Freya's POV
Kingsley was silent for what seemed like an eternity before taking the phone. His voice was cold and husky, like that of someone who had just woken up from a deep slumber. "What do you want?" he asked in a natural tone as if it wasn't him who asked Sarah to make the call.For a moment, I thought I had guessed wrong. I took a deep breath before speaking. "In a few days, I'll write a list of where you keep your clothes and send it to you. I hope you won't bother me with these boring things in the future.""Boring?" Kingsley sneered, his voice filled with suppressed anger. "Isn't that your favorite thing to do, Freya? Caring even what underwear I wear all day, isn't that what your life is all about?"I had to admit that it was totally an awful conversation.There was silence on the phone, and nobody said anything for a while. Then I spoke up again after a while. "I've lost interest in that kind of thing. I don't care anymore. You reject me, and then we can both be happy."The topic of rejecting came up again, and Kingsley's anger resurfaced, and I even could hear the snarl of the wolf inside him through the phone. "Have you had enough?" he asked in a tone that was anything but calm."Don't you regret it!" Kingsley spat out these words before slamming down the phone. He even seemed to feel slighted by the conversation.Hanging up the phone, I furrowed my brow and tugged at the corners of my mouth, trying to hide my sadness. I could tell that in Kingsley's eyes, my efforts to please him before were all for naught, mere farce, and hollow gestures.How could he respect a woman whose sole concerns were the basic necessities of life - sustenance, clothing, and shelter - and nothing more?It was a bitter pill to swallow, but I knew that I would have to find a way to break free from this suffocating mold and reclaim my sense of self-worth....The stampede at the mall had resulted in the deaths of eleven people, with nine more missing and over sixty others injured to varying degrees. This was a rare mega-stampede that hadn't occurred in the past twenty years.The accident had been going on for more than twenty-four hours, and rescue operations were still ongoing. The whole country was watching and praying for the survivors, while Tracy's fans online were lashing out at anyone who questioned Tracy.This was due to a video that had been posted of the incident, showing Tracy being carried on a rescue stretcher surrounded by people covered in blood who had not yet been helped. The contrast was stark, and some people began to question whether celebrities were given preferential treatment.The intensity of this topic made it even to the headlines of the hot search.Novia curled her lip and scoffed at me, "Always exaggerating, isn't she? But this time, it's just bad news."I stared at the screen and muttered to myself, "Why does this account feel so familiar?"Novia hesitated for a moment before responding, "Lots of people use that avatar, so it's not surprising that it seems familiar." Then she switched the subject, "What are your plans for today?"I looked up and replied, "I have an audition at Sky Games, and then I'll pick up my car later.""I'm filming on location today, not heading that way," Novia said as she checked the time. "It's almost time for me to leave. I'll contact you after work."After Novia left, I straightened up before heading out to my audition.Sky Games, a game company owned by Sky Media, had been on the rise in recent years. They were planning to release a handheld game called The Legend this summer. To promote the game, they plan to shoot a promotional video. The shooting for most of the characters was already completed, except for one character, Luna of the Alpha King, that required excellent action skills.The director was searching for a stunt double with both coolness and charm, without being too fragile or demonic. Despite trying out several people, none of them quite hit the mark. So, he casually posted a tweet: "Luna is hard to find."There were a lot of comments below the tweet, and the top five were all recommended the famous stunt double, Starry, so the director searched for my work and then connected with me after discovering my work.Soon after, I arrived in the lobby and approached the receptionist. "Excuse me, I'm here for the stand-in audition. Could you please direct me to the location?"Sky Games was located next door to Sky Media, which was owned by Kingsley's friend, Mark Portwell. Tracy was also an actress at Sky Media.The receptionist glanced up and paused for a second. "It's on the seventh floor," she replied in surprise."Thank you," I replied, making my way toward the elevator. While I was waiting for the elevator, I heard the receptionist say to someone on her phone, "I just saw Starry... No, not at all. In fact, she's quite stunning. Tracy is no match for her."I smiled and walked into the elevator. Soon, I found the venue for the stand-in audition.The stage was set for the audition of the stand-in for the lead actress who would play the role of a fierce werewolf warrior in an upcoming action-packed promotional video for The Legend. "Are you ready for the audition?" Derek