What He Came For

I felt like I had forgotten some things.For years, I had the same dream. In it, a shadow followed me wherever I went. I could not make out his face, but I felt like he was the kindest werewolf ever. I used to think he was just a figment of my imagination.That was until Evan showed up.That was when I knew it was all true. Evan was my fated mate.When I first saw Evan, he was the respected heir of the Starmoon pack. Me? I was just a small-time model, an Omega at the bottom of the pack.That day, like any other, I was looking for a chance to shine on stage.A sleek and fancy car pulled up next to me. As the window rolled down, I saw Evan's handsome face. His eyebrows were raised playfully, his eyes sparkling with a warmth that he did not try to hide. "Nancy, would you like to be with me?"The sun was shining brightly that day, and Evan's smiling face stayed in my heart, blending with the shadow from my dreams.I was so stunned that I could not even think. Before I knew it, I wa

"Nancy, enough with the drama!"I spun around, and there they were—Evan and Julia.They were so close, with Julia's hand resting on Evan's arm. They looked like they were made for each other.The perfect pair.I thought I was over it, but right then, my heart hurt.I pushed down the uneasy feeling in my heart and said with a forced chuckle, "Alpha, you've got it wrong. I didn't come to make trouble today. I still have a contract with the studio, so, of course, I need to work."Evan looked really serious, and he sounded a bit upset. "Work? Your name is still all over the internet. You have a bad rep. Aren't you going to fix that first before thinking about work?"I gave him a half-smile. "Well, Alpha, you're my boss. Dealing with the media is your job, isn't it? Or are you saying you won't clear things up for me?"Evan frowned deeply, and he looked at me like he really did not want me here. "Just go, and don't come back to the studio. Someone will get in touch with your assistan

I wish I could be a smart wolf. However, I could not escape my fate. I was always in danger.Suddenly, there was a loud noise from downstairs. I wondered what was going on outside.Wendy looked worried and a bit panicked. "Oh, it's nothing. Just some families arguing."I acted like it was no big deal."Okay."Once she was gone, I grabbed my phone. I saw the latest trending topic and knew right away why it was so noisy downstairs.The famous designer Anna Lynch had posted: [Julia is the only one who can make this dress look so good.]The photo showed Julia in the new dress Anna had designed, strutting on the runway. That was the biggest Spring Fashion Show ever.The post about the drama zoomed to the top of the trending list, and all the werewolves felt the same way. They were all cheering for Julia and not saying nice things about me.Then, out of the blue, Anna gave me a call.We did not say anything for a while, and then she let out a big sigh."Why are you doing this to y

When Teresa found me, I was surprised for a second, but then it clicked.Teresa had a nice smile on her face. "Nancy, I wanted to say thank you. If you hadn't been willing to help Silvia, things could have been really bad for her. If you need anything, just ask."Where are your parents? I need to thank them too."I felt a little sad inside."No need to thank me, and I don't have parents. I'm an orphan. I did it for the money."I looked at Teresa, trying to keep my feelings from showing. If I could not see the future, I would never know she was my real mom. I was taken away from her right after I was born.When I said that, the look of dislike in her eyes went away, and she looked at me with so much kindness."I'm sorry for judging you because of what happened with Julia. I don't know why, but talking to you now feels really nice."She sounded so sweet and looked so caring, like a mom should.If she loved Julia, her adopted daughter, that much, would she have loved her own daug

That same night, Evan rushed over to Wendy's place. He looked desperate. "Is Nancy here with you?"Wendy did not even look up as she packed up my things.Evan was in a panic, his hands tightly gripping Wendy's arm as he yelled, not caring how he looked."Tell me, where's Nancy? Did you hide her? Bring her out to see me now!"Wendy's eyes were red as she broke free from him. "She's gone! She passed away this morning! She won't be in your way anymore. Are you happy now?"Evan stood still, his eyes locked on Wendy's, searching for any sign she might be lying.He whispered to himself, "No, she can't be gone. How could she die? Why now? The system didn't say this would happen. It can't be true..."Wendy let out an ivy laugh. "What can't be true? Her grave is in Southborough. If you don't believe me, go see for yourself."Evan's eyes filled with tears, and he ran clumsily toward the graveyard.I trailed behind him, my heart aching as I saw his pain when he reached the graves. He los