All Chapters of Disappointment 66 Times Over: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

9 Chapters

Chapter 1

Today was the 66th time my boyfriend, Arnold Porter, and I would hold my marking ceremony. We didn't invite many of our friends this time; our family and close friends were the only guests present. I forced myself to ignore the twinge in my stomach that had been there since early this morning while I confirmed the details of the ceremony with the officiant. Arnold, on the other hand, was utterly disinterested. He was sitting in the lounge at the side of the hall, busy massaging his adoptive sister Erna Porter's hands. When they saw that, my parents turned to me with sadness in their eyes. "Look," they said. "His so-called sister is the only woman he has eyes for. There is no space in his mind for you."Everyone knew that I cared a lot about the marking ceremony, for I wished to be his mate for real.We'd been together for six years, yet I was merely a candidate to be his mate. I wanted to make it official. However, when it was time for the marking ceremony to begin, Arnold—

Chapter 2

I was sitting on the floor, staring listlessly into space, when my parents came over to comfort me. "Hilary, if you're tired, let's go home together, and you can stop enduring all this suffering," they said.This was their 66th time telling me to go home with them. I looked up despondently, meeting my parents' expectant gazes. My father was the Beta in the Burning Flame Pack. He'd wanted me to be his successor, but I didn't want that. I chose to be a lawyer instead.He'd wanted me to work in the court of law in the Burning Flame Pack's territory, but I followed Arnold, whom I had met in school, to the Black Moon Pack. He came from a family of Rogues and was strongly resentful of pure-breed and powerful families. I didn't want him to think that I was from a social class he detested. In the six years I'd been with him, I'd never told him about my true origins. I'd gone with him while keeping my family background a secret.As far as he was concerned, I was born in an ordinary f

Chapter 3

After resolutely handing Charlie my resignation letter, I handed over my work to my colleague Henrietta Pike, who was also a close friend. She held my hand sadly when I told her I was leaving. "After you leave, I'll be forced to endure the incestuous PDA these two shameless and indecent people are shoving in my face every day!"She leveled a disdainful look at Arnold and Erna, who were currently canoodling together. Erna was obviously displeased, judging by how she was pouting at Arnold. To placate this difficult she-wolf, Arnold took out an expensive diamond necklace from his pocket and presented it to her. She perked up immediately and had him put it around her neck for him. When she noticed I was looking at them, Arnold met my gaze before averting his, looking somewhat panicked. "Arnold is just giving me a thank-you gift, Hilary," Erna said as she got up and showed me the necklace. "Don't overthink it, okay?"Everyone turned to look at her when they heard her. They then

Chapter 4

While the moon was still bright, Erna shook her hips in front of Arnold, showing off the sexy dress she was wearing. She looped her arms around his neck, breathing in his ear, "I'm wearing some new panties today…"Before she could finish her sentence, Arnold pushed her away and shot up abruptly. "Don't touch me!"Erna froze, shocked by his fury. Arnold kept on calling my number, but nothing went through. He'd even tried to reach me through our mind-link, only to realize that we weren't linked because we'd never marked each other.He had no choice but to call me again and again, but I didn't respond even once. "No, this can't be. You're just mad at me. You're playing a trick on me." Arnold figured as long as he went home, he could find me, and everything could return to how it was before. As he shoved the door open and broke out in a run, he heard Erna call him, but he pretended he hadn't heard anything.He got into his car and sped back home as fast as he could, only to return

Chapter 5

Charlie was still working in the office when Arnold barged in, demanding answers. "Did Hilary really resign?""You didn't know?" Charlie asked, confused. "After you left, she submitted her resignation letter. She was determined to leave and said you were fine with it."Arnold froze in bewilderment. He suddenly thought of the many times I tried to tell him something but stopped before I could. If we weren't interrupted by Erna, he would be called away.We hadn't spent any moment of the day together, and his attention was entirely on Erna.After snapping back to his senses, he looked at Charlie expectantly. "Do you know where she's gone?"Charlie shook his head and left, befuddled. Arnold had no idea where I'd gone, and he realized he had nothing to hint at where I might have gone. He merely stood there, staring into space.While deep in thought, he recalled a lot of memories we shared together. The first time we met each other six years ago was in a classroom at law school. Th

Chapter 6

It was already dark when I returned to the Burning Flame Pack. My parents were waiting for me at the airport, excited to see me at the arrival gate.Mom surged forward joyously and pulled me into her arms. "You've finally thought it through, darling."I hugged her back. "Sorry for making you worry, Mom." Dad came over and patted me on the back with a big grin. "You've matured. I'm happy you're back."The house looked the same as when I'd left. After taking a break for a few days, I reported for work in a law firm here.I preferred to keep a low profile, so I didn't tell anyone that I was the Beta's daughter. I entered the law firm as an ordinary intern, starting a new beginning. After leading a new life and working in a new firm, it became much easier to come into contact with new things and people.From today onward, I'd live my life for myself alone. If I could become a famous lawyer at the Black Moon Pack, I could do so here. Soon, the three-month probation period was up,

Chapter 7

Arnold didn't give me an answer. Instead, he stepped forward and stuffed the bracelet into my hands. "This is your favorite bracelet, so keep it. I feel safer after knowing you're safe. I want you to be happy too."I sneered as I looked down at the bracelet in my hands. "I don't need it anymore, Arnold. I no longer like it either."I tossed the bracelet into the pond beside us. It sank quickly and disappeared.Arnold's eyes widened in shock. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but nothing came out. "I liked the bracelet because I loved you. I'd naturally keep what you gave me properly," I said. "Now that I no longer love you, the sight of your gift disgusts me."My cruel words brought a dejected look to his face. This was the first time I'd seen him look like that. I'd shed countless tears for him—the first time someone had taken revenge on him after a successful case, when he bought our house after becoming the Chief Legal Officer of the Werewolf Council on his own

Chapter 8

I thought Arnold would leave after that day. I didn't know how he'd managed it, but he roped in Polly to help him, and all my colleagues were on his side. When I reached the church and entered the hall, it was decorated painstakingly for a marking ceremony. I was shocked by the sight. I'd come here for a trip, but my mood was gone after seeing Arnold. He'd replicated the venue of our first attempt at holding a marking ceremony and was smiling at me, wearing a suit I'd tailored for him. "Will you let me mark you, Hilary?" He got down on his knee in front of me, gazing at me earnestly."Mark her, mark her!" my colleagues chanted in the hope that I would say yes. Arnold's eyes shone. He looked a fraction more confident than before. That stoked the flames of fury in my heart. I glared at him, incensed. He'd been an intelligent man, but this was absolutely idiotic of him.Did he really think I'd say yes after he'd relentlessly pestered me for so long? Where did his confidenc

Chapter 9

After the fiasco ended, I told my colleagues seriously that I'd never date anyone. I also told them to stop concerning themselves with my personal affairs. As far as I was concerned, she-wolves should prioritize their careers. Men and relationships, on the other hand, should get out of my way. Arnold never appeared after that, and I figured he must have returned home.My career gradually took off. After successive court victories, I was appointed the chief legal officer of the Burning Flame Pack.My colleagues saw my parents when they were celebrating my promotion. I was anxious that they'd assume I'd gotten to where I was today because of my family background, but all of them praised me."Now I know where your skills must have come from. You've inherited genes from your powerful parents!""As they say, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree."I was relieved to note their nonchalance. It turned out that I'd done a great job. I didn't need to rely on anyone or attach myself

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