Chapter 1

“What? You want to divorce with Lucien and going abroad to pursue your medical research career?”My best—and only—friend, Eve Young, stared at me in shock.Her voice rose, full of disbelief. “Did Lucien agree? He’s been so good to you these past three years! I thought he had fallen for you!”I gave her a bitter smile, eyes drifting toward my cup of coffee. “Who would've thought? The moment Summer came back, he chose her yet again.”The truth was, I didn’t even know if Lucien had agreed. When I handed him the mate-bond termination papers, he was on a call. He barely looked at me, just signed it while still talking, and walked away before I could say a word. He had not brought it up since.Now, all I had to do was wait three more days. Once the papers go through at City Hall, and I get the official termination certificate—the human equivalent of a divorce—I’d finally be free.I turned to Eve and smiled. “It’s fine. Just three more days, and it’ll be official.”“What’ll be official?” A

Chapter 2

When I finally got home, Lucien texted me back."I don’t have to read it. Whatever you want me to sign, I’ll sign it. I trust you wouldn’t hurt me."So… he wasn’t even going to read it.I lowered my eyes and pulled out my phone, ready to delete every single post on Facebook that mentioned our relationship. However, just then, I saw a new post from Summer.It was a photo of her lying on a couch, looking cozy. In the corner of the frame, you could see a man’s wrist.“I got drunk tonight. It feels so good to have someone take care of me.”I knew that wrist and that watch. It was Lucien’s, and I knew exactly what Summer was doing. That post was for me, letting me know that she was still irreplaceable in Lucien’s heart, telling me I should take the hint and leave.I quietly set my phone down and began packing my bags. Lucien didn’t come home until the next evening.I was tossing together a simple salad for dinner when I saw him walk in, carrying a cake. I froze.He frowned slight

Chapter 3

At the alumni event that day, Lucien showed up in a custom-tailored suit, his hair perfectly styled. He looked handsome and charming.Watching him like that made my chest ache because he didn’t dress up for me. He dressed up for her, Summer.Not long after Lucien left, I got a call from him.“Mia,” he said, sounding casual. “I spilled some wine on my suit earlier. Could you bring a clean one to the hotel?”I didn’t hesitate. I grabbed a fresh suit and rushed over.When I arrived outside the hotel ballroom, I was just about to knock when I heard the sound of laughter and conversation from inside. Then came the teasing voices of others in the room:“Lucien, come on. If you still like Summer and she’s back now, why not just break off your mate bond with that Omega already?”“Exactly. She doesn’t even have an inner wolf. You think she’s with you for love? She’s clearly after your money.”“That’s right. Back in school, everyone thought you and Summer were endgame. If she hadn’t left

Chapter 4

When Lucien’s assistant forwarded the photos to him, his eyes froze the moment they landed on the words: Mate-Bond Termination.His hands trembled as he tapped to open the image, and the second he saw that familiar face in the photo, it felt like he’d been struck by lightning.Then came the follow-up message from his assistant.“Luna Mia’s flight was the one that crashed…”Lucien staggered back a step before collapsing to the floor, the phone slipping from his grip. He could not believe that I, who was fine just that morning, was gone now?“This can’t be happening! No, this isn’t real!” Lucien roared, suddenly jumping to his feet and bolting outside.“Lucien!” Summer called after him, running out the door, but all she saw was the back of him getting into the car. “Lucien! Come back here!” She stomped her foot, her face twisted with frustration.Lucien drove like a madman, racing back to his house. He stormed into his study, and sure enough, the mate-bond termination certificat

Chapter 5

Back in the car, Lucien closed his eyes, and all he could see was me. He gripped the steering wheel tightly, and his chest rose with determination.“Mia, wait for me. I will find you.”From that moment on, Lucien poured everything into searching for me. Everyone around him told him to stop, that I was already gone, but he wouldn’t listen.“She’s not dead! She’s still alive!” he roared, eyes bloodshot with desperation.His men could only sigh quietly at how worn down their Alpha had become.“Alpha,” one of them finally said, “we’ve searched every inch of the crash zone. There was no sign of Luna Mia’s body. You know how rare survival is in crashes like that–”“I don’t want to hear it!” Lucien slammed his fist on the table and stood. “Dead or alive, I need to see her with my own eyes. Keep looking! Even if there’s just a sliver of hope, we don’t stop!”Though they exchanged uneasy glances, the men nodded.Then, days later, someone came running in with news.“Sir! We found a lead

Chapter 6

On the way back, I ended up chatting with Cody the whole time, and to my surprise, I found out we lived in the same neighborhood.“No way,” Cody said with a grin. “I didn’t expect us to be neighbors.”“Small world,” I replied, smiling back.“I heard there’s a photography summit next week. Are you going? If you are, maybe we could go together?” he added, extending the invitation.“Sure,” I agreed without hesitation.We talked the whole way, effortlessly. It was the kind of conversation that never ran out of fuel.Before I knew it, I was already at my doorstep. I reached into my bag for my keys but froze mid-motion because standing at the door was a figure I knew all too well—Lucien.He looked exhausted. His eyes were rimmed with fatigue and maybe grief. However, the moment his gaze met mine, his entire face lit up.“Mia!” he exclaimed, surging forward to pull me into a hug. “I finally found you!”My body went rigid, and I shoved him away with force. “Alpha Lucien, please have s

Chapter 7

I didn’t wait for Lucien. The photography summit was held as scheduled the following week, and I went with Cody. Photographers from all over the world gathered at the event, showcasing their work and sharing their insights.I saw sunrises atop snow-capped mountains, stars stretching endlessly over desert skies, and mysterious glimpses of the deep-sea world. Every image was bursting with life and story. I was deeply moved.“How is it? Is it worth the trip?” Cody leaned in and asked softly.I nodded. “It’s incredible. I never realized the world held so many beautiful moments.”“Exactly.” He smiled. “That’s the magic of photography. It allows us to capture beauty before it slips away.”We exchanged a glance and smiled, our hearts full of passion for photography and a quiet yearning for the life it promised.After the summit, we headed back together.“Today was amazing,” I couldn’t help but say aloud.“Yeah.” Cody looked at me gently. “I’m glad you enjoyed it.”“Mia, you have re

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