All Chapters of No More Illusions: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

9 Chapters

Chapter 1

Everyone fell silent.Eric Anderson wasn't angry. His eyes were filled with innocent confusion as he looked at me, Evelyn York.He cautiously lifted his hand and tried to touch my face."Evelyn, what happened?"I took a step back.That hand had gently wrapped around my shoulders on countless nights.It had also caressed another shewolf's body in places I knew nothing about.For the past thirty years, everyone had said I was the happiest Luna in the world.After all, even when we were caught in an avalanche, Eric had instinctively shielded me with his body.He didn't even care about his own safety.Who could have imagined that a werewolf who seemed to love me with his life had deceived me for thirty years?I closed my eyes for a moment before forcing out a few words."The marking ceremony is canceled."There were gasps in the crowd."Has Evelyn gone mad? Or did a witch put a spell on her?""Eric loves her so much. What is she making a fuss about?"Eric suddenly turned ar

Chapter 2

The next morning, Eric prepared breakfast for me as usual.It was as if nothing had happened."You previously said you wanted venison pie, so I learned how to make it."I didn't touch it."The marking ceremony is canceled. It's over between us."Eric's expression stiffened, but he quickly pretended nothing had happened and placed the plate in front of me."It won't taste good once it gets cold. Try some."I frowned and slapped his hand away."I said it's over. Don't you get it?"Eric said nothing."Fine. Then I'll leave," I said."Come on." Eric quickly stopped me. His eyes welled with tears a little."Evelyn, I don't know what happened."But whatever it is, I'll wait for you. Be it a day, a year, or even longer. I can wait."I looked at Eric's lonely silhouette and thought about what he had said to Candice the night before.Suddenly, he felt like a stranger.I no longer knew which Eric was the real one.That afternoon, I met my friend Lily Langdon at a cafe.Since I

Chapter 3

An hour later, I arrived at Candice's villa and rang the doorbell."E-Evelyn?"Candice opened the door wrapped in a bath towel. Her wet hair was draped over her shoulders.The moment she saw me, the towel slipped from her hand to the ground.I glanced blankly at the hickey on her collarbone.My gaze then passed over her shoulder and landed on Eric behind her.He had just showered. His upper body was bare, and there was a fresh scratch across his chest.I walked inside, and Candice instinctively stepped aside.Traces of Eric were everywhere in the living room.His favorite cigars were on the coffee table.His favorite magazines were scattered on the arm of the sofa.Their photographs together hung on the walls.Although I already knew the truth, seeing it with my own eyes still brought a dull, lingering ache to my heart.Eric and I stared at each other from opposite sides of the living room.I smirked."Didn't you say you've never lied to me?"Eric's lips trembled as he

Chapter 4

Candice stood in the doorway with one side of her face still swollen.She walked right in and sat down on the edge of my bed."Did you know that before you graduated, you actually received an offer to stay at the academy?"They thought your grades were excellent and wanted to hire you as an instructor."I abruptly looked up."But Eric kept the offer a secret."She tilted her head and looked at me with undisguised gloating. I could tell there was a hint of jealousy."The academy's invitation was sent directly to the pack. He never even let you see it before turning it down."I froze as memories suddenly flooded back.I still recalled telling Eric during our final year that I wanted to earn a position as an instructor at the academy.I wanted to train more warriors for the kingdom.That way, I could also have more confidence when I eventually became his Luna.He had stroked my hair and joked that he would wait for me to become his greatest support someday.I had thought that

Chapter 5

When Eric discovered that the room was empty, he panicked for a brief moment, but quickly calmed down.He figured I was merely throwing a tantrum and had gone back to my parents' home.The invitations to the marking ceremony had already been sent out. I wouldn't embarrass my parents publicly by failing to show up to the ceremony.Besides, I couldn't live without him.Once he had convinced himself of these things, he completely relaxed.For the next two days, he made no attempt to contact me.He thought I needed some time to think things through.After all, the pup was his bloodline either way. Did it really matter who gave birth to it?It was clearly something that would benefit everyone. Why couldn't I understand that?That night, Eric leaned against the headboard while Candice wrapped her arms around his waist. She was blushing a lot.He impatiently struck the nightstand with his fist. The loud thud startled Candice, but she didn't let go of him. Instead, she gently reassur

Chapter 6

By the time Eric rushed off the ceremonial platform, his legs were trembling.He didn't even care about the looks from the crowd.All he wanted now was to find me and bring me back.He had never imagined that I would leave him without saying a word.He had always known how much I loved him.That was why he had been so certain that I couldn't live without him. He was so certain that I would forgive anything he did.He never expected I would actually leave.He rushed back to the home he shared with me and kicked open the bedroom door.The bed was empty. My clothes were gone from the walk-in closet.Eric searched the entire house before finally collapsing onto the bedroom floor.Everything was gone.I had removed every trace of myself.It was as if I had completely given up on him.Reluctant to accept it, Eric called every friend we had in common.No one knew where I had gone.In the end, my parents answered the phone. They said only one thing."Eric, don't ever contact us

Chapter 7

Eric finally received news about me on the fifteenth day.He decisively handed all the pack's affairs over to his Beta.He thought that he should at least fight for one more chance.He wanted to tell me that from now on, he would respect every choice I made.After all, I loved him so much.If he sincerely asked for my forgiveness, I would surely soften my resolve.That was when Candice came barging in while clutching her stomach.Her face was pale, and a thin layer of sweat covered her forehead."Eric, my stomach hurts so bad–"Eric stopped in his tracks.Even after Candice was taken into the healer's den, she still clung tightly to his sleeve.After examining her, the healer sighed."Things aren't looking too good. A shewolf with pup shouldn't be subject to any more stress."Candice lay on the bed while tears streamed down her cheeks and soaked into the pillow."Eric, don't leave. I'm scared of being alone."Eric stood beside the bed for a long time.Finally, he slowly

Chapter 8

After the ball ended, Dean Lawrence and I walked side by side through the snow.He was the first friend I made after coming to the academy, and he had helped me a lot.Recently, it became obvious he was pursuing me.Eric appeared in front of me again.I didn't stop. I simply walked past him.Thud.A dull sound came from behind me. It was followed by gasps from the werewolves around us.I ultimately stopped and looked back.Dean glanced at me. I nodded.He moved to the side, giving me plenty of space.At the same time, he kept a certain distance to make sure he could rush over immediately if anything went wrong.Eric was kneeling in the snow. The hem of his coat soaked through with melted snow.He looked up at me with tear-filled eyes."Evelyn."I had never seen Eric cry.Even in my previous life, when he was suffering from illness toward the end, he had never shed a single tear.That proud Eric was now kneeling in front of me while sobbing his heart out."Evelyn."He

Chapter 9

After hearing Candice's words, Eric glanced cautiously at me.He then shouted at Candice."Shut up! I've already given you enough money to live out the rest of your life! Why did you still show up in front of me?"Take the pup and get lost! I won't accept him! I will only ever consider Evelyn's pup as my own."Eric's harsh words drove Candice into hysterical laughter and tears."Eric, this is your flesh and blood!"You said you loved me! How can you be so heartless–"I didn't want to listen anymore.Whether they loved or hated each other had nothing to do with me anymore.I took a step back and politely nodded in their direction."You two go on. I'll be leaving."I turned to leave, but suddenly someone grabbed the hem of my coat.Eric was still kneeling in the snow. He looked at me with pleading eyes."Evelyn, don't go. I really have nothing to do with her anymore!"He then turned around and shouted at Candice."Candice! Why did you come here?"Get lost! Take the pup an

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