Lahat ng Kabanata ng I'm Done Obeying, Alpha: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

"Grayson, I want your moonstone set into this white deer cloak. What do you think?" Raven Black called out across the snow, her voice loud and unrestrained.Grayson Ashcroft looked annoyed, though there was a trace of indulgence in his eyes. "Of course."But just last night, he had given his most precious moonstone to me.Every she-wolf in the pack knew Raven was doing it on purpose. She was provoking me.A moment later, Grayson walked over and stopped in front of me. "Ella, would you mind letting Raven have that moonstone for now?" he asked. "I'll make it up to you with an obsidian later."He added casually, "You don't go out much anyway, and a white deer cloak doesn't really suit you. I'll hunt you a white fox some other day and make you a hat instead. Sound good?"To everyone else, his offer seemed like a generous compromise.But before the Winter Hunt began, he had sworn in front of the entire pack and before the Moon Goddess herself, "Ella, I'll hunt a white deer to prove m

Grayson picked up immediately, turning toward Alpha Tristan like he'd been waiting for that opening. "See? Ella gets it. She knows when to step aside. "Father, are you saying I can't even marry the she-wolf I actually love? If I can't even choose my own mate, then what's the point of being the Alpha's heir?"He looked back at me, and for once, his expression eased a little. "Ella, once Raven becomes my mate, you can stay by my side as my mistress. If you want, you can even have a pup or two. That should be enough, right?"He looked as if he was doing me a favor. "Everyone in the Northwind pack knows how obsessed you've been with me all these years. Let's be honest, no one else is going to want you anyway."The moment those words fell, the entire room went dead silent.Then Mom let out a cold laugh and rose to her feet. Her face was tight with anger as she stepped forward. "Thank you for thinking so highly of her, Grayson," she said. "But Ella isn't cut out to be someone's mistr

Three days after the party, rumors about me began spreading through the pack.Some said I had caused a scene at Alpha Tristan's birthday party out of jealousy toward Raven, that I had even struck the future Luna and disgraced the Slater family.Others claimed I had already been involved with another wolf before Grayson, and that he had only chosen Raven because I had betrayed him first.There were even whispers that after being dumped, I had spent my days crying, unable to eat or sleep, and had already lost so much weight that I no longer looked like myself.The rumors were convincing, and before long, even Mom had heard them."Those rumors must've been spread by that bitch, Raven," Mom said through clenched teeth. "It wasn't enough that she hit you. Now, she's smearing your name, too. This is too much!"I lifted my cup and took a small sip before setting it back down. "Don't let it get to you, Mom. Rumors never last. The truth will speak for itself.""I wish I had your composur

Winter turned into spring, and three months passed in the blink of an eye.A lot had happened in the pack during that time.Grayson and Raven held their bonding ceremony a month ago. It was a lavish affair that only made the Black family more insufferable.Raven, leaning heavily into her role as the future Luna, started to throw her weight around in the pack. She would scold other wolves whenever she felt like it, sparking a wave of resentment throughout the pack.But out of respect for Alpha Tristan, no one dared to speak out.As for me, those three months had been peaceful. I spent my days honing my hunting skills with Dad and studying herbs with Mom. Life was simple, but it felt full.The only downside was that Mom was worried about me not having a mate. She was constantly trying to set me up with someone new."Ella, what do you think about this one?" she asked, handing me a portrait. "He's the second son of the Shadowclaw pack's Alpha. He's 25 this year, good-looking, and an

After the ceremony, Kane walked over to me, admiration flickering in his golden eyes. "Congratulations, Winter Hunt Champion," he said.I smiled. "Thank you, Kane. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have won."Kane shook his head. "I only provided a little backup. You're the one who earned it. Ella, you're the most incredible she-wolf I've ever met."His tone was sincere and devoid of any empty flattery.I looked at him, and suddenly, my heart began to race. I couldn't help but ask, "Kane, why did you help me?"He went silent for a moment, then looked me directly in the eye. "Because I like you."I froze."From the first time I saw you, I fell for you," he continued, his voice low and tender. "You're strong, independent, and you have your own mind. You're not someone who relies on others to survive. You deserve to be cherished. You deserve someone who truly loves you."Heat rushed to my face."A-Are you… confessing to me?" I asked, stumbling over my words.Kane smiled, and his