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Chapter 1

When I saw that I was about to be reassigned to the Emberclaw Pack far to the south, thousands of miles away, I froze in front of the computer.I had explicitly told Lucas Ashworth that Joey Bellingham was supposed to go on this mission, yet the system now listed me instead. If I hadn't checked the roster in time, I wouldn't have even had a chance to cancel.I took a deep breath and connected with Lucas through our mind-link.He replied casually, as if it were nothing. "Oh, that? Lily was just playing around to see if you would notice the change before the transfer deadline. It's still open. Just cancel your application."Through the link, I sensed his mood. It was light, almost amused, with a faint trace of impatience at my fussing.I shivered slightly and asked, "Do you think this is just a trivial matter?"Lucas' patience thinned. "Are you really going to make a big deal out of this? Just cancel the request. Lily was only joking with you."I stared at the notification, feelin

Chapter 2

A knock at the door pulled me from my thoughts. I looked up and saw Lily Cross, standing there, wearing that soft, calculated smile. She exuded the gentle, yielding aura of an Omega, tinged with a practiced sweetness that seemed designed to charm."Scarlet," she said softly. "I just finished reporting to the Alpha. He seemed a little down and said he wanted to go out for a drink. I wanted to check with you. Would it be okay if I went with him?"Her words were polite and direct, but the faint glimmer of pride in her eyes gave her away.As a Beta, I could tell that she had been around Lucas too much as his scent clung to her. Such a scent should exist only on a bonded mate.For the past half year, she had maintained this charade before me, pretending to be deferential while secretly savoring her own little victories.A heavy knot of confusion settled in my chest as I watched her silently.When had Lucas changed? Why would he favor a she-wolf who was so superficial, fake, and calcul

Chapter 3

It felt as if an invisible hand had clamped down around my heart, squeezing until I could barely breathe.I looked at him. The man who had once meant everything to me now felt like a stranger. The warmth and tenderness that used to fill his gaze were gone, replaced by cold disappointment and a faint trace of irritation he didn't bother to hide.Lily chose that moment to lean into Lucas. Her slender arm slipped gently around his shoulder, and tear tracks were still visible on her face, though her voice carried a soft, cautious plea. "Alpha, please don't be angry. Scarlet just… She just cares about you too much. That's why she spoke without thinking. It's my fault. If I weren't here, you two wouldn't be arguing."She cast a quick sideways glance at me. The fleeting smugness in her eyes pierced straight through my chest.Lucas reached back to pat Lily's hand. The casual intimacy of it was striking, as though they were the ones who truly belonged together. "This has nothing to do w

Chapter 4

My phone lit up. It was Sofia Bellamy—my fiery, no-nonsense friend.She fired off a string of messages. I could sense her anger, even through the screen."Scarlet! I just saw your mate, Alpha Lucas, with Lily! They're partying way too hard with your pack, and everyone's pushing him to feed her drinks mouth-to-mouth! She's practically glued to him!"Right after, a video came through. The footage was shaky, lit with a soft, intimate glow.Lucas sat at the center of the crowded booth. The collar of his shirt was undone, and he smiled casually. As everyone egged them on, Lily lowered her head in embarrassment, but she didn't pull away. Through the screen, her joy and sweetness came through so clearly that I could almost feel how happy she was.Someone yelled, "Alpha! Rules are rules! If you lose, you either drink with a lady or call your girlfriend to come get you. Your choice!"Another laughed. "Yes! Call her! Let's see if Scarlet even cares!"The room buzzed with excitement. Eve

Chapter 5

Lucas and I had been giving each other the cold shoulder.Before it began, the last message he sent me was, "Did you cancel your pack transfer request?"I replied, "It's none of your business."He shot back smugly, "You'll cancel it. We've been together for five years. You can't stay away from me. Scarlet, you need to apologize to Lily. Until you do, I won't say another word to you."I blocked him immediately. Through the mind-link, I could still sense his emotions shifting—anger, gloom, anxiety—all swinging wildly. He was clearly waiting for me to reach out, but I didn't.Three days before I was due to leave for Emberclaw, Lucas' Beta suddenly appeared at my door with an invitation. "Luna, Alpha Lucas is hosting a party tonight. Your presence is requested." I couldn't refuse, so I went, though a flicker of doubt lingered. Why would he choose this moment for a party?The moment I stepped into the hall, I understood.Lily stood at the entrance, smiling brightly. When she saw me

