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A Father's Regret Chapter 1
I called for help over and over, begging for a rescue vehicle. When one finally arrived, they took Lena to the hospital.Normal wounds mean nothing to werewolves. But wolfsbane poison? That’s deadly.None of the antidotes worked.The healer said, If she had arrived ten minutes earlier, she wouldn’t have died.My world started to fall apart. All sounds became distant and blurred. My inner wolf, once howling in rage, now whimpered in grief.“I’m sorry, Luna. We did everything we could. But she was rescued too late.”“No… No, my Lena is just sleeping. She told me it doesn’t hurt.”“I’m really sorry. Wolfsbane is fatal to werewolves. Lena was too young. Her body couldn’t take it.”"But she was wearing her Moonstone pendant! This crystal protects against wolfsbane!" I grabbed at Lena’s necklace, desperate to prove she couldn’t have been poisoned. But all I found was an empty metal casing.The crystal was gone.I collapsed on the floor, stretching my hand toward Lena’s—just inches from the
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Carlson’s shock lasted only a second before turning into disbelief, as if he couldn’t comprehend what I had just said.“That’s impossible! Lena was wearing my Moonstone Crystal pendant. With that, the wolfsbane couldn't have harmed her.”“I was just about to ask you—Lena is dead. Didn’t you feel anything through your blood connection?”"I... I shut it off. Lena was too loud, you know how she was.""Oh? So Lena was too loud, but Aileen isn't? Is that it?"“Katherine, you’ve always been forgiving. Why are you acting so differently today? Let me take care of Aileen for a while, okay? She’s still unconscious. She's just a pup.”“Please, she’s just a little girl. You and I are the Alpha and Luna of this pack. You should treat every child in the pack as if they were your own.”"You treat Aileen like your own—not because you're Alpha, but because she's Rachel's daughter."Rachel suddenly burst into exaggerated sobs. “Katherine, I know—you’ve always hated Aileen. She never should've followed L
A Father's Regret Chapter 3
Lost in grief, I went to the church to arrange Lena's funeral. There, I ran into Steve Black, Alpha of the Bloodfang Pack.Ten years ago, Steve had also confessed his love for me.But I chose Carlson because we had grown up together.Even though Steve was the fated mate chosen for me by the Moon Goddess, my bond with Carlson was stronger.So I rejected Steve and marked Carlson instead, becoming his mate.At first, we were happy together. But at some point, things started to change—when Rachel’s mate passed away, and she frequently turned to Carlson for help. Slowly, everything shifted.Lately, Steve had occasionally asked about my well-being.He said he was still waiting for me.But I lied. I told him my mate treated me well, that I was happy.I said I had a beautiful daughter and that for her sake, I would never break the mate bond with Carlson.It was my little Lena who held my relationship with Carlson together.But now, Lena was gone.“Katherine? " Steve's voice pulled me back. "Ho
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I didn’t sleep all night.Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Lena’s sweet smile and the way she comforted me at the end.I curled up on her little bed, hugging her favorite plush wolf pup. The blankets still smelled like her—that sweet, milky scent unique to werewolf pups. But she was gone.Her soft, baby voice echoed in my ears.“Mommy, I love you. I love you the most.”“I’m not afraid of the trial. This way, I can get my inner wolf faster.”“When I grow up and have my inner wolf, I’ll make it protect you, Mommy.”Tears soaked her pillow. It dried, then got wet again, over and over.I wished the Moon Goddess had taken me instead of my Lena.Dawn came.Carlson never came home last night.Lena’s funeral was set for 9 AM. I dragged myself out of bed, too drained to drive, and had the driver take me to the church.On the way, Carlson called."Uh… Katherine, sorry, but can you handle Lena alone? Aileen is being discharged, and I need to help Rachel with the paperwork."It wasn’t the first
