Chapter 3

Vanya's POV

Cliff carried Melinda out of the Packhouse, their backs seeming to tear a deep rift.

I stood still.

I could feel the gazes of the pack members around me, a mix of surprise, contempt, and sympathy piercing me like invisible needles.

But I showed no emotion.

I turned calmly, planning to leave the suffocating place.

At that moment, Beta Elliot hurried to my side and asked, "Luna Vanya, are you alright?"

I glanced at him and replied calmly, "I'm fine."

He frowned slightly, "I know this isn't fair to you, but Alpha Cliff... no matter what, he's doing it for the pack. I hope you understand, we, the pack members, will support you."

I vividly remembered Elliot's unwavering support for Cliff all the time.

He even sided with Melinda in public later on.

So, I had little fondness for him. I said, "Thank you."

Then, I ignored him, walking straight out.

Leaving the Packhouse, I began to call for my wolf, Selena, in my mind.

Usually, she would quickly respond, communicate with me, and offer advice and support.

But now, I could only sense her in a terrible state.

She was emitting low whimpers, no longer responding as usual.

This was the same as before my rebirth. This situation lasted over a year, leaving my wolf extremely weak, to the point where I couldn't heal myself.

I sighed inwardly. Fate seemed to be mercilessly playing with me.

Even though the Moon Goddess granted me a chance to rebirth, the predicament before me mirrored my past life.

'What was the point of this rebirth, then?'

'Was it just to experience pain and despair again?'

I walked heavily through the pack's square, ignoring the gazes of all the pack members around.

Many greeted me.

Their eyes filled with complex emotions, clearly aware of what had happened at the Packhouse earlier.

Jenny also rushed over and said softly, "Luna Vanya, don't be too upset. This isn't your fault. Alpha Cliff broke his promise."

I was grateful to Jenny. As an Omega, unconditional obedience to the pack's Alpha was her destiny.

It was a blood-bound shackle she couldn't resist.

Yet, she still showed me concern.

I spoke slowly, "Thank you, but I'm not upset."

Jenny was taken aback, seemingly surprised by my response, but she quickly nodded.

I continued towards the pack's boundary, my thoughts becoming clearer.

Since the Moon Goddess gave me a chance to start over, I would try every possible effort to avoid sliding towards that terrible ending again.

Even though I had tried to reject Melinda just now, she still stayed.

Her presence in the Silver Moon Pack would continue to weaken me. I needed to find a way to leave.

I desperately needed to garner more support and resources.

Only then, once my wolf recovered, would I have the courage to reject Cliff and return to my original pack—the Thunder Pack.

The Thunder Pack, once one of the most powerful packs in Seattle, held my childhood memories and family glory.

However, I alone knew it had begun to decline.

I couldn't stand by and watch it fade under the erosion of time. I had to make an effort to help it regain its former splendor.

Lost in turmoil, I unknowingly walked deep into the Shadow Forest.

Suddenly, my wolf, Selena, as if drawn by some powerful force, uncontrollably began to shift.

I felt a surge of scorching energy within, bones cracking, muscles stretching and transforming.

My skin was gradually covered with thick fur, my face protruding forward, mouth lengthening and widening, sharp teeth emerging from the gums.

My limbs became strong and robust, claws digging deep into the ground.

In moments, I completed the transformation from human to wolf, becoming a snow-white wolf.

"Selena, what's wrong?" I asked in my mind, but there was no response.

She just kept running in one direction, as if that force was stronger than our bond.

Soon, we arrived at a lakeside where I saw a massive wolf.

Its body was like a small mountain, radiating an aura of majesty and mystery.

I had never seen such a huge wolf before.

Before I could react, the giant wolf lunged at me, its movements swift and precise, clearly intending to subdue me.

Its forepaws shot out like lightning, trying to pin my shoulders. I quickly sidestepped, evading the attack.

But it immediately turned and rammed into me with its massive body, knocking me back.

Unwilling to be subdued, I lowered my body, growling deeply in my throat, trying to intimidate it.

However, it showed no sign of retreat, pouncing again.

This time, it successfully pinned my back with its forepaws, pressing me to the ground.

At that moment, Elliot's voice echoed from the forest.

I took advantage of the distraction to break free with all my might, then turned and fled towards the sound.