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Chapter 1

Ethan Thornfield got the papers I had signed and immediately dialed his lawyer. "Yes, she's signed… Good. Now head to Pier Two Club. We'll go over the official steps for dissolving the mate bond."I listened to him on the phone, then walked over to the wall and took down the huge painting. We had commissioned a street artist to paint it during our hardest times. It had only cost five dollars back then.The painting showed Ethan and me. The wolf forms were a little distorted, the fur too pale, but I had always hung it in the living room, right where everyone could see it. It was proof of our love.Now, all I felt was a dull ache in my chest.When Ethan hung up, he watched me without any surprise."You don't have to move out immediately. The mate bond termination will take some time. You can stay in the manor until then. I won't shortchange you when it comes to the division of assets."You've been by my side for the last ten years, after all. I appreciate that you agreed so easily

Chapter 2

Heavy rain hammered against the car windows. Long streams of water blurred everything into a gray smear. It mirrored my own restless, burning heart.The caretaker said Dad had collapsed after returning from the celebration. Before being rushed into the emergency room, he had insisted they not tell me so I wouldn't worry.When the 11th call went straight to voicemail, my heart felt like it had been dropped into the rain and gone ice-cold. With no other choice, I called the Beta, Mark Sylvester.The call quickly connected, and I got straight to the point."Where's Ethan? I need him to contact the healer we used last time. My dad's heart condition has flared up, and he's in emergency care."Mark's voice came back at once, though too polite and cold for my liking. "I'm sorry, Ms. Clarke, but Ms. Stonehart just gave the instructions. She said we're no longer allowed to assist you with any personal matters, including contacting Mr. Thornfield, after you signed the mate bond termination.

Chapter 3

When Mark arrived with the healer, the emergency room light had just gone out. A healer pushed the stretcher out, shaking his head with a heavy sigh."My condolences. Elder Robert passed away just a minute ago."The words hit me like a blow. Everything around me went black, and I lost consciousness.When I came to, Ethan was standing by the bed, his expression indifferent. "The hospital called me—said your phone still has my number saved as 'Mate.'"His tone was cold. "Do me a favor and delete it. Chloe wouldn't be happy if she found out."I clenched my jaw and deleted his contact in front of him. My fingers trembled from the effort.Perhaps because I had obeyed without resistance, he asked, "How's Elder Robert?"I was about to speak when Chloe pushed open the hospital room door. She ignored my pale complexion and linked her arm through Ethan's with a bright smile. "My prenatal checkup is done. The pup is healthy!"I looked at Ethan in disbelief, my voice trembling. "Didn't you

Chapter 4

I didn't reply.It wasn't until I went through Dad's things that I realized the full truth.Six months ago, he had already learned about Ethan's betrayal through Chloe. She didn't just send videos to humiliate me—she even forced Dad to urge me to divorce.Three months ago, she had pushed him hard. Recently, she went to him while I wasn't there, claiming he was standing in the way of her love. She even told him she was carrying Ethan's pup.That was what caused Dad to collapse again. This time, the doctors couldn't save him. The recording of Chloe, so aggressive and cruel, tore me apart.For the past six months, Dad had shown no signs of knowing. He called me every day, reminding me to eat well and take care of myself.My chest ached so badly I could barely breathe. Was Chloe really that eager to take over? Fine. I would let her have it. She could marry that worthless, debt-ridden Alpha and be happy for all I cared.…Two days later, I returned to the manor I had shared with Eth

Chapter 5

The next morning, I went to the pack court.As soon as I arrived, Ethan came in with Chloe, hand in hand. He saw me in a black coat with a white flower pinned to my chest and didn't even think before scolding me."What's with the change of style? It's terrible. You look like you're attending a funeral."This had been his habit all year. Whenever I displeased him, he would put on that Alpha stance and lecture me as if I were beneath him.I laughed sarcastically. "Well, I am attending the funeral for our mate bond."I didn't spare them a glance and walked straight into the courtroom. By the time I came out, half an hour had passed.As soon as I stepped outside, Ethan grabbed my arm. "Where are you staying now? I'll send you."I used to adore it when he touched me. Now, his grip made my stomach turn. I yanked my arm free. "That's none of your business."Without sparing him another glance, I headed toward the parking lot.For the next few days, Ethan didn't contact me. Then, two w

