NB: Kindly note that this chapter comes before Mated to Kael. Accept my apology.Sarah ran through the forest, her heart racing with anger, hurt, and betrayal. She couldn't believe Colton's deception, using her for her status and royal connections while his heart belonged to another. The thought of being a substitute for Ava made her stomach churn.As she ran, tears streamed down her face, her vision blurring. She felt like she'd been punched in the gut, her breath knocked out of her. How could Colton do this to her? She thought they had a connection, a future together.Sarah's anger turned to sadness as she realized she'd given her heart to a wolf who didn't truly want her. She felt used, disposable. The weight of her pride and dignity crushed her.Eventually, she slowed to a stop, exhausted and emotionally drained. She collapsed on a rocky outcropping, her body shaking with sobs. She felt lost, alone, and unsure of what to do next.As the sun dipped below the horizon, Sarah's tears
Ava stood outside Lila's temporal office in Denizens Phamaceuticals, taking a deep breath before entering. She had been working as Lila's assistant for a week now, and every day had been a whirlwind of tasks and errands. But Ava was determined to make the most of this opportunity, perhaps she would be able to show her capability and be given a real job at the company.As she entered the office, Lila looked up from her desk, a bright smile on her face. "Good morning, Ava! Today's schedule is packed. We have a photo shoot for the new campaign, and then a meeting with the marketing team."Ava nodded, taking notes on her jotter. "Got it. Anything specific you need me to focus on?"Lila's smile grew wider. "Actually, I need you to accompany me to the meeting. I want your...unique perspective on the marketing strategy."Ava's instincts flared, sensing a trap. But she pushed on, curious about Lila's true intentions.As the day unfolded, Ava found herself drawn into a world of high-stakes mar
Ava's phone buzzed with a text from Lila. "Hey, Ava! I'm attending a charity gala for Denizens Pharmaceuticals tonight. Want to join me?"Ava's heart skipped a beat. This was the perfect opportunity to gather more intel. "I'd love to, Lila. Thanks for inviting me!"That evening, Ava donned a stunning black gown and met Lila at the luxurious venue. As they mingled with the guests, Ava noticed the who's who of the city's elite, all praising Denizens Pharmaceuticals' revolutionary serum.Lila introduced Ava to the company's top executives, including Sebastian, who eyed Ava with a mixture of curiosity and suspicion. Ava smiled sweetly, playing the role of Lila's loyal assistant.As the night wore on, Ava found herself drawn into conversations about the serum's miraculous benefits. She listened intently, gathering tidbits of information, but couldn't shake off the feeling that something was off...Suddenly, Lila grabbed Ava's arm, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Ava, come with me. I w
“Miss, it’s the last stop.” Ava heard from a far distance. She felt a gentle but firm shake of her shoulder. “We are in Wetcreek. You need to disembark from the train.”Ava slowly opened her eyes, groggily taking in her surroundings. She was inside the train from the capital, but the train was no longer moving. She glanced round and realized that other passengers were already getting down from the train. She was the only one still seated.“I’m sorry.” She told the conductor and hurried down the steps.As she descended, her mind began to clear, and she remembered the lunch with Lila. She had fallen asleep, and it seemed she had had one heck of a dream.Ava laughed, shaking her head. "Wow, that was quite a dream," she said aloud.“Could I have seen the future?” She wondered aloud as she walked into the town. She had seen things, gadgets and devices in her dream that were strange to her present world.Personal phones, mobile even, videos recording moments. Big screen showing hidden thing
The following morning, Ava walked into the building of Denizens Phamaceuticals, her heart racing with anticipation. She could not stop thinking about the dream and decided to see it through.Max looked up from his desk, a warm smile on his face. "Ava! Good to see you again. What brings you here today?"Ava took a deep breath, getting straight to the point. "Max, I wanted to ask about the job I applied for. Have I been officially offered a position at Denizens Pharmaceuticals?"Max's expression changed, a hint of surprise on his face. "Ah, Ava, I think there's been a misunderstanding. We haven't made any official job offers yet. We are still in the final stages of the selection process."Ava's eyes narrowed. "You told me to check back in two days, it is over a week already.”Max leaned forward, his voice taking on a serious tone. "Ava, I think we need to have a more in-depth conversation about this. Can you wait for a minute while I check on some things?"Max's face was somber, his voi
Scents of vanilla, butter, flour and fresh baking woke Ava Winstons from her sleep. Maybe the cook was baking a cake for my birthday! She thought with joy as she got up from the bed and stretched. She checked her body for any new marks, none was there. She closed her eyes and listened patiently to any voice from inside, nothing. She stared at the little mirror on her bedside for ten seconds, whether her wolf would appear to her on this her special day, it did not. She sighed in disappointment as she changed into her maid uniform. She had been waiting for her wolf since she was eighteen. She adjusted her little white cap and smiled to herself in the mirror, her green eyes a little dimmed from the disappointment. She rearranged her brown curly hair, which framed her oval face. Her cheeks dimpled as she smiled.‘Happy 21st birthday Ava. Maybe your wolf would appear later in the night today. But if she chooses not to, being wolfless is not the end of the world.’ She shrugged and got ou
Ava saw stars of different colours and shades, the sound of the hot slap still echoing in her ear seconds later. Her mouth hung open in surprise as she stared at Sarah. Sarah walked over to the chair beside the bed and sat down. She threw Colton’s shirt to him. ‘How dare you seduce our alpha? Huh?’ Ava could only shake her head vigorously in denial. But I did not seduce him, he was the one who assaulted me. She thought inside her but did not dare to say anything because of the vicious look in Sarah’s face. ‘Tell me what happened. On your knees!’ Ava quickly fell to her knees and explained the events of that morning to Sarah. She knew Sarah was a good friend of the Alpha and should be able to reason with him. Sarah had also been nice to Ava in the past, and should believe her. After Ava’s narration, Sarah turned to Colton. ‘You were mated to this thing?’ She pointed at the cowering Ava. ‘And I rejected her immediately. It must be the joke of the day for the Moon Goddess.’ Col
‘Thank your lucky stars today. Get away from our pack and never come back. If you try it, you will die!’ The enforcers told Ava as they dragged her outside the border of their pack. It was a cold morning, the sky was thick with dark clouds, as if threatening rain could fall at any time. This replicated Ava’s exact mood, her hands and feet were chilled with cold, dark clouds of fear and confusion hung around her and her threatening tears fell without any restriction. Why should she restrict them? Who should she hide them from? She was already alone in the world, she had no one. It was true what the strange note said: no one could help her now. Ava hobbled to a nearby tree, to sit on the roots. She rested her feet and massaged her swollen ankle. The words of the note did not leave her. Prepare for the worst.In just four hours, her life had indeed changed for the worse. No cake to celebrate her birthday but rejection, slap, beatings and… banishment. She wiped her tears and wondered a