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Carlson’s hands trembled, almost crushing Lena’s photo.“No… this can’t be…” He stumbled back, his wolf ears twitching uncontrollably.He turned to me, eyes wild. “Katherine, where did you hide Lena?”“I told you to be at the church at 9. Where were you?”“Oh, right. You were helping Rachel with Aileen’s discharge.”“You were so happy about it, smiling brighter than a Moonblossoms. While you were celebrating, we were saying goodbye to Lena.”Carlson's voice broke. “Katherine, you’re lying, aren’t you?”I stared at him coldly. “I would never joke about my daughter’s life.”He opened his mouth—but no words came out.I took a step closer. “Carlson, are you trying to remember the last time you saw Lena?”“Let me remind you. The last time she saw you, you were holding Aileen and walking away from her.”“While she lay dying in the wolfsbane grass.”With a loud thud, Carlson fell to his knees.“My Lena…”Suddenly he snarled. “Did you do this on purpose? Did you keep me from seeing her one las
A Father's Regret Chapter 6
For the next two days, I rented a place to stay while waiting for the Sheriff’s report on Lena’s case. At the same time, I started handling my affairs in the Moonshadow Pack.I decided to leave forever. I would spend the rest of my life in another pack.I had already gotten a bond-breaking potion from the witch. If Carlson refused to break our bond, I would drink it and disappear.But for now, I still needed my Luna status to handle some matters. So I hadn’t officially severed ties with Carlson yet.Standing in front of what used to be my home, I heard laughter inside—Aileen’s voice.I pushed open the door. The familiar living room had changed.Lena’s toy chest, filled with her wolf fang toys, was gone. In its place stood Aileen’s Moonshadow Harp. The wall, once covered in Lena’s tiny wolf paw paintings, had been stripped bare. Now, a framed photo of Rachel and Aileen at the Full Moon Festival hung there.Aileen skipped down the stairs, clutching Lena’s favorite stuffed wolf pup in her
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The silver moon hung high in the sky, its cold light spreading across the cemetery like frost. Lena’s tombstone stood in the deepest part, a small stone slab engraved with the words: Lena Green – Brave Little Warrior.Carlson, Rachel, and Aileen knelt at the cemetery entrance. A long path of cobblestones stretched from the gate to Lena’s tombstone.They began to crawl forward on their knees.One step, one bow—all just to stop me from selling the house.Carlson’s forehead struck the cobblestones hard, and soon, blood trickled down the bridge of his nose, mixing with the dirt, staining his face. His hands dug into the ground, fingers already shifting into wolf claws, scraping against the stones with a grating sound.Rachel followed behind him, her expensive silk dress soaked in mud. She trembled as she bowed, letting out a soft whimper when her forehead touched the ground.Aileen was in the worst state. Her knees were already scraped raw, her pink shoes discarded to the side. Every crawl
A Father's Regret Chapter 8
Two days later, Carlson appeared at the doorstep of my new residence.He reeked of the foul stench of the landfill, his clothes tattered from the cuts of wolfsbane thorns. His face and arms were covered in bloodstains and bruises.He dragged a suitcase out of the car and opened it—inside were all of Lena’s belongings, not a single item missing.I trembled as I rushed forward, clutching Lena’s little toy box tightly. My tears finally broke free like a flood."Lena, my baby…""I found this… at home." Carlson’s hoarse voice broke the silence. He reached into his pocket and pulled out the Moonstone Crystal—Lena’s crystal, the one that should have protected her. "It… it was hidden in Aileen’s jewelry box."His voice grew weaker. "I took it with me into the Wolfsbane Forest… and that’s why I made it out alive. I think… the crystal guided me to Lena’s things…"I held Lena’s belongings close, my voice quiet but firm. "I don’t want the house anymore. I’ll take what’s rightfully mine from the sh
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A Father's Regret Chapter 9
