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Chapter 1

When I put my phone down, everyone was already gone. I wasn't surprised. I followed the familiar path back to the house.I'm the only reserve warrior in this family—and the only one without a necklace.But this wasn't the first time.In college, it was my fated mate Garrett who drove me to school. He made me my very first wolf-fang weapon.Until three years ago, when he first met Mia. Bit by bit, his attention went to her. It felt like I was no longer the only one in his eyes.That night, Mom prepared a huge feast to celebrate the move and Legacy Day.The long table was covered with beautiful dishes—every single one was Mia's favorite.In the center sat the berry pudding. And I'm allergic to berries.I quietly stood up, ready to leave the table.Mom chased after me, frowning."Lena, where are you going? Everyone's eating. Are you still upset about this morning?"I shook my head."I can't eat. I'm allergic to berries."I looked at her calmly.Her expression froze. We stood locked in a s

Chapter 2

At breakfast the next morning, my mother Selena casually mentioned to Dad, "Once Lena goes back to the academy, I'm thinking of knocking out the storage room wall to expand Mia's closet. She keeps getting more clothes—one wardrobe just isn't enough."Father Karl chewed his bread and nodded. "Fine. Have the pack craftsmen come measure it later."Mia nibbled on her spoon and said quietly, "Mom, really, it's fine. I don't have that many clothes.""Not many?" My brother Leon cut in, then grinned and ruffled her hair. "Those sets from last week aren't even unboxed yet. And that dress I picked for her—she said all her classmates thought it looked great."But Garrett shook his head. "I still think that white dress I picked for her looked better."Leon thought that was ridiculous. "Garrett, you have zero taste!"Garrett shot back immediately. "Like you're any better? Maybe Mia's classmates at school laughed at how ugly she dressed, and she lied to spare your feelings."The two of them started

Chapter 3

For days on end, the whole family's attention was pinned on Mia at the hospital.The tenth day after we moved in was my three-year anniversary with Garrett.I'd confirmed the time with him two days ahead. He'd replied fast back then: "Relax. A three-year anniversary? Of course I remember."Saturday afternoon, I dug through that tiny basement storage room and found the only cardigan I owned that wasn't pilled.I spent half an hour in front of that cracked little round mirror in the storage room, putting on light makeup, then sat quietly on the edge of the bed waiting for him.But the whole afternoon, my phone stayed silent.It wasn't until six in the evening that it buzzed. A message from my mother.In the photo, Father Karl was holding Mia's hand. My brother Leon was peeling fruit beside her. And Garrett was hovering at her bedside, his face tight with worry.Everyone was gathered around Mia, the warm yellow light making the whole scene look unbearably cozy.My mother sent one line: "M

Chapter 4

I gripped the steering wheel, headlights slicing through the blizzard as I drove down the silent highway toward the Silver Creek pack.The wind howled outside the window, but my thoughts drifted back—way back.I used to live in a family that was unbelievably warm.Back then, Dad would forge a hunting knife with his own hands just for me. He'd hoist me onto his shoulders and brag to the whole pack that I was his proudest little wolf daughter, that I'd inherit his honor and become a great warrior.Mom would hand-sew me warm sweaters and hum ancient lullabies at my bedside late into the night.And my brother Leon—he always saved me the tastiest parts of the kill and carried me on his back, racing and playing across the snowfields.Until Mia was born. So beautiful. So fragile.At first, that sickly, frail little thing would just timidly follow behind me, sweetly calling me "Lena."But somewhere along the way, she used her weakness and her tears to slowly devour and steal everything that wa

Chapter 5

I looked at the ebony box in my mother's trembling hands and felt nothing but mockery.This was the gift I'd wanted most on Legacy Day—and they were only giving it to me after I'd decided to leave.Her eyes were red-rimmed, her hands shaking violently as she held the box out to me, her voice thick with tears."Lena, it came a little late, but it was absolutely worth it, sweetheart. We never forgot you—"I turned my head away. I didn't reach for it. I gently pushed it back."I don't need any late compensation."I threw the words down and turned to head for the pass.My mother's grief clenched my heart just as tight—but I told myself I had to push through it.Leon called after me. "Lena! Wait!"I looked back. Leon grabbed the box from Mom and shoved it into my arms."This isn't some late compensation! At least open it first! Just one look! Why do you never let us finish talking!"I never let them finish talking?Those words cut into my heart like a dull knife.I froze in place. Twenty ye

Chapter 6

"This is… mine?"I couldn't believe it. I had to confirm."This was saved for you, Lena."Dad stepped forward, his eyes red-rimmed. "This is the finest ancestral necklace in the Sullivan family. You're our strongest warrior. Of course it belongs to you."I didn't believe it. I thought it was just another absurd excuse to keep me from leaving.But when I stared at that necklace hovering in midair, my breath caught completely.It was stunning. It radiated a purity and majesty that made my chest ache.In my whole life, I'd never seen anything so breathtaking, so beautiful."It's too ancient. The seal runs too deep."My mother's voice was weak and trembling, tears in her eyes. "To fully activate it, to awaken its ancestral power, it has to be infused and nourished with the wolf energy of the closest kin."Wolf energy…Those words hit me like a sledgehammer to the skull.My head snapped up. For the first time, I really looked at my parents.That's when I noticed—my mother's once full, beaut

Chapter 7

Hearing their words, I shook my head on instinct."No—impossible—"My mother held Mia up, explaining weakly."The seal on this necklace runs too deep. It should've taken at least seven days to fully awaken it. Your father and I tried, but we couldn't speed it up. We planned to give you the incomplete necklace today. But Mia said if it couldn't be the most perfect ancestral power, then the necklace lost its meaning.""So from the day you came back, against everyone's protests, she used her own wolf to nourish that final seal."Mia's small hand caught my sleeve. She spoke."Sister, that night, I knew you were angry. I wanted to please you, so I brought you that dress. But you said you don't like pink."I nodded, forcing the words out."Yeah, Mia. I'm a warrior. I can't wear dresses, and I don't like pink—""No."She shook her head."Sister, when you were little—before you went to the warrior academy and went through all that brutal training—your closet was full of pink dresses.""Later,

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