Chapter 6

At 8:00 pm the next evening, I watched from the window as Lucas and Lily got ready downstairs. Lucas called me, and I immediately ended the call."Scarlet! You're pushing it!" he shouted.His voice carried the full force of his Alpha rage, with a faint undercurrent of fear. "If you're going to act like this, I won't ever go out with you again!"Then he grabbed Lily and walked off. That entire weekend, my social media was flooded with their hunting photos."Teaching a newbie to hunt—patience is the first lesson for every wolf.""The mountain paths are tough, but a helping hand makes all the difference.""The view from the top is stunning, but nothing beats the smiles of those beside you. Youth has its own magic."Every post was filled with likes and knowing comments from other pack members."Why is he with Lily this time? Where's the Luna?""It seems like Scarlet's spot as future Luna is on thin ice.""You can feel her youthful energy just by looking at her. Alpha Lucas is rea

Chapter 7

My new job had already begun. As the initial discomfort faded, I found myself slowly growing used to the south—the breeze, the trees, and even the beauty of falling petals. I had no choice but to adapt.For years, my world had revolved around Lucas.Now, I was alone in an unfamiliar city, starting a new life on my own.That was until Lucas appeared.He stopped me in the hallway of Emberclaw Pack. Dark circles hung under his eyes, and his gaze was unnervingly red. His Alpha presence was chaotic, completely stripped of its usual control and dominance."Why?" he demanded through clenched teeth, struggling to control the tremble in his lips.I sighed softly and tried to walk past him, but he grabbed my hand with all his strength. His voice came out rough, strained, and the pain flooding through the mind-link nearly consumed me. "Just because Lily played a joke on you, you're going to do this? You're breaking up with me over that?""Yes," I replied through the mind-link.I stared

Chapter 8

I had been at Emberclaw Pack for two years when I went home for a visit. At the doorstep, I ran into Lily. She had clearly been waiting for me.Our eyes met, and the smugness that once lingered in hers was gone, replaced by resentment and frustration. "Scarlet, you won," she spat. "Alpha Lucas won't let me stay by his side anymore."Her words dripped with anger. "I just don't understand what you have that attracts him. Am I not prettier than you? Am I not younger? Am I not better at keeping him happy? I was born to be his mate. What right does a boring Beta like you have?"She stepped closer and gave me a sharp look. "You're nothing compared to me, yet you won just because you met Lucas first."I felt a surge of irritation. "Enough of this chatter. Transfer 20 thousand dollars to me."Lily froze, then sneered. "You're so full of yourself. You went to Emberclaw Pack, and I'm still at Lucas' Nightshade Pack. No matter how much he likes you, that distance of a thousand miles is eno

Chapter 9

Two years had passed, and I had been promoted to the second-in-command by the Alpha King. It was a major milestone in my career. The trials and challenges of those years had shaped me, providing the foundation I needed to grow.I had completely transformed, leaving behind the Beta who once clung to an Alpha and becoming a confident, independent leader.When I returned to the Nightshade Pack, the wolves who had known me before barely recognized me. They greeted me nervously, "Scarlet… No, Commander Morningstar, hello." I smiled faintly. I liked that title. "Just call me Scarlet," I said calmly.During the meeting, I was surprised to see Alpha Lucas. Time had matured him. His eyes held a depth I hadn't seen before, though his handsomeness remained. His presence was strong, now tempered with a quiet restraint. When our eyes met, he froze for a moment, then his expression grew complicated.After the meeting, he waited for me by the door. "Scarlet, congratulations," he said

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