Only When I Died Did He Go Insane

"Mia, Ethan spoiled you far too much. By tradition, our pack demands a pure-blood heiress born from Alpha Ethan himself. But no — he was too afraid you’d suffer during pregnancy, so he chose to adopt an infant pup who doesn’t even carry his blood.""Yeah, adoption’s great. Or maybe Ethan just worries about you so much, he needs it to ease his conscience."All my friends came to congratulate me when they heard Ethan and I were going to adopt a pup.They all said how lucky that pup was — to be chosen by an alpha.But only I knew the truth. That infant wasn’t just any pup.It was his.His own blood.Surrounded by cheers and applause, I stood there, smiling like a fool.But deep inside, my wolf let out a low, mournful sigh —the kind only a soul cracked by betrayal could make.That morning, I went to the pack mansion and snuck into the werewolf surveillance room.I had to see it for myself.On the footage, I watched Elsa drag Ethan into his office.She looped her arms around his neck, pull

The air seemed to freeze in an instant.Ethan stiffened, clearly flustered, and after a brief hesitation, his eyes flicked nervously to Elsa, who was still standing far too close behind him.He forced an awkward smile."That's impossible, Mia. We've been mated for ten years—I’ve never once been drawn to another she-wolf. The promise I made—to have only you in my heart—has never been broken. Our bond is just you and me. Always.”I fixed my gaze on his eyes, searching for even a sliver of sincerity.Then I smiled faintly, curling my lips in mock amusement."Why so tense?" I said lightly. "I was only joking."At that, a visible wave of relief washed over Ethan’s face, his shoulders finally loosening.But I saw it all.The guilt in his glance, the panic in his voice, and the lie hidden behind his smile.When I turned away, the smile on my face collapsed completely—like a fragile mask that finally cracked.Elsa stood nearby, lips curled into an unnatural smile—so strained it made the truth

The next second, the furious pounding on the door grew louder and more desperate, the soundproof panels unable to block it out."Mia!""Mia, are you in there?! Please, I’m begging you, just say something!"…I had locked the door. Calm and unhurried, I turned up the flames.Then, I slipped out through the hidden passage behind the rear window.Funny, really—Ethan had used this very passage just two nights ago. That’s how I discovered it.I ran all the way to the main road, where the getaway car I arranged in advance was already waiting.The driver didn’t rush. Instead, he leaned forward, craning his neck to watch the scene with a gossipy grin."Tsk tsk… what a shame. That whole den’s gone up in flames. The alpha must be heartbroken."I followed his gaze.Smoke billowed into the sky, thick and black. The fire devoured the den.Ethan was there.Despite everything, he screamed like a madman, trying to charge into the fire.But the blaze was too intense.People swarmed him, holding him bac

When Ethan opened his eyes again, he immediately checked his phone.There were over ninety-nine unread messages—but not a single one was from me.He still couldn’t accept it. I was still missing, without a trace.Just as he tried to sit up, Elsa suddenly entered his sight.“Alpha Ethan, you’re not supposed to get out of bed yet,” she said gently. “The doctor said you still need to be under observation.”Ethan stared coldly at the woman in front of him. A surge of disgust welled up inside him.“Do you know how sick I feel just looking at you right now?”“Get out. Now.”Elsa forced down the irritation in her heart, like she had made up her mind.“She’s already dead. Torturing yourself like this won’t bring her back, and no one’s going to feel sorry for you.”“When you recover, let’s get married. Wouldn’t it be nice for the three of us to be a family?”Ethan instantly latched onto her words, eyes widening in disbelief.“What did you say?”“Who said Mia is dead? What nonsense are you spout

Ever since I arrived in Shadow Pack, life has moved at a dizzying pace.My straightforward professor even joked that I’d been a pampered rich Luna for too long and didn’t understand the struggles of ordinary people.But as a werewolf herbal researcher, I gave it my all—starting from scratch again.Still, I was carrying a little one in my belly, and the morning sickness had been rough.“Mia, don’t overwork yourself. You’ve got to think of the baby,” a coworker said to me with concern.Then she asked,“I don’t mean to rain on your parade, but… raising a pup alone is incredibly hard. Are you really sure about this?”I curved my lips into a smile and lowered my head to gently rub my slightly rounded belly, nodding with determination.Whether I was a wealthy Luna or just an ordinary working she-wolf, I believed one thing with all my heart: a mother is always strong.Just then, the research institute announced a new project—a perfect opportunity for me to establish myself here.By the time I