For the past six months, living in the Bloodfang Pack and spending more time with Steve, I finally understood what true protection meant.Steve never deliberately tried to prove anything. He simply arranged a small room for me, where I placed all of Lena’s belongings. I chose to live there, keeping my little Lena company every night.Whenever I woke up from nightmares, he would knock softly on the door and silently hand me a cup of warm bay leaf tea. When I sat in a daze, staring at Lena’s toys, he would quietly sit beside me, letting me lean on his shoulder and cry.Back then, during my coming-of-age ceremony, the Moon Goddess had chosen him as my fated mate, but I stubbornly chose Carlson instead. Looking back now, the Moon Goddess was never wrong—I was simply blinded by false passion.When Steve proposed to me again, I told him that I still hadn’t let go of Lena.But Steve told me that he loved all of me—the complete me. I didn’t need to let go of Lena. I only needed to live well, s
A Father's Regret Chapter 8
Two days later, Carlson appeared at the doorstep of my new residence.He reeked of the foul stench of the landfill, his clothes tattered from the cuts of wolfsbane thorns. His face and arms were covered in bloodstains and bruises.He dragged a suitcase out of the car and opened it—inside were all of Lena’s belongings, not a single item missing.I trembled as I rushed forward, clutching Lena’s little toy box tightly. My tears finally broke free like a flood."Lena, my baby…""I found this… at home." Carlson’s hoarse voice broke the silence. He reached into his pocket and pulled out the Moonstone Crystal—Lena’s crystal, the one that should have protected her. "It… it was hidden in Aileen’s jewelry box."His voice grew weaker. "I took it with me into the Wolfsbane Forest… and that’s why I made it out alive. I think… the crystal guided me to Lena’s things…"I held Lena’s belongings close, my voice quiet but firm. "I don’t want the house anymore. I’ll take what’s rightfully mine from the sh
A Father's Regret Chapter 7
The silver moon hung high in the sky, its cold light spreading across the cemetery like frost. Lena’s tombstone stood in the deepest part, a small stone slab engraved with the words: Lena Green – Brave Little Warrior.Carlson, Rachel, and Aileen knelt at the cemetery entrance. A long path of cobblestones stretched from the gate to Lena’s tombstone.They began to crawl forward on their knees.One step, one bow—all just to stop me from selling the house.Carlson’s forehead struck the cobblestones hard, and soon, blood trickled down the bridge of his nose, mixing with the dirt, staining his face. His hands dug into the ground, fingers already shifting into wolf claws, scraping against the stones with a grating sound.Rachel followed behind him, her expensive silk dress soaked in mud. She trembled as she bowed, letting out a soft whimper when her forehead touched the ground.Aileen was in the worst state. Her knees were already scraped raw, her pink shoes discarded to the side. Every crawl
A Father's Regret Chapter 6
For the next two days, I rented a place to stay while waiting for the Sheriff’s report on Lena’s case. At the same time, I started handling my affairs in the Moonshadow Pack.I decided to leave forever. I would spend the rest of my life in another pack.I had already gotten a bond-breaking potion from the witch. If Carlson refused to break our bond, I would drink it and disappear.But for now, I still needed my Luna status to handle some matters. So I hadn’t officially severed ties with Carlson yet.Standing in front of what used to be my home, I heard laughter inside—Aileen’s voice.I pushed open the door. The familiar living room had changed.Lena’s toy chest, filled with her wolf fang toys, was gone. In its place stood Aileen’s Moonshadow Harp. The wall, once covered in Lena’s tiny wolf paw paintings, had been stripped bare. Now, a framed photo of Rachel and Aileen at the Full Moon Festival hung there.Aileen skipped down the stairs, clutching Lena’s favorite stuffed wolf pup in her
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Carlson’s hands trembled, almost crushing Lena’s photo.“No… this can’t be…” He stumbled back, his wolf ears twitching uncontrollably.He turned to me, eyes wild. “Katherine, where did you hide Lena?”“I told you to be at the church at 9. Where were you?”“Oh, right. You were helping Rachel with Aileen’s discharge.”“You were so happy about it, smiling brighter than a Moonblossoms. While you were celebrating, we were saying goodbye to Lena.”Carlson's voice broke. “Katherine, you’re lying, aren’t you?”I stared at him coldly. “I would never joke about my daughter’s life.”He opened his mouth—but no words came out.I took a step closer. “Carlson, are you trying to remember the last time you saw Lena?”“Let me remind you. The last time she saw you, you were holding Aileen and walking away from her.”“While she lay dying in the wolfsbane grass.”With a loud thud, Carlson fell to his knees.“My Lena…”Suddenly he snarled. “Did you do this on purpose? Did you keep me from seeing her one las
