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I collapsed against the bed, the black magic curse burning through my veins like liquid fire. My wolf, Zoe, who had been my constant companion since birth, was growing weaker by the second."Zoe? Can you hear me?" I called out desperately in my mind, but there was only silence where her warm presence used to be.My three-year-old daughter Emma was crying, trying to comfort me as she saw the pain etched across my face."Mommy, what's wrong? Emma's scared."I wanted to hug her, but I couldn't move. The curse was spreading, and I could feel my connection to my wolf slipping away entirely.In desperation, I tried to reach Alexander through our mate bond. "Alexander, please... I need you." But the bond remained silent. Without Zoe's strength, I couldn't establish the psychic link.Emma, my clever little pup, seemed to sense how dire the situation was. She ran to get my phone without me having to ask."Emma will call Daddy, Mommy. Emma knows how!"Her small fingers trembled as she tried to u

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When I opened my eyes again, I had become a spirit, floating in the air above my lifeless body.Looking down, I saw Emma continuously shaking my corpse."Mommy, wake up please? Emma's hungry. Emma wants food."My body just sat there, leaning against the bed, head bowed. If it weren't for the black veins spread across my skin from the curse, I might have looked like I was just sleeping."Emma, Mommy's so sorry. I should have taken you away sooner when I first discovered the assassination plot."Even as a spirit, the pain of leaving my pup behind was unbearable.My precious Emma was still so young. What would happen to her now?"Mommy, you're just sleeping, right? Can Emma sleep with you? Emma will be very quiet."Emma curled up beside my body, her tiny form seeking warmth that was no longer there. She blinked her big eyes, lost in thought, then slowly drifted off to sleep against me.At three in the morning, the pack house door opened.Alexander stumbled in, reeking of expensive wine an

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At eight the next morning, Alexander woke up and went to the pack house kitchen. His face darkened when he saw the empty counters.As Luna, I used to wake up at dawn to prepare breakfast for the entire pack, ensuring Alexander had a hot meal waiting when he woke up.The kitchen door creaked, and Emma padded out barefoot. Her nightgown was stained with black marks from the curse that had killed me.Alexander's eyes fixed on the stains. "Emma, what's that on your clothes?"Emma rubbed her eyes sleepily, walking towards him."Daddy, Emma's hungry."Alexander glanced at the black stains on Emma's nightgown, then at the art supplies on the coffee table. His face turned stormy."Your mother lets you sleep in dirty clothes after playing with paint? What kind of Luna neglects her pup like this?"Alexander checked his watch, then took Emma's hand. "Where's your mother?"Emma pointed to our bedroom. "Mommy's still sleeping."Alexander's frown deepened."Isabella! Get up now! Emma needs to go to

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"Ding dong!"Suddenly, the doorbell rang, making me jump.Alexander stopped pushing the door and turned toward the entrance."Ding dong, ding dong!"The doorbell kept ringing like a death knell. Alexander's brow furrowed as he walked to answer it.Opening the door revealed Sarah holding her daughter Lily, looking worried and elegant as always.When she saw Alexander, Sarah's beautiful features relaxed into her usual graceful expression."Alex, I saw you rush home in such a hurry, I thought something might have happened to Isabella or Emma. Once we finished at the hospital, I came right over. I didn't want you and Isabella fighting because I called you away.""After all, it was my fault for calling you so early in the morning. I was worried you and Isabella might have another argument."Hearing Sarah's sweet words, I couldn't help but roll my eyes as a spirit.She always did this - intervening between Alexander and me under the guise of caring, playing the role of the weak, helpless wom

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"Come in," Alexander said softly.Sarah gracefully entered, changing her heels for indoor slippers. Emma fearfully peeked from behind the bathroom door frame, watching them."Emma, come say hello!" Alexander called out, displeased.Emma bit her lower lip, refusing to move.Sarah walked over and knelt by Emma, her smile sweet but her eyes cold."Emma, sweetie, I'm your Aunt Sarah. Don't you remember me?" She reached out, cupping Emma's cheek. To anyone watching, it looked like a loving gesture.But I saw how her manicured nails dug cruelly into Emma's soft skin."Such a cute little pup," Sarah cooed while viciously pinching Emma's cheek, making my daughter wince. "Just last week I took you to the pack playground. Have you forgotten our special time together?"At the mention of the playground, Emma seemed even more frightened. I wondered what other cruelties Sarah had inflicted when no one was watching."I hate you! You're a bad wolf!"Emma pushed Sarah away, barely using any force. Yet

