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All Chapters of Fate Says No, but the Devil Says Yes: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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Chapter 1

"Alpha," the assassin started carefully, hesitation coloring his voice. "Sarah, Luna's maid, just reported that Luna seems to have good news for you."Lucas' thumb, which had been absently tracing the herbal sachet, went still. His eyes darkened, like storm clouds rolling in."Good news? What possible good news could there be? You know better than I do what was in that corrosive potion. The silver alone was enough to kill her wolf and leave her barren.""Alpha, shouldn't we be celebrating if Luna is truly pregnant? I don't get why you're so troubled—"The assassin didn't even finish his sentence before a heavy thud shook the council chamber. Lucas had already kicked him to the ground. The assassin clutched his chest, not daring to make a sound.Pacing furiously, Lucas snarled, "Even if she's pregnant, her wolf is wounded. The pup would be born pathetically weak. No matter what, that pup doesn't get to live."His voice was icy and sharp, cutting into my ears like death's whisper. My

Chapter 2

The next morning, I woke up to an empty bed. Lucas must have already left for the Pack Council.My maid, Sarah Miller, slipped quietly into the room and set out breakfast. When she noticed I was awake, her face brightened with a warm smile.But as she handed me a glass of deep purple potion, a hint of worry flashed in her eyes. "Luna, the chief healer from our pack brewed this potion for you on the Alpha's orders."Sarah's voice was soft, thick with unmistakable concern.The liquid in the clear glass was an eerie deep purple, its pungent smell alone enough to make me uneasy. A single glance was all it took for me to wave her off.Sarah bit her lip, her eyes clouded with conflict and reluctance. After a hesitant pause, she spoke gently. "Luna, the Alpha specifically ordered me to watch you drink this before he left."The moment she said that, I knew something was off about the potion. No wonder I kept waking up last night, drifting in and out of sleep with the feeling that someone was

Chapter 3

At midnight, a sharp pain jolted me awake.When I opened my eyes, I saw horrifying streaks of blood staining the sheets. It was still gushing out between my legs.I reached for Lucas beside me, but his side of the bed was empty. The sheets were cold. I had no idea how long he'd been gone.Writhing in pain, I woke Emma Gray, the maid I trusted most. She'd been with me since childhood. There was no one I relied on more.Emma hurried out, only to return moments later, her face tight with worry. "Luna, the estate's surrounded by attendants. They say no one can leave without Alpha's orders."Another wave of pain tore through me. Gasping, I barely managed to grind out, "Why would they do this?""They said Isabella is due to have her pup any moment, so the Alpha took the whole guard to stand watch at her place. We're shorthanded, and the Alpha is worried about your safety, Luna. That's why he ordered the attendants to stay at all times.""Then tell them to send a healer!"Just then, Sarah r

Chapter 4

For five days, Lucas didn't visit me.The estate had been unnervingly quiet since I'd lost my pup, and most of the maids were transferred elsewhere under various pretexts. Now, only Sarah stayed by my side.Once, I asked her, "Everyone else is gone. Why are you still here?"Sarah didn't answer. Instead, she kept urging me to eat. "Luna, the Alpha's just being stubborn. Please don't starve yourself to spite him!"As soon as she finished speaking, familiar footsteps sounded outside the door. I looked up and met Lucas' icy gaze."Why aren't you eating?"I ignored him and turned to leave. But he grabbed my wrist, his grip so tight it felt like he was trying to crush my bones."Evelyn, I'm talking to you!"The pain was sharp, but I clenched my teeth and stayed silent. My body was already covered in scars, and he'd shattered my heart long ago. Now, when I was looking at him, all I felt was exhaustion."What's the point, Alpha? I'm just someone you despise. Why should it matter if I live or

Chapter 5

The sound of Lucas' voice sent an instinctive shudder through my wolf. In seconds, his scent was already closing in.Lucas' face was terrifyingly dark as he galloped after me, moonlight glinting off the cold steel of his bow. His eyes were icy, yet flickering with a hint of barely concealed pain."Evelyn, did you really think you could run from me?"My hands were raw and bleeding from gripping the reins, but I didn't dare slow down, not even for a second.When Lucas saw this, he let out a scoff, drew his bowstring tight, and fired an arrow straight at us.I gritted my teeth, bracing for the impact, but the pain never came. Instead, there was a muffled grunt. The arrow had missed me entirely and struck Sarah in the arm. Blood bloomed across her sleeve instantly."Sarah!" I cried out in panic, steadying her swaying body with one hand.Her face was ghostly pale, but she forced a faint smile. "Don't worry about me, Luna. Just go..."Just then, a carriage came barreling toward us.

