyang maleta.

"Ano'ng balak mong gawin sa anak mo? Itapon sa ampunan?" si Nanay na masama na ang tingin.

"Bahala na!"

Mas humikbi ako sa isiping wala ni isa akong makakasama sa kanila. Wala ni isang may gusto sa akin.

Ayaw nila sa akin!

"N-anay, h-uwag p-o n-inyo akong iwan!"

Nagmamadali akong tumakbo at pilit inabot ang laylayan ng damit ni Nanay.

"Nay-"

"Magtigil ka diyan! Hindi kita pwedeng isama roon! Mas magagalit ang asawa ko kapag nakita ka!" Winaksi nito ang kamay ko at saka nagmamadaling umalis.

"Nay!" Humagulhol ako at halos maubusan ng hininga kaiiyak.

Nanlalabo pa ang paningin kong tinatanaw ang bultong papalayo ni Nanay nang dumaan din sa harapan ko si Tatay bitbit ang maleta niya.

"Tay! S-ama po ako." Pilit ko pang niyakap ang mga binti niya.

Ramdam ko ang pagkatigil niya. Ang akala ko ay mananatili siya noong araw na iyon para sa akin. Ngunit hindi.

"T-ay, s-ama p-o a-ko! N-ay!"

Ngunit nabibingi sila at walang balak pakinggan ang aking kamusmusan. Walang lumingon o humakbang pabalik.

