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Chapter 1

At the victory banquet, I stood on the outskirts of the crowd and watched as Derrick Caldwell basked in the admiration of the pack.We had been mates for eight years. And yet, the Luna standing beside him was his childhood sweetheart, Lilith Sterling, instead of me.The two of them were inseparable, and they seemed destined for each other.A warrior asked curiously, "Alpha Derrick, I heard you had a mate of eight years. Is that the one standing next to you?"Lilith only lowered her head shyly upon hearing the question. "That's Alpha Derrick's private matter. He isn't ready to make it public yet."Immediately, murmurs spread through the crowd. Everyone took her silence as confirmation that she was Derrick's mate.Someone laughed and teased, "Since our Luna is so shy, let's just pretend we don't know anything!"Derrick smiled slightly. "Lilith is a newly appointed minister under my command. Show her the respect she deserves."The crowd erupted into laughter, and the atmosphere by

Chapter 2

Over the years, the pack had come to believe I was nothing more than a weak omega clinging to Derrick's side under Lilith's deliberate guidance.They had no idea that I was the war god, Shadow, who always wore a mask.Before the pack was established, I had repelled countless invaders with ill intentions.People mocked Derrick for it, calling him a coward who hid behind a woman.He felt humiliated, believing I had stolen his glory. He demanded that I wear a mask while handling affairs, becoming nothing more than his shadow. "This will make it easier for you to manage and command the pack," he had said with a hint of guilt in his voice back then.Back then, I saw him as my mate for life. I followed his wishes, wearing the mask in battle, never revealing my true face.I willingly let him take all the credit and glory and never asked for anything in return.I just never thought that this would become the very excuse they used to humiliate me one day.But since I had already decided

Chapter 3

I nodded slightly. "If that's what you think, then let's break the mate bond."Derrick scoffed. "Stop playing hard to get. Put on your mask and get to the trial immediately! Otherwise, don't blame me for exiling you from the pack!"He knew I had been displaced since childhood and that my greatest fear was being cast out, losing my home, and losing him.Before, I might have backed down. But now, I suddenly understood that no matter what I did, the pack would never accept the real me. I had never truly belonged here.And at the root of it all, it was because Derrick refused to acknowledge me.He didn't love me.I turned and walked away without looking back.His furious voice echoed behind me. "Take one more step, and I'll break the mate bond for real!"I let out a soft laugh and kept walking. I returned to the castle we once shared. Derrick never came back that night, and I never closed my eyes.The next morning, he walked in carrying a basket, smiling as if the argument last ni

Chapter 4

Derrick had always been good at twisting words, but I wasn't falling for it anymore. I got up and was ready to go back to my bedroom to sleep again."Wait!" He let out a long sigh, putting on that familiar exasperated yet indulgent expression.He pulled out a silk scarf and handed it to me. "Here, this is for you. Just calm down, alright? Let's not fight anymore."I stared at the scarf and couldn't help but laugh coldly.Whenever our top-tier tailors crafted a custom cloak, they always included a silk scarf to wrap the garment.I had seen this very scarf before. It had been tucked beneath the Silver Moon cloak in my storage cabinet.Now, this freebie was being presented to me as a heartfelt gift.How ironic.I took the scarf, running my fingers over the coarse fabric. Then, I tossed it into the nearby fireplace without hesitation.The flames devoured it instantly, turning it into ashes that drifted into the air."Anything else? I'm going to sleep again."Derrick's face darke

Chapter 5

I returned to the castle to gather the rest of my belongings.To my surprise, Derrick and Lilith were both there, seated at a table covered with several sheets of paper filled with dense, handwritten notes.They were the documents I had prepared yesterday before going to see the Alpha King—detailed records of every pack affair I had handled.Derrick's expression softened. "You do have some sense. Knowing that Lilith would be taking over as chief steward, you wisely wrote down all the key details in advance."But what you did was unacceptable. As a warning, I've already informed your unit that Lilith will be taking command. Go tell them they are to follow her orders from now on."And for the next few months, you will pose as Lilith's handmaid, assisting her with pack affairs."Lilith gasped, feigning concern. "Alpha Derrick, isn't that a bit too much? After all, Talia has contributed so much to the pack. Making her my handmaid seems unfair…"Derrick scoffed. "She actually threate

