Mia’s POVHe squeezed my chin harshly, making me tremble all over. The aura he exuded terrified me. I had no doubt he could tear me apart if he wanted to. After all, he was the king of the North. “Speak up! Are you seriously refusing me?” His eyes blazed with anger. I struggled to breathe, saying with difficulty, “No… I wouldn’t dare…” I must have been crazy to shout “no” at him earlier. We had a contract. He just slept with another woman, yes, but if he came to me, I couldn’t refuse him. It was part of the contract, the deal I signed to escape Dark Fang Pack and my face of becoming a camp whore.He glared at me angrily, then let go of my chin. I quickly touched my skin. It must be swollen. He leaned back into the sofa, staring at me with deep eyes like a predator observing its prey. “Kiss me,” he said darkly. Gulping down uneasily, I moved closer to me on the sofa, straddling his lap and gently pressing my lips on his.I didn’t know how to do a proper French kiss. So I could
Mia’s POVLia's face darkened, “Watch your mouth. This is Alpha Draven's mistress!”Veronica waved her hand dismissively. “I know. But so what? My father has several mistresses too. There are no better of than the slaves.”Then she turned to me and said, “Hey, give me your room and find me some nice clothes. I'm need a bath right now. Oh, and I tell Alpha Draven that I am here. He must miss me a lot.”She treated me like a maid, as if we were still in the Dark Fang Pack.Lia frowned, her voice turning cold. “Didn't you hear what I said? You can't go in—”“Wait a second,” I whispered, tugging Lia's sleeve to gesture her to step aside with me.“Lia, if it's not too much trouble, can you let Veronica participate in the selection?” I asked, feeling a bit embarrassed. “She is indeed a candidate. I can vouch for that.”Lia's eyes widened in surprise. “Why are you helping her? She is so rude. You could easily have her thrown out! Alpha would approve.”I sighed internally.I was helping Veron
Mia's POVVeronica grabbed my hand, “Mia, you have to come with me!”I hesitated. “They only called the luna candidates. I’m not sure if I’m allowed to attend...”Veronica snapped, “Aren’t you supposed to be Alpha Draven’s favorite? You should be able to go anywhere! Or were you just bragging?”I was still hesitating, but Veronica pulled me out of the room forcefully.By the time we came into the main hall, most of the ladies were already there. Most of them looked away the second they saw me, pretending that I didn’t exist.Only Camille waved at me enthusiastically and called my name, “Hey Mia!”I quickly bowed and smiled back. “Lady Camille.”Camille walked over, taking my hand and smiled, “Oh, call me Camille. We are friends, remember?”I replied with a shy smile.Lia’s warning was clearly unnecessary. Camille was indeed the kindest person I’d ever met.“But what are you doing here? This meeting is for the candidates only,” Camille asked.I felt nervous and wasn’t sure how to answe
Mia’s POVMadam Talia looked shocked at Adam, like she was offended.“Me? Value her input?” she asked angrily. “How long has she been in this pack? She’s not even a mistress! Why should she have a say in the Luna selection?”The ladies behind her all agreed. They came from noble families and didn’t even want to dine at the same table as me, let alone be judged by me.But Adam’s voice was cold, “That’s the Alpha’s order. If you have a problem, take it up with him.”The room fell silent immediately.This must be the power of a tyrant; no one dared to say another word.Madam Talia muttered, “I will ask the Alpha myself,” but I doubted she would.Adam turned to me again, his stern expression softening. “I’ll wait for you by the door, Miss Mia. After this, I’ll take you to see Alpha.”I heard the maids call him Captain, so he must be busy. How could I let him wait for me?I quickly waved my hands, “No need! Just tell me where Alpha Draven is, I can find him myself. Don’t trouble yourself.”
