All Chapters of So Long, Stranger: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

My mate, Alan Cohen, who swore he loved me and vowed to give me the grandest Luna ceremony the pack had ever seen, had just turned me into the laughingstock.There I stood, at the very center of what was meant to be my glorious ascension, while the entire pack erupted into jeers around me.Three years ago, my birth parents had found me, revealing a truth I could hardly believe. I was the sole heir to the Bloodmoon Pack, the most powerful pack in the mysterious northern territories.Mom held me in her arms, sobbing uncontrollably. "I've searched for you for many years, my daughter!"Dad stood beside us, his eyes shining with tears. "Your mother and I will raise you to become an extraordinary heir, someone others will respect and admire. Come back with us to the Bloodmoon Pack. Will you?"My heart swelled with joy, but even more with reluctance. I couldn't bear the thought of leaving Dexter, Hank, or Alan behind. So back then, I chose to stay with Hank's pack without a second though

That evening, I returned to the room I shared with Alan, fully prepared to break our mate bond, only to find Eden asleep inside. I couldn't believe my eyes.The sound must've startled her, because she stirred, rubbed her eyes, and sat up. When she saw it was me, she didn't even bother hiding the smug look in her eyes."It's already so late, Amy. What are you doing here? Come in. I didn't prepare anything to welcome you. How rude of me!"My gaze swept over the room, now overtaken by her favorite decorations. There was that little white bear she adored, and the pink curtains I couldn't stand, but she always loved.A hollow feeling settled in my chest.While I was still in a daze, Alan and Dexter came back into the room, each holding a bouquet.The moment Alan laid eyes on me, his expression twisted with disgust. "Amy! Can you stop with the drama already? I told you I'd make it up to you with another ceremony! Was all this really necessary?"Dexter stepped forward and grabbed my wr

"Amy?" Dexter gasped, too, though his expression quickly leveled out. "No, it's just a coincidence. They just happen to have the same name."The Bloodmoon Pack's heir comes from a noble bloodline, and Amy was just a stray we took in. If she really were their heir, she would've gone back to them a long time ago."Eden visibly relaxed at his words. "I can't believe they have the same name. What are the odds? Anyway, where is Amy? I've been so worried about her."She blinked those eyes of hers and tugged at my sleeve.Indeed, I hadn't seen Amy since returning from the hunting grounds. I wondered if she was finally reflecting on her mistakes.If she could truly come to terms with everything she'd done to Eden over the years, then maybe I could start to think about forgiving her.Dexter glared out the door, his expression hard and unrelenting. He let out a sharp huff. "She's probably too ashamed to show her face after everything she did to Eden!"I tried reaching out to Amy through t

I stood there in a daze, letting Quincy take my hand as he started to ramble."Did you know, Amy? I was the one who found your painting that night, under the moonlight all those years ago. I'm not sure if you still remember, but you were standing there, glowing like a goddess in that silver light. You told me I reminded you of the sun in your painting, full of hope and strength."Back then, I'd just taken over the pack, and the weight of endless responsibilities was driving me insane. All I wanted was to run. But that night changed everything. I swore I'd lead my pack the right way, make us stronger than ever."And when I finally secured my place, I came back to claim you as my mate, only to find you'd already chosen that insufferable Alan."As I listened, a whirlwind of emotions churned inside me. I remembered this brief chapter from my past, but I still couldn't bring myself to open my heart to him.Quincy spoke with bright enthusiasm, listing off my favorite things like he hadn

Due to the incident at the hunting grounds, Eden was taken away by the Wolf Council for questioning.When Hank and Dexter found out what Eden had done, they spent every waking moment begging for my forgiveness. But none of it mattered to me anymore.…Two years after Quincy and I formed our mate bond, I found out I was carrying his pup.He was there with me for every single moment. All he wanted was for me to stay happy, believing that a joyful mother meant our pup would grow up cheerful and bright.The next time I saw Eden was at a banquet. Her hair was a tangled mess, and her face looked drawn and hollow. The moment she spotted me, she lunged."You ruined my life! Just die!" she screamed.She never got close. The pack members were on her in seconds, dragging her back before she could lay a hand on me.Given how shaken I was by the attack, Quincy wasted no time petitioning the Head of the Wolf Council to imprison Eden for life.In the end, Eden did get her wish. She made it i