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This Time, I Sealed the Cocoon

This Time, I Sealed the Cocoon

Short Story · Werewolf
By:  CocojamCompleted
Language: English
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Face Slapping

Reborn

Feel-Good Story

Plot Twists

Alpha

Luna

Karma

Awakening

On the night of our engagement party, my fiancé, Alpha Caleb, and my own brother, Finn, gave me a gift. A rare blood monarch chrysalis. They said it was a sacred artifact. That it would nourish the Luna’s inner wolf. But I had it sealed away immediately. Because I’ve been reborn. In my last life, they told me the butterfly would nourish my wolf. So I kept it in my room. I guarded it with the purest moonlight. I even built it a miniature garden, caring for it until it hatched. Its tendrils pierced my skin. Deep. I endured the pain. I naively thought it was just bonding with my inner wolf. But after it hatched, it just grew. Bigger and bigger. It wouldn’t eat anything. It only wanted to drain me. At first, it was a faint sting in my fingertips. Then, deep marks on my wrist, my collarbone, my neck. Every night, I’d wake up with new wounds. My wolf grew weaker. And with every drop of my blood it drank, the patterns on its wings grew more beautiful. I couldn’t take the torture anymore. I tried to throw the greedy thing out of our territory. But Caleb used his Alpha Command. He forced me to my knees. “It’s a gift from me and Finn. It will make you a stronger Luna, Cora. Can't you handle a little pain?” It drained my blood dry. It shattered my inner wolf. I died three months after our engagement. My soul lingered after death. I watched it rise from my cold corpse. A naked woman landed on the carpet. She fell right into my fiancé’s arms. And my dear brother, Finn, hugged her with joy. “Lilith, you're finally back! You are the one true Luna of our Pack!” Seeing that familiar face, I finally understood. The butterfly wasn't a sacred artifact. It was a parasite. It was my sister. My older sister, Lilith, who supposedly died. The hypocritical sister Finn had always favored.

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Chapter 1

Chapter 1

In my last life, I died in the Pack House’s master bedroom.

The curtains were open. Moonlight hit the foot of the bed. But I was cold. So cold. Like I’d been thrown into an arctic cave.

The Pack’s Healer put the last of the healing herbs on my wounds. But my heart was already stopping.

I couldn’t make a sound.

The puncture wounds on my wrist, collarbone, and neck were wrapped in layers of gauze. Wounds from the parasite’s tendrils.

Before I took my last breath, the last thing I saw was the glass case on the nightstand.

The blood-red butterfly stood on its obsidian base. Its beautiful wings glowed with an eerie red light.

Like it was mocking me.

Or maybe just waiting for me to die.

Caleb stood by the bed, his eyes red.

Finn was on the floor, sobbing.

“Cora, just hold on a little longer.”

I actually thought my own brother didn't want me to die.

Then, his eyes darted to the glass case. His voice dropped to a whisper.

“Lilith, is she almost gone?”

My whole body went stiff.

Lilith? What did he mean?

But I didn’t have the strength to open my eyes.

My last breath left me.

My soul floated out of my body. I saw the Healer pull a white sheet over my face.

Caleb finally let out a sob. Finn cried along with him.

They put on a show for a moment.

Then Caleb sent the Healer and the guards away. He locked the door.

Finn instantly wiped away his tears. He ran to the glass case, his face ecstatic.

“Lilith, she’s dead. Can you shift now?”

Inside the case, the butterfly, fat with my blood, began to glow.

A blinding red light exploded from its wings. The strange halo stretched in mid-air.

The blood-red wings melted into a woman’s slender arms.

A naked woman landed on the carpet. She lifted her gorgeous face.

Floating in the air, I stared in shock.

It was Lilith.

My sister. The one who died in a rogue attack five years ago!

It all hit me at once.

She was the first love Caleb kept hidden in his heart. The one he could never forget.

Caleb rushed to her. He pulled her into a desperate, hungry hug. His possessive winter-pine Alpha scent exploded through the room.

“Lilith, I’m sorry you were trapped in that case for so long. Cora’s Healer's blood nourished you well. Your soul is finally whole again.”

Lilith leaned against his broad chest and purred.

“I told you. My dear little sister's inner wolf is the most nourishing.”

She reached out and stroked Finn’s face.

“Finn, did you miss me?”

The teenager threw himself into her arms.

“I missed you like crazy! I waited for you to shift every day. Cora is so stupid. All she can do is heal. Only you deserve to be my sister!”

“I was too weak. That’s why you had to wait so long,” Lilith said, kissing his forehead.

“Cora is nothing. She was never worthy of being Luna. Never worthy of ruling this territory.”

I just floated there. Watching the three of them hold each other.

So my brother, the one I loved with all my heart, knew the truth all along.

He protected that monster not because he was a foolish kid.

