After secretly dating my brother's best friend—Liam Ferguson—for seven years, we were about to hold our Marking Ceremony.That day, Liam took me to a welcome banquet for his childhood friend, Nina White. The event was grand, attended by the pack's most influential figures—members of Pack Council, successful business owners, and other high-profile guests.Throughout the evening, Liam was gentle and affectionate with me, and people whispered about how much he doted on me.But when Nina "accidentally" spilled a bowl of scalding hot mushroom soup on my arm, she ran out in tears as if she was the victim. Liam, to my surprise, shoved me aside and chased after her in a panic.My hand was injured, and a large portion of my arm was burnt, the skin raw and red.I was a werewolf with rapid healing abilities, and the pain was nothing compared to what I could endure. Yet, why did my heart ache so much?Why wasn't Liam's first instinct to protect me? Why didn't he check my wound? Instead, he r
"I don't like you. You're too fake!"My eyes were red-rimmed, my voice trembling with suppressed sobs. My inner wolf sensed my turmoil, silently grinding its claws, growling with rage.Liam arched an eyebrow, smirking wickedly as he pinned me onto the couch. "Really? You don't like me? You think I'm fake? Insincere?"I recoiled at his touch, disgust curling in my stomach. I wanted to vomit."Let go of me. I don't feel well.""Not feeling well? It's not your time of the month though. Are you just in a bad mood? What about this, does this feel better?"His hand slid under my shirt, slipping deftly beneath my underwear. His heated breath tickled my ear as he bit my earlobe and whispered, "Then I'll make you feel good. Stay still…"His kisses trailed down my body. The scent of wild rosemary, once intoxicating, now made me sick.My body reacted to his touch, but my inner wolf snarled and thrashed in defiance. It didn't want to be touched by this deceitful man.As I struggled, a fai
That night, I slept fitfully, drenched in sweat. At dawn, Liam dragged me out of bed.I groaned, swatting him away, but he only chuckled and leaned in to kiss me. Whatever drowsiness I had left me in that instant. My inner wolf nearly lashed out at him, but I forced it back down. Thankfully, he only gave me a quick peck before pulling away."Awake yet, my sleeping beauty?"I turned my head away, wiping my mouth in disgust.Liam seemed exasperated. "Did you know you had a fever last night? Get up. I'm taking you to see the Healer."At the hospital, we ran into Nina in the hallway. She seemed to have hurt her foot and was struggling to hop forward on one leg.Liam, who had been all calm and gentle just moments ago, instantly tensed up, his brows knitting tightly together.He seemed to have completely forgotten that I was there. Without hesitation, he rushed to Nina's side, holding her up with concern. "What happened to you?"Nina smiled at him before shifting her gaze past hi
The next day, I felt much better. When my friends heard that I was returning to Silver Snow Pack to get married, they insisted I treat them to a meal.I booked a table at the restaurant Liam and I used to frequent. The food there was good.Midway through our meal, I excused myself to the restroom. I hadn't expected to run into Nina again.She smiled at me warmly and said, "Maya, what a coincidence! I didn't expect to see you here. You know, Liam first brought me to this restaurant back when we were in school."She stepped closer, lowering her voice. "Back then, we used to ditch class together. We'd go home first for some intimate fun, then come here for dinner. After we ate, we'd go back to his place for the night. We could do it seven times in one night."She spoke as if we were close friends, casually sharing intimate details of her relationship. I gave her a small smile and turned to leave. After all, I didn't consider us close enough to talk about such things. However, she s
I didn't want to say another word, so I turned and walked away.We spent seven years together. I thought no matter what, Liam should at least trust my character. How wrong I was. In front of Nina, none of that mattered.With a slap mark on my face, I decided not to ruin my friends' mood. So, instead of returning to the table, I went straight to the front desk and paid the bill. Then, I sent them a message and left.Dragging my exhausted body back to Liam's house, I took my time, really looking at it for the first time in seven years.Every corner held sweet memories of us that I once cherished.I used to think this was my happily ever after. I even bragged to my brother, saying that moon goddess led me to my destined mate. I truly believed Liam was the one.Now, those once beautiful memories felt like daggers stabbing into my heart.I found a large cardboard box and started erasing every trace of my so-called happiness. Matching slippers, couple mugs, keychains… and an entire bo
By the time I arrived back in my hometown, the Silver Snow Pack, it was already late at night. I assumed my parents and brother had gone to bed.Drowsy from exhaustion, I climbed into the private car my brother sent to pick me up and drifted in and out of sleep on the way home.When I stepped out of the car, I was stunned. My parents and brother were waiting for me outside the house, smiling and waving.Tears welled in my eyes as I ran into my mother's arms, soaking in the warmth I hadn't felt in years.Back then, I only had eyes for Liam. Ignoring my parents' pleas, I insisted on following him to the Blood Moon Pack for university. So, they had no choice but to let me go.But who would've thought that my departure would stretch into eight long years? I only returned home for the occasional holiday, leaving them to suffer through their longing for me.I was wrong.Sensing my emotions spiraling, I quickly pulled away from my mother. "Mom, I'm starving."She cupped my face with a
My brother was driving through a curve when his phone rang. His hands were full, so he asked me to answer it for him.I hesitated for a moment before pressing the answer button and putting it on speaker.Liam's voice came through immediately, urgent and restless. "Hey, did your sister go back home?""Yeah. How did you know?""I…" Liam hesitated for a moment. Not daring to reveal too much, he said, "Can you let me talk to her? I have something to ask her."My brother didn't think much of it. "Go ahead. She's right next to me. You're on speaker."Liam fell silent. After a long pause, he spoke cautiously, "Maya… can we talk alone?"My brother finally sensed something was off. He shot me a sideways glance before responding, his tone carrying a warning edge."What's with the secrecy? Are you trying to ask my sister for dating advice on how to pursue your first love, Nina?"Liam let out a long sigh. "I'm not pursuing Nina. She and I are in the past. Maya, please. Just a few minutes.