A Father's Regret Chapter 4
I didn’t sleep all night.Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Lena’s sweet smile and the way she comforted me at the end.I curled up on her little bed, hugging her favorite plush wolf pup. The blankets still smelled like her—that sweet, milky scent unique to werewolf pups. But she was gone.Her soft, baby voice echoed in my ears.“Mommy, I love you. I love you the most.”“I’m not afraid of the trial. This way, I can get my inner wolf faster.”“When I grow up and have my inner wolf, I’ll make it protect you, Mommy.”Tears soaked her pillow. It dried, then got wet again, over and over.I wished the Moon Goddess had taken me instead of my Lena.Dawn came.Carlson never came home last night.Lena’s funeral was set for 9 AM. I dragged myself out of bed, too drained to drive, and had the driver take me to the church.On the way, Carlson called."Uh… Katherine, sorry, but can you handle Lena alone? Aileen is being discharged, and I need to help Rachel with the paperwork."It wasn’t the first
A Father's Regret Chapter 3
Lost in grief, I went to the church to arrange Lena's funeral. There, I ran into Steve Black, Alpha of the Bloodfang Pack.Ten years ago, Steve had also confessed his love for me.But I chose Carlson because we had grown up together.Even though Steve was the fated mate chosen for me by the Moon Goddess, my bond with Carlson was stronger.So I rejected Steve and marked Carlson instead, becoming his mate.At first, we were happy together. But at some point, things started to change—when Rachel’s mate passed away, and she frequently turned to Carlson for help. Slowly, everything shifted.Lately, Steve had occasionally asked about my well-being.He said he was still waiting for me.But I lied. I told him my mate treated me well, that I was happy.I said I had a beautiful daughter and that for her sake, I would never break the mate bond with Carlson.It was my little Lena who held my relationship with Carlson together.But now, Lena was gone.“Katherine? " Steve's voice pulled me back. "Ho
A Father's Regret Chapter 2
Carlson’s shock lasted only a second before turning into disbelief, as if he couldn’t comprehend what I had just said.“That’s impossible! Lena was wearing my Moonstone Crystal pendant. With that, the wolfsbane couldn't have harmed her.”“I was just about to ask you—Lena is dead. Didn’t you feel anything through your blood connection?”"I... I shut it off. Lena was too loud, you know how she was.""Oh? So Lena was too loud, but Aileen isn't? Is that it?"“Katherine, you’ve always been forgiving. Why are you acting so differently today? Let me take care of Aileen for a while, okay? She’s still unconscious. She's just a pup.”“Please, she’s just a little girl. You and I are the Alpha and Luna of this pack. You should treat every child in the pack as if they were your own.”"You treat Aileen like your own—not because you're Alpha, but because she's Rachel's daughter."Rachel suddenly burst into exaggerated sobs. “Katherine, I know—you’ve always hated Aileen. She never should've followed L
A Father's Regret Chapter 1
I called for help over and over, begging for a rescue vehicle. When one finally arrived, they took Lena to the hospital.Normal wounds mean nothing to werewolves. But wolfsbane poison? That’s deadly.None of the antidotes worked.The healer said, If she had arrived ten minutes earlier, she wouldn’t have died.My world started to fall apart. All sounds became distant and blurred. My inner wolf, once howling in rage, now whimpered in grief.“I’m sorry, Luna. We did everything we could. But she was rescued too late.”“No… No, my Lena is just sleeping. She told me it doesn’t hurt.”“I’m really sorry. Wolfsbane is fatal to werewolves. Lena was too young. Her body couldn’t take it.”"But she was wearing her Moonstone pendant! This crystal protects against wolfsbane!" I grabbed at Lena’s necklace, desperate to prove she couldn’t have been poisoned. But all I found was an empty metal casing.The crystal was gone.I collapsed on the floor, stretching my hand toward Lena’s—just inches from the
