Chapter 1

"Good afternoon. I'd like to file for a mate bond dissolution."Two years after forming a mate bond, I decided to dissolve it. However, the registrar at the marriage office didn't seem to take me seriously. She thought I was here for a prank.I couldn't blame her. After all, I was a petite-looking student with a Werewolf University badge. No matter how she looked, I appeared nothing like a mated woman.Sternly, she told me, "To file for that, you and your mate will need to come down to the office here and sign. I need more than just you.""I'm aware that the agreement will only take effect if both of us sign it, but could you give us a copy of the document instead? I'll ask my mate to sign it at home and submit it as soon as he does."He's… a busy man."After hearing my explanation, the registrar handed me the agreement stamped with the city hall's official seal. She told me the mate bond would be dissolved five days after we both signed it.By then, our relationship would offic

Chapter 2

Two weeks ago, Bianca claimed her apartment was under renovation and asked to stay with us temporarily. Logan agreed without even asking for my opinion. To him, it wasn't a big deal.And so, scenes like the following became the norm in our home.Before Logan and I were even out of bed, she would pick the lock to our bedroom and say the water heater was broken and needed fixing.When we locked the door and tried to be intimate, she would suddenly scream that she had fallen and cut herself and needed help.No matter what time Logan and I had together, she always managed to interrupt at almost every perfect moment.Just earlier, he was in the study reviewing a contract. Bianca spotted me in the hallway and casually asked if I wanted to watch a newly released movie with her.There was a flicker of provocation in her eyes, but I couldn't be sure if I had imagined it. That movie was the same one they had watched when they were papped about two weeks ago.I turned her down. "I need to

Chapter 3

My advisor had extended the offer to the Arctic Medical Research Program about half a year ago, but I didn't accept it. I even turned it down because I couldn't bring myself to leave my mate.However, the moment I decided to walk away from him, I finally accepted the invitation.After packing my things, I headed straight to the hospital. Frankly, last night, a part of me still wanted to give him one last chance—a final opportunity to choose me.But when Bianca came calling for help, he ditched me and chose her. The last shred of hope I had been holding on to died.Maybe this was what it looked like when… Never mind, it didn't matter anymore. The disparity of his treatment toward me and Bianca was clear as day.Still, there was something I couldn't quite understand. Why were men always so duplicitous? How could they still sleep with someone they didn't love, like what happened with us last night?To avoid repeating that humiliating scene, I decided I would steer clear of him for t

Chapter 4

Back home, I sat in front of my laptop for an hour, staring at a blank email draft.I didn't know how to explain to my advisor that I would be joining the search program with a pup on the way; I didn't know how to convince him that even as a mother, I wouldn't let anything interfere with the program.I had even considered where I would have to go next if my advisor rejected my participation. Which city should we go to?After nearly five hours of writing, deleting, and rewriting, I finally put together an email. I explained my situation honestly and respectfully, and asked if he would be willing to have me still.After all, my flight tomorrow was at 7:00 pm. If his answer was no, I would withdraw without complaint.That evening, I received a dinner invitation from Logan. It was at Moonlight Bistro, the same place I had booked to celebrate our two-year anniversary.I didn't want to go, but I was afraid refusing would raise suspicion.He was ten years older than me and was a sharp,

Chapter 5

While negotiating with the Panhem partners, Logan couldn't shake a growing sense of unease. He kept checking his phone, anxious, as if something important was slipping away.As soon as the meeting ended, he rushed off."Logan, where are you going?" Bianca called out and grabbed his arm, pouting. "Weren't you supposed to take me shopping for baby things?"She continued, her voice filled with hurt. "You've been acting weird all day, and you were totally out of it during the meeting. Twice, you got the numbers wrong. If I hadn't stepped in, you would've lost millions!"Bianca gave him a hopeful look, clearly expecting praise."I guess I needed more rest," Logan muttered. "I'm not coming with you. Just take someone else and use my card. Consider it a gift for the baby."She didn't press him, instead asking gently, "Hey, what happened? You don't look too well."That was her strength—knowing when to back off and how to play into what Logan preferred."I need to check on Celeste at th

Chapter 6

When Logan saw the moonstone jewelry set still untouched in the velvet box, all the pieces finally fell into place. It must've started on that night, the one when he failed to show up.Then, as if struck by a thought, he picked up his phone, went through online articles, and found the post at the very top. It had thousands of views and comments.The post was a candid photo of him and Bianca at the movies. At that moment, something clicked inside him.He had told me he was busy at a meeting, but the very next second, I saw the headline of him watching a movie with another woman. That was the catalyst.A faint smile curved Logan's lips. To him, this wasn't a big deal.It was the first film project his company invested in, and he had accompanied the producers, directors, and partners for a market survey at the premiere. To him, it was just another business engagement.In his eyes, he was confident he could convince me to come back if I had left out of jealousy for this. The problem

Chapter 7

Bianca was taken aback. A trace of barely noticeable excitement flashed in her eyes before she quickly put on a concerned expression."I see. Should we look for her then? Where is she? Gosh, she's really too much. Why would she threaten to dissolve the mate bond out of spite? She's so immature."She couldn't resist jumping at the chance, could she?"She's not immature. I was at fault, too."Logan's tone was cold, completely devoid of the usual warmth he had when talking with Bianca. "Don't come over anymore. We should keep our distance. I don't want my mate to misunderstand our relationship."She wasn't expecting this. She thought my departure was the perfect opportunity to grow closer to Logan.That was why when she came over, she had brought over wine, scented candles, and a set of black lace lingerie, all to set the mood after a candlelit dinner. She was hoping for an intimate night.To her surprise, Logan had asked her to leave for good."I've already had your things packed

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