Not the Heir He Guarded のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 1 - チャプター 8

I nodded, my face a blank mask."Fine."Without another glance at them, I turned and went to my bedroom to pack my few belongings.Since I was cutting all ties, I didn't want to leave a single trace of myself behind.The sounds of their cheerful celebration seeped through the heavy wooden door. My hands stilled as I folded an old cloak."Liana, let's name the pup Anas, shall we? That way, even if he calls someone else Mother, he'll never forget you, his birth mother."Even without seeing it, I could picture the look of deep affection on Kaelen's face as he said those words.My heart was already in shreds, torn apart by his betrayal. My wolf soul whimpered within me, echoing my agony.I suddenly remembered my return fifteen days ago. I had been filled with so much hope, carrying a pouch of rare herbs I'd spent all my savings on—herbs that could enhance an Alpha's power.But at the pack entrance, I saw Kaelen and Liana walking back from a stroll.Unlike the panic on Kaelen's face, Liana

With three days left before my departure, I received a message from the director of the healer's clinic.He said the master herbalist I had asked him to contact was passing through our territory today and could take a look at the old Luna's chronic ailment.Years ago, the old Luna had been wounded by a silver weapon in battle, leaving her with a lung condition. Though managed, she suffered from severe breathing difficulty on rainy days.While studying abroad, I had consistently asked my colleagues to help me find related case studies.No matter what had happened, our years of connection still meant something. After doing this one last thing, my debt to them would be paid in full.But when I told the old Luna I was taking her to see the master, her face instantly darkened."Why on earth would I see a master? Just because I criticized you, you're now cursing me to die early?""Elara, how can you be so malicious? My last check-up with the pack healers said I was perfectly healthy. There's

[Kaelen's POV]Liana had just stabilized when my mother's chronic condition suddenly flared up.A storm raged outside that night, the humidity aggravating the old silver burns in her lungs.Her breathing became ragged and shallow.Her face turned a terrifying shade of purple.She grabbed my hand, gasping for air, her nails digging into my flesh."Son... save me... I can't breathe..."In the other room, Liana clutched her chest, leaning weakly against the headboard and weeping."Kaelen, I feel terrible too. Did the shock make the wolfsbane poison spread?"Two women down at the same time.I was pacing like a trapped wolf.My father was furious, ordering the warriors to drag every healer in the pack to the main house.Just as my mother was about to go into shock and was being wheeled into the emergency room, I ran into an elderly man in a long robe in the hallway.It was the legendary Master Herbalist, known across the entire continent.I didn't care about my Alpha dignity.I dropped to m

Although dangerous, I had found dignity and freedom here.I had taken root in this war-torn land and found my worth.That so-called home was nothing more than a cage I would never return to.Seeing my resolve, Kaelen panicked completely.He rushed forward and grabbed my wrist, his grip so tight it made me frown."Elara, you're still angry, aren't you? I know I was a jerk, but I've changed!""Liana's body has collapsed. The healers say she has a few days left at most.""As long as you come back with me, you will be the only Luna of the Silvermoon Pack. I'll send that child away!""Didn't you say you would be with me forever? Have you forgotten our vows?"I shook off his hand with force, my eyes cold as ice."Vows? You were the one who broke them first, Kaelen.""Since you chose betrayal, don't expect me to wait for you to look back.""I don't eat leftovers, and I certainly won't go back to clean up your mess. Give up."Kaelen opened his mouth to speak, but I cut him off."Please leave.