Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Alpha I Should Have Chosen: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 8

Before our marking ceremony, my fated mate changed the name on the Moonlight Tree.On the day of the ceremony, I walked toward the new mate Leon Parker chose for me, but he regretted it.…Mom asked, "Madison Lachlan, have you really thought this through? Cillian Parker can't even look after himself because of his legs, while Leon is not only your fated mate but also the future Alpha of Moonshore Pack."I cut Mom off. "I've made up my mind. Leon and Cillian are blood brothers who both carry Alpha bloodlines. Since Leon doesn't want me, why should I humiliate myself?"The Moonlight Tree was sacred to all werewolves. Every mated pair carved their names into the bark, symbolizing that the Moon Goddess blessed their bond. This tradition was passed down through generations and became a solemn, sacred ritual.I never imagined Leon would treat my marking ceremony like some kind of game.I pressed my hand tightly over my mouth to keep myself from crying. I waited five years for Leon, wa

Facing Susie's hopeful gaze, Leon looked torn. Eventually, he still said, "Madison, we haven't held the marking ceremony yet. Technically, you're not the Luna. Why don't you let Susie borrow the necklace for a few days? I'll give it back to you after our marking ceremony."The person I was having a marking ceremony with was not Leon, anyway, so the necklace no longer mattered to me. However, the moment my fingers touched it, countless memories washed over me like a tidal wave.He was the one who placed this necklace around my neck years ago, swearing he would never mate with anyone but me. Now, he was taking away the necklace I wore for five years for another woman.I removed the necklace and set it on the table. "You're right. I'm not the Luna yet, so wearing this necklace wouldn't be appropriate."Leon did not expect me to give up the necklace so easily. His expression became complicated.Then, he picked up the necklace and said, "On the day of our marking ceremony, I'll put it

Leon asked in disbelief, "Marking ceremony? Madison, what are you talking about? I'm your mate, aren't I?"I feigned confusion. "Are you? But the Moonlight Tree clearly has Cillian's name carved on it."Before Leon could respond, I hung up the phone. I did not want someone insignificant like him ruining my good mood.Cillian stood before me, beaming as he waited for my arrival. Without the wheelchair, I finally realized just how tall he was.It turned out that after Cillian's mother died, Lucian took a new mate who gave birth to Leon. Cillian was originally his sole heir, but his stepmother was intensely jealous and insisted her own son become Alpha, sabotaging Cillian behind the scenes countless times.Knowing that one day her schemes might cost him his life, Cillian chose to step back and surrender the Alpha position to Leon. To prove that he had no intention of threatening Leon's claim, he faked an injury and pretended to be disabled. After all, no pack would ever choose a crip

After the marking ceremony ended, the guests gradually left. As Cillian and I walked out of the hall, we found Leon covered in blood at the entrance. He did not leave at all and was waiting there for me the entire time.The moment he saw me, his eyes lit up. He stumbled forward, falling to his knees in front of me, and begged, "Madison, I'm sorry. I was wrong. I shouldn't have changed the names. Please, forgive me this one last time. I'll treat you better, I promise."I scoffed. "Now you regret it? Where was this before? My marking ceremony is complete. I'm Cillian's mate now and have nothing to do with you."Leon shook his head frantically. "Madison, do you remember this? I promised I'd put it on you myself at your marking ceremony."He pulled out the necklace that Susie wore and held it out to me with both hands. "Look, I got your necklace back for you. Can't you still be my mate?""It's too late, Leon. Our relationship ended the moment you abandoned me for Susie over and over a