Semua Bab Seven Years Lost: Bab 1 - Bab 10

I watched their three figures disappear into the temple's depths, my wolf instincts telling me not to follow.This was my final respect for our seven-year bond.But the pack members' discussions slithered into my ears like venomous snakes.I excused myself to the purification chamber, staring at my perfect makeup in the moonstone mirror for a long time.When I returned, I heard conversations from the main hall."I smelled something off long ago. Those two were never true friends—Ivy was just trying to climb the social ladder.""She's the Blood Moon Pack leader's daughter, after all. She needs a few companions for contrast. Who told Ivy to be a homeless girl?""Seven years without marking—shows this Alpha never considered her a true mate.""Ivy's wild charm now is much more interesting than some hothouse precious woman. Should've teamed up with her more during hunting season.""What good is noble blood? Can money buy an Alpha's true heart?"Someone lowered their voice in warning: "Keep

He froze for a few seconds, then softened his tone: "Sophia, stop fooling around."Lucas still clung tightly to his arm and wouldn't let go, and he didn't even try to put the child down.When Ethan finally remembered to reach for my cold hand, my wolf instincts made me step back.Sensing my rejection, he also stopped, his voice gentle:"I'm sorry, Sophia, but he's still just a pup.""I know tonight has been sudden for you, but we're both adults. We should handle this rationally."Rationally?I felt my wolf nature roiling and snarling in my veins.Yes, I was the envied Pack Leader's daughter of the Blood Moon Pack, yet now I had to compete with a suddenly appearing pup for his love.Utterly ridiculous.When I first came of age, he pursued me with the entire pack's knowledge.Everyone thought it was just post-awakening impulse, and I thought so too.After all, he changed female companions faster than the moon phases.Later I thought, he'd played hunting games with me as children, and I'd

I left Ethan's territory and moved into the long-vacant apartment in the west district.Just as I settled in, the doorbell rang.The man standing outside was quite unexpected—dressed in black casual wear, sunglasses perched on his nose, radiating dangerous Alpha pheromones.I wasn't in a good mood."Master Adrian, stalking people isn't exactly a glorious hobby."He removed his sunglasses, peach blossom eyes glinting with amusement."Seems Miss Sophia is quite displeased by my appearance. Unfortunately, we're going to be neighbors from now on."He pointed to the door across from mine.I was momentarily speechless.The Adrian family held transcendent status in werewolf society, controlling most of the Western region's commercial lifelines. Even my father had warned me to restrain my edge around such people."Long time no see, Sophia." He leaned closer while maintaining proper distance.Those eyes looked directly at me, as if they could see through everything."My fiancé doesn't like me h

Ethan's wolf eyes instantly lost focus, then erupted with dangerous golden light."Sophia, what kind of joke is this?"His voice carried Alpha pressure, trying to suppress my resistance."Every second you waste now damages both clans' bloodline alliance. Stop using such childish methods to retaliate against me.""I understand your reservations about that pup, but I never break my promises. Give me time to handle this.""Be good, stop making trouble. Besides me, which other Alpha would be this tolerant of you?"I laughed coldly, opening my palm to reveal the former bonding ring."This ring was originally prepared for her, wasn't it?"His wolf pheromones instantly destabilized, his lips trembling slightly."Sophia...""For seven years, you had me play mediator between you two. Very entertaining, wasn't it?"My wolf nature began awakening, silver light flickering in my eyes."When you sent her away, you gave abortion money. Did you foresee this day too?""That pup's existence was a mistak

My marking ceremony with Adrian was extraordinarily grand.On the blood moon night, Western werewolf elite gathered together.Due to the Adrian family's status, even formerly business-rival clans came to curry favor.During the toasting, sudden commotion erupted in the hall.Before I could see what happened, the chaos was quickly suppressed.Later I learned that drunk Ethan had tried to crash the ceremony but was dragged out by Adrian's guards.He howled desperately outside the hall, calling my name over and over.Busybodies filmed it, the video going viral in werewolf circles.An Alpha who'd lost his mind, howling for his lost mate.What an ironic scene.Later I heard Ivy quickly became pregnant with her second child.One autumn evening, I encountered the haggard Ethan at my usual café.His eyes were sunken, jaw covered in stubble—his Alpha dignity completely gone.I held my coffee cup, waiting for him to speak first.As evening wind rose, I couldn't help hunching my shoulders. He ins