Chapter 6

Derrick panicked. "How is this happening? They agreed to the deal!"I whistled lightly, humming a tune as I made my way toward the exit.He scoffed. "Do you think I can't handle things without you? Those rogue wolves gave us their word, and now they're breaking it. Whatever. Just send Allison and the others to clean up this mess."But Lilith looked uneasy. Unlike me, she had no confidence in leading warriors into battle.She stepped in front of me, blocking my way. "Was this your doing? Did you tell those rogues to break the agreement?"I shoved her aside. "Move. Instead of pointing fingers, maybe you should focus on fixing the problem."Those rogue factions were famous for being difficult to deal with. Their constant raids had kept the wolves of the Lupusumbra Pack on edge for years.Even as more rogues joined us and even as our village expanded into something resembling a real pack, no one had dared to call it one—not until I brokered peace with those factions.Without their

Chapter 7

I exchanged a look with Allison and the others, then shrugged helplessly.We secured our belongings tightly, stretched out our limbs, and scouted for the best points to jump from.Derrick panicked. "Wait! Are you insane? That's a ten-meter-high wall! Are you seriously just going to jump?"I shot him a look of pure disdain. "Did you think a simple wall like this could stop my team?"With a light leap, we landed on the trees beside the wall, using the branches to propel ourselves down with ease.Allison and I had fought through countless battles together. We had once been surrounded by enemies, forced to jump off a hundred-meter snow-covered cliff, only to land in a pile of snow with nothing more than a few scrapes.This was nothing.My warriors made it down one by one. I was the last. Just as I adjusted my bag and prepared to jump, Derrick grabbed my arm."Talia, wait… I've been thinking. I was wrong."I'll announce our relationship and even get rid of Lilith just like you want

Chapter 8

The Silvani Pack faced the same issues that the Lupusumbra Pack once did.Located on the border of the Argentmoon Federation, the pack was constantly under threat from rogue attacks and small neighboring nations seeking to invade.But this was exactly what Allison and I excelled at.Over the next few months, we worked tirelessly to negotiate with the rogue leaders. Those willing to surrender and who had committed no serious crimes were welcomed into our ranks.As for the small nations that sought to invade us, we always attempted negotiations first, striving for peaceful cooperation. Only when that failed would we strike first and fight them head-on.Under our leadership, the Silvani Pack flourished. Life became more stable than ever before, and the people's smiles grew wider with each passing day.During this time, though we never actively sought out news of the Lupusumbra Pack, it was impossible not to hear whispers about its fate.It didn't take long for word to spread—Derric

Chapter 9

I only chuckled and didn't dwell on it. After all, I had plenty of things to do.Another year passed. Under my leadership, we reclaimed several small nations that had attempted to invade us and established diplomatic agreements with those willing to coexist peacefully.Before I even realized it, the Silvani Pack had become the largest and most prosperous pack in the Argentmoon Federation.To honor my achievements, the Alpha King held a grand ceremony in the royal palace, bestowing upon me the highest honors and granting me the status of nobility.Standing on the podium, I felt far less composed than I appeared.I was no longer a powerless rogue drifting from place to place. I was no longer the nameless, masked "Shadow". I was Lady Talia, the first Alpha Female in the history of the Argentmoon Federation.I knew I would remember this day forever.As I rode beside the Alpha King's carriage during the next part of the ceremony—the grand procession through the city, receiving the

Chapter 10

Derrick blocked my carriage and asked in a pleading voice, "Talia, can we talk?"I stepped down and looked at the man who had once brought me so much pain. I hadn't taken a close look at him during the ceremony, only noticing his tattered clothing. But now, seeing him up close, I realized how much he had aged. He was no longer the handsome man he once was."If you have something to say, say it quickly. I'm busy."My cold response made him flinch, but he quickly masked it, replacing his expression with a soft, affectionate gaze."I just saw your ceremony. Congratulations. You looked absolutely radiant.""If that's all, there's no need for pleasantries. I have things to do. I'll be going now.""Wait!" He reached out to stop me from getting back into the carriage, then pressed his hands together in a desperate gesture. "Talia, please… Can we start over?"I got rid of Lilith. She was nothing compared to you."I finally realize how horribly wrong I was. Please, just give me one more

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