Natash's POV
After two years of hiding, we met again in this situation, and I realized that I was still nervous. My hands trembled uncontrollably, and in order to suppress this trembling, I could only clench my fists tightly.
It took almost all the courage and strength I had gathered throughout my life to face Jaclyn Dills, my husband, or should I say, my ex-husband.
After all, two years ago, I had already left a signed divorce agreement for him, the man I had secretly loved for nearly a decade.
Our marriage, which lasted only a year, ended in desolation, and I should have known that he would never truly belong to me. Unfortunately, I understood this too late.
A year of marriage had worn away all my hopes, and I felt truly foolish. But facing him now, besides the nervousness, there was an unexplainable fear deep within me.
Besides the fear, there were threads of constant yearning in the depths of my heart. I still thought about him, couldn't let go, couldn't move on.
Jaclyn Dills had always been elegant, as if he were a noble from the medieval era of England. That air of aristocracy exuded from deep within him, creating a sense of aloofness.
Even after secretly loving him for ten years and being his luna for a year, I still felt like an outsider.
Jaclyn Dills was an alpha who had gone through rigorous trials within the pack, and every girl dreamed of becoming his luna.
Despite being a fierce snow mountain white wolf, he was incredibly handsome. It didn't seem appropriate to describe a man as 'beautiful,' but I couldn't think of any other words.
In fact, throughout the ten years of secretly loving him, I had always felt inferior. In his presence, I constantly felt too ordinary, almost like his sidekick.
I never imagined becoming his luna, and I never thought he would accept my wolf.
Although he's very handsome, he doesn't give off a soft or gentle vibe, he's very manly and domineering.
In private, when he sheds the elegant exterior, he's more like a dominant jackal, especially in bed, he doesn't love me at all.
I can clearly feel that what he seeks in me is a pure release, devoid of any trace of love.
It's as if he's not looking for a luna appointed by the moon goddess, but just an outlet for his desires. Sometimes, I feel like I'm more like a prostitute, very cheap and readily available, the kind that offers herself willingly.
I'm well aware that the only reason he accepted my wolf is because of the pack's pressure, and also because I have some use to him. It's a very cruel reality, far from the romantic love I had in my mind, far from it.
Annelie said I'm hopelessly naive and gullible, for believing in the existence of love in this world.
Even if it does exist, it's not meant for alpha and luna like us, who are bound together because of the pack. If there was any hope left in my heart before, I should be completely awakened now.
'Natash, this is Mr. Dills. Our business has benefited greatly from Mr. Dills's assistance in reaching our destination smoothly. Come on, toast Mr. Dills a drink, and we'll have many more opportunities for cooperation in the future. Mr. Dills, this is Natash, our company's assistant. Please take care of her in the future.”
Jaclyn's POV
The sharpness in my gaze disappeared in an instant.
She had finally appeared, but it was in such circumstances. I gritted my teeth and swallowed my displeasure.
I glided lightly past Natash Yael, and to my annoyance, I noticed that she was doing quite well for herself.
You could even say she was doing better, seemingly having gained some weight.
Compared to her previously thin and frail appearance, she now had a touch of charm.
Honestly, marrying her as my luna was just going with the flow. After all, as I reached the right age and passed the alpha trials smoothly, the elders thought her pack's influence was substantial enough.
The arrangements were made, so we got married.
Having multiple lunas made no difference to me; I wasn't a benevolent man, especially since I believed that if something exists, it should be used. If she was marrying me, I wasn't going to hold back.
I took her the same night, and her response still remains fresh in my memory.
Beads of sweat formed on her young and pained forehead, but she held onto me tightly, biting her lip.
Muffled moans escaped her lips and entered my ears, giving me a sense of sadistic pleasure.
I never expected that the eldest daughter of a pack would still be a virgin.
Despite her inexperience and delicate body, her lack of skillful response didn't prevent me from finding satisfaction.
Afterward, she curled up in my arms like a small rabbit—so obedient and cute.
However, it was this seemingly adorable rabbit that, after leaving behind a divorce agreement, vanished without a trace.
As I gradually became serious and started to care, I couldn't help but grit my teeth.
To this day, I still haven't figured out the reasons behind her disappearance.
I don't believe it was due to my extramarital affairs, which I had already settled later on. I just wanted to lead a peaceful life with my little rabbit.
Unfortunately, the peaceful days didn't last long.
My little rabbit ran away, and two years later, she suddenly appeared in such a setting, which made me itch with anger.
My gaze flickered, and I gracefully raised the glass in my hand:
'Mrs. Yael, such a rare surname, and a beautiful person. Allow me to toast first.' After saying that, I raised my glass and downed the drink. After finishing the drink, I held the empty glass and fixed my gaze on her.
Natash Yael's face turned somewhat pale. She rarely attended such social events, and this time she was clearly forced into it by her boss.
As the assistant responsible for finance, she was pulled into it because the secretary was on leave. But the sight of the glass made her feel a bit uneasy.
