Regina "I, Lionel Williams, Alpha of the Silver Moon Pack, reject you, Regina Donovan, as my mate." As soon as Lionel said those words, I fell to the ground, screaming in agony. The pain of the broken mate bond was like nothing I’d ever felt- it was like being repeatedly struck by lightning. It came in waves, making it hard to even catch my breath. I felt like I was dying. Gwen wrapped her arms around me, trying to comfort me, but it wasn’t helping. I could hear her sobbing with me, desperately pleading, “Gina, you have to accept the rejection. It’s the only way to stop the pain. Please, Gina, it’s breaking my heart to see you like this.” Marcy and I had always dreamed about finding our mates since we were children, imagining how wonderful it would be. But now, the pain from Lionel’s rejection shattered those dreams, leaving me heartbroken and in endless pain. Why was Marcy blessed with a mate who loved her enough to run away with her, while I was cursed with one who would ra
Regina "Dad, you're not listening to me. Life would be ten times harder if I proceed with this marriage." Tears streamed down my eyes as I knelt, almost bowing while my father sipped on his glass of coffee like there was nothing else he cared about in this world."Dad!" I yelled trying to get his attention and he pivoted to stare at me for a few seconds before clearing his throat and accompanying it with a sigh."Regina, come off it. I've already told you that there's nothing you can do. The marriage is happening." That's exactly what he had repeated to me for like the hundredth time and it seemed sour hearing it from him.I was at loss as I stared at my father. Seriously, he was going to let me go into this marriage without considering what I might be going to face, the hardship and hatred and all."Dad, please listen to me. He rejected me as his mate, there's no way he would love me as Luna." My dad grunted as he dropped the cup of coffee he was sipping on angrily on the table."Ev
Regina "Okay, I understand you want to do this one thing for yourself and that's wonderful. And I absolutely support you, but Sun Entertainment? That's like one of the biggest entertainment companies. I mean, I don't doubt your talents, but I've always known that it's hard to get in there." Gwen said and I nodded, laying back on my bed as I heaved a sigh."At least, I have to try first. Let's focus on the positives." She stared at me for a few minutes before finally agreeing with me and solidifying it with a nod."Now, today has been a long day already. Let's go to sleep." She dived straight into my bed and stared up at the ceiling while I got in right beside her."Thanks to you for interrupting my sleep. I might not be able to go to sleep any longer." I said jokingly while she chuckled and leaned on one side with her palm on her temples."Think of something you love; you'll drift to Lala land before you even realize it. I would have loved to stay up with you and talk about nothing
ReginaThe further I went, the more my thoughts spun wilder as I contemplated whether this would eventually become a success or not. Indeed, I had been pulling myself together and building all the confidence I needed, but now I was within the confines of the building, things were about to get crazy. Several girls, all in line for the same audition I was here for, occupying different angles of the foyer where we now found ourselves, busy with makeup, chit-chatting and practicing weird lines in front of mirrors, feeling like they were already the star of the show. I was sick of it, but… here we go!“I need to use the bathroom, Gwen.”“Sure!” Gwen was still lost in admiring just how grandeur Sun Entertainment was. I couldn’t blame her – this was no joke!“Don’t stray far, Gwen. I’d love you to be there in the audition booth.” I pleaded.Gwen rolled her eyes. “Of course, I’ve got you baby. I’d be right there among the red seats, giving you all the thumbs up you’ll ever need.”“Oh, I lo
LIONELEarlier that day.....“How could you go so far as to reject her as your mate?” I was already so pissed about how it had all played out the previous night. The last thing I needed was another lecture from my grandfather.“The sight of her was enough to disgust me. I want nothing to do with a Donovan. I thought I’ve made it clear enough.” I growled.“A treaty has been made.”“And I never said it was not going to be. If she will be my Luna to satisfy the godforsaken politics of this pack, then so be it… but her being my Luna is never her being my mate. I disapprove of her.” I shot back at him. I couldn’t remember when I had been this angry at him before.“And Lucius? Was that what he wanted?”“You have no business with the wolf in me.” I shot back coldly, unwavering. “I won’t be having this conversation any further. I have a workday tomorrow.”I rose now and made my way to my room, crashing into my bed at once. I clutched my chest as the memory surfaced again. I could feel Luciu
