All Chapters of Cherished and Chased Away: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

9 Chapters

Chapter 1

"Alpha Carl, this is going too damn far! Daisy's barely hanging on. She's still healing from everything she went through for you. And now, because Fiona got herself into some petty fight, you're just going to drop everything and run to her?"Do you even hear yourself right now? You're putting Daisy and yourself at risk! Do you have any idea how many rival packs are just waiting for you to show your face? You're being a damn idiot!"The voice of Axel Payne—Carl's close friend—echoed through the cracks in the wall.I froze mid-step, caught off guard for a second.As the most powerful Alpha in the Eastlands, Carl ruled over an empire of businesses. To keep his dealings private, his castle was riddled with hidden chambers.Moments later, the sound of something shattering echoed through the air again.Axel continued, "What do you mean you only ever loved Fiona? Maybe Daisy was just some Rogue you dragged in from the Borderlands, but she's spent years being a decoy, and she's never let

Chapter 2

As night settled in, Carl wrapped his arms around me and drifted off without a care.But I lay there wide awake, breathing in his familiar scent while the conversation I'd overheard that day played on a loop in my head. I didn't open my eyes until I was sure he'd already left the next morning.It was just a short walk from the bedroom to the study. Inside, he kept only things that had to do with me. From our first anniversary to my last birthday, every little keepsake was carefully arranged.Anyone who saw it would've said he adored me. But only I knew about the diary tucked away in the drawer's hidden compartment. It was a diary that wasn't mine.Carl told me that when he was drunk. That night, he kept repeatedly apologizing, his face tight with guilt. But back then, I was too caught up in him to think twice about it.By morning, he'd forgotten he ever said a word.I slid open the hidden compartment and brushed the dust off the diary. The lock was intricate—proof of how much its

Chapter 3

That jewelry company didn't take on any outside clients. Other than the fixed annual transfer of 100 million dollars from Carl, all of its profits came from internal allocations within the conglomerate he ran.Despite that, its influence was staggering, and every single piece of jewelry produced ended up on Fiona.I stumbled across Fiona's Facebook profile. She'd been living it up in a beachfront villa. Her fingers were entwined with some man's in her latest post.The caption read, "My greatest love."I zoomed in. On the man's ring finger was a ruby band that matched hers, and a faint mark around his wrist hinted at a bracelet that had been there far too long.Carl once told me he hated wearing rings, so at our mate-bonding ceremony, we had everything except rings.Like a fool, I believed him. I even wove a bracelet by hand and fastened it around his wrist. He called it his protection charm and swore he'd never take it off.Then, Fiona showed up, and it was gone.I scrolled thr

Chapter 4

Fiona picked the meeting spot—the biggest five-star restaurant in all of Eastlands. From behind the privacy screen, I heard the sound of ragged breathing."Will you just listen to me? It's not safe being around me."I'd seen Carl in all kinds of moods, but I'd never heard him sound so helpless."I missed you too much, Carl. I'm about to bond with someone else, and you still won't even look at me. Have you really fallen for her? That Rogue you dragged in from the Borderlands?" Fiona accused."Don't be ridiculous. Everything I've done was to keep you safe."They whispered sweet nothings until Carl finally pulled away, reluctant to leave. He was always on edge, but this time, he hadn't even noticed the extra presence just beyond the screen.Fiona stepped out from behind the screen, her eyes gleaming with the smug satisfaction of someone who knew she'd already won.Her skin glowed, her outfit flowed with effortless grace, and every move she made carried a quiet, confident allure. Ev

Chapter 5

Carl's fingers clenched around his phone. The word "bond-breaking" kept echoing in his head.Now he finally got why I'd been acting so off in the past few days—I'd been getting ready to leave him.However, what hit him hardest was that I was the one who wanted to break the mate bond. That didn't sound like the same person who used to love him so much. After all, I would've taken a bullet for him."What did you just say? Say it again." Carl's voice was low and deliberate.On the other end of the line, Axel was gradually breaking down. His words were thick with panic and tears."Carl, I can't reach Daisy. A lawyer showed up, left a bond-breaking agreement, and walked out. There was also an asset division agreement. It listed the company you set up for Fiona in the Borderlands."What if Daisy found out you used her as a decoy? She's been with you for five years. She knows everything. If she loses it and spills everything, and the rival packs get wind of it, we're—""Shut the hell u

Chapter 6

After Axel left, Carl sat alone in the deathly quiet castle hall.That rough little collection of jewelry, all thrown together from scraps, had somehow become the last thing he had to cling to me.He reached out and touched the jewelry, but jerked his hand back suddenly. It was as though my love was still burning in every piece and had scorched him.The pages of the diary fluttered as the wind turned them, one by one.A vision blurred into focus in Carl's eyes. It was me, standing in the study, as I became overwhelmed with despair the moment I saw the diary."Daisy, why didn't I see it sooner? All those years, all those days and nights, I was already in love with you. I just kept lying to myself. And I hurt you because of it," Carl murmured.Tears spilled down his cheeks. He buried his head in his hands, choking on regret and grief. He'd rip his old self apart in a heartbeat if it could undo the damage.But it was too late.…By the time Carl's men got to the airport, my plane

Chapter 7

Carl felt like a boulder was pressing down on his chest. He'd never stopped to think about how I felt. Now that I was gone, the regret finally sank in.Little by little, the memory of our first meeting crept back into his mind.I told him, bouquet in hand, that all I ever wanted was a quiet life—simple meals, calm days, a few cats, and a place by the sea where I could watch the sun go down and study medicinal herbs occasionally.But after we got together, that life never came even once.…The castle was deathly quiet at night. Carl drank alone, one bottle after another.He kept checking his phone and scrolling through old messages he used to find annoying. Now, they felt like rare treasures he couldn't stop rereading.For days, the only calls he'd answer were the ones about me. He even hung up on Fiona without a second thought.Then came a report from one of his men—the last message sent from my deactivated number had gone to Fiona.Carl's instincts went on high alert. He knew

Chapter 8

To get Carl's attention, Fiona jumped off a cliff. He never came for her, and just like that, her life was over.…Two weeks later, I was out checking on a new medicinal herb when I found out she was dead.Professor Reed was the one who broke the news. He let out a sigh, saying how life could turn on a dime and how people change without warning.I muttered something in return. Fiona and Carl felt like names from another life. They were far-off echoes I could barely place anymore."Daisy," a voice called out behind me.I turned, and my expression went cold.Carl was already charging toward me. I slammed the door, but he jammed his hand into the gap just in time. His fingers were crushed instantly, and the skin turned an ugly blue.He clenched his jaw, refusing to let go even as the pain twisted his face. "Just let me talk to you, please?"His voice sounded almost pleading.I froze. Was this really Carl?I could feel my coworkers' eyes on us. I didn't have a choice, so I opene

Chapter 9

Carl wouldn't stop calling in the days that followed, but I let every call go to voicemail. Eventually, he started writing to me in any way he could.There were always these wide-eyed pups who'd show up with his letters and read them to me. Professor Reed had taken them in, and they were like me, Rogues born from the Borderlands.Carl said he'd loved me all along and that he just hadn't realized it until now. He said he couldn't sleep without seeing me and that somehow, I'd become woven into his everyday and very being.It made me sick to hear it.At first, I had the pups write him back, telling him to leave me alone and that there was nothing left between us. After that, I just shut myself off from the world.I threw myself into studying medicinal herbs with Professor Reed, and we worked on new potions. The days dragged by peacefully. I thought I'd never see Carl again. But I did, one year later, at his funeral."Can you believe Alpha Carl's gone? He was so young.""Right?

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