Semua Bab See You Again? No, See You Never: Bab 1 - Bab 9

"There was a clear sign at the entrance to the party. "Thalia Emberwood and cockroaches are not allowed inside."I was Thalia Emberwood. Seeing my name next to cockroaches, I couldn't help laughing because I was reborn.Today was Damon Hale's coming-of-age ceremony. In my past life, this was the day he subjected me to public humiliation.He was the heir of the Shadowmire pack's Alpha. As for me, I was just an Omega orphan rescued by the Alpha from a pack war.When we were pups, he always insisted I was his future mate and promised me the grandest marking ritual at the Moonveil Ceremony. For years after, he cared for me in every way and gave me hope for a new life. But everything changed when he turned 14 and his stepsister, Raven Cross, appeared.Still, thanks to the Moon Goddess' mercy, our wolves recognized each other no matter how far apart we were.As rain suddenly poured from the sky, I stood at the entrance to the party when one of his buddies blocked my way. "Go home, Th

"Have you lost your mind, Thalia?" Losing control of his emotions, Damon shifted into wolf and struck me hard. He sent the back of my head slamming against the stairs railing, and a sharp ring buzzed in my ears.Then, he stood over me and looked down. "Who gave you the guts to lay a hand on Raven, right before my eyes?"Just being near a filthy Omega like you… Your scent makes my wolf sick!"I, Damon Hale, reject you as my mate."I forced myself upright through the pounding pain in the back of my head. "Don't worry. I'm leaving now, and you'll never smell me again.""At least you know your place." He sneered and scooped up Raven. Then, he walked out without looking back.As the wound at the back of my head healed, I staggered to my feet and immediately called for an urgent clearing service an hour later. While I waited, memories from when I was 12 flooded my mind.Damon had snuck away from training to place bets at an illegal wolf fight, yet ended up losing big and started fur

I gave the Alpha and Luna standing at the door a polite nod. "I'm sorry, but something else came up. I have to get going now."Before they could respond, I turned and walked away.After a few steps, all the strength drained from my body as I sank onto the stone steps. My cheeks stung, and my ears rang; Damon hadn't held back with that slap. He'd always been that way, to trust anyone but me. Raven loved putting on her little shows and framing me since high school. Once, she got trapped in the restroom. I kicked down the door to get her out, but she threw herself into Damon's arms and cried, "Thalia locked me in."Damon had never trusted me."Need a ride?" A low, calm voice pulled me from my thoughts.I looked up and saw a man in a dark gray coat standing under the streetlights. His facial features were sharp, and his brown hair was neatly slicked back, giving him a commanding presence.I was stunned. The man I was looking at was the current Alpha of Coghaven, Zane Duskbane.I

After that day, the Alpha and Luna called me several times. Their voices were gentle as they talked me into coming back to the Shadowmire pack, but I turned them down without hesitation.I'd fought with everything I had to get out of that place, so no way I'd ever go back.When the day came for the meal I'd arranged with Zane, he showed up in the same understated black with his cap pulled low.I understood. As Alpha of Coghaven, he was always under watch, especially when he was the Chief Alpha with a seat in the council and had an influence across major territories. Showing up in a border pack made him an easy target for gossip and ambushes.I booked a special private room in the back, but we'd barely sat down when Damon barged in. He grabbed my wrist and barked, "How dare you be having dinner with him!"I yanked my hand free and frowned. "Who do you think you are to control me?"Instead of holding back, I bared my claws just enough to make him flinch and let go. Then, I steppe

Zane and I hadn't planned on going public so soon.As the current Alpha of Coghaven, every move he made was closely watched. We agreed to wait until we officially marked before making an announcement. But recently, Zane had taken charge of a major medical reform for Coghaven Council, which placed him right in the middle of the pack's core spotlight.Even if we carefully arranged to meet only at night, there was always a chance we'd get caught on camera. He'd had enough of hiding. So one night, he pulled out a silver ring he'd designed himself and proposed on the spot.I didn't hesitate and immediately said yes.As we were walking home hand in hand, a low, hoarse voice suddenly called out behind us, "Thalia…"I instinctively turned around to see Damon step out of the shadows with red-rimmed eyes. The sight had me frowning deeply.When he spoke, his voice was soft and almost drifting. "Don't be afraid, Thalia. I'm not here to cause trouble. I just… wanted to talk to you."I co