|Y_S|

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10 Chapters
Chapter 1
The Stormborne pack's bonfire festival reeked of berries and smoke.I gripped the Sootheleaf in my hand, fingers brushing the edges. Climbed the back ridge at dawn just to get it. Liam—our Alpha—took a silver cut during a clash with a rival pack. This herb was the only thing keeping the swelling in check. He needed it daily.He didn't even glance at me.His eyes? Glued to Chloe, the visiting Alpha's daughter."Liam, will you peel this berry for me?" she purred, clinging to his arm, dragging her nails along the seam of his coat.Liam looked down, and his smile went soft—so soft I'd never seen it in our eight freaking years."Careful, don't stain your dress."He peeled the berry slow, handed it over. Juice smeared his fingers. Chloe whipped out some lacy handkerchief and stood on tiptoe to blot his hand, her fingers lingering way too long."Liam, your herbs—" My grip crushed the Sootheleaf."Wait, can't you see I'm busy?" Still didn't look at me. Eyes locked on a jewelry stand.
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Chapter 2
My best friend, Emma, handed me a cup of warm water and dropped beside me with a sigh. "It's messed up. Eight years, and you still lose to some tramp who just showed up."I stayed silent, eyes locked on the bonfire.Liam was busy helping Chloe with pendants. She twirled, asking if it looked cute. He nodded—never once looked my way.My fingers found the half-finished wrist guard in my bag. The herb-thread was damp from how hard I'd been holding it.Useless now.The bonfire music jumped, loud and wild.Emma tugged my hand. "Come on! Quit sulking. Dance with me!"She dragged me forward, but I barely got two steps before Chloe showed up, clinging to Liam's arm."Sophia, you're dancing too?" she beamed. "Liam said he'd teach me the circle dance. Said it's the most fun."Liam didn't even glance at me. "Too crowded here," he told her. "Let's find some space so you don't get bumped."They weren't even a full song in when Chloe gasped and toppled into his chest. "Ow! My ankle—it hurts
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Chapter 3
The stage blew with a loud bang.Sparks flew, hit the linen curtains—and boom. Fire tore up fast. Smoke rolled in thick, choking the air with the stench of burning fabric.Wolves screamed. Bodies shoved. Someone slammed into my back—I hit the stone hard. Pain ripped through my arm as my wrist cracked loud.I tried to get up—too slow. Another wolf's foot crushed down on my back mid-sprint. My chest caved under the weight—I almost spit blood."Liam! Help me!" I yelled, voice raw.Through the smoke, I saw him—just a few yards away, wrapped around Chloe. She clung to him like her life depended on it.He looked at me. Just for a second—hesitation in his eyes.Then Chloe buried her face in his chest, sobbing. "The fire's huge! I'm scared! If we don't leave now, we'll die!"He didn't think twice. Wrapped her up, threw his coat over her head, and bolted for the exit.As they passed, I reached out—grabbed his pant leg.He kicked me off.His boot smashed right into my busted wrist. I
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Chapter 4
At the pack clinic, the healer splinted my wrist, muttering on repeat, "Bone's broken. Your wolf's barely hanging on. Three months, minimum. Push it, and you'll feel it every storm."Emma stormed in, dropped my meds on the table with a bang. "Saw Liam escort Chloe in. Her arm's got a baby scratch, but she whined for premium healing cream. And Liam? Playing nurse—'Does it hurt?' 'Want water?' It was sickening."I grabbed the bag, fingers tightening around the pill box. The throb in my chest hit way harder than my wrist.***Liam brought Chloe back to the mansion at ten.Our home. Eight years in that house. The sunflowers by the door still leaned like always.I sat in the dark on the couch.He walked in, laughing. "Way nicer than your pack's, huh? Hope you stop by a lot."He flipped on the light. Froze when he saw my splint. "Your wrist okay?""Broken," I said. "Three-month heal time.""Oh. Then don't overdo it."He turned to Chloe, grinning. "I'll get the peanut butter. Didn'
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Chapter 5
I stepped into my room and popped open the suitcase, folding each piece of clothing like I was sealing off a chapter.Liam's gray jacket—bottom of the pile.Then Grandma's herb journal, untouched anti-inflammatory bundles, and the half-finished wrist guard.Every item made me freeze for a second. Eight years packed into a carry-on.From the next room, Chloe's sugary voice floated out. "Liam, will you tell me a story?"His reply? Quiet. Too damn soft. "Sure. Lie down. I'll tell you one."My fists clenched, nails biting into my palms. Just enough pain to keep me from falling apart.That wolf? He wasn't mine anymore.When the last zipper sealed, I dragged my suitcase into the living room.Chloe stepped out, spotted the suitcase, and plastered on a guilty face like she practiced it in the mirror. "Sophia, you're leaving? I'm so sorry—I never meant to come between you two. I'll go back to my pack. Just don't leave Liam, okay?""Cut the crap." My voice? Ice-cold. "You won. He's you
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Chapter 6
I crashed at Emma's for a month.My wrist was still weak—no heavy lifting—but I could handle the basics.Emma scored me a tiny rental on Stormborne pack's main street. I turned it into an herb shop.In a pack, herbs are gold. Grandma taught me all the good stuff when I was just a pup. Finally, it mattered.The shop was small—two hundred square feet, max. White walls. Clean shelves. Nothing fancy, but solid.Opening day? Emma helped hang the sign. Noah showed up with two potted plants, set them by the door. Brought the place to life."This is your turf now," Emma said, clapping my shoulder. "No one's pushing you around ever again."I smiled. No Liam. No Chloe. Just my shop, my space, and people who actually gave a damn.Not a bad life.Too bad peace didn't last.One afternoon, I was mid-herb sort when Chloe strutted in, flanked by two betas.New dress—Liam's money.Empty bottle in hand.Face full of drama."Sophia, your herbs are messed up," Chloe snapped. "I used your ant
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Chapter 7
Chloe wouldn't quit.When picking fights didn't stick, she switched tactics—ran her mouth all over Stormborne pack, trashing my herbs, hinting I was messing around with Noah, claiming I'd crumble without him holding me up.What she didn't count on? Most wolves weren't blind.They saw through the act. Knew who was real and who was fake as hell.Her lies didn't break me—they backfired. Wolves started backing me harder... and turning on her.The real hit? That landed at the Pack Assembly.Normally, it's a chill once-a-month meeting for pack stuff. But this time, Liam was all set to crown Chloe as his Luna.Then Noah stepped in—calm, steady—and dropped a fat stack of receipts."Take a look," he said, laying out photos and recordings. "Proof Chloe's been stirring the pot, spreading lies, and scheming with Wildgrove wolves to jack our herb formulas. She even planned to break Liam and Sophia apart."The photos? Chloe, mid-whisper with two shady Wildgrove she-wolves.The recording? C
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Chapter 8
Liam didn't quit.He kept showing up at my herb shop—stacking jars, chatting with customers, even running breakfast errands like some desperate Beta trying to earn stripes.I stayed chill. Not icy, just... unmoved.If he sorted herbs, I'd go, "Appreciate it, but I've got it."If he showed up with food, it was, "I can grab my own."If he offered to walk me home?"I'm heading out with Emma."Straight facts. No room left to twist the message.Wolves in the pack noticed.One even pulled me aside."The Alpha's been trying. He knows he messed up. Why not forgive him?"I just gave a half-smile."Forgiveness takes more than apologies. He wrecked something in me. I need space... and honestly? I don't even know if trust is still on the table."Liam got it.Didn't push.Just stayed in orbit—quiet, steady.The arrogance? Gone.He stopped acting like the world owed him a crown.Started showing up for pack chores. Waited in supply lines like everyone else.One time, the pack's wat
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Chapter 9
Liam found out about Noah's confession.He panicked and showed up, desperate for one last shot."Sophia, I know Noah treats you well, but I'm not him! We've got eight years together. I know your habits, your favorite things—I can love you more than he ever could!"I stared him down, calm and cold."Those eight years? You wrecked them yourself. Sure, you knew my habits—but you forgot my allergies. You knew what I liked, but never gave a damn. Noah hasn't known me long, but he actually sees me. He gets it. He respects me.""I can change!" he blurted. "I've already changed. I'm not arrogant anymore—I listen, I—""Changed?" I laughed under my breath."You changed because you LOST me. Because guilt's eating you alive. But if Chloe hadn't been exposed, would anything be different? No. This whole 'new you' isn't for me. It's just damage control."He froze.Mouth open. No words.He knew I was right.If Chloe hadn't been exposed, he'd still be at her side—still blind to me."I know
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Chapter 10
One year later.Shop number two? Thriving.I wasn't the she-wolf who waited around anymore.Now they called me the herbalist queen—cool, steady, totally myself.***Noah still showed up every day.Little by little, we became more.He never pushed.Just stayed close, calm—like he knew my wolf needed time.He remembered the peanut allergy. Never slipped up once.When my wrist flared, he'd rub in the ointment, real gentle.If I looked beat, he'd cover the shop and send me home to crash.I started opening up—memories, pain, stuff I thought I'd buried deep.That's when it hit me—real love isn't silent waiting or one-sided giving.It's respect. It's shared space. It's healing, slow and steady.One day, the pack threw a festival.Noah and I showed up together.Liam was there.He clocked us—fingers laced, full smiles.Bitterness flashed in his eyes, then slipped into something softer. Acceptance.He got it.I'd found what was mine. And it was time he let go.Later, Noah a
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