He protected it because he knew who was inside. His real Luna. His favorite sister.

My soul trembled. It roared. Then it dissolved into nothing.

But I came back.

Reborn. Right at the end of my engagement party.

“Cora? What’s wrong?”

Caleb’s deep, sexy voice was right next to my ear.

I looked up. He was in a tailored suit, holding that glass case.

Finn stood beside him, his eyes shining with fake anticipation.

“Cora, this is our engagement gift to you! From me and Alpha Caleb! A pure-blood monarch chrysalis. Its life essence will perfectly nourish your inner wolf! You’ll be the most powerful Luna!”

Inside the case, the chrysalis pulsed on its base. The blood-red veins on its shell flashed once.

It was watching me.

Caleb’s hot hand rested on my waist.

“Do you like it, my Mate?”

I lowered my eyes, hiding the chilling coldness inside them.

Last time, I treated it like a holy relic. I fed it with my own blood.

This time?

I reached out, took the glass case, and smiled.

“Of course, I love it. Such a precious gift. I’ll be sure to… enjoy it.”
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9 Chapters
Chapter 1
In my last life, I died in the Pack House’s master bedroom.The curtains were open. Moonlight hit the foot of the bed. But I was cold. So cold. Like I’d been thrown into an arctic cave.The Pack’s Healer put the last of the healing herbs on my wounds. But my heart was already stopping.I couldn’t make a sound.The puncture wounds on my wrist, collarbone, and neck were wrapped in layers of gauze. Wounds from the parasite’s tendrils.Before I took my last breath, the last thing I saw was the glass case on the nightstand.The blood-red butterfly stood on its obsidian base. Its beautiful wings glowed with an eerie red light.Like it was mocking me.Or maybe just waiting for me to die.Caleb stood by the bed, his eyes red.Finn was on the floor, sobbing.“Cora, just hold on a little longer.”I actually thought my own brother didn't want me to die.Then, his eyes darted to the glass case. His voice dropped to a whisper.“Lilith, is she almost gone?”My whole body went stiff.Lilith? What did
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Chapter 2
Caleb and Finn both sighed in relief.They smiled. The same damn smile.Only the chrysalis in the case glowed silently.It stood on its base, its dark red shell pulsing. Like a greedy heart.But Lilith’s consciousness locked onto me.It was like she was saying, Good girl. You know your place.I looked back at it, my smile widening.Lilith.This time, we’ll take our time.Caleb carried the case into the master bedroom himself.I stood at the door and asked flatly, “Does it have to be in our room?”He paused, his hand still on his suit jacket. His Alpha aura wavered for a second.“The moonlight is strongest here. It’s best for nourishing it. The closer it is, the better it can feed your wolf in return.”Finn ran over and tugged on my dress. He looked up at me with that innocent face.“Cora, it’s really fragile. Please don’t put it outside, okay?”Fragile?Last time, its blood-sucking tendril stabbed through my neck. It didn’t seem so fragile then.I walked to the case and leaned down.Th
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Chapter 3
The night was deep.I sat on the sofa in the guest room, staring at the full moon outside the window.My finger throbbed slightly, but the wound had already healed.The Healer’s blood in my veins was my biggest curse in my past life. It made me the perfect food for Lilith’s rebirth.But not this time.Suddenly, a thick, suffocating scent of winter pine seeped through the door gap.It was Caleb.He was pacing outside my door.I could hear his heavy breathing. The scent was laced with intense desire.Caleb was radiating a mating lust I hadn't felt in ages.He was an Alpha in his prime. But ever since we got engaged, he rarely touched me.He always said he needed to respect me. That we should wait until the mating ceremony.But now I knew the truth.He was saving himself for the monster in that glass case.So why was he at my door, burning with rut, in the middle of the night?I quietly walked to the door and pressed my ear against the wood.“Lilith… Lilith…”Caleb was whispering hoarsely
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Chapter 4
I didn’t sleep all night.The next morning, I walked down to the dining room.Caleb and Finn were already at the table.Caleb looked exhausted, his eyes slightly bloodshot. His mating lust had clearly tortured him all night.Finn looked pale, picking at his food.“Good morning,” I said cheerfully, sitting down.They both looked up.Caleb forced a smile. “Morning, Cora. How did you sleep?”“Perfectly,” I lied. “I feel energized.”Finn suddenly slammed his fork down.“Cora, what did you do to the butterfly?”His voice was sharp, accusing.I raised an eyebrow. “What do you mean?”“It’s dying!” Finn shouted, his face contorted. “Its color is gone! It’s not moving! Did you poison it?!”Caleb’s expression instantly darkened. The Alpha Command returned, pressing down on the room.“Cora. Explain.”I calmly picked up my coffee cup and took a sip.“I didn’t do anything,” I said smoothly. “But maybe it’s just naturally weak. After all, it’s a parasite. It needs a massive amount of Healer's blood