Hearing me say those words, Liam's head snapped up, his eyes filled with disbelief.I continued calmly, "Even though we haven't known each other for long, I'm very satisfied with him. He's not only handsome, but also gentle, and charming, and most importantly, he has integrity. So, Liam, please don't bother me again.""No!" Liam dropped the bouquet and ring box, grabbing onto my wrists. He fell to his knees, refusing to let go of me."Maya, I know I made mistakes. I thought I couldn't let go of Nina, but after you left, I realized you were the most important person to me. You don't know how I've been living these past few days. I couldn't eat or sleep. I lost my mind, calling your brother in the middle of the night just to find out where you were. When I couldn't reach you, I nearly went crazy. I'm begging you… "Please, just give me one more chance. We were together for seven years. So many intimate nights… Can you really forget all of them?"I laughed in disbelief."Liam, ask
Ryan and my brother both turned around at the same time. I reached out to stop my brother, but I didn't expect Ryan to move first.He strode forward, stepping directly onto Liam's broken leg, and grinding his foot hard. Liam was caught off guard. His agonized screams echoed through the air."You're a disgrace to all men, you know that? But don't worry, I'll make sure you live long enough to watch Maya be happy so it makes you sick." Then, he turned to the Healers. "Take him away."Once Liam was carried off, Ryan came over and took my hand. "Let's not go back yet. I'll take you shopping for a new handbag."I blinked at him. After everything that just happened, he wasn't going to ask questions or talk about it? Just… handbags?"Why? I couldn't help but ask.He glanced bat at me. "My mom says shopping makes women feel better."My brother suddenly jumped in. "I'm in a bad mood too! Take me shopping!"Ryan kicked him aside and walked off with me, ignoring him completely.On the way
Hearing me say those words, Liam's head snapped up, his eyes filled with disbelief.I continued calmly, "Even though we haven't known each other for long, I'm very satisfied with him. He's not only handsome, but also gentle, and charming, and most importantly, he has integrity. So, Liam, please don't bother me again.""No!" Liam dropped the bouquet and ring box, grabbing onto my wrists. He fell to his knees, refusing to let go of me."Maya, I know I made mistakes. I thought I couldn't let go of Nina, but after you left, I realized you were the most important person to me. You don't know how I've been living these past few days. I couldn't eat or sleep. I lost my mind, calling your brother in the middle of the night just to find out where you were. When I couldn't reach you, I nearly went crazy. I'm begging you… "Please, just give me one more chance. We were together for seven years. So many intimate nights… Can you really forget all of them?"I laughed in disbelief."Liam, ask
My brother was driving through a curve when his phone rang. His hands were full, so he asked me to answer it for him.I hesitated for a moment before pressing the answer button and putting it on speaker.Liam's voice came through immediately, urgent and restless. "Hey, did your sister go back home?""Yeah. How did you know?""I…" Liam hesitated for a moment. Not daring to reveal too much, he said, "Can you let me talk to her? I have something to ask her."My brother didn't think much of it. "Go ahead. She's right next to me. You're on speaker."Liam fell silent. After a long pause, he spoke cautiously, "Maya… can we talk alone?"My brother finally sensed something was off. He shot me a sideways glance before responding, his tone carrying a warning edge."What's with the secrecy? Are you trying to ask my sister for dating advice on how to pursue your first love, Nina?"Liam let out a long sigh. "I'm not pursuing Nina. She and I are in the past. Maya, please. Just a few minutes.
