บททั้งหมดของ Tempted by the Beta: บทที่ 1 - บทที่ 10

On my way back, every single pack member who saw me had nothing but envy for my 'luck'. I could hear them talking about me nonstop."That's the luckiest she-wolf in Dawn Pack. The heir to the Alpha throne has wanted her ever since five years ago.""Yeah, and now he's marrying her right after he takes the top spot. Their bonding ceremony is going to be the biggest event of the pack!"The old me would've felt wrapped in bliss if she had heard the praises. Now they were nothing but mockery to my ears.Five years ago, Zacharias, then heir to the throne, confessed to me during the coming-of-age ceremony."My wolf can't contain his excitement since he saw you. Your scent is… intoxicating. Will you accept my hand, my dear lady?"Then we dated for five years. He loved me, spoiled me, and remembered every single detail about me. What I liked, what I didn't, and more.Every year, he would throw a lavish party just for my birthday. All the females in the pack were jealous of me. They calle

A heavy sigh escaped the elder's lips, but he respected my wish and did the paperwork. "The verification will take two days. Once that is done, you will no longer be part of the pack. Your details will be deleted from the database. You have three days to leave the pack."I nodded in silence and bought a flight ticket that was scheduled for three days later.When I came back to the territory, I saw Zacharias standing at the villa's entrance looking all nervous. He noticed me and strode up to me. "Where were you, Lucilla? You didn't tell me you were going somewhere. I was worried sick when I couldn't find you."He checked me closely and breathed a sigh of relief. I was fine, it seemed. Then I checked the time. That process at the City Hall took three whole hours, yet he only realized I was gone not too long ago. He must've only finished his affair with Yvonne."The villa's stuffy, so I wanted to get some fresh air in the woods," I lied naturally. Yes, I could do that to Zacharias now

Zacharias was shocked. "When did that happen? No one told me about it!"Yvonne was overjoyed. She knew I must've left because I had my heart broken into tiny little pieces. Now was not the time to celebrate, however. She held back her smile and calmed Zacharias down."Calm down, Alpha. This must be a prank from Ms. Windsor. It's never easy leaving a pack. She's an orphan. She grew up in the pack. She has nowhere else to go."That soothed Zacharias' panic a little, but he was still uneasy. "She must be mad at me. I can't believe her! She hurt you, but she won't even apologize!"Zacharias regretted it the moment he took Yvonne away and left me. The moment he put her down, he wanted to come back to me, but she winced and slid down to the ground.Terrified, Zacharias held her right away."I'm fine. You should go back to Ms. Windsor. I can handle this wound alone." She was paler than paper, and blood was flowing down her arm. She looked like a hurt puppy, not a Beta.Zacharias could

Zacharias hurried over to the villa. He kept calling me, but none of his calls went through. A dozen times later, he gave up and sped up toward the villa.Everything was normal back home. The servants were cleaning up the place, but Zacharias' sudden appearance startled them.The butler hurried over to him and blurted, "You're home early, Alpha. How did the ceremony go?"Zacharias did not answer his question. Hurried, he asked, "Have you seen Lucilla? Has she come back?"Surprised, the butler fell into silence, then he answered, "I haven't seen Ms. Windsor in a couple of days. She has never returned to the vi—"Zacharias strode up the stairs. My room was still the same as he remembered. The jewelry, clothes, and designer bags he gave me sat in their places. Zacharias heaved a sigh of relief. A smile curled his lips."I knew she wouldn't leave. Her stuff's still here." He glanced at the vanity, and his smile froze.My necessities, the clothes I wore the most, and the suitcase that

That decision shocked Zacharias. "But why? Lucilla is my rightful mate!"The furious Armod slammed his walking stick against the ground. "Yvonne bears your pup! You will marry her! Lucilla is no longer part of our pack!"Zacharias glared at Yvonne with fury strong enough to burn. "Yvonne, how dare you…"He could not believe Yvonne told the elders about their relationship. He did not see that coming at all."You're the highest-ranking member of the pack, Alpha, but the judgment chamber can still keep you in check. You cannot do anything that will hurt the pack."Armod eased up a little. "And loyalty is a creed werewolves have followed since ancient times. You must face the consequences of your actions!"Panicked, Zacharias retorted loudly, "And I've told you, what happened with Yvonne was a mistake! The one I love is Lucilla, and she's pregnant with my child too! I must take responsibility for that!"That stunned Armod, but then he continued coldly, "Ms. Lucilla is no longer part