Chapter 6

Ethan never contacted me again. I was sure Chloe had thrown a fit that day. Honestly, I was glad about it.Finally, the day came to pick up the official mate bond termination certificate. Ethan showed up alone. The joy he had when we signed the preliminary papers was gone, and I knew exactly why.I had arranged for a she-wolf dressed like I had been in college to "accidentally" bump into his car. He quickly got involved with her.I had the she-wolf add Chloe's contact and, just like Chloe used to do to me, send all the photos and videos. I didn't see it myself, but I could imagine just how spectacular the chaos between Chloe and Ethan had been lately.She had no brains, just impulses and unregulated emotions. The she-wolf only sent a few clips and photos, and she had been losing it, lashing out at him nonstop.Eventually, Ethan blew his top. I even heard the neighbors complain to the patrol that night. It was funny how the tables had turned. Back then, I had been the one fighting

Chapter 7

That night, the she-wolf that I had arranged to get close to Ethan finally made her move. She didn't need to do much—just added a little something to his drinks, and he voluntarily slept with her.Naturally, Chloe caught them in bed. A spectacle happened that night, with three werewolves fighting each other. To protect the she-wolf, Ethan shoved Chloe and caused her to lose the pup.According to my plan, Chloe had to lose her pup one way or another. It was either Ethan or that she-wolf who would do it.I was standing outside the hotel then. I watched Ethan come out in a bathrobe, holding Chloe in his arms. She was covered in blood as he carried her into the ambulance.The scene dragged me back to a year ago. That was when I finally managed to conceive a pup.Chloe had sent me a video of herself sleeping with Ethan. I had had signs of recurrent miscarriage, so the shock from her provocations pushed my body over the edge. I lost the pup.I cried to Ethan, showing him the video, but

Chapter 8

Early the next morning, my lawyer sent me everything he had dug up. I submitted it straight to the pack court. Surprisingly, there was a turn of events.I didn't know if Chloe's loss of the pup had stirred Ethan's conscience, but he actually went through a marking ceremony with her. When I heard the news, I laughed.I had thought I would need to deal with Chloe myself, but this was even better. Now, Ethan could rot in prison while she drowned in debt outside. Perfect.Ethan had barely finished marking Chloe when he was arrested for bribery and tax fraud. The shock on his face when they took him was almost comical. She clung to his hand, her eyes wide with disbelief.I stood at a distance and savored their fear. Only after Ethan was dragged away and Chloe was left frozen in place did I step out of the car and walk over. I looked at her. Her face was bloodless, her hair a mess."What a tragedy," I said. "You ruined yourself for him and still don't realize you've become the scapegoat

Chapter 9

Due to my early preparation, Ethan never walked out of the werewolf prison again. Under my control, his company filed for bankruptcy in just 15 days. A month later, he was sentenced to 50 years.When the verdict came down, I didn't feel much joy. After all, Dad was already gone. As I thought of him and started crying again, Chloe showed up.Her face was bruised, her body covered in red and purple marks. She knelt before me, crying and begging me to save her. She said the debt collectors were beating her half to death.Honestly, she looked pitiful. So, I gave her a contact number, bestowing her a choice. She could either stay in the pack or leave.Just as I expected, Chloe chose to leave the pack. When I heard the news, I almost laughed. She really was stupid, wasn't she? I couldn't believe someone of her caliber had killed Dad.She had once pushed me into a corner where I couldn't fight back, but retribution would ultimately catch up to her. Within the pack, I had to follow the ru

Chapter 10

Since then, I had lived a life rich in both money and time.I turned Dad's manor into a small werewolf history museum. Inside were the books and manuscripts he had collected over his lifetime.I also took over his unfinished research. In the second year, I published "A Study of the Evolution of Social Structures in Northern Wolf Packs".The book earned praise in academic circles. More importantly, my name, Isabella Clarke, was engraved on the Radiant pack's Wall of Honor.It stood there on its own, without the name of any Alpha beside it, without any mate's title attached. I was no longer someone's daughter or someone's mate. I was my own mark.…50 years later, on a rainy morning, Ethan was released from prison. Before his release, he sent me a thick letter. The handwriting was messy, but every line was filled with regret and foolish hope."I know I was wrong, Isabella. Please give me another chance. I'll rise again and spend the rest of my life making it up to you. Let's go ba

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