Mia’s POV
...Camille?
My mind went blank, staring at Lia in confusion.
After a long while, I found my voice again. "But... but Camille has always been so nice to me. She even said we were friends... Why would she do this to me?!"
Lia gave a bitter smile. "Miss Mia, you're too naive. Lady Camille’s kindness was just a facade to lower your guard. While Alpha Draven was away from the packhouse, she had you thrown out of your room, forbade anyone from giving you water or medicine, and ensured no one informed Alpha Draven. She clearly wants you dead!"
"But she's a lady, and I'm a nobody—"
"You are Alpha Draven's favorite!" Lia said firmly. "I haven't seen him care so much for anyone in a long time. That makes you every Luna candidate’s enemy!"
My chest tightened, finding Lia’s words absurd.
Draven's favorite woman?
He humiliated me publicly, treating me like a whore!
I'm sure I'm just his
Mia’s POV“Draven!” Camille exclaimed.I almost cried with joy—Draven! He came to save me!More footsteps coming close, soldiers and servants appeared in the dense forest.Camille's maid, Laura screamed and rushed to hug Camille, crying, “My lady! What happened to your hand?”Draven threw his bow to the ground and walked quickly over, glaring at Camille. “I saw you attacking Mia. Are you out of your mind?!”Camille cradled her bleeding hand, her evil expression from earlier replaced by one of pity and innocence.“D-Draven, you arrived just in time!” she sobbed. “If it weren’t for you, I might have died...”What?I stared at her performance in shock.What was she talking about? She almost died? I was the one who was nearly killed!“What do you mean?” Draven frowned.“I saw Mia in the woods and wondered what
Mia’s POVThe soldier's voice cut through the tense air like a sharp blade.I was startled, my gaze turning towards him, looking for the person who was willing to testify for me.To my surprise, the person showing up behind the soldiers was Veronica!She snorted disdainfully when she saw me, then cast a look of disgust at Camille.Beside Veronica was Lia, looking solemn but determined.“You—you’re willing to testify?!” I exclaimed.I never expected Veronica to be the one willing to testify for me. She always despised me.“The enemy of my enemy is my friend.” Veronica rolled her eyes.“Miss Mia, I’m here to help you,” Lia said loudly, her eyes flashing with the fire of resolute. “I just released Miss Mia from the basement! She’s been locked there for nearly 3 days without food or water! The soldiers guarding her have been detained, and they can testif
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
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“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 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“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 POV“I’m going to send you to be a camp whore.” Luna Helena’s icy voice came from above me.My hand was propping up a chair leg. Luna Helena stood on the chair, adjusting a painting.Her words made me flinch, causing the chair to wobble. Luna Helena almost fell.“Steady, you idiot!” she snapped. “Are you trying to break my neck?”The chair was crushing my hand, but I didn’t dare to make a sound.She spent a few more moments adjusting the painting before stepping down from the chair and off my hand with a satisfied hum.Blood drippled down from my hand. I quickly hid my hand behind my back and wiped the blood on my apron.Luna Helena would get mad if she saw the blood.Making Luna mad... was terrifying.“Where was I? Oh, right, the camp whore.” Luna Helena walked over to the sofa, sat down, and crossed her legs.“Tomorrow Alpha Draven will arrive at our pack. He is travelling from pack to pack to select his future Luna. Our pack is the next. It is a huge event for the whole famil