All Chapters of Skipping the Childhood Sweetheart Rivalry: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

Seeing Bella Lohart at the masquerade didn't surprise me at all. In the three years Apollo Cadwell and I had been together, she lingered in every moment that was supposed to belong to just us.I went from dissatisfaction and arguments to quiet acceptance. That change took three long years.Apollo would always tell me, "Bella's like a sister to me. I've taken care of her for 18 years. It's almost second nature to me now. Don't overthink it. She'll get married someday, while you remain my destined mate."At that moment, Bella walked toward me in a white gauze dress I recognized instantly. She looked smug. "Nora, Apollo told me you personally invited me to the masquerade. Thank you so much!"She tugged lightly at the hem, her eyes filled with open provocation. "And thank you for the dress. I love it so much."I stared at that painfully familiar wedding gown. No matter how calm I tried to stay, ripples still spread through my heart.That dress had taken a full year to complete. It wa

Chapter 2

I waited until the full moon climbed high into the sky. Soft moonlight poured down, wrapping the entire ballroom in a calm yet overwhelming power.The blessing of the Moon Goddess descended like a tide, warm and gentle, soothing every werewolf present. Couples seized the moment and held each other close, receiving the Moon Goddess's grace.I stretched my neck, desperately searching the dance floor. What I saw was Apollo's arm tight around Bella's waist as he patiently guided her through the steps.When the silver light fell, Bella clasped his hand, her smile brighter than the moon itself.I heard one of his friends call out loudly, "Apollo, it's the moment of the Moon Goddess's blessing! Aren't you going to find Nora and receive it with her?"Before Apollo could answer, Bella suddenly slipped the ring off his finger and exclaimed, "Apollo, look! The moonstone is glowing under the moonlight! It's beautiful! Can I borrow it?"Hearing that, my friend spoke up for me. "That ring was

Chapter 3

Just then, my phone buzzed again. It was a message from Bella, with a photo attached.In a jewelry store glittering with pearls and gems, a beautiful moonstone necklace was being held by a large, elegant hand. I recognized it immediately as Apollo's hand.Her message carried the same smug tone she always had. "Apollo bought me so many expensive gems, and this necklace is just a gift. He said it's for you—a little way of showing his sincerity. Don't be upset, okay?"For three years, Bella would constantly remind me how much Apollo favored her over me. Every kind gesture he showed me was apparently just leftovers she didn't care for.I no longer felt anger or the urge to confront him. This time, I quietly blocked her. If I didn't need him anymore, why would I care about her provocations?Once everything was settled, I walked into the Alpha's territory. The elderly Alpha leaned on his cane, his eyes soft with kindness."Nora, the Moonshadow Herb Alchemy Research will take a long tim

Chapter 4

Apollo froze for a long moment until he realized a terrible fact—I had left. The mating ceremony wouldn't happen. He stood at the altar, holding the wedding gown like a lost child. It appeared he had ruined everything.The night before, after receiving my message, his expression had been gloomy.Bella, standing beside him, leaned over to peek at the message. She bit her lip and whined, "Is Nora upset? This is my fault. If I weren't so clumsy, you wouldn't have had to spend so much time teaching me… You should go—be there with her."Apollo's heart raced for no clear reason. He hurriedly said, "You've got nothing to do with this. She's just upset with me. You keep dancing—I'm going to find her."He entrusted his friends to keep an eye on Bella, then dashed out. However, she grabbed his arm, her voice earnest as she suggested, "Why don't I come with you? If she's angry, I can help explain."He thought for a moment and decided to take her along. He wasn't good with words and didn't kn

Chapter 5

Apollo stared blankly at the ruined wedding gown. He couldn't mutter, "It's okay," even if he tried, nor could he imagine how I would feel when I found out the gown was destroyed.Maybe I would cry in heartbreak, or maybe I would look at him with nothing but disappointment. Every possibility made his chest feel tight and heavy.In the end, he could only take the gown to a tailor. "The ceremony is tomorrow. Can you repair it as fast as possible and restore it to how it was? I'll pay whatever it costs!"The tailor examined the damage carefully and shook his head. "With only one day, it's impossible to restore it to its original state. You might try other master tailors."Apollo refused to give up. He carried the gown from shop to shop, but alas, not a single one could fix it. As time slipped away minute by minute, he was finally forced to give up.Bella had followed him around all day and was already full of resentment. When he finally stopped, she hurriedly put on a show of guilt.