REGINAI had instantly lost it. One minute, I was already the star of the show, and the other, I was frozen, staring at the brutal, vicious Lionel of Silver Moon Pack. As an actress, it was normal to have the skills of being able to overcome every side distraction, but Lionel wasn’t just a side distraction.I was his rejected mate.His words from the previous night shot through my heart again like a bullet and I clutched my chest, my wolf purring within me. It was then that I began to gain control of what was happening again, and I realized I was losing the audition.Goddess, what do I do?I tried to think as fast as possible. Just then, I heard Gwen cheer from the audience and then another voice joined her, and then another, and another. It was then I understood – they all thought I was acting.Great! I immediately picked it up, like I was finishing my improvised display of shock on seeing the newly arrived judge. Desperately, I moved to him, creating my own script, my heart thrummi
REGINAEveryone was waiting for their answers.“You know, as an actress, you’re supposed to have a hundred percent ability to concentrate, right?” Frankenstein put it out. They were not making this any easier.“Right.” I replied calmly.“And then, somehow, our boss was domineering enough to hold you spellbound? What is he? Your crush? Your mate?” Brenda had to be the most annoying judge seated, running her mouth without caring just how much it actually did hurt. Of course, he was my mate and guess what? He rejected me and left me to crumble in pain. I felt like lashing out at her with the answers to her sick questions, but I retained my cool. No one needed another drama presently.“Well, it’s understandable that anyone will be stunned by the irresistible appearance of the Silver Moon Alpha. I can’t blame you,” Frankenstein continued.“It’s not something that’s bound to keep happening.” I assured him quite confidently.“Oh, and even if it does happen, you’ve proven to us that you kn
REGINA“Gina… Regina! Come on. Please, get yourself.” I heard Gwen’s urgent pleas. “I can hear you clearly, Gwen. I am with you.” I replied and slowly, like a robot, I moved away from the view of the people already giving side gossips as to what may be going on between me and the alpha and slowly, Gwen led me to the backstage.“What in the heck was that?” Gwen screamed now. “He had no right to do that!” It was as if Gwen was just trying to hold everything within her and now, like me, she was slowly exploding.“I can see now just how much Lionel plans to destroy my life.”“He would not dare do that!” Gwen replied.My thoughts were even on the further future now. “What will happen to me when I finally become his Luna? I want you to picture this clearly, Gwen. Can you see just how terribly my life has been ruined?”“Is there a way to avoid this abomination of a marriage from taking place?”I felt the tea
REGINA The light surrounded me, warm and pulsing, almost alive. I stepped forward, drawn to the glow as if it was calling my name. My heart thudded in my chest as I looked around. And then I saw him. “Lionel,” I breathed, my voice trembling. He stood a few feet away, but he wasn’t the Lionel I was used to seeing. His form shimmered, like a reflection ghostly. He looked... tired. Not the kind of tired that sleep could cure, but something deeper, something etched into his very being. His shoulders were slumped, his once-commanding figure diminished, and his eyes, usually piercing and alive, seemed muted. “Regina,” he said softly, his voice so quiet I almost didn’t hear it. I took a step toward him, my hand outstretched, but something stopped me. It wasn’t physical—no wall or barrier—but it was there, keeping me from reaching him. “Lio
REGINAThe hospital corridors felt endless, each step carrying me closer to an unbearable truth I couldn’t accept. Lionel was dying. The words echoed in my mind, hollow and cruel, like a bell tolling for the inevitable. My chest tightened as I approached the room where they had taken him, my legs trembling with the weight of my emotions. The door loomed ahead, a barrier between me and the man I had fought so hard to hate—and, perhaps, the man I had unknowingly come to love. With a shaky breath, I pushed it open. The sight before me nearly brought me to my knees. Lionel lay motionless on the bed, his once powerful frame fragile and pale. Machines beeped softly around him. His chest rose and fell faintly. I stepped closer, my footsteps hesitant. My heart screamed at me to run to him, to hold him, to do something—but I felt frozen. As I stood there, my mind flooded with memories, the weight of our history crashing over me.
