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Chapter 1ANNALISA POV The silver moon was present in the night sky as I stood before Antonio in his study, my hands were clasped so tightly out of anxiety that my knuckles had gone pure white. The Alpha's office smelled of leather and cedar, and in a way the aura in it, was still closed off to me despite two years of marriage."Prepare the Moon Rite," Antonio said without looking up from the papers on his desk, not even thinking I was worth the need for him to pause his reading and look at me, while delivering his orders. His voice held that same indifferent tone I'd grown accustomed to, the one that made my wolf whimper and curl up into itself inside me. "I'm going to claim my fated mate."The words hit me like a physical blow, stealing the breath from my lungs as I muffled my gasp, as my eyes widened as well. My heart skipped a beat, as I tried to remain unaffected. I had knew this day would come, it was written in the very stars.I had been dreading this moment since the day Chri

Chapter 3ANNALISA POV The pack school sat at the eastern edge of our territory. As I walked up the stone pathway, I felt something in my chest ease, as I was happy to be back in one of the few places that always brought me joy.I'd always loved the school. Before my marriage, I'd worked here for six months, helping with the younger pups, organizing the library, assisting teachers with lesson plans. But after the wedding, Brooke had made it clear that I was not to "embarrass the family" by being seen in public positions. So I'd retreated to the kitchens, the gardens, the background of pack life where I couldn't cause her any shame.Now, walking through the front doors as the Alpha's wife even if it was just for a month felt like coming home."Annabella!" Principal Davies rushed forward, his wrinkled face breaking into a genuine smile as soon as he saw me as he walked closer to greet me. "I heard you'd be joining us today. The visiting educators are in the conference room. I'm so gla

Chapter 5ANNALISA POVThe rest of the week blurred into a frenzy of preparation. The Moon Rite was exactly one month away, and there was an enormous amount of work to be done. Despite the fact that I was actually going through all this stress, just to be Christina's replacement, a deal was a deal and I wouldn't back down from it, regardless of my personal feelings and so I threw myself into the task with single-minded focus.If this was going to be my farewell to Antonio, to the pack, to the only home I'd ever known, then I would do it right.I worked with the decorating committee, selecting flowers and fabrics in colors that were Christina's favourite, silver and blue. I also coordinated with the kitchens for the meal preparations and I also reviewed the guest lists and sitting arrangements."You're doing a beautiful job, dear," said Catherine, one of the older pack members helping with the floral arrangements. "You're a good woman, Annabella. So gracious about all of this.""The A