By the time I arrived back in my hometown, the Silver Snow Pack, it was already late at night. I assumed my parents and brother had gone to bed.Drowsy from exhaustion, I climbed into the private car my brother sent to pick me up and drifted in and out of sleep on the way home.When I stepped out of the car, I was stunned. My parents and brother were waiting for me outside the house, smiling and waving.Tears welled in my eyes as I ran into my mother's arms, soaking in the warmth I hadn't felt in years.Back then, I only had eyes for Liam. Ignoring my parents' pleas, I insisted on following him to the Blood Moon Pack for university. So, they had no choice but to let me go.But who would've thought that my departure would stretch into eight long years? I only returned home for the occasional holiday, leaving them to suffer through their longing for me.I was wrong.Sensing my emotions spiraling, I quickly pulled away from my mother. "Mom, I'm starving."She cupped my face with a
I didn't want to say another word, so I turned and walked away.We spent seven years together. I thought no matter what, Liam should at least trust my character. How wrong I was. In front of Nina, none of that mattered.With a slap mark on my face, I decided not to ruin my friends' mood. So, instead of returning to the table, I went straight to the front desk and paid the bill. Then, I sent them a message and left.Dragging my exhausted body back to Liam's house, I took my time, really looking at it for the first time in seven years.Every corner held sweet memories of us that I once cherished.I used to think this was my happily ever after. I even bragged to my brother, saying that moon goddess led me to my destined mate. I truly believed Liam was the one.Now, those once beautiful memories felt like daggers stabbing into my heart.I found a large cardboard box and started erasing every trace of my so-called happiness. Matching slippers, couple mugs, keychains… and an entire bo
The next day, I felt much better. When my friends heard that I was returning to Silver Snow Pack to get married, they insisted I treat them to a meal.I booked a table at the restaurant Liam and I used to frequent. The food there was good.Midway through our meal, I excused myself to the restroom. I hadn't expected to run into Nina again.She smiled at me warmly and said, "Maya, what a coincidence! I didn't expect to see you here. You know, Liam first brought me to this restaurant back when we were in school."She stepped closer, lowering her voice. "Back then, we used to ditch class together. We'd go home first for some intimate fun, then come here for dinner. After we ate, we'd go back to his place for the night. We could do it seven times in one night."She spoke as if we were close friends, casually sharing intimate details of her relationship. I gave her a small smile and turned to leave. After all, I didn't consider us close enough to talk about such things. However, she s
That night, I slept fitfully, drenched in sweat. At dawn, Liam dragged me out of bed.I groaned, swatting him away, but he only chuckled and leaned in to kiss me. Whatever drowsiness I had left me in that instant. My inner wolf nearly lashed out at him, but I forced it back down. Thankfully, he only gave me a quick peck before pulling away."Awake yet, my sleeping beauty?"I turned my head away, wiping my mouth in disgust.Liam seemed exasperated. "Did you know you had a fever last night? Get up. I'm taking you to see the Healer."At the hospital, we ran into Nina in the hallway. She seemed to have hurt her foot and was struggling to hop forward on one leg.Liam, who had been all calm and gentle just moments ago, instantly tensed up, his brows knitting tightly together.He seemed to have completely forgotten that I was there. Without hesitation, he rushed to Nina's side, holding her up with concern. "What happened to you?"Nina smiled at him before shifting her gaze past hi
"I don't like you. You're too fake!"My eyes were red-rimmed, my voice trembling with suppressed sobs. My inner wolf sensed my turmoil, silently grinding its claws, growling with rage.Liam arched an eyebrow, smirking wickedly as he pinned me onto the couch. "Really? You don't like me? You think I'm fake? Insincere?"I recoiled at his touch, disgust curling in my stomach. I wanted to vomit."Let go of me. I don't feel well.""Not feeling well? It's not your time of the month though. Are you just in a bad mood? What about this, does this feel better?"His hand slid under my shirt, slipping deftly beneath my underwear. His heated breath tickled my ear as he bit my earlobe and whispered, "Then I'll make you feel good. Stay still…"His kisses trailed down my body. The scent of wild rosemary, once intoxicating, now made me sick.My body reacted to his touch, but my inner wolf snarled and thrashed in defiance. It didn't want to be touched by this deceitful man.As I struggled, a fai
After secretly dating my brother's best friend—Liam Ferguson—for seven years, we were about to hold our Marking Ceremony.That day, Liam took me to a welcome banquet for his childhood friend, Nina White. The event was grand, attended by the pack's most influential figures—members of Pack Council, successful business owners, and other high-profile guests.Throughout the evening, Liam was gentle and affectionate with me, and people whispered about how much he doted on me.But when Nina "accidentally" spilled a bowl of scalding hot mushroom soup on my arm, she ran out in tears as if she was the victim. Liam, to my surprise, shoved me aside and chased after her in a panic.My hand was injured, and a large portion of my arm was burnt, the skin raw and red.I was a werewolf with rapid healing abilities, and the pain was nothing compared to what I could endure. Yet, why did my heart ache so much?Why wasn't Liam's first instinct to protect me? Why didn't he check my wound? Instead, he r