Mia's POVMy heart skipped a beat.Did he find out that I was helping Veronica cheat? No, it couldn't be. He was probably just joking.I tried to calm my nerves and forced a smile, “I'm just curious what will be tested during the Luna selection. Maybe I should learn that too.”I said it casually, trying to hide my true intentions.But Draven just said coolly, “You don't need to learn, it won't be of any use to you.”I froze, feeling like a bucket of ice water had been poured over me.What did he mean by that?Did he mean I didn't need to learn anything because I would never get a chance to be his Luna?Or was it because I didn’t belong to this upper-class society, so learning those manners and knowledge was pointless?“What is on your mind?” His voice came from above me.I felt a bit down and didn't say anything, but he forcefully lifted my head, making me look at him.“Tell me,” he ordered, his tone commanding.“I...”His piercing gaze seemed to see right through my soul.After hesit
Mia's POVWe needed to win the favor of the nobles at the ball.But what exactly did we need to win their favor, and what was the specific content of the first round of selection? Draven didn’t tell me in the end.I didn't dare to ask any further, afraid he might get suspicious of me.But Veronica and I were already one step ahead of the other Luna candidates.While the other ladies were spending time getting their hair done and buying expensive dresses, we could focus on what really mattered—Figuring out who those nobles were and what they liked.Draven told me he wanted to have dinner with me tonight. I agreed and left the office and went to find Lia, the butler.I had heard that Lia had been working in the packhouse for nearly a decade, so she should know all the important figures in the Full Moon Pack.I found her in her office.She seemed a bit surprised when I asked about the nobles of the Full Moon Pack, but she answered truthfully:“There are 3 major Houses in the Full Moon P
Mia's POV“Mia look! Isn’t that the hypocritical bitch? What’s her name again?” Veronica excitedly poked me.“Camille,” I muttered.“Right, Camille! But what is she doing here? Didn’t you say that Alpha Draven only told you about the masquerade ball? Did he also tell Camille?”My breathing became a bit difficult, and I forced a bitter smile.It was very likely he had told Camille as well.After all, even the elders thought Camille was the perfect choice for his Luna.If he wanted to give Camille a heads-up to help her become Luna faster, it would be all too easy.I was foolish to think Draven would only share this information with me, even to think I was special to him.How stupid I was.“Those soldiers will definitely tell her to get lost too!” Veronica sneered. “Didn’t the Langford’s master say that he didn’t want to have a
Mia's POVHe cursed under his breath.I trembled, trying to apologize to him, but in my dizziness, I threw up again.“Raise your heard.” He supported my head with one hand and shone his phone's flashlight into my eyes. “Don’t look away.”I shivered in the blinding light, mumbling, “S-Sorry…”“Mild concussion,” he concluded, putting away his phone. “Are you always this quick to apologize? If I remember correctly, I was the one who hit you.”I was indeed used to apologizing.Because for most of my life, whether I was at fault or not, I had to beg for others’ forgiveness.“Ah!”I gasped as he scooped me up from the ground, carrying me princess-style towards the forest. I could feel his muscular arms and firm chest.“N-No! Put me down…”I screamed in terror, kicking and struggling.Where was he t
Camille’s POVAfter I said that, I bit my lip nervously and waited.A moment of silence later, Aunt finally spoke, her voice carrying a tone of cold reproach:“This is your second failure, Camille. Last time, when you said you’d have that whore’s daughter die of a high fever, I thought you’d succeed. But instead, she became even more intimate with Alpha Draven. And now, you’ve failed again. Should I trust you a third time, Camille?”My body trembled with shame and anxiety.I gripped the phone tightly and blurted out, “Of course! Please trust me one more time! This time, I’ll definitely succeed in killing Mia!”Aunt snorted softly, “What’s your plan?”I had already thought of a thorough plan before making the call, just needing someone to help me execute it.“That girl is a slut, she loves fooling around with men outside, and Draven has already s
Mia’s POVTears blurred my vision as I looked at him, waiting for his reaction.Part of me hoped he would rush over and hold me tight, telling me he loved me too.But the miracle didn’t happen.After a moment, his voice came again, cold as ice: “Don’t ever let me hear those words again.”My heart shattered.More tears streamed down my face as I cried in despair, not daring to make too much noise.“Stop it!” he said harshly. “This is what you signed up for! I made it very clear before bringing you here, you can't fall in love with me, we only have a physical relationship, it's better for both of us!”I looked at him through my tears, saying nothing.He let out a breath, looking even more agitated, and said coldly, “Think about it. If you really want to ignore the terms, there seems to be only one way to solve this problem—”“No!” I
