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Alpha Fred chuckled and pulled me right onto his lap. His arms locked around me, his nose rubbing against my neck as he leaned close to my ear."Baby, I told you the trial is just a formality.""Sophia's ex-husband keeps harassing her; I'm just lending a hand."I dodged his touch.Last year, my father was torn apart by a pack of Rogues at the territory border. The patrol captain sent someone to our door, warning my mother and me not to appeal to the Council, or they'd make sure my father couldn't rest in peace. I went to Fred in tears, begging him to get justice for my dad. He ruffled my hair and told me I needed to learn to be independent.Three months ago, I found out I was pregnant with his child, but I accidentally fell down the stairs and showed signs of a miscarriage. If he had just used a tiny bit of his Alpha privilege to get me the Pack Healer's pregnancy-protecting medicine, the baby could have been saved. After hesitating, he said the Pack Healer was currently treating Sophi

Hearing these shameless remarks, I truly felt pathetic for having thrown myself at him for nine years. Fred gave me a pop-tab from a beer can as a ring, then turned around and gifted Sophia a ten-carat pink diamond. He shoved Sophia's hand-me-downs at me, yet bought her a closet full of seasonal haute couture. What was there for me to scheme for in trash that even a thrift store wouldn't accept?Seeing Fred and me arguing, a triumphant smirk curled the corner of Sophia's lips. She unclasped the necklace from her neck and walked over to me, choking back fake sobs."Don't fight over me... Chloe, I'll give the necklace back to you."In Fred's blind spot, her sharp nails dug viciously into the back of my hand. I instinctively yanked my hand back. Taking advantage of the momentum, Sophia smashed the necklace fiercely against the floor. Moonstone shards flew everywhere.Sophia covered her mouth, screaming dramatically."Chloe! No matter how angry you are, you can't smash the necklace!" "This

I stared at those few lines of text. I started to cry, then laughed maniacally, laughing and crying all at once.Why am I always the backup option? Fred, what makes you think I will still wait for you like an idiot? Rapid footsteps echoed outside the door. My mother appeared before me, her hair disheveled and her breathing ragged. Her fingers trembled violently, too afraid to touch my gruesome knees. I choked back my tears and held her freezing hands."Mom, we are even now." She hugged me, crying until she couldn't breathe. This was the last time. I swore I would never let my mother shed another tear for me.I went to a clinic on the edge of the Pack territory to get my wounds basically treated. I followed my mother back to the ruins. We dug through the dirt with our bare hands and finally retrieved my dad's urn. Then, I bought two of the earliest long-distance bus tickets out of here. Before getting on the bus, I wiped my phone clean of all photos and contact information for Fred.F

Fred threw off her hand. The person standing here receiving the cheers of the entire Pack should be Chloe. It could only be Chloe."Take off that dress."The square instantly fell dead silent."Fred, are you crazy? What are you saying ?" The former Luna rushed over. "Sophia must complete the ceremony today. What the hell is wrong with you?"Right at that moment, the iron gates on the edge of the square were kicked open. The border Warriors flew out like kites with broken strings, crashing onto the long tables. The man dressed entirely in black walked in slowly and methodically. Behind him trailed a squad of werewolves reeking of a foul stench.He wasn't an ordinary Rogue. He was the Rogue King—the king of stray wolves whom even the Council couldn't handle, commanding the largest Rogue camp in North America. The territory in his hands wasn't on the Council's map, but it was larger than any official Pack.He slapped Sophia across the face."Stole my money and sold out my people. Did you

My mother chased Fred out of the flower shop. The puppy circled my ankles. I took a deep breath, forcing myself to completely ignore his existence. I was loved by many people now; I simply didn't need Fred at all.Fred stood outside the glass window. The sun was brutal, and beads of sweat rolled down his jaw. A muffled thud came from the doorway. He had collapsed onto the scorching cobblestone path. I lowered my head, focusing entirely on making latte art for a customer's coffee. No one paid him any attention.Fred struggled to his feet, gritting his teeth, and continued to stand at the door. He remained standing outside until the flower shop closed for the day. He slowly approached. I wiped down the counter, never once looking at him.Fred pointed at the last bouquet of blue baby's breath in the flower bucket."Chloe, can you sell this bouquet to me?" My mother shoved him aside with her shoulder and thrust the flowers into my arms."Sorry. These aren't for sale. This is a gift for my