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Chapter 5
After Finn left the next morning, I carefully poured the spiked tea down the drain.Then, I feigned weakness, leaning heavily on the banister as I walked downstairs.Caleb rushed over, his face a mask of fake concern.“Cora? What’s wrong?”“I… I don’t know,” I gasped, putting a hand to my head. “I feel so dizzy. My inner wolf feels completely drained.”Finn stood in the background, a sly smirk on his face.“You must be exhausted from feeding the butterfly,” Caleb said quickly, hiding his excitement. “You need to rest. Go back to bed. I’ll take care of everything today.”“Thank you, Caleb,” I whispered weakly.I went back to the master bedroom and locked the door.The moment the lock clicked, my weakness vanished.I stood straight, my eyes cold.I walked to the glass case.The chrysalis was pulsing frantically. It sensed the Wolfsbane in my system—or so it thought. It was ready for a feast.I didn't give it one.Instead, I carefully transferred the chrysalis into a heavy, lead-lined obs
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Chapter 6
He began preparing his dark tools.Through the blood-tie, Lilith’s voice was screaming in my head.No! You can’t do this! Caleb will kill you!I ignored her.Welcome to hell, sister.Just as the Dark Witch, Silas, was about to begin, my phone vibrated on the blackwood table.My Mate’s name—Caleb—flashed on the screen.He must have returned to the Pack House for something and found the master bedroom empty.I answered and put it on speaker.“Cora, where did you take the glass case?”Caleb’s voice was tight with rage. His pine-scented Alpha Command slammed through the phone, trying to force my inner wolf into submission.His question was a cold, unyielding demand.The chrysalis in the lead box seemed to sense his voice. It started thrashing desperately, sending out weak mental pleas to its Alpha.I took a sip of cold tea, my voice casual.“The Moon Goddess must be blessing us. It drank so much of my Healer’s blood today. It’s burning up. The shell is cracking.” I paused, letting my breat
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Chapter 7
The sound of a hammer striking obsidian was dull and sharp.The Dark Witch, Silas, held up a three-inch soul-binding nail. It had been soaked in concentrated Wolfsbane and a pure silver solution. He aimed it precisely at the chrysalis's dark red core.The bone powder had already sealed its shifting pathway.It couldn’t move, but a tsunami of pure terror crashed into my mind.“Stop…”It was Lilith’s voice, shaking hysterically, stabbing at my nerves through the severed blood-tie.Silas didn’t hesitate. The hammer fell.The nail pierced the hard shell, sinking deep into its core.“AHHH—IT HURTS!”A horrific scream tore through my mind. I took a sip of my coffee. My hand didn't even tremble.I looked down at the convulsing thing.“I hurt, too,” I said softly. “Every time you devoured my Healer’s blood, every time you tore away a piece of my inner wolf, I was in so much pain I couldn’t sleep. Did you ever think of stopping?”The screaming in my head stopped.Replaced by endless terror and
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Chapter 8
The next morning, the screech of tires shattered the peace of the Pack House.Frantic footsteps sprinted up the stairs, followed by the violent slam of a door.The master bedroom door was thrown open, hitting the wall with a loud bang.“Cora! Where is Lilith?!”Caleb’s voice echoed down the hall, thick with unconcealed panic.A few seconds later, he and Finn burst into the downstairs Pack Hall.The joy on their faces froze when they saw me, calmly waiting.I was sitting in the main seat at the long council table, holding a cup of cold coffee.This was the heart of the Pack’s leadership, a sacred space you couldn’t enter without permission.“What are you looking for?” I asked calmly, looking at the two desperate fools.“The butterfly!” Finn shrieked, clawing frantically at the glass. “Caleb promised me! He said once you bled dry, Lilith would come back! You murderer!”Caleb strode to the table. His furious pine scent and his Alpha Command crashed down on me, trying to force my inner wol
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Chapter 9
The Enforcers mercilessly twisted Caleb’s arms behind his back and dragged him from the Pack Hall.Finn chased after them to the front door.He screamed Caleb’s name. He cried for his sister Lilith.He never once looked back at me.The moment the doors burst open, Caleb’s mother, the current Luna, rushed in with her entourage.Seeing her son in shackles, her perfectly preserved face twisted in fury. She stormed up to me, pointing a finger in my face.“You devious bitch! How dare you frame the future leader! You’ve ruined the hope of this entire Pack!”I leaned back in my chair and calmly played the recording on my phone.Finn’s cruel words echoed in the hall.“A little bite won't kill you! Sister Lilith needs your life force more!”When the recording finished, I looked up at the once-mighty Luna.The Head Alpha stood nearby, his gaze sweeping over her like ice.“Control your son,” the Head Alpha’s voice was absolute. “Don’t bring any more shame to this Pack.”Caleb’s mother went pale.
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