Natash's POV My face was somewhat pale. I rarely attended such social gatherings, and this time, I was reluctantly pushed into it by my boss due to the secretary's absence. As the assistant in charge of finances, I found myself at this event, but the wine glass in my hand made me feel uneasy. I gazed at the glass that had been thrust upon me and stole a glance at Jaclyn Dills. Suddenly, it dawned on me that this man was not going to make things easy for me. There was a glint of ruthlessness in the depths of his distant gaze. Yes, it would be unforgivable for me to bring up the divorce first, considering Jaclyn Dills's esteemed reputation. I forced a faint smile, and this smile gradually spread across my lips. I raised my glass and spoke with a double entendre, "The past is behind us, and in the future, Mr. Dills, I hope you'll be more accommodating." With that, I raised my glass and downed the contents, feeling quite resolute. Jaclyn Dills's smile faltered for a moment. His ey
Natash's POV My parents separated when I was very young, and I lived with my mother. However, when I had just come of age, my mother fell ill and passed away. At the age of sixteen, I found myself returning to the life of the Red Valley Pack. My father, Jacob Yael, had remarried. Over the years, Jacob Yael had achieved success in his career, and by the time I returned to the Red Valley Pack, he held a position in the pack's council. The memory of the small barn had transformed into a standalone garden house. My stepmother, Linda, was an opera singer, but I had no idea of her fame. She was polite but distant. Her politeness was so ingrained that from the moment I entered the Red Valley Pack, I felt like an outsider. Subconsciously, I believed that this was not my home. My true home was the small barn where my mother and I had lived together. It was an ordinary life, but the mother-daughter bond was filled with warmth and love. In the Red Valley Pack, I was a complete outsider
Natash's POV For the first time, I tasted the flavor of a secret crush. My previous relationships had been nothing more than youthful adventures. When Jaclyn Dills first approached me, the pounding of my heart, the silly way I stared at him, the sensation of my entire body heating up, and the way my mind went blank repeatedly reminded me that I had feelings for this man. If the two of us hadn't had any further interactions, perhaps my secret crush wouldn't have lasted very long. However, fate had a playful twist in store for us. That's why they say destiny is a decisive factor in the relationships between men and women, capable of guiding the twists and turns of a lifetime. In just a few days, I saw Jaclyn Dills at my home. It was then that I learned that Jaclyn Dills' father was my father's former boss and a well-known elder in the pack. Jaclyn Dills' mother was an opera enthusiast and often attended performances by my stepmother, Linda. Over the years, our two families had ma
Natash's POV The ringing tone not only interrupted my reverie but also yanked me out of my thoughts. My face was slightly flushed, and my small hands were quick to push away the man in front of me. I belatedly realized that his influence on me was still immense, to the point where, when he got close, I had no resistance left. I knew very well that I was at a significant disadvantage from the beginning. Our marriage had nothing to do with the love that resided in my mind. Love, in Jaclyn·Dills' case, might be something that didn't exist at all. And it was because of this that I realized that the Moon Goddess could make mistakes too. In the past, when I watched idol dramas and cried my eyes out, if Jaclyn·Dills ever saw me, he wouldn't say anything. Instead, he would look at me with an incredible expression, owing to his good manners and poise. Sometimes, he would cast a glance at the TV screen, where some melodramatic eight o'clock drama was playing, and furrow his brows before say
Natasha's POVI didn't want to say anything to him here.My face had already suffered enough embarrassment moments ago, forgetting everything in the midst of kissing in a place like this. It's a hospital, and apart from us, there are several patients receiving IV drips and nurses around.I lowered my head, deliberately choosing to ignore the faint but noticeable gazes fixed on me.Exiting the IV room, I walked briskly. Despite my short stature and petite frame, I took two steps, and Jaclyn Dills caught up with just one step.Therefore, by the time we reached the emergency room door, I was already slightly out of breath, while Jaclyn Dills continued to follow me with an unhurried pace.It was well past eleven at night, and the early winter evening breeze carried a bone-chilling cold.Lifting my gaze, I could see distant, dimly lit lights and some desolate streets beneath the chilly glow.At first glance, this place resembled Red Valley Pack. Same bustling city, the noise settling into
Natasha's POVI avoided him precisely because of this—I didn't want to endure his anger. In reality, he had never erupted in front of me, except for the one time when I wanted to work after our marriage. Most of the time, I couldn't read this man. He stood tall, looking down at me as if a deity, and I, a mere ant in the vast world.From the beginning, we were never meant to be together.The forced compatibility due to our backgrounds disappeared, and I chose to leave for the sake of the little pride I had left.For the past two years, I deliberately avoided thinking about him.I didn't pay attention to family matters, didn't read newspapers or news. I subconsciously avoided everything related to our past.Annelie said I was running away, but other than running away, I couldn't think of any other solution.When I found out I was pregnant and felt the living presence of a small life inside me, my life took a turn. A child, a child belonging to Jaclyn and me.I was overjoyed, like any wo
Jaclyn's POVI really wanted to tear open this woman's chest and take a good look to see what exactly was on her mind. Or perhaps, she had no heart at all; it had long been devoured by some stray dog.Clearly a timid woman, yet a few words from her could infuriate me to no end.I didn't even care about it, but she was all focused on getting a divorce from me.How beautiful.When we got married, she was more than willing. Now that she's married to me, there's no way she can get a divorce.She talked to me about matrimonial law as if I wasn't familiar with it. I raised a sarcastic smile and said, "The pack's law states that if mates' wolves live separately for more than two years, it can be considered a possible condition for a broken relationship, provided that one party files for divorce. So, what's your intention? Are you going to file for divorce and take me to court, or are you going to sue Jacob?"Natash Yael kept her head down, biting her lip in silence.She knew very well that s
Natash's POV:As soon as I opened the door, I saw Sophia walking around in the living room, holding Perry and murmuring softly.It startled me.Perry was born premature, a month early, weighing just a little over four pounds.She spent almost half a month in an incubator.Her little face, small body, and weak breath made her look like a fragile and pitiable kitten, with a mouth so small it couldn't even hold a bottle.My breast milk was limited, and my overall care during that period wasn't great.The poor little girl often couldn't eat enough, lacked strength, and fell asleep with a bottle in her mouth, whimpering and twitching in her sleep.It got a bit better after three months, but at six months, she developed bronchitis. She had needles on her tiny forehead, and the pain in my heart was unbearable.I spent many nights holding her, rocking and comforting her. Normally, at this hour, a child would have been asleep, but holding her now likely meant she wasn't feeling well again.I h