All Chapters of When They Kick Out the Wrong Pup: Chapter 1 - Chapter 8

8 Chapters

Chapter 1

After I went missing, my so-called parents filled my spot with Danae. And when they found me?Left me behind. Again.Now, ten years later, they show up like they've got some claim on me.Newsflash: I've already got new parents.The second our eyes met, she froze—probably caught the frost in mine. Didn't last, though. That fake smile kicked in fast. She reached out like a pat on the head."Wow. Still got that temper after all this time in the sticks."I stepped back. Her hand hovered, then dropped."Nyra, Mommy knows you're upset we didn't come sooner. But Danae's sensitive. If you came back too early, she might've felt... unloved. I just didn't want her hurt. Can't you see Mommy meant well?"'Meant well?' Please.She twisted herself in knots for Danae. Not once for me.The wolf standing behind her gave me a look like I reeked of trash."You might be my sister by blood," he said, "but if you make Danae cry, I'm not letting it slide."The she-wolf claiming to be my mom didn't

Chapter 2

"Nyra, you still love Mommy, don't you? You've been waiting to come home all these years. Why else would you grow Mommy's favorite berries?"I almost laughed.Ember was unhinged.After she dumped me, it was a kind old she-wolf who kept me alive. If not for her, I'd have starved out here.She passed last moon. I only came back to care for her orchard—not for some twisted reunion.But of course, Ember made it about herself.The guards unloaded box after box from the car.I didn't move.Derek clocked my silence and smirked."Just wear these. Judging by that blank stare, you've probably never owned anything this nice. Clean up. You look like a beggar."Yeah, I was in work clothes. Comfortable. Strong. Apparently, that screamed 'beggar' to them.As soon as their flashy car peeled off, I donated every single gift to the local pup shelter.Then I remembered—the custom necklace I'd ordered for my real mom was finally ready.***One of the only jewelry dens in Noctemspire.Of cou

Chapter 3

"Don't act like we're close. I don't remember having a sister."Danae's eyes glazed over instantly. "I know I took everything from you. I shouldn't even be here. I'll leave—I swear, I'll disappear."She spun around, dramatic as hell, but Derek caught her and yanked her into his chest."Nyra," he growled, "I told you—bully Danae again, and don't even think about stepping back into our pack."Right on cue, Danae ramped up the sobs. "Derek, don't. I stole her life. I'll give it all back."She started unclasping her jewelry pieces. "Here. Take them. They're yours."Then she looked at Ember. "Mommy, I'm sorry—I can't be your daughter anymore."Ember went full pity-mode. She turned to me. "Seriously, Nyra? She's already broken. Why keep pushing? I told you—you're both my daughters. Can't you make room for her?"Danae held out the jewelry like it was a peace offering. "These are things you could never afford. I get why you're bitter. But maybe try seeing it from my side—I just wanted

Chapter 4

I shot up. "What the hell are you doing?!"It looked like a pack clinic. Some middle-aged healer muttered,"Luna's orders. We're checking if you've had pups."Are you kidding me?Nope. I wasn't sticking around for this madness.I shifted, shredded the ropes, and sent a tray of sharp tools flying.While they scrambled, I slipped out.Necklace still on me. Thank the Moon.***A few days later, it was Luna Queen's birthday.Every pack in the kingdom showed up to kiss the Alpha King's ring.Even they came.The whole thing was less "Happy Birthday" and more "please pick us for your next alliance."I spotted Ember across the ballroom. Her eyes locked on me—and boom, instant disbelief."What are you doing here? I told you to stay out of sight. You're humiliating me."Danae glided over in some pink haute couture, smug as ever. "Seriously? You showed up? What—hoping Mommy and Daddy might take you back? That dress looks like rented plastic."I rolled my eyes. 'Low-born mutt can't

Chapter 5

While they were still frozen, I kicked the wolves off and sprinted straight into Mom's arms.Tears hit hard."Mom, they accused me of stealing—and tried to strip-search me. In public."Danae, busted and boiling, snapped, "Nyra Northcrest, you DID steal it! I was just taking back what's mine!"Mom locked eyes with Danae, who was already turning beet red. She stepped in slow. "My daughter only wears the finest. Why would she ever want your knock-off junk?"Ember, pale and shaking, finally found her voice—and aimed it at me."So that's why you won't call me Mom. You clung to power. But hear this—no matter what you say, I'm your real mother!"Right. Coming from the same wolf who tried to disown me ten minutes ago. Total joke.Mom didn't blink."So you're her birth mother. The one who dumped her in the borderlands like trash? A she-wolf like you lost the right to be called 'mother' a long time ago."No one ever talked to Ember like that. Her face went from pale to flaming red."H

Chapter 6

The party was still raging.Nyra could feel it—that heat. Someone was watching her.She turned. Ember. Tears in her eyes. Even Derek looked... soft. Almost like he cared.But Danae? She looked ready to shatter her own jaw."Did you see the Luna Queen's necklace?""Yeah. Princess Nyra bid on it herself. Real Luminous Stone. Only one in the kingdom.""The Luna Queen treats her like she's blood."Every word hit Danae like a silver needle.Jealousy burned hot. She'd done everything to be the Alpha's only daughter—kicked Nyra out just to take her place.And she almost pulled it off... until the Alpha King stepped in.The most powerful wolf chose a border mutt like Nyra.Danae hated it. If it had been her, all this love, all this glory—it'd be hers.But there were no second chances now.She sulked in the shadows while Nyra moved through the crowd, basking in every wolf's praise.***A few drinks in, and the room started spinning. I mumbled some excuse and slipped out onto the

Chapter 7

The deal they'd bled for? Torched in seconds.Back at Northcrest, Conall lost it—rage snapping loose as he slammed Ember to the ground."I told you to stay the hell away from Nyra! Do you even get what you've done? We can't afford to piss off the Alpha King!"But Ember wasn't hearing a word. Curled in a corner, shaking, whispering on loop:"No... No... Nyra will come back. She's my daughter. I gave birth to her... I did."Conall's fists clenched. "You've lost it. To her, you're nothing. Just a stranger she regrets ever meeting."He barked at the servants. "Tie her up before she spirals again. I won't let her take this pack down with her."***After the party, we kept things chill—just a quiet birthday dinner for Mom.She took one bite of cake, then paused. "Nyra, who matters more—your birth mother or the one who raised you?"I froze, fork mid-air."You do," I said. No hesitation.She smiled, kept eating.Faolan tugged on my sleeve. "You're my sister. Nobody's changing that

Chapter 8

Mom was mid-sip in the living room when the door shook. She stepped out, saw them, and scowled."I already told you—Nyra's not leaving. One mom to another, I'm keeping it polite. Walk away, or the guards will move you."My chest clenched.So this is what it feels like to have a mom who actually protects you.After they left, she pulled me into a hug and whispered, barely audible,"Sweetheart, when we brought you home, we had no idea your birth parents were still out there. Now that they are... if you wanna go, I won't stop you."Her voice cracked. She was scared. Scared I'd leave.But that was never happening.I hugged her tighter. "You're the only mom I've got. Period."She nodded, eyes wet, then finally let go.Fate might've dropped me on their doorstep, but they'd claimed me like blood. Even when Faolan came along, nothing shifted.No favoritism. No second-best.I was his big sister. He worshipped me. Kid's only ten, but the second I was in danger, he went full grown-wol

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