Chapter 6

Bella was so excited that her hands were trembling. At last, she could be openly with the man she loved.Before her fingers could touch the wedding gown, Apollo gently pushed her aside. Surprise flashed across his face. "Bella, you've always been a sister to me. How could we ever become mates?"She stared at him in disbelief. "I'm your childhood sweetheart, Apollo, not your actual sister. We're so close. Why can't we be mates?"Apollo held the wedding gown tightly, his expression lost and shaken. "I'm sorry, Bella. I didn't know you felt this way. The one person I love has always been Nora. I only ever saw you as my sister."She tried to speak again, but he cut her off. "That's enough. We'll never be together. You should give up."He turned and walked away. She called after him unwillingly. "She's gone, Apollo! The Spine of the World is dangerous—she might never even return! Can't you just forget her and be with me instead?"Apollo paused for a second, but he didn't say a single

Chapter 7

Apollo took several deep breaths before forcing himself to calm down. "Alpha, I want to apply to go to the Faron Continent for battle. I'll personally find Nora."The elderly Alpha looked worn and sorrowful. He let out a long sigh. "Poor Nora… I shall grant your wish, Beta. Go, bring her back yourself."Without hesitation, Apollo returned at once to pack his things and gathered his elite warriors to depart for the Faron Continent together.When Bella heard the news, she rushed over in a panic to stop him. "You can't go, Apollo! It's too dangerous! The Rogues could end up killing you!"He turned to her, his tone cold and indifferent. "Fighting the Rogues is my duty. Not to mention, they killed my mate. I'll never let them go."She screamed in anger, "You're doing all this for Nora! What's so special about her that you'd risk your life just to find her?"Apollo slung his backpack over his shoulder and said only one thing, "She's my destined mate. She's irreplaceable."With that, h

Chapter 8

When Apollo and his warriors arrived at the border of the Faron Continent, the sight that welcomed them was chaos. A swath of trees had been knocked down, the ground was full of craters, and the earth itself had been torn apart.The scene made it easy to imagine just how fierce the battle had been.Despite his sinking heart, Apollo issued orders in a sharp voice. "Unit One, hunt down any remaining Rogues. Unit Two, follow me to treat the wounded… and to find her."The patrol members were injured to varying degrees—some severely, one had even lost an arm. When they saw the rescue team arrive, there were no smiles or relief, only grim, heavy expressions."Don't worry about us, Beta. Go… to the cliff base…" Angelo choked out, failing to finish his words.Not even the strongest werewolf could survive falling from such a great height—they would be crushed—never mind me, an Omega.Apollo's body visibly trembled, and his face turned ashen. He forced himself to stand firm, directing ever

Chapter 9

"Hold on, Nora! I'm getting you out of here!" Apollo said, voice trembling as his heart shattered.When he first found me, he thought he was looking at a cold corpse. The terror had been so intense that it felt like his heart had stopped beating. But I was alive, thankfully, despite the gruesome injuries.He quickly poured every healing potion he had into my mouth, then lifted me with extreme care. No one knew how much effort it had taken for him to find me.By then, a full week had already passed since my accident. Everyone else had given up, and the patrol had declared me dead—everyone except Apollo."She could very well still be alive! I don't believe she's dead until I see her body!" he had said.He slaughtered every living creature at the cliff base just to make sure I would be safe. Under the Moon Goddess's blessing, he finally found me.I lay in the healing pod for two whole days before I woke up. Apollo's eyes were bloodshot, but he refused to leave my side or rest even f

Chapter 10

Angelo hesitated and glanced at Apollo. "Plotting against a pack member is a serious crime. Once this is reported, it means exile or execution. Are you sure, Beta?"Disdain filled Apollo's eyes. "I never thought she'd go this far, but this is the punishment she deserves. I won't protect her."He turned to me. "And the harm she caused Nora goes far beyond this. This is my failure for not seeing the truth sooner. I'm sorry, I made you suffer for far too long."Tears rolled down my cheeks. After years of silent hurt and bitterness, they broke loose all at once.Apollo pulled me into his arms, awkwardly patting my back like he didn't quite know what to do. "I'm sorry, I'm bad with words. I'm always scared of upsetting you, so I never explain myself. I promise I'll do better in the future. Can you… not leave again?"He looked at me with pleading eyes, pitiful like an abandoned pup. I wiped my tears away and curved my lips into a smirk. "No."The light in Apollo's eyes dimmed. His head

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