Mia’s POVMy mind went blank.Shit. How did I forget about Camille? She would never miss a chance to drive a wedge between me and Draven!The thing I tried so hard to hide was laid bare so bluntly.I'm done for.I felt cold all over, struggling to lift my head and look at Draven.He was staring at me too, his deep eyes brewing a storm.“A man?” He said in a low, dangerous voice, still looking at me. “What’s his name?”“Lady Camille didn’t say. She said if you want to know more, she’d be happy to come in and describe the situation in person—”BANG!Draven grabbed a glass and smashed it on the floor, the sound of shattering glass making me shiver.“Tell her to fuck off!” he roared.The guard didn’t need to be told twice, he immediately turned and left the room. All the servants filed out, leaving the two of us
Mia’s POVI froze in place, awkwardly looking at him.… I didn’t expect him to see through my identity so quickly.Seeing me remain silent, Osborn’s expression grew even darker, and he sneered, “I heard Alpha Draven brought a mistress back from outside. So, it’s you?”“That’s right.” I took a deep breath, feeling very humiliated. “I know you look down on mistresses. So there’s no need for us to keep talking.”With that, I turned to leave, but he grabbed me again.“What’s so great about Alpha Draven?” he scoffed. “Don’t you know he’s had 8 dead wives? And yet you still dare stay by his side?”“Those were his wives. I’m not his wife. What’s there to fear?”He stiffened. “You have a point. But since you’re Alpha Draven’s mistress, why are you helping that woman named Ver
Mia’s POV“Why are you here?” I blurted out.Seeing the surprise on my face, Osborn grinned. “I told you we'd meet again.”But I never imagined we’d meet under these circumstances!“Wait, are you the owner of this antique shop?” I asked in disbelief.He shrugged, leaning against the windowsill with his arms crossed. “Do you think I am?”I looked him up and down, suspicious. He looked like a nobleman. But every noble I knew was arrogant and cold, looking at me like trash. None of them were as approachable as Osborn.After a pause, I hesitated. “You can’t be, right? Aren’t you just a chauffer? How could you afford to own an antique shop like this?”He suddenly laughed.“You’re right, I am just a chauffer!” He stood up straight, smiling warmly at me. “This shop belongs to my master, House Longford. I help out sometime
Mia’s POVTo my surprise, a middle-aged man in a suit walked into the store. He had an air of elegance and grace.“Mr. Black?”Camille seemed to know him. She seemed shocked. “What are you doing here?”The man named Black gave Camille a polite nod and said, “The owner of this store heard what happened. He sent me here to ensure Miss Mia and her friend have a pleasant shopping experience.”The owner of this store?I blinked in surprise.I thought Camille owned this store. Was I wrong?And why would this mysterious owner stick up for me?“Mia, what’s going on?” Veronica whispered to me, sounding confused. “Do you know this Black guy? And what’s all this about a owner?”“I don’t know him... and I have no idea what’s happening.” I was just as confused.Could this store belong to Draven?But if it did, Li
Mia’s POV“There... there is one more special gown. Perhaps you’ll like it!”The clerk hurried to the back of the store.Moments later, she returned with a mannequin wearing a vintage gown.My eyes lit up, and so did Veronica’s.The gown was a deep, rich purple, adorned with countless pearls and diamonds, like the brightest stars in the night sky. The skirt was embroidered with intricate gold patterns, telling a tale of ancient and mysterious legends. Every stitch and thread exuded an indescribable elegance, like a serene noble waiting for her arrival.“This is our prized possession, once owned by a famous dancer.” The clerk’s voice was soft and warm, as if breathing life into the gown.Veronica’s face flushed with excitement.She didn’t even bother to try it on before shouting, “This is it! I want it!”All the clerks sighed in relief, and I felt a w
Mia’s POVAfter that incident, there were only three days left until the masquerade ball.I hadn’t forgotten my mission to help Veronica win the nobles' favor at the ball. With time running out, I took Veronica to the fanciest boutique in the Full Moon Pack as soon as I was able to get out of bed.We arrived at the boutique, and the display window was filled with sparkling jewelry and gorgeous evening gowns, almost calling out to us.But as we got closer, the clerk at the door gave us a disdainful look, like we were two obnoxious flies.“Sorry, ladies, this is a members-only store. Do you have a membership?” The clerk’s voice was cold and uninterested.He looked us up and down, clearly confident that people like us wouldn’t have a membership.I felt a bit flustered. I didn’t know this store required a membership. When I asked Lia where to get a dress, she just told me this store was the best c
Mia’s POV"Spy? Are you kidding me?"I was stunned.This was the most ridiculous accusation I'd ever heard!But it was an effective one because if they believed it, not only would Laura go unpunished, but I'd be executed!Camille was both clever and ruthless."Just because I killed a hunting dog, you think I'm a spy? That's absurd!" I cried, my voice shaking. "That dog was about to bite my neck. Was I supposed to stand still and let it?""It's not the killing of Betty that makes us suspicious. It's your secrecy," Camille sneered, her malice plain. "Why didn't you tell us you had no wolf?""Because I really don't...""Then how did you kill Betty? Betty could take down a young bear on her own!"I started sweating. I didn't even know what had happened!Why did my wolf suddenly appear and disappear? I couldn't explain it myself!"Enough!" Veronica suddenly snapped. "You're accusing Mia of being a s