The Best of Both Worlds? Sorry, No

"Are you absolutely sure you want to do this, Alpha? Ophelia Hale only got badly injured because she tried to save you. When she wakes up and realizes she's lost her wolf, the pain might drive her mad," the healer said.He was holding a syringe of liquid silver in his hand, but he couldn't bring himself to inject it into my system.However, Xander Smith, Alpha of the New Moon pack, didn't want to waste another second."Stop stalling and just do it," he ordered. "It doesn't matter if she lashes out. As long as the silver kills her wolf entirely, she'll have no choice but to accept it."Dahlia has already lost the ability to be a mother and was exiled by the Red Moon pack. She'll only be spared from judgment if she becomes my son's mother. So, I'm willing to give up everything to keep Dahlia from suffering," Xander stated."But Ophelia is your Luna. Yet, you want to kill her wolf and take her pup away from her. Aren't you afraid she'll hate you?" the healer argued.He was a soft-he

A welcome party to celebrate Dahlia's return was underway when Xander and I arrived home."I forgot to tell you, Ophelia. Dahlia doesn't have a place to stay, so she'll be living with us from now on," Xander explained while holding my hand.I knew all this had been planned in advance, so I said nothing. I just looked at Leander, who was affectionately cuddling up to Dahlia.He happily ate the fruits she fed him and called her "Mommy". He didn't even notice me, as he only had eyes for Dahlia.Seeing this, I felt as though a silver spike had been driven straight through my heart. The pain was so intense that I bit my lip hard enough to draw blood.Panic flashed across Xander's face when he saw this. "Don't get the wrong idea, Ophelia. They're just putting on an act. It's a rehearsal for tomorrow's ceremony, so everything you see right now is just an act."Taking a deep breath, I forced myself to smile warmly. "It's alright—I understand. I'm just a weak Omega now anyway, so it's onl

After leaving the New Moon pack's territory, Vivienne and I traveled far north to the Silver Moon pack. The freezing climate helped ease the pain I felt from purging the wolfsbane from my body.The moment we arrived, we saw someone I hadn't seen in years—Leo Everhart.Vivienne slyly nudged me. "I've always said Leo is the one who truly loves you most. The second I casually mentioned you'd be staying here for a while, he was already waiting here."I looked perplexedly at the wolf before me.He had the signature snow-white coat that all Silver Moon wolves do. Under the northern lights, his fur appeared to have a metallic luster, as though the Arctic's moonlight had been draped on him.Leo was undoubtedly a much more powerful Alpha than Xander.I narrowed my eyes as I studied him. Then, a short while later, I looked away and shook my head."We haven't spoken in six years. There's no way he's waiting for me," I argued.However, Vivienne ignored me and called out to Leo. "Excuse me,

Upon learning I had rejected Leo, Vivienne couldn't understand why."Why? Don't tell me you'll remain mateless for the rest of your life just because of that bastard, Xander?" she interrogated.I shook my head. "No, I'm just scared. I'm afraid my wolf might never fully recover. And I'm afraid that if I do fall in love again, it'll all end the same way. Plus, you said yourself that Leo is way better than Xander. Xander's mother always looked down on me, so why would Leo's pack ever accept me?"Vivienne suddenly looked sternly at me. "Ophelia, you're a werewolf, and you were the best she-wolf warrior in the entire joint task force. Where's that pride and confidence you used to have? How can one heartbreak make you think you'll never find true love and happiness again?"You're underestimating yourself—and Leo too. As the best healer across all the werewolf packs, I'm telling you you deserve the best the world has to offer," she admonished.I was dazed after hearing this. Could it be

Xander's words infuriated Leo, who wanted to attack him again.After quickly wrapping my arms around Leo, I said, "I trust you."Of course, I was prepared to accept the consequences of accepting Leo as my mate—win or lose.And just as Vivienne had said, Leo was the best werewolf there was. At 18 years old, he could already suppress his pheromones, and his self-control was unmatched.Hence, someone like Leo wouldn't psychologically compromise himself for someone he didn't love. That was why I believed he wouldn't let me lose.Turning my head, I looked mockingly at Xander. "Not every Alpha is as useless as you. And what makes you so sure I didn't regain my wolf?"With that, I shifted into a pure, silver wolf. My claws glinted coldly under the moonlight as I raised a paw."Don't show yourself in front of me again. If you do, I'll kill you," I threatened."Ophelia!" Xander heartbreakingly cried, but I never looked back again."My love, he hurt you so badly. Are you sure you don't