All Chapters of  My Sister Took My Crown. I Took My Freedom: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

"It was just to make Stella's crown look perfect, so I used your share of the Moonshadow flowers too."My brother Blake's voice was exceptionally harsh in the quiet living room.He was holding that intricate, gorgeous flower crown. Every pale, glowing petal was full and flawless.It was the highest honor a female could receive—handpicked by family near the Moon Goddess statue right before the bonding ceremony.Stella let out a delighted squeal, snatching the crown and placing it on her head. "It's so beautiful! You're the best, Blake!"Mother stroked Stella's hair lovingly, her eyes a little red. "My baby, you deserve the grandest ceremony. With this, you'll have enough standing in front of their pack. You will always be the Silver Moon Pack's brightest pearl."Father, who rarely smiled, actually looked pleased as he sternly added, "Exactly. If that boy dares to do you wrong, the entire Silver Moon Pack has your back."I stood in the corner, feeling the wolf blood in my veins run cold.

A week before the bonding ceremony.After dinner, my mother suddenly called out to me."No matter what, you're about to be bonded." She softened her tone, a rare occurrence, and even reached out to adjust my collar. "Tomorrow at noon, bring your future mate out. Let's formally meet him and have lunch together. After all, we're going to be family."My heart skipped a beat.Even after so many disappointments, in that split second, a tiny, pathetic spark of hope flared up inside me.Maybe, deep down, they still cared about me as their daughter.Maybe they actually wanted to see the man I was going to entrust my life to.The next day, 11:30 AM.I brought Jasper to the most high-end Michelin-starred restaurant in the city center half an hour early.I had checked the menu three times, carefully making sure to avoid the foods my parents and Blake disliked.However, 12:00 PM came and went.Then 1:00 PM.Then 2:30 PM.The water glasses on the table went cold, were refilled, and went cold again.

Jasper led me to the wedding car covered in flowers.The car drove slowly toward the Iron Ridge Pack's sacred grounds.Along the way, deafening cheers erupted.The entire pack lined the streets, waving flags, shouting Jasper's and my names, sending us their warmest blessings.I looked out the window at those kind, joyful faces, and my nose stung.Not a single person from my family attended my ceremony. I thought I would look like a joke.But here, I received nothing but genuine blessings.I buried my face in the crook of Jasper's neck, afraid to look up, terrified my tears would ruin my makeup.Jasper held my waist tightly, his large hand gently rubbing my back."Don't cry, my girl," he murmured in my ear, his voice deep and grounding. "You deserve all the love in the world. From today on, this is your home."The car stopped in the center of the sacred grounds.As soon as I stepped out, a woman in an elegant gown walked up to us quickly.It was Jasper's mother, Luna Evelyn of the Iron

Over the next few days, Blake left early and came home late, trying to track Cora down.He went to Cora's old company and introduced himself as her brother.A coworker who had attended Cora's ceremony looked at him with sheer mockery."You're Cora's brother? That's funny, I didn't see you at her bonding ceremony.""Are you sure you're family?"Blake felt like he was choking, unable to get a single word out.Finally, the coworker sent him a video of the ceremony.In the video, Cora's eyes were crinkled in a bright smile, her face glowing with a happiness completely unlike the silent, gloomy sister he remembered.As Blake retreated in shame, he heard the coworker muttering behind him."Calls himself a brother? Doesn't even know his sister got bonded. Who would believe that?""Man, I can't imagine what kind of life Cora lived before."Blake's back stiffened. He remembered the day Cora left.Everyone in the house was screaming at her. He had personally pinned her shoulders down, cursing he

By the time the next summer rolled around, I found out I was pregnant.Jasper built a swing under the giant oak tree behind our estate.After tying the last rope, he sat on it to test the weight."It's sturdy. Try it, Cora."I sat down, and Jasper gently pushed me from behind.The evening breeze was cool and refreshing.From then on, I sat under the tree for a little while every evening.A lot happened back at my old home.I knew because Blake still sent messages often. I guess he figured I was reading them."Mom just sits in your room spacing out. Call her, if you can.""Stella isn't doing well. She and her future mate fought constantly. She came home every other day demanding we stick up for her.""But Dad refused.""She severed the mate bond. She's back home now.""Mom learned how to cook a lot of new dishes. She's waiting for you to come home.""Cora, are you ever coming back?"I was eating blueberries Evelyn brought me when I read that last text.My hand slipped, dropping a berry