REGINA The silver glow of the moon illuminated the forest outside, casting eerie shadows that danced with the wind. My gaze remained fixed on the treetops swaying in the distance. There was something strange about tonight—something I couldn’t quite explain. It wasn’t just the news of Lionel’s disappearance. It was more than worry or guilt. It was a deep, wolf-like instinct that tugged at my chest, refusing to let go. Ruby stirred within me, her presence restless. Do you feel that? she asked, her voice a low growl. I nodded absently, still staring out into the darkness. “It’s like he’s calling out... but not with words.”We need to move. Ruby urged. Now.Without hesitation, I left my room, moving with purpose through the mansion. Ryker was just stepping inside, his expression grim, when I found him. “Ryker,” I called out, my voice sharper than I intended. He looked up, startled by the urgency in my tone. “What is
REGINA The sun’s warm rays kissed my skin as I stepped onto the set of Springwood Entertainment’s newest project. I’d been dreaming of this moment for as long as I could remember. The cameras, the buzz of the crew, the hum of creativity in the air—it was everything I had ever wanted. I took a deep breath and squared my shoulders, reminding myself that this was my fresh start. No Lionel. No heartbreak. Just me, chasing my dreams. “Regina,” Victor Ashford’s deep voice cut through my thoughts, and I turned to see him approaching. He exuded power and charisma, his dark eyes gleaming with confidence as he offered me a small smile. “Ready for your big day?” “Yes,” I said, mustering up a confident smile of my own. I was struggling with my focus, averting his piercing eyes and the strange aura surrounding him.I remembered Lionel’s words from the night before. He’s dangerous; I want you to stay away from him. Something leapt in my heart. R
LIONEL Grandpa’s silence was louder than anything he could have said. His usually unshakable expression faltered, his brow creased with worry and disbelief as he absorbed my words. I stood there, trying to steady my breath, my chest tight as the enormity of my decision settled between us. “You’re serious.” He finally said. “How did it happen?”I shrugged. “I don’t think I want to go into the details. What can I say? I was trying to save someone; I drew on my energy too early and that was it. My inner wolf warned me, but I didn’t listen.”Grandpa shook with discomfort. “Lionel, there is danger when your energy source is broken! It’s like…”“Yeah, I’m aware. I’m dying slowly.” Just like Regina. I couldn’t tell if Grandpa knew about Regina.“Does Regina know?”“About this? No. Why should she?” I saw no reasons to tell her.“That’s the hope of getting the energy source fixed, Lionel.”“What?”“Y
LIONEL The silence in my study was oppressive. I sat behind my desk, staring at the stack of papers that required my attention. Pack reports, business accounts, contracts—all of them stared back at me, demanding focus I couldn’t give. My mind was elsewhere, swirling with thoughts of Regina and Victor Ashford. I glanced at my phone for the tenth time that hour. Still no word from Ryker. Running a hand through my hair, I exhaled sharply. Ryker’s reluctance earlier was understandable. He wasn’t wrong to feel uneasy about tailing Regina, especially after what had happened between him, Gwen, and Regina in the past. Yet, I needed to know. Not because of distrust—at least, that’s what I told myself—but because the name Victor Ashford carried weight, and none of it was good. The door creaked open, pulling me from my thoughts. My heart leapt, expecting Ryker, but it was Regina. Her presence was electric, commanding my attention immediately.
REGINAThe ringtone of my phone jolted me from my thoughts. It was just a day after the interview with Victor Ashford and I was about to go to sleep that very night. I glanced at the screen, Victor Ashford’s name flashing across it. My heart raced as I hesitated before picking up. “Hello?” I said, my voice cautious yet curious. “Regina,” Victor’s smooth, deep voice filled the line. “I trust you’re doing well. I wanted to let you know that we’ve decided to offer you the role in our upcoming project. Congratulations.” A mix of excitement and apprehension surged through me. “Really? Thank you so much, Mr. Ashford!” “Victor,” he corrected, his tone warm yet commanding. “You earned this, Regina. We start shooting next week, but I’d like you to come by the studio tomorrow to meet the cast and crew. It’s important for everyone to feel comfortable as a team.” “Of course,” I replied, trying to mask the nervousness in my voice.
LIONELMy mind repeatedly replayed the argument with Regina, with each word piercing deeper than the previous one. Her anger, her defiance, the pain in her voice—it all clawed at me, but I pushed it aside. Lucius, my wolf spirit, growled in the recesses of my mind. You should have seen this coming, Lionel. Let her go. She’s only bringing us down. “I know,” I muttered, my tone bitter. Then act like it. You’re the Alpha. Harden your heart. Forget her. I clenched my fists, staring out the wide window of my office. The moonlight bathed the forest in silver, its beauty taunting me with memories of better times. “It’s not that simple, Lucius.” It is. Lucius snarled. Penelope, Regina—all of them. They’ve done nothing but distract you from what matters: the pack. Focus on your duty. It’s the only thing that won’t betray you. Remember, everything you feel for Regina is only a product of the guilt that you carry in your heart, th
REGINAThe early morning sunlight streamed through my curtains, golden and warm. For the first time in a long while, I didn’t feel the heavy weight of despair pressing down on my chest. Instead, there was a flicker of something unfamiliar but welcome—hope. Today was the day I would take the first step toward reclaiming my life. The message from Springwood Entertainment had been on my mind since I’d read it. I’d spent the night tossing and turning, going over every possible scenario in my head. The movie from Sun Entertainment was definitely cancelled, thanks to Lionel. Plus, I wasn’t playing a major role back then since Lionel had so foolishly turned the spotlight to Beatrice. How then had the company known about me. By morning though, I knew what I had to do. I was going to that interview. As I stood in front of my closet, Ruby’s voice whispered in my mind. Are you sure about this?“Yes,” I said aloud, picking out a simp