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Arora O'Malley POV

Damn! Where the hell is she right now?

I stared at the clock on my phone screen. Biting my lower lip anxiously. My fingers didn't stop tapping on the arm of the sofa. Although I was sitting comfortably on the soft sofa, I felt like I was standing on the edge of thin wood.

It seemed like I had made the wrong decision. I shouldn't have agreed to Jack's suggestion. He wanted to teach Ruby's sister a little lesson under the pretext of picking her up.

They had a big fight a few years ago. It would have been risky if Ruby's sister had gotten seriously injured. Alpha King Triplets is someone cruel and powerful, I don't know what happens to my pack if he gets angry.

No, aren't they just meeting today? The chances of Alpha King Triplets liking her or hating her were 50:50.

A knock on the door made me rise to my feet. In this spacious room for the bride's room, there was only myself hoping that Ruby's sister would be found soon. Mom was mobilizing all the pack warriors and I was the one dealing with this chaotic situation.

"Did they find her?"

A man with brown hair shook his head. He was a warrior who was famous for his strength. I trusted him enough, but would he repay me with this bad news?

My hand grabbed a nearby flower vase and slammed it towards the floor. The loud sound of glass crashing further fueled my anger.

"Then what brings you here? Don't you know very well that finding Ruby's sister current whereabouts is a priority?" My tone of voice soared.

"Alpha King Triplets of the Celestial Dawn pack arrived thirty minutes ago at the groom's quarters. A pack member saw one of them walk out of the room with an angry face."

My fist was imprinted on the table. My hands were still clenched tightly with the terrible image haunting my mind.

"No, you can't. I just became an Alpha and my pack can't just disappear because of Ruby's sister absence. This wedding is being held at Mom's suggestion, removing Ruby's sister from the pack and getting a huge reward for preparing a bride for the ruthless Alpha King Triplets. Mother's suggestion must not turn around and become a sharp sword for me," I muttered while biting my fingernails. I was very anxious at the moment.

Ah, why did I never think of it? I just needed to replace the bride who had an equally honorable position.

"Bring Beta's daughter here immediately."

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Ruby O'Malley POV

A deep frown was printed on my forehead. I moved uncomfortably as my head kept throbbing as if it wanted to burst. The heat highlighting my wrists and ankles made it difficult to open my eyes.

I kept trying. Moving my heavy eyes as I felt I was in a dangerous situation.

Slowly the blur in my vision became clear. I cast my eyes around. It didn't take long for me to realize it. My last memory and place of existence.

I was kidnapped, and it was by my former mate.

"You finally woke up from your long sleep."

I turned my head, staring at a man I had blacklisted. He walked over with a grinning smile.

He was alone. Not a single pack member was here. Did that mean he was planning to kill me on his own?

"What do you want?" When I moved my hand to strike him, I felt something very painful. My gaze dropped to my wrists and ankles.

Restraint cuffs of pure silver made my wrists and ankles burn. They had made deep holes in my hands. They had pierced my skin.

I wanted to scream, but I held back by biting my lower lip. I didn't want to see the satisfied smile etched on Jack's lips.

"Why are you holding back? Are you feeling weak already?" Jack walked over to the assortment of sharp tools on the table.

"Hasn't technology come a long way, Ruby? I can wrap that thing around you without touching it at all. This is a development that is both detrimental and beneficial to the werewolf nation."

Jack turned around with a long silver dagger. "But unfortunately you won't be able to see the development for yourself. Because your life will end today."

Jack walked over. My heartbeat was irregular. My mind kept screaming danger, yet I couldn't move my body in the slightest. The restraints and cuffs have weakened my strength.

My clenched hands were covered in cold sweat. My back became stiff. My body shook violently without me being able to stop it. My body reacted both cautiously and fearfully to the death that might come my way.

"What exactly do you want from me? Didn't you hate me all along? You and Alpha Arora should be celebrating my wedding right now, not kidnapping me."

"You got what you wanted. Standing next to Alpha Arora and getting a spark of power. Then what did you get by killing me? You didn't want me, so you rejected me."

"Just like what you said a moment ago. I will be married off, I will disappear from your sight by myself, you don't need to get your hands dirty for that."

I racked my brain to think hard. I had to buy some time. That was the least I could do. Keep buying time until someone will save me.

No, right now... who am I hoping for? No one will save me because no one loves me.

"I should be the one asking you. How can you give off such an alluring scent even stronger than before? What are you doing with your body?" Jack rummaged through his hair in frustration.

"My body goes crazy when I smell your scent. So many times I couldn't resist my wolf demanding your presence by my side and he always managed to take over my body."

"I know you're getting married. A marriage with the Alpha King Triplets that benefits the pack. But I'm not happy about it. If you can't have me, then neither can anyone else."

Jack shrugged his shoulders. "I know they're notorious. There's a 95% chance of you dying at their hands, but there's still that 5% chance. So, I'll decide to ensure your death with my own hands."

I pressed my body closer to the wall behind me. Jack became a person I didn't recognize. There was only obsession in his eyes. He wanted to kill me!

The long dagger was raised high. Spontaneously, I closed my eyes. Until a thumping sound was heard.

My gaze fell on Jack who was thrown so far away from where he stood. The wall hit by Jack's body cracked with a deep mark. A man as strong as Jack instantly spewed blood and was made helpless with just one attack.

I swallowed. Straightening my gaze back at the man who was walking closer and closer to me. Again, I could only close my eyes when his hand came up to touch me. But all I heard was the breaking sound of the restraints cuffs.

"No way," I muttered unconsciously. I watched as both my hands were freed and so were my feet.

As I looked up, a very thick intimidating aura that could make your enemy's guts instantly shrink, enveloped my body. My gaze shifted to his wounded palm, but seconds later the wound disappeared completely.

The burns he got were very small and his healing speed was unbelievable. He was a very strong person, much stronger than the previous Alpha Wildfire pack.

"Are you afraid of me?"

A heavy, slightly hoarse voice sounded melodious in my ears. A surprised shriek escaped my lips as my body suddenly levitated. Spontaneously, I wrapped my arms around his neck.

He surprised me! Why did he suddenly carry me without any prior notice?

"You can look at my face for a long time, but not now. You don't want to keep me and my other two brothers waiting, do you?"