FAZER LOGINFor several seconds, I just stood there, staring at the wedding banner as if my eyes were playing trick on me. Then memories of how I had mocked Cayden came rushing back. I had actually thought he’s trying to get rid of me and force me to leave because he’s afraid I would cause a scene at his wedding. And Cayden… That smirk on his face. God, what had I done? I had been so convinced that I was the one mocking him, not realizing that he had been standing there, probably laughing his ass off internally as he watched me embarrass myself. My face burned. “That jerk!” How could he… How could he have gone along with it? I closed my eyes and cursed under my breath as embarrassment washed over me. The memory of him telling me that all I had to do was say the word and he would cancel the wedding came crashing back too. And the foolish me also almost said it. I almost said it. And now, I wished the ground would open up and swallow me whole. Oh God, what am I going to do now? I turn
Oh God. No. Not this. I swear that the last thing I wanted was to have this kind of conversation. I wasn’t good at this sort of thing. Because I knew that every single word mattered. Every gesture. Every expression. “So I have been asking myself this question, what happens if I meet my real mate someday?” she asked. “Joana…” I called gently. “What if he finds me after I’m already married? What if we’re forced to reject each other because I’m already married? And what if, at that time…” She paused, unable to finish the thought. Her eyes dropped to her lap. “I don’t want that.” I could understand her fear more than she knew. Maybe that was why her next question hit me so hard. “Ava?” “Yes?” “When you and Alpha Cayden rejected each other… how was it?” I froze. She looked at me innocently. “Was it really as painful as people say?” For a moment, I couldn’t bring myself to say anything. The question had come completely out of nowhere, and now threatened to pull out the l
The next two days blurred together so quickly that I could barely keep track of them. I didn’t even bother unpacking. My suitcase was still sitting right there at one corner, serving as a silent reminder that once this wedding was over, I would be getting on the first flight out.And Cayden, for his part, had vanished into thin air. I couldn’t say whether he’s avoiding me or just too busy preparing for his own wedding.All I knew was that I hadn’t caught even a hint of his scent which was so…Weird?I don’t know. But I remember him saying he wouldn’t leave me alone until I leave. And now…I took a heavy breath, looked down at my left hand—the same hand I had used to slap him two days ago, and I felt something strange simmer inside me.But when I remembered Joana, the woman he was getting married to today, I quickly pushed the feeling away.He belonged to another woman now. So why was I letting myself feel anything at all?Then again, when I thought about it, I couldn’t help feeling a
“And how is that supposed to be any of your fucking business?” I snapped back, not caring about the heat rolling off him as his anger filled the space between us, or his stupid entitled attitude. “Whatever decision I make is my problem. And if you got any fucking problem with it, deal with it.” “Don’t tell me….” He pulled back a little, a bit of surprise on his face. “Did I perhaps wound that precious little pride of yours? Is that why you refuse to take it?” Oh God, that stung! I wanted to curse at him but… “No.” I crossed my arms. “I think you've wounded your little pea-sized brain by leaving it in an air fryer far too long.” His jaw tightened. “You're getting on that plane. Now.” “Make me.” “Don't try me, Ava.” “Or else?” I met his gaze without backing down. A mocking scoff escaped me. “Wait. Don't tell me… you're scared.” “Of what?” “Of me.” I smiled mockingly. “Did you think I might crash your wedding?” His expression changed. “Is that what you want?” he
I chewed on my bottom lip so hard that I could feel the sting.Did he just tell him not to invite me because he thought I would be unable to watch him marry another woman and make a scene at his wedding? The thought alone made my anger rise.What did he think of me? A first-class, pathetic ex-wife who still couldn’t get over him? He must be out of his mind.A slow breath left my nose as I tried to hold back my rage. Then I turned to Mr. Knight with a polite smile.“No, I will be attending,” I said firmly. “In fact, I’ll make sure I bring a perfect gift to congratulate the newest couple.”“Great,” Mr. Knight said, seemingly pleased with my answer. “And since you will be staying, may I trouble you with something?”“Always at your service, Mr Knight."“Well, I… I don’t know how you might feel about this. But I would like you to meet my daughter and give her some advice that might be of help to her. After all, you were once a Luna there.”“Of course. It would be my pleasure.”“Really?
The first thing I did when I woke up was look at the couch where Cayden had slept, but there was no sign of him.I frowned as I pushed myself up against the headboard, my eyes sweeping across the hotel room. The curtains were still drawn, and everything looked exactly as it had when I went to sleep.I had actually slept for so long. Long enough that I barely noticed anything around me, even though I was supposed to stay alert.And that bothered me a lot.I didn't know if it was because I knew Cayden was in the room with me or because I had felt safe enough to let my guard down. Either way, I didn't like how easily I had fallen asleep and didn’t even know when he slipped out of the room.Who knew what tricks he had done while I was asleep.Just then, Aleric’s call came in and informed me that the plane was now available and we needed to head out.I got out of the bed and started getting dressed. But my eyes kept darting toward the door, thinking maybe he had gone to get breakfast, just
I couldn’t find it. My eyes scanned the velvet-lined drawers again. Then again. But it’s still not there. Not just the ring but most of my jewelry are missing. My fingers began moving frantically through every compartment. But it wasn’t there. I didn’t care about the wedding ring or the res
The second I saw her face, something inside me broke. Fresh tears filled my eyes and without saying a word, I stepped forward and threw my arms around her. She didn’t ask what happened nor demand an explanation. She just wrapped her arms around me and held me as if all she knew all I needed right
I opened my mouth to speak, but no words came out. I could only stare at him in shock and through the corner of my eyes, I caught this triumphant sneer on Natalie's face. “You…you can’t be serious, right? The one who should be leaving right now is..” “No, it’s you.” He turned to face me, after sl
***AVA’S POV***“Congratulations, you’re three weeks pregnant.” The doctor’s words rang in my ears as I stared at her.“Pardon?”“You heard me right, Luna Ava. You are three weeks along.”I blinked rapidly as I could not believe this. Five years of trying and now finally…I didn’t wait for anythin







