Chapter 2

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 was wrapped up in his arms.

From that moment, the name Nancy was forever linked with Evan.

Evan treated me so well. He supported my dreams and spared no expense to help me start my own studio. After I mentioned I liked it, he, as the pack heir, hosted fashion shows just for me.

With his help, I was not just an Omega anymore. I became the star model of the Starmoon pack.

Some said he was only with me for a bit of fun. However, I never believed them. I could feel that his heart for me was true.

The moment he truly became a part of my heart, the shadow that haunted my dreams vanished forever.

One year ago, we celebrated with a huge marking ceremony to honor our bond. I dreamed of our joy-filled future.

However, what I did not see coming was that this was not the start of our happiness but the end.

Evan's mysterious system wrecked it all.

Right in the middle of our special ceremony, I learned Evan was meant to win someone's heart as part of a challenge.

The news that Evan, the next in line to lead our pack, and Nancy, the famous model, were chosen as partners spread like wildfire through the Starmoon pack. Every werewolf was rooting for us.

"Their love is so perfect. They're going to be the happiest werewolves ever," they said.

The pack believed we were meant to be together and were destined for a blissful life. I believed it too.

However, as Evan was about to make our bond official, a strange robotic voice interrupted, "You got it wrong, host. Your true target isn't her. It's Julia!"

Evan's face twisted from happiness to sheer panic in a heartbeat.

My own heart raced.

I saw a vision of him with Julia, and it shook me to my core.

As the crowd of werewolves hooted and hollered, I panicked. I was scared I would lose everything.

I saw him start to move toward Julia and, without thinking, grabbed his hand.

"Evan, we can't mess up today. It's our ceremony," I pleaded.

Evan paused, feeling torn. However, his eyes kept darting back to Julia.

Trying to sound steady, I whispered, "Even if you want to be with Julia, you should wait at least a year… Think about it, you're about to become our pack's Alpha. If you're seen as unfaithful, you'll ruin your reputation forever!"

Evan finally looked at me again, but his eyes were icy. It was like I was not his special someone anymore, just another wolf he did not care about.

He thought for a bit, let out a sigh, and then he marked me on my neck. The marking was done, but the Evan who used to only have eyes for me was gone. His love for me disappeared too.