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Chapter 1

After ten years together, right before my mate Isaac was about to inherit his Alpha title, he chose another she-wolf to be his Luna. All because, he said, she was so much like the girl I used to be.My heart shattered. So I turned and chose his uncle, Alpha Vincent.The day of the Alpha ceremony.My hands smoothed over the silk of my ceremonial gown.Excitement thrummed through me, a frantic drum against my ribs.I’d waited ten years for this. Ten years to finally stand by my Alpha’s side, to officially become the Pack’s Luna.The next second, the door opened. Isaac walked in."You're finally here!" I ran to him, my eyes filled with joy. "Look at this gown, it took me three months...""Kira." His voice was flat. A stranger's voice. "We need to talk."I stopped.Something was terribly wrong. He wore a stranger's face, his gaze fixed on the floor."What is it?" I forced a smile. "Ceremony jitters? Everyone gets them. It's okay to be nervous.""It's not that." Isaac shut the door, leani

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Chapter 2

The Council chamber fell silent.Seven pairs of eyes stared at me. I could hear my own heartbeat echoing in the hall."This is a grave accusation, Kira," the central elder...the Head Elder of the pack...spoke slowly. "You are accusing the Alpha Heir of deception.""It's not an accusation." I straightened my back. "It's a statement of fact.""Then what do you want?"I took a deep breath.This was the turning point of my life."I request to sever all bonds with Isaac Ryder," my voice rang out, clear and true. "I will not build my life on a foundation of lies.""Kira, child, calm down," the Head Elder said, his voice soothing."Ten years as mates. You're the pack's Head Beta. How can you throw that away over one moment of foolishness from the heir?"The female elder to his left leaned forward. She used to be my mentor. Now, her eyes were filled with pain."Kira, you are the backbone of this pack. The Luna title is a symbol. Your real power is untouchable. Don't throw away everything you b

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Chapter 3

The altar for the severing ritual was set in the Moon Goddess Temple.Tonight was a full moon. Perfect for witnessing the forging of bonds. And perfect for shattering them.Before I could walk to the altar, Isaac blocked my path one last time.He'd sent Chloe away. His eyes were wild with a last, desperate gamble."Kira, one last time, I'm begging you." He gripped my arm, his fingers digging in hard enough to bruise bone. "I'll send her away. Right now. We can start over. We can pretend this never happened!"His voice was so broken, it almost found a crack in my armor.Almost.Then my gaze fell to the open collar of his shirt.A pendant used to hang there. A "Wolf's Heart" stone, formed from a drop of his own heart's blood.It was his first gift to me, the year we mated.A wolf gives his heart's blood only once, he had told me. To his one true love.Now, the space was empty."Where is the Wolf's Heart?" I asked, my voice a whisper.Isaac froze, his eyes darting away. "I... I put it awa

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Chapter 4

After a short rest, I still fulfilled my duties as Head Beta and went to the werewolf auction."Ladies and gentlemen, our final and most anticipated item of the evening...a moonstone of 99.7% purity."The auctioneer's voice echoed through the lavish hall.I sat in the front VIP section, representing the pack at this private auction.This moonstone was a sacred artifact for the pack's most important ritual.Without it, the new Alpha’s ceremony could not proceed.And our pack had every intention of securing it."Starting bid, ten million."I raised my paddle. "Fifteen million.""Fifteen million from seat number two." The auctioneer had barely finished when a sharp voice called from the back of the hall."Twenty million!"Everyone turned.Chloe swept in through the back doors, wearing a glittering gold dress.A priceless diamond necklace adorned her neck, obviously a gift from Isaac."Thirty million!" She raised her paddle again, her voice loud enough for the entire hall to hear.Whispers

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Chapter 5

When that voice spoke, it was like an invisible force field fell over the entire room.It wasn't just our pack members.Even the human tycoons and representatives from other packs instinctively fell silent, their heads turning toward the entrance.It was a primal respect for a true apex predator.Vincent Ryder stood at the entrance, a black suit tailored perfectly to his tall frame.Even in a room full of powerful figures, his presence silenced the hall.His existence was a pressure all its own."Uncle!" Isaac's voice trembled. "What are you doing here? And what did you just say? Luna? You're not the Alpha!"His words were cut off by a commanding cough.Seated in the most honored seats were not just our elders, but the host of the auction...a highly respected member of the inter-pack alliance council.He slowly rose, gave Vincent a slight nod, and his voice carried clearly through the hall. "Alpha Vincent, we welcome you.""Alpha?" Isaac choked on the word, his face draining of color.