Chapter 6

When Lucas burst into the Beta's estate in a panic, Isabella was calming the pup, who had just stopped crying.Seeing Lucas's frantic expression, she felt a flicker of satisfaction, but kept her face carefully concerned. "Why the rush, Lucas? I told them to let you know there was nothing to worry about."Only then did Lucas notice his shirt was drenched in cold sweat. Not wanting Isabella to know he'd been chasing after me, he brushed it off and asked about the pup instead.As they spoke, hurried footsteps echoed outside the door. It was one of Lucas' men. The man waited just outside, ready for orders.Lucas figured they must've already caught me. Some of the tension left his body, and he let out a quiet sigh of relief without thinking.Deep down, he felt a smug flicker of satisfaction. He really thought I'd never escape him."Alpha, Luna—"Before his man could finish, Lucas cut him off. "Don't bother explaining. Throw them in the basement and treat them like the traitors they a

Chapter 7

Lucas lounged on the basement couch, casually sipping his coffee. His eyes stayed fixed on the surveillance screen, watching the lifeless body in the room. A quiet thrill of vengeance stirred in his chest. "Evelyn, you got what’s coming to you," he thought.But as he studied my gaunt frame, another thought crossed his mind. If I swallowed my pride and admitted my mistakes, he'd take me away from there.The beachfront villa was empty, after all, and once I'd recovered, he could bring me there to rest. He was sure I'd love it.The thought had barely taken root when the healer emerged from the room, his voice shaking. "Alpha, Luna's injuries were too severe. Her body couldn't handle the potion on top of her existing wounds. S-She's... gone.""What?" Lucas went rigid, as if struck by lightning, his whole body locking up. His eyes burned crimson, brimming with disbelief. "No way! You must've made a mistake! You call yourself a healer?"He kicked over the coffee table before him. Glas

Chapter 8

I never thought I'd see Lucas again.After fleeing his territory, I brought Sarah, badly wounded, north until exhaustion finally forced me to stop in a hidden valley. At the time, I was certain we'd both die there.But luck was on our side. We stumbled upon a powerful healer living in seclusion—Maximilian Baylor, a master of medicine and ancient witchcraft. His gentle, compassionate gaze gave me hope.Under his care, Sarah slowly recovered. And I was fortunate enough to become his student.During those three years secluded in the valley, I devoted myself to mastering every healing technique—modern medicine and traditional remedies. I never allowed myself to slack off, not even for a moment.Even Sarah, who watched me studying day and night, ended up picking up some basic medical skills along the way.One day, I had just gone out to gather herbs when a pack patrol surrounded me. The warrior in front barked, "Hey! You're the one from the valley, right?"Before I could answer, a de

Chapter 9

But Lucas didn't back down. In an instant, he closed the gap between us.Panic and desperation filled his eyes, erasing every trace of an alpha's commanding presence. He moved like a cast-off wolf, every gesture tinged with submission and hesitation."Don't shut me out, Evelyn. Please…" he murmured, his hands lifting slightly as if to reach for me.But he froze just before his fingers could brush my coat, afraid I'd hate him even more for it.I turned away, refusing to look at him. Those bitter memories returned, relentless as the tide."Move, Lucas. I don't want to see you."My voice came out cold and resolute. But he stood there as if he hadn't heard, his eyes bloodshot, tears brimming but refusing to fall."Evelyn, I've regretted what I did every day for the past three years. I was so wrong. Please, just give me a chance to make it right."His voice cracked with emotion, as if a single nod from me would make him give up everything.Maximilian finally allowed them inside.I

Chapter 10

Isabella's eyes widened in disbelief. Lucas was tearing into her publicly without a shred of mercy.Her lips trembled as she searched for something to salvage her dignity. But the words caught in her throat when she met his icy stare.Lucas turned slightly, his gaze locking onto mine behind my mask. I couldn't see his eyes clearly, but his concern was unmistakable."Don't worry. I've got you," he murmured.Then he turned back to Isabella, his voice sharpening to a razor's edge. "I went to great lengths to bring this healer here for your pup. And you're making a scene? Are you trying to keep your pup from getting better?"Isabella's face drained of color, then flooded with crimson. She caught the odd glances from those around her and knew if she kept making a scene, she'd only humiliate herself further.So she forced a smile and put on a gentle tone. "I-I was just so worried about my pup. Don't mind me, Lucas."Lucas snorted, ignored her, and turned to me instead. "Healer, come t

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