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Suddenly, another knock came at the door. Alexander was still twisting the handle, his Alpha strength barely contained as the lock groaned under the pressure.Emma huddled closer to my cursed body, her small form trembling with each sound."Isabella!" Alexander's voice carried the weight of his Alpha command. "You haven't come to the pack meeting for days, and now you're neglecting pack training too. Do you know what the other packs are saying? That the Thorn Pack's Luna is unfit for her position!"He paused, his voice dropping dangerously low. "If you keep this up, I'll have no choice but to take Emma away. Your behavior is damaging her wolf development!"In the living room, Sarah sat elegantly on the leather couch, her perfectly manicured fingers smoothing invisible wrinkles from her designer dress. Hearing Alexander's threats, her lips curved into a subtle smile. She gently nudged Lily forward, a move calculated to perfection."Alpha Alex," Lily whimpered, her small hand tugging at

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At the pack's high-end cafe, they chose the western restaurant section because Lily insisted on pizza for breakfast. The hostess, recognizing their Alpha, immediately led them to the best table."Alpha Bennett, Mrs. Sarah, welcome," the hostess beamed, pulling out chairs. Her eyes skipped right over Emma.Since Lily wouldn't let go of Alexander, he had no choice but to let her sit on his lap. Sarah sat beside them, her shoulder occasionally brushing against Alexander's in a way that seemed accidental but I knew was deliberate.Emma sat alone across the table, her feet barely reaching the floor. The contrast was stark - three on one side, my daughter isolated on the other.During the wait for their food, Lily monopolized the conversation, chattering about her preschool adventures."Alpha Alex, yesterday Miss Thompson said I was the best at shifting control in class!" Lily bounced on Alexander's knee. "She said I'm as talented as you were at my age!"Alexander's eyes softened with pride.

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"Ring ring!"The phone on the table suddenly started ringing. Alexander checked it quickly - Emma's pack trainer."Alpha Bennett, I'm concerned. Emma hasn't shown up for training today. Is everything alright with your family?"Alexander's face darkened. He tried to establish a mind link with me."Isabella, answer me now. Why aren't you handling your responsibilities?"But of course, there was no response. The curse had already severed our mate bond, though he didn't know it.He tried calling my phone repeatedly, but it had died hours ago.Frustrated, he slammed his phone down on the table, making Emma jump and shrink into her seat."Alpha Alex," Lily quickly diverted his attention, "can I have another slice of pizza?"Before Alexander could answer, a well-dressed she-wolf approached their table, her eyes lighting up with recognition."Sarah! What a delightful surprise!" The woman's gaze settled on Alexander. "And this must be Lily's father! You look just as handsome as in the photos Sa

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Just as they were about to leave the magical artifacts shop, Lily spotted the crown in a display case."Alpha Alex, look! A princess crown!" She pressed her small hands against the glass, leaving smudges.The delicate crown sat on a velvet cushion behind enchanted glass, its white gold and diamonds catching the light. Ancient runes of power traced its edges, promising enhanced magic to its wearer."Ten million dollars," Alexander read the price tag, his voice tight. The amount was more than the pack's entire monthly income. "No, Lily. The wand was already too expensive."Lily's face immediately crumpled, her lower lip trembling dramatically."But I want it!" She threw herself on the polished floor, her expensive dress fanning out around her. "You have to buy it for me!"Other customers turned to stare at the spectacle. I saw several pack members among them, their expressions a mix of curiosity and judgment.Sarah rushed to her daughter's side, her designer heels clicking on the marble

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Alexander raced through the pack's shopping district, searching frantically for Emma.He started to reach for the mind link before remembering - Emma was too young to shift yet. Without her wolf, there could be no spiritual connection."Emma!" His voice echoed through the shopping center.My spirit form searched alongside him, passing through walls and buildings, but I couldn't find our daughter.Sarah followed at a leisurely pace, holding Lily's hand."Alex," she called out, her voice trembling. "I'm so sorry about what Lily said. She's just a child, she doesn't understand..."Lily tugged at Alexander's sleeve. "Alpha Alex, I didn't mean to make you mad. Please don't be angry."Alexander's hard expression softened slightly at Lily's tears. Sarah had trained her daughter well in the art of manipulation."Emma!" he called out again, but his voice held less anger now.Sarah touched his arm gently. "Let me help you look. I'll check the toy store with Lily."But I watched as she merely win

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