Where Regret Hangs Like Mist

I hadn't had a proper rest in so long that I fell into a long, deep sleep. Forgotten memories slowly began to surface in my mind.Ross' sister and I had known each other since university. More than best friends, we were like family.She was poisoned by wolfsbane in an accident, so I began studying herbal medicine in search of an antidote to save her. I couldn't bear seeing her once lively self turn so silent, so I always stayed by her side, trying my best to make her smile. It was also at this time that I got to know Ross. At first, he was very guarded around me. He always ignored me whenever I tried speaking to him. All he did was focus on taking care of Stella.Later, when he noticed how much effort I put into studying herbs, he knew I wasn't just pretending to be nice. Only then did he start accepting me.He no longer only smiled at Stella but began talking to me like a friend. He would even remember foods I casually mentioned liking and bring them to me the next time we met

The other guard was swayed by his words, and the hesitation vanished from his eyes, allowing the violence against me to continue.It felt as if my heart had stopped.They were right. To the current Ross, Nasha was the only one who mattered.On the other hand, I was the enemy who killed his sister and child. The pain in my knees made it impossible to keep kneeling, so to ease the pressure on my wounds, I let myself collapse to the ground.However, this wasn't something they'd allow.One of them kicked my legs, yanked my arms behind my back, and pinned them down with his foot. The other stomped hard on my back, forcing me to bend forward in submission.A tearing pain spread throughout my body. Just as I was about to faint, the pain woke me up again."Do you think you're still the Luna? Look at yourself. You're nothing but a filthy stray! If the Alpha weren't so intent on tormenting you, the kind Miss Nasha would've long become our new Luna…"His humiliating words rang in my ear

If Ross were willing to believe me and investigate the kidnapping, he would've found the truth.However, he never took this matter to heart. The healer didn't know what I went through, but he frowned and reminded me, "This young lady's condition is severe. Not only has she suffered physically, but emotionally as well. You need to give her more attention and care."Ross felt a piercing pain in his heart. Ross dejectedly agreed with the healer, then sent me to the ward.I lay on the bed, then turned away to look toward the window emotionlessly. Seeing how I was no longer as happy and lively as before, Ross' gaze was filled with heartache and regret. He sat awkwardly beside my bed, then said gently, "Jenny, don't worry, I'll definitely punish those two who hurt you. Please… just stop ignoring me, okay?"It had been a long time since he'd spoken to me in such a coaxing tone.My thoughts suddenly drifted to memories long buried. It was back when Stella was still alive. Stella l

Ross had brought some snacks when he appeared before me again.He fed some snacks to me while saying, "Nasha has already gotten an abortion. I promise that she'll never appear before you ever again."Ross' every movement was cautious, yet his eyes never left me, afraid to miss any of my expressions.I refused to eat the food he fed me, completely ignoring him.Ross tried to guess my emotions through my expressions, but failed. He could no longer get the reaction he wanted. Sadness and guilt flashed across his eyes. No longer forcing me, he coaxed gently. "Jenny, let the past be the past. From now on, let's start over. I'll always protect you."Start over? How could we start over?Ever since becoming his Luna, I not only lost my loving mother, the last family I had in this world, but also the child I had longed for. I even lost my wolf and the chance to become a mother again. With my voice gone and my legs crippled, I had truly become a useless piece of trash.Perhaps I could