Scott asked, staring at me on the stage. "Yes," I said. And I knew he was the decider.I took a deep breath, and as I stepped onto the stage, I felt a surge of energy within me. I had prepared extensively for this role, and I knew that the success of the audition depended on my ability to capture the raw power and savage grace of a werewolf in battle.The first scene began with a loud growl as I transformed into my werewolf form. My eyes glowed yellow, and my fur bristled with fury as I faced off against a group of hunters. With a fierce snarl, I lunged at my opponents, my teeth bared as I ripped through their defenses with ease.In the second scene, I had to take on my Alpha in a brutal one-on-one battle since some things happened that made we had misunderstood each other. I moved with the speed and agility of a wild animal, dodging and weaving as my opponent lunged at me with razor-sharp claws. With a ferocious roar, I pounced on my Alpha, my powerful jaws clamping down on his neck, but at the very last moment, I stopped and just looked at my Alpha with deep sadness in my red eyes.Tears pulled down my cheeks. "I love you, but I don't like you anymore," I said and then I closed my eyes and killed him.When I saw the tears in Derek's eyes, I knew that I was successful.As I walked off stage, I knew that I had given it my all. I felt proud of my performance and grateful for the opportunity to showcase my talent. With a deep sense of satisfaction, I knew that I had captured the true spirit of the Luna in battle, and I couldn't wait to see where this role would take me.Everyone was in awe of my performance. "You had truly embodied the primal nature of the werewolf, bringing a sense of realism and intensity to the fight scenes that left the entire casting crew breathless," Derek said with amazement."I can't wait to see your performance in The Legend, my Luna," Derek reached out to shake hands with me."What?" I said in surprise. It was an audition for the stand-in of the fight scenes, wasn't it?"Yes, and I'm asking for you to act the role of the Luna!" Derek said, and I could see clearly the joy and excitement in his eyes."But I..." I murmured, having no idea what to say."Don't worry. I trust you. You'll be the best Luna ever," Derek said firmly.After I signed the contract, I left, still sinking in happiness, but I never expected that I could see Kingsley here after I walked out of the elevator.Kingsley's POVI couldn't believe that Freya really dared to leave me. I had to admit that when I first saw the note left by my Luna Freya, I almost lost control. A feeling of being betrayed filled me. How dare she rejected me without my permission! I was her Alpha!I went down the stairs and asked Sarah to call Luna.She looked stunned as if she couldn't believe I was trying to find an excuse to let Luna come back. I couldn't believe it too! "What am I doing right now?" I thought, as my wolf was beginning to feel irritable and was exuding a chilly aura.I didn't understand. If Freya wanted to secure her own future, why did she come to seek my love? I meant... It was clearly a better and easier way."Excuse me, sir, but is it still the same tie?" she asked carefully. I scanned the room with a cold expression, and half of the checkroom was now filled with Freya's clothes. I coldly pulled the corner of my mouth and replied, "Just the one she said just now."As soon as the words lef
Freya's POVI drove off in a fit of anger, my mind consumed with Kingsley's smug expression. I felt furious, as though he believed I was only playing games with him to gain something.To him, it seemed like everything in the world had a price, even if it was hidden in the darkness. If someone claimed that money couldn't buy everything, Kingsley would merely scoff and say that the sum offered wasn't enough.Therefore, once something happened between us when we got along, he was always calculating how much it would take to keep me happy. But this time, I was determined not to compromise. I swore to myself that I wouldn't let him get the better of me again.Just as I made my vow, my phone rang."Hello?" I said, my voice sharp."My dear daughter, what's wrong?" My father's voice sounded cheerful on the other end of the line."What do you want?" I asked, unable to hide the irritation in my tone."I found some high-quality caviar that your mother-in-law enjoys. Come and pick it up, and reme
Freya's POV"You already have so much branded stuff. What's the point of having a new one?" I couldn't help but roll my eyes."That's just not possible," she replied. "They are all old and outmoded. Everyone else has the latest fashion item. I'll be laughed at if I go out with the old stuff. Please lend me your bag for a while, dear sister." Bianca spun her words around and gave me a smile. "Of course, dear Bianca. Your new job demands a certain image, and that old stuff just won't cut it. Besides, it's about time you upgraded," my father then turned to me and said, "You can ask your husband for a new one. He's wealthy, and he won't hesitate to buy you a new one."Theo looked at me, then set down his utensils and gave me a serious look. "You're just an intern. Why do you need an expensive bag?" I couldn't help but glance at Bianca and say. Had I come here just to be his errand person? And now, they wanted my bag, too?"We're family, what's wrong with lending your sister your bag? I
