Chapter 1

Today marked the 52nd time Kyle Thornwood and I tried to complete our marking ceremony. This time I didn't invite any outsiders. The only witnesses were the most trusted members of our families.I pushed through the claw wounds from our last battle, personally checking every detail of the ceremony site while he couldn't be bothered to focus.Right now, inside the Alpha's tent, he was using his power to soothe Elara Bennett, who had "accidentally" twisted her ankle. Omegas were always so delicate.My family's warriors watched the scene with cold expressions. One of the elders murmured to me, "Princess Layla, just look at him. When has he ever respected the honor of the Silvermoon royal bloodline?"Everyone knew how important this ceremony was for us. It was the union of two packs, the binding of our souls.But just as the moon reached its peak and the ceremony was about to begin, Kyle, who should have been standing beside me, chose to abandon it. Again.I chased after him, but he

Chapter 2

In the end, my family's warriors stayed behind to persuade me. "Princess, come back to Silvermoon City with us."It wasn't the first time they had tried to convince me. I slumped down beside them, lifting my head to meet their hopeful gazes.They were the guardians of the Silvermoon royal bloodline, the strongest pack in the Northern Territories. And I, Layla Silvermoon, was their princess.I should have received the finest training in the Northern Territories, preparing to become the future queen. But five years ago at the Packs Summit, the Moon Goddess had let me sense that Kyle was my destined mate. So had I followed him to this barren wasteland.He was a Rogue who'd built the Graywolf pack through sheer force of will. He hated relying on anyone, especially a powerful mate.So for five years, I never showed him my full strength and never told him who I really was. In his eyes, I was just a she-wolf from some small northern pack with decent fighting skills.Over those five year

Chapter 3

After saying goodbye to Simon, I returned to my camp to hand over my duties. Yara Moss, the she-wolf taking over for me, was furious on my behalf."Layla, you're really leaving? That means I'll have to watch those two lovebirds parade around in front of me every single day!"Following her gaze, I saw Kyle personally teaching Elara archery. When she missed her shot, he actually gave her his wolf fang necklace to cheer her up, the one he always wore close to his skin as Alpha.Elara immediately put it on, beaming. Shortly afterward, Kyle's eyes meet mine, a flash of panic crossing his face."Layla, there's nothing between the Alpha and me! This is just a regular wolf fang!" Elara explained carefully.The wolves around us looked at me with pity. Everyone knew an Alpha's personal token could only be worn by the future Luna. I pressed my hand on Yara's arm, signaling her to stay calm, then looked at Elara."That wolf fang looks good on you. It suits you."Elara seemed disappointed th

Chapter 4

In her cave, Elara wore a revealing hide dress, trying to get close to Kyle. "Alpha…"Kyle shoved her away irritably. "Leave me alone."His mind echoed with only one phrase. "Mind-link severed."He had lost count of how many times he had tried. He still couldn't reach me."Impossible," he muttered. "Layla must just be upset."Kyle then shot to his feet. "I just need to go back."He shifted into his wolf and sprinted back to our cave. When he arrived, the cave was pitch-black.He lit a torch. The dim light revealed an empty cave, completely stripped of any trace of me.He rushed into the innermost den. On the stone shelf by the bed sat our only photo together, imprinted with spiritual energy. Now it showed only his half. My side had vanished.It suddenly hit him. Ever since he had taken in Elara, he had gradually forgotten about me. The gifts he had promised me all ended up going to Elara instead. I had been left with nothing. Meanwhile, Elara had everything. The precious wol

Chapter 5

Kyle hung his head and mumbled, "Then I'll go to the Northern Territories to find her."Meanwhile, I returned to Silvermoon City. My parents waited for me at the city gates, in their massive silver wolf forms.I threw myself into their embrace, choking up. "Father, Mother…"Father nuzzled my cheek with his head. "It's good you're home."After two days of rest, I threw myself back into my princess training. Though demanding, I felt lighter and happier than I had in years.Three months later, I successfully passed the royal family's final trial. My parents prepared a grand celebration feast for me.Midway through the banquet, a guard reported that an outsider was requesting an audience. I stepped out and found myself face-to-face with Kyle. I hadn't seen him in three months."Layla…"He looked much thinner, his hair disheveled and matted. Knowing my parents despised him, I immediately pulled him outside the city."How did you know I was here?""It took me a long time to find yo

Chapter 6

Fury surged through me."You really think throwing together a ceremony will make me forgive you?"In front of everyone, I slashed him with my claws and sent him sprawling to the ground. Kyle tried to get closer to me, but I bared my fangs instinctively."I know I screwed up," he said, eyes reddening. "I just want to make up for my regrets. The only one I've ever loved is you, not Elara. If you can forgive me, I'll disband the Graywolf pack and join yours. Whatever it takes, I just hope you'll give me one more chance!"As for chances, I had already given him 52 of them. An Alpha who would betray his destined mate out of "pity" would never be worth trusting."Keep dreaming," I said quietly, then shifted into my wolf and left Moonlight Cliff.Because of that spectacle, I announced to the entire pack that I would never seek a mate and would dedicate myself to our glory. Kyle didn't appear again. He must have gone back.I established myself firmly in the Northern Territories, leadi