The remnants of the pack gathering had barely faded when my whole world changed. My best friend, Hallie Richmond, vanished, snatched away by rogues. Only for her to reappear the next day, found bruised and bitten near the pack borders. My heart ached for her, so I went to her with her favourite apple pie. But the solace I intended to offer shattered into a million pieces the moment I heard the words of my boyfriend, Camilo White, our pack's beta. "...Hallie's family will destroy her if they learn of this. I have no choice but to mark her first.” "What about me, Camilo? I'm your girlfriend!" The words tumbled out. "You can be my secondary mate, Violet. It's just a small favor. Surely, if you truly loved me, you wouldn't hesitate to help?" Camilo's words ripped my heart out, breaking up with me and replacing me with Hallie for the marking ceremony we had both anticipated with such joy. From that moment forward, I became a shadow. The pack whispered words of how I was deflowered before my true mate could claim me. My family now regarded me with disappointment. My father's anger was a physical force, driving me to my knees beneath the icy waterfall. Then, the following day, a figure emerged from the mist. Alex Skye, the Alpha's son, pulled me from the water. He leaned close, his sky-blue eyes holding mine, and whispered the words that offered home: "I'm your true mate, Violet. Break up with that vile, idiotic boyfriend of yours. I believe you will be the perfect future Luna."
View MoreNow everyone knew the truth, and people thought good things about me again. My parents were happy and quickly said sorry to me."It's all my fault," my father said. "I was so silly. I shouldn't have believed Camilo's lies or hurt you. Do your cuts still hurt?"His eyes were sad, and tears fell down his face. He looked very sorry, but I wondered if he really meant it or if he was just acting. I used to never doubt that he loved me, but when I might have made him look bad, he almost killed me. That sharp, shiny silver knife would always be between us. We could never be as close as we were before.When my father tried to put his arm around me, I moved away without thinking. "I'm fine. It doesn't hurt anymore."The cut he made would heal, but I would never forget that night. The hurt I felt couldn't just go away with a few words. Before he could say more to try and get me to forgive him, we suddenly heard a loud noise outside. Hallie ran towards us, trying hard to get away from the wolves
Camilo was just a small problem that went away. We finished our marking ceremony and everything went well. That night, the old Alpha told everyone that Alex was the new Alpha of the pack—and I was his Luna.I sat in our wedding room, feeling a little nervous as I waited for Alex to come back. Every time I had imagined my true mate, it was always Camilo. But the Moon Goddess had other plans for me. In the end, my mate was Alex—a strong, loving, and very charming Alpha who knew how to make my heart beat fast."What are you thinking about?"Strong arms wrapped around my waist, pulling me back to the real world.Alex had somehow come beside me without me noticing, holding me close. His smell was around me again, making me feel dizzy in a good way, like always. I shook my head and smiled. "I was just wondering how I should act tonight to make you happier."He looked at me very closely, like he couldn't look away."I don't understand why you would worry about something that could never happe
When Camilo ran into the ceremony, Alex and I were holding hands, ready to mark each other."Violet, stop! You can't be his mate!"His angry shout broke the quiet mood, and everyone looked at him. The marking of a new Alpha and Luna was a big deal. Many important wolves in the pack were there. Alex hated Camilo and didn't invite him, but Camilo still came. He had fought past many guards, hurting them. His nice clothes were ripped, and he had blood on him. But he didn't stop.He stood in front of me and begged, "Violet, please don't do this! Don't mark him! If you're still mad, I'm sorry! I'll do anything to make it right. You told me you wanted me to mark you—that I was the only one you loved. Do you even know who you're standing next to?"Alex looked very angry, but I squeezed his hand to tell him it was okay. Then I turned to Camilo."I know exactly who is standing next to me," I said. "It's Alex—my mate. Did you think I was too dumb to know who my own mate is? Let me tell you clearl
Camilo's head was spinning. He couldn't believe what he had just heard. He grabbed Lily's arm and yelled, "Say it again! Whose marking ceremony is it?"Lily had been annoyed with him for a long time and wasn't scared anymore. She lifted her chin and said again, "Violet! It's Violet's ceremony! No matter how many times I say it, it won't change that my sister is getting married, and you are not her mate! She's already Alex's mate!""This can't be..."Camilo let go of Lily and held onto a tree because he felt dizzy."She promised she would let me mark her. How did she end up with Alex? I didn't even know she knew Alex!" Camilo said quietly, like he was trying to make himself believe it. "I get it now—Violet must be acting this way to try and get me back."Without thinking, he ran all the way to my house and shouted my name. My parents were surprised and came outside. They saw how messy he looked and didn't know what to say."Yes, the marking ceremony is for Violet," my father said. "Alex
