Running Under the New Moon
My name is Susan, and I'm the daughter of the Dark Moon Pack's Alpha.
Per tradition, I was betrothed to Daniel, the crown prince of South Dania and the future Alpha King, to become his Luna Queen.
However, he had been postponing our Marking Ceremony repeatedly, using the excuse that he wanted his coronation first.
I thought he was simply being prudent, until I witnessed him proposing to another she-wolf, telling her that she was the one he truly wanted.
He was even laughing about the engagement, calling it a necessary tool.
Understanding that, I realized that he never formed the mate bond with me because he needed the freedom for adultery and not suffer the pain of backlash in treachery.
He wouldn't acknowledge my status, but insisted that I fulfill my spousal obligations nonetheless.
He didn't Mark me, while keeping me tangled in his web of lies.
I hence decided to disappear in three days under the new moon, when everyone would be waiting to witness our Marking.
I wanted to show him that not every wolf was willing to be a tool.