Chapter 002

Camilla's POV

My eyes flew open, as I felt sharp pain around my neck and head.

Picking my little phone, I checked for the date, only to realize what today was- 21st March, 2022, the day I had found out that Dane was my mate.

Oh my goodness, I had just gone back in time.

"You are here, Camilla." A voice called behind me, drawing me out of my thoughts. "I've been looking everywhere for you."

I turned to see that it was Natasha, the head maiden. “What for? Is there a problem?” I quizzed, a bit confused about all this.

“Have you forgotten your duties in this pack? Come on, get to work already!”

I nodded and got off, dragging my feet, while buying my mind in thought. This was real, it wasn’t a dream. I had just gotten another shot to change my fate.

“This time around, I would save myself,” I muttered with a deep breath, while heading for the hallway but halfway through, I heard a strange noise coming from the door that led to Dane's former chamber.

It was just as it happened in my past life but I hadn't cared enough to check what caused the noise. This time, I decided to find out, so I walked stealthily to the door and opened it. The first thing that caught my eyes was Dane's shoes and red heels tossed on the staircase.

He was definitely with a woman, I clutched the bodice of my dress, preparing my heart to take in what I was about to see.

I subconsciously hoped I would catch them in the act because that could be my justification for rejecting him.

As a lowly omega in violet sky pack, I knew well I had no right to reject an alpha figure, except I had a tangible reason… This had to be it.

My mind was preoccupied with so many thoughts that I didn't notice one of Dane's shoes lying on the floor. I tripped over it and I slid down onto the first landing. My derriere would be sore very soon but I felt nothing now.

“What the hell are you doing here?" A voice bellowed angrily above me. I looked up to see Dane's handsome face. He still looked good enough to make my heart flutter, but I was no fool anymore. I avoided his freezing gaze before standing up.

At that moment, I glimpsed Clara's face behind him and she flashed a smile at me. How could I not have remembered that she came to the palace that day?

She had been with Dane when I'd found out he was my mate. Then I remembered that she mentioned that they were friends.

How could I have been blind to the sparks which had been obviously flying between them? I plastered a stiff smile as I opened my mouth to make up an excuse.

"Mate!" The words escaped my lips as a string of intoxicating scent wafted into my nostrils.

He cocked his head in question and a frown creased his forehead. "How dare you!" He growled.

"You think you deserve to be my mate? How dare the moon goddess give me a lowly and filthy omega as mate. I'll never accept you!"

“Honey, take it easy. You know she’s my step sister,” Diane spoke up for me. It was now I realized that all her acts of care towards me were fake.

“You can drop the act already,” I said, turning to her with a smug look. “I’m sure if you had the chance, you would kill me,” I added. Exactly what she did to me in my past life.

I watched as her reaction changed, she looked bitter. “You stupid ingrate! How dare you speak to me like that?”

I stifled the smile that threatened to crawl up my lips. "I'm sorry if I hurt a nerve,” I said with sarcasm, turning back to the Alpha. “I know you two have something going on, please reject me for I do not wish to come in between the two of you or become a Luna to an Alpha like you.”

He looked taken aback for a minute before regaining his composure. “Do you have any idea of who you are talking to? Do you know what we can do to you?”

I scoffed, of course I knew already. “Kill me?” This was what I wanted to say but I remained quiet. I wasn’t supposed to get on their nerves, else they could repeat their actions.

"Camilla Lynch." I filled in. “My name is Camilla Lynch, please go ahead and reject me. I have duties to attend to now.” My voice was now calm as ever.

"I, Dane Cyprus rejects you, Camilla Lynch as my mate!"

It felt as though a heavy weight had been lifted from my check as I traced my gaze back to my stepsister. She didn't hide the delight in her gaze as she gave me a look as though she expected me to protest. But they were both in for a shock!

I held back the curse that was on the tip of my tongue. "I, Camilla Lynch accept your rejection!"

Without waiting for them to say anything, I turned and hurriedly left the chambers.

FOUR YEARS LATER

The summer breeze brushed my face as I walked out of the airport, looking elegant and sophisticated. I took in a deep breath as a limousine screeched to a halt in front of me.

The driver came down and opened the front door, bowing curtly to greet me. "Welcome back, Ma'am. The chairman is waiting for you."

I inclined my head as he flashed him a warm smile.

Four years had passed and I was now a famous designer at Belle Fashion and Cosmetics Company, which was currently the top company in the world.

Still, I hadn't given up on getting back at Dane for what he did to me in the past.

The moon goddess didn't just grant a second chance only to rectify my mistakes, she gave me an opportunity to pay back those bastards who hurt me in the past.

Revenge was a dish best served cold and this was the reason I waited for years before returning back to the Pack.

As I took a step, I lost my balance and staggered backwards. I was so sure I would fall but strong arms suddenly wrapped around my waist possessively, making me jerk my head around to look at my savior.

I found myself staring into the sea blue eyes of a goddess.

For a few seconds, I forgot where I was.

His face was perfectly sculpted and his jawlines and bow shaped lips accentuated his facial contour.

My gaze trailed to his red lips and I couldn't fail to notice how sinful they looked.

If there were men like this alive, how did I ever fall for a man like Dane?

The stranger exuded a chilling and domineering aura, the type that made people cower in fear.

Only, I wasn't scared. If anything, I was itching to run my hand along his finely chiseled chest that hugged his clothes firmly.

My breath hitched in my throat as I struggled for control.

I shouldn't be acting this way. The last thing I needed to get in my way now is lack of self control.

Before I could act, he spoke.

"Seen enough, Camilla?"

My face heated up in embarrassment and I felt like the earth should open and swallow me. I could have slipped out of my grasp.

Wait a minute! Did he just call me by my name? How did he know that?

I recoiled out of his arms, squinting my eyes in surprise.

Suddenly, a sleek back car screeched to a halt beside him and he got in, winking at me at the same time.

"See you later, Millie!"

And that was when I remembered I was quite popular now, so anyone could know my name.