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Chapter 6

I walked out of the auction hall, the cool night air washing away the oppressive atmosphere.Footsteps hurried behind me."Kira!"Isaac ran out, his left arm wrapped in white gauze, blood already soaking through the fabric."We need to talk," he said, blocking my path."There's nothing to talk about." I walked around him, heading for the parking lot."Yes, there is!" He grabbed my arm. "About my uncle...about Vincent."I shook his hand off. "That's Alpha Vincent. Watch your tone.""He's deceiving you!" Isaac's voice was desperate. "Kira, you don't know him. The curse on him...""The curse?""He's dying, Kira!" Isaac's voice twisted, laced with a strange mix of despair and glee. "The curse is eating him alive from the inside out. He has a few years left, if that. He’s using you!"I stopped and turned to face him."So?""So?" Isaac’s eyes widened. "Kira, he's using you! He needs a strong Luna to secure his position, and when he's gone, you'll be nothing!""And what was your offer, by com

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Chapter 7

I looked at Chloe standing on my doorstep.Black suit, severe bun, professional makeup.She had dressed herself up as me."Proud?" I leaned against the doorframe. "Why would I be?""Stop pretending!" Chloe's voice sharpened. "You planned all of this from the beginning! First, you seduced Vincent, then you deliberately humiliated me at the auction.""Seduce?" I couldn't help but laugh. "Chloe, you overestimate your importance. My choices had nothing to do with you.""Liar!" She took a step forward. "You couldn't stand to see me happy! You couldn't stand that Isaac loved me!""If you think what happened last night was love, then I have nothing more to say."A fire of pure hatred burned in Chloe's eyes.She suddenly straightened her back and declared loudly:"I challenge you!"I raised an eyebrow. "What?""I demand a Luna Challenge!" Her voice echoed down the street. "By the Old Law, any she-wolf can challenge for the title! Winner takes all!"The pack members gathered nearby began to sti

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Chapter 8

The Council chamber fell into a dead silence.The seven elders stared at the clear mark on Chloe's neck. No one spoke."You see!" Chloe pointed to her neck. "This is a sacred mark! A witness of the Moon Goddess! Isaac must take responsibility!"The Head Elder spoke slowly. "Chloe, a forced marking is a grave crime in this pack.""It wasn't forced!" Chloe explained frantically. "It was… an accident! Isaac was drunk, his wolf lost control, he...""Enough."The old Alpha's voice boomed like thunder.Isaac's father stepped out from behind the elders' seats, his face paler than death."Bring Isaac to me," he ordered the guards. "Now."Thirty minutes later, Isaac was dragged into the hall.He was still drunk, disheveled, and his eyes were unfocused."Father?" he asked groggily, looking around. "What's going on?""Did you mark her?" The old Alpha pointed at Chloe.Isaac squinted, then nodded. "I... I think so. I was in a bad way last night, drank too much, then she came to comfort me, and we.

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Chapter 9

A few days after Isaac's exile, Vincent and I walked into the Alpha's office.His brother Damian, didn't look up from a mountain of paperwork."I was packing for the Bahamas, you know," he said, his voice flat with annoyance. He jabbed a pen at the stacks of reports. "This was supposed to be your headache now."Vincent leaned against the doorframe, a smirk playing on his lips. "Looks like you get to keep the Alpha's chair warm a little longer, bro.""Don't 'brother' me," Damian grumbled, finally looking up. His eyes, however, held a weary amusement. "The Council chose you. The pack wants you. The damned chair is yours. Take it."Vincent's smirk softened as he pulled me to his side. His arm wrapped protectively around my waist. "Look at her, Damian. She just spent ten years as the best Head Beta this pack has ever seen. She ran your businesses, managed your defenses, and cleaned up Isaac's messes, all while he played at being Alpha."His gaze met his brother's, unwavering. "She's tired

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