After Camilo and Hallie left, I took everything Camilo had ever given me and burned it. As I bent down, something shiny caught my eye. I touched my neck and saw I was still wearing the moonstone necklace he gave me when he first told me he liked me. Right away, I pulled it off and stomped on it until it broke.Suddenly, a deep, soft voice said, "Who dared to make my future Luna sad?"Alex pulled me close, holding me tight. Even when the others came, he didn't let go. My face felt hot because everyone was teasing us. Looking at his handsome face, I felt my heart beating faster. But I always wondered one thing."Alex, why do you like me?"Alex was the son of the Shadowfang Pack's Alpha. He was strong and very good-looking. Many she-wolves liked him and wished they could be with him. But he never liked any of them that way. He didn't want just a short time with someone. He only wanted to mark me and make me his only mate.He thought for a moment and then looked at me. "Violet, when you lo
I moved away from his open arms. "I came here to say we are done, Camilo. From now on, I don't have a best friend, and I don't have a boyfriend. When we see each other, let's just go our own ways."I could see them for who they really were now."My true mate and I will only ever be with each other. I will never be someone's second choice," I said clearly.Camilo knew how I felt about this. Yet, he still didn't want to let me go."Violet, stop being so hard-headed!" Camilo said angrily. "If you loved me, why can't you just do this small thing? You used to be so kind. We love each other. Being first or second doesn't change how we feel. Are you seeing another wolf behind my back?"Now, his face looked mean. "Everyone thinks you're easy, but I would still mark you. Even as my second mate, many she-wolves want that spot. You're not my only choice, you know. You should know that marrying me is the best thing for you."He stopped for a moment. "Think about it, Violet. If you say yes, I'll ma
Before I could fully process his words, Alex swept me off my feet, a joyous laugh erupting from his chest as he spun me around. The cold air whipped past me, but all I felt was warmth."I want to take you home," he said.Then, he abruptly stopped, a frown creasing his brow. "No, not yet. Violet, just wait a little longer! I need time to prepare for the marking ceremony. I'll give you the grandest claiming, so every wolf in the Shadowfang pack will know you belong to me, my Luna, body and soul!"“What if I'm rejected as your mate by the goddess?” I asked.“Violet,” he called out softly, “I know you doubt this but I feel the connection. I feel my inner wolf more whenever I'm with you.”“Like right now?” I asked.“Yes.”It wasn't a secret that Alex had harbored feelings for me for a long time. He would seek me out in the quiet corners of the pack lands, his eyes always lingering on me with a warmth that made my own wolf stir. He'd offer me small, thoughtful gifts – a perfectly smooth ston
My body was already a frozen shell, the cold seeping into my very bones. Hearing about Hallie's injuries had sent me rushing to her, with the warm pie I knew she loved.Never in my wildest nightmares could I have imagined walking into that scene, my own boyfriend, Camilo White, the beta I loved, painting me as the villain in public. He stood amidst the pack members, his every gesture exaggerated. It was a carefully cooked up lie."Violet disappeared that night. Who knows how many rogues defiled her? She's impure. How could I ever consider marking her? Out of respect for her father, a beta himself, I might reluctantly allow her to be my mistress, a mere servant to Hallie."His words were like poisoned darts, each one finding its way to my heart. To protect Hallie's precious reputation, he had ruthlessly cast me into the pit of disgrace. It was as if he had rehearsed this betrayal a thousand times."The person taken that night wasn't me," I choked out, "Camilo, are you sure you have the
My body was already a frozen shell, the cold seeping into my very bones. Hearing about Hallie's injuries had sent me rushing to her, with the warm pie I knew she loved.Never in my wildest nightmares could I have imagined walking into that scene, my own boyfriend, Camilo White, the beta I loved, painting me as the villain in public. He stood amidst the pack members, his every gesture exaggerated. It was a carefully cooked up lie."Violet disappeared that night. Who knows how many rogues defiled her? She's impure. How could I ever consider marking her? Out of respect for her father, a beta himself, I might reluctantly allow her to be my mistress, a mere servant to Hallie."His words were like poisoned darts, each one finding its way to my heart. To protect Hallie's precious reputation, he had ruthlessly cast me into the pit of disgrace. It was as if he had rehearsed this betrayal a thousand times."The person taken that night wasn't me," I choked out, "Camilo, are you sure you have the ...
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