Chapter 1

“Kelly, are you sure you want to go to the Northern Territory? Guarding there will last for 10 years.”“Not only will you be isolated during the mission, but you will never return to the pack.”“You are absolutely my best she-wolf warrior, but I still think you should reconsider it.” said Kelvin, the commander of our pack.Standing at the werewolf ritual altar, I watched Doris wearing my custom-made ceremonial dress, taking photos with James, their faces pressed together.James also kissed her forehead, mimicking the traditional werewolf ritual, then took the Moonlight Ring off his finger and placed it on hers.My heart felt like it was suddenly pierced but I quickly regained my composure.“Kelvin, I will definitely go to the Northern Territory.” “You know very well that I have been an orphaned Omega since childhood. I would feel very honored and lucky to serve as a warrior protecting our pack.”James told me about this task one year ago but I hesitated because at that time I had agre

Chapter 2

James stood there in a daze. That night, to my surprise, he came to pick me up for the first time, holding an almond cake.But he still didn’t know I was allergic to nuts. He still couldn’t tell the difference. It was Doris who loved nuts, not me.“I was worried you’d forget to eat dinner while training”, he said, handing it to me. “So I brought this for you.”He only did it to win back my forgiveness.“ Thank you.” I said, nodding with a polite, hollow smile.He hadn’t expected me to stay so quiet.On the way back, he glanced at me, “Are you angry with me?”“Ah....”I was too distracted, wondering who would take over my duties after I left for the Northern Territory. “Sorry, I got distracted. What did you just say?” I asked.Probably I sounded too blunt.He abruptly pulled the car over and turned to me, his eyes searching mine. “Are you still angry about that dress?”“Huh? No, not at all. Why would you think that?” I asked genuinely puzzled.James stared at me for a few seconds, then

Chapter 3

At 6 o’clock, I received a reminder that the annual hunting ritual would begin in an hour—a sacred tradition for every werewolf hunter.I hadn’t expected James to join me. Deep down, I knew he must have forgotten. And I was right. He messaged that he was too busy negotiating with an alpha from another pack. There was no need, he said, for us to have dinner together.The ritual was alive with energy—howls, cheers, and the pounding of paws against the earth. The forest was full of firelight and adrenaline. As the final torch was lit, the crowd reached a fever pitch.It was time for the Moon Goddess to bless two chosen wolves as ritual ambassadors. Applause erupted the moment the flames crowned the stage—and there they were, standing hand in hand in the torchlight: James and Doris.The crowd lost its mind. They howled and chanted for them to kiss—an official blessing, a divine union. Doris blushed, lifting her face with a shy smile, and leaned in. Then she kissed him.But—he pushed her aw

Chapter 4

It was already afternoon when I woke up.I tore off one page from the calendar—only one day left.Kelvin had asked me to see him because the werewolf newspaper had just published the news that I led the warriors to drive all the rogue wolves out of our pack.But before I could go, James mind-linked me: “I’m waiting downstairs to take you to the army.”When I opened the car door, I froze—Doris was already sitting in the passenger seat.Catching my surprise, she gave a soft, knowing smile.“Don’t mind it, Kelly. I always sit here when James drives. I’m used to it.”Then she added with a smug tone, “It’s a bit rude to sit in the back when an Alpha is driving, don’t you think?”I smiled calmly, though my heart burned. “It’s fine. You can sit wherever you want.”James glanced at me repeatedly in the rearview mirror but said nothing.Then, trying to start a casual conversation, he said, “On the way here, I heard that a warrior named Kendra led our pack to defeat several rogue wolves. She’s i

Chapter 5

I wasn’t sure if he’d overheard my conversation with Jessica.“I’m leaving,” I said quietly. “I’ll be training with another pack.”Relief washed over his face, followed by a sudden smile, as if something had occurred to him.“Let’s go home. There’s something I want to tell you.”I nodded. It was the last night I’d ever spend with him, and I knew it.“Kelly, how about we go see the northern lights tonight? You’ve always dreamed of it.”“Alright,” I replied calmly.He relaxed, pulling me into his arms, but Doris’s scent still clung to him like a stain.“Kelly, my future Luna… I love you. I swear I’ll claim you and spend more time with you from now on.”His eyes flicked to the countdown calendar on the table. He stiffened.“One day left? What are you doing tomorrow?”I stared at the calendar. Should I tell him now? I hesitated, but his voice interrupted my thoughts.“Kelly? Are you with me?”I reached into my pocket, pulled out the key to the wooden house he built for us, and placed it in

Chapter 6

I lay on the bed early that night, but I was too excited to fall asleep, thinking about the departure the next morning.Suddenly, a video message from Doris lit up my screen.In the video, she was lying on a bed, wearing only her bra and underwear. She stared straight at the camera, smirking smugly.“It’s unbelievable to spend such a beautiful night with Alpha James. He’s taking a bath now, and I’m just waiting for the next round.”I said nothing. I simply set the phone aside and quietly severed the bond between me and James.The next morning, I gathered all the gifts he had given me and threw them into the trash. I took the torn ceremonial dress—the one meant for the marking ceremony—and placed it on his bed. Then, without looking back, I walked out of his life forever.James didn’t find me the next day. He tried to mind-link me over and over again—but I had blocked him.That morning, he had invited several werewolf leaders to our wooden house to hold the marking ceremony. He had even