Kingsley's POVStaring at the dangling phone in my grip, a frown involuntarily formed on my face. Tracy called out to me once more from the side, her voice echoing, "Kingsley?"I lifted my gaze, casting a casual glance her way as I stowed away the phone, and replied in a chilly tone, "What's the matter?"Tracy's heart tightened, and she whispered, "I wanted to inquire about work."Nonchalantly, I responded, "In a few days, someone from Sky Games will approach you to discuss a contract signing. Cooperate with the publicity then."Tracy smiled brightly and I could see the joy in her eyes. I knew that she had been criticized numerous times during the airing of the film Mystery Lover for her action scenes, which led to rumors circulating that she relied heavily on stunt doubles for her fight scenes, so she yearned for this chance to prove herself very much.Though elated, her hesitant face betrayed her question. "Mark agreed? He doesn't seem to like me very much. I had persistently prop
Freya's POV"For me, it doesn't matter who I accept as my Luna." Standing outside the door, I gripped my hand tightly and suddenly lost the courage to open the door. I turned around and made my way to the bathroom."How could he say this, with that damn calm tone?" I thought angrily.Kingsley's words echoed in my mind. It dawned on me that I was not accepted by him as his Luna because I was extraordinary; rather, just anyone would be same for him, since we were all not Tracy.Gazing at the diamond ring on my finger, I chuckled inwardly. This ring symbolizes our marriage, but when I moved out of the villa, I left it.It was the first time he had ever put the wedding ring on me. At our mating ceremony, Tracy showed up, and Kingsley left before the ceremony concluded, so I had to take it upon myself to put on the ring.In retrospect, even without Tracy, Kingsley and I wouldn't have grown old together, would we?I spent ten minutes outside, collecting my emotions before returning to the
Freya's POV"Very well," I replied."Now get out of the car!" Kingsley's voice turned cold and relentless.I surveyed the windy, lifeless, and deserted road, and my heart sank.An uncomfortable silence lingered for a moment, and Jeremy whispered, "Alpha, this area isn't safe for a taxi. Let's wait until we reach downtown."Kingsley sneered, "She wants to prove to me that she can lead a fulfilling life without me, doesn't she? I'll give her that opportunity!"His words dealt a blow to my pride like no other, leaving me humiliated by the disdain of someone I admired.Silently, I unbuckled my seatbelt, opened the door, and glanced back at Kingsley before stepping out of the car. Leaving the car behind, I walked along the verdant path, heading towards the distant side. With every step, I carried an unwavering determination, without looking back or pleading with him.After covering a hundred meters, I heard the engine of Kingsley's car starting behind me. Then, with a loud thud, something
Freya's POVI clutched my phone tightly, a bitter smile slowly forming on my face.Whenever I needed Kingsley the most, he was always absent.Alone in the quiet waiting room, I sat for what felt like an eternity, until the emergency room light switched off, the door swung open, and the doctor emerged."Although your mother was successfully revived this time, her overall bodily functions are significantly deteriorating, which is concerning. You should prepare yourself," the doctor stated in a detached tone.I expressed my gratitude to the doctor, dismissed him, and requested assistance from the caregiver in fetching a basin of hot water.Wringing out the towel, I perched on the edge of the bed and gently wiped my mother's body.Six years had passed since the accident, and for six years, my mother had remained in this stagnant condition on her hospital bed.Her muscles had nearly wasted away, her body frail and withered, dependent solely on nourishment to sustain her life each day. Desp
Freya's POV"Lastly, the most important news today," Novia said, linking her arm with mine, "Director Michael Harper is currently casting for his new drama, The Luna of Lycan King! Although the main character has already been chosen, Michael's productions usually involve an ensemble of female characters. Even a supporting role can become a breakthrough if you have acting talent. The auditions will take place this Friday at the Lithern Hotel, and I managed to use my connections to help you sign up for an audition."I was taken aback. "But I literally have no experience of acting a role at all. How did my resume pass the screening?""Come on, I have some connections. By the way, I've temporarily put my name in the agent section," Novia paused. "Will you go?""Of course! You've given me this opportunity. How could I pass it up?"Novia cleared her throat. "But there are two things I want to make clear. First, the role they're recruiting for is a supporting female character, so there may n