CHAPTER 2.
My tummy was still rather flat, so I reached for my hands to rub. Whispering, I massaged my stomach, "My baby, my precious baby." It seemed as if I had nothing at all. The child's gender escaped my knowledge. A lady like me would be abhorred by everyone, never mind-mated. What actions may I take? Saving myself simply required one action. There on the floor lie the test reports I had saved to surprise Alexander. He just needed to receive it from me. There was a chance he might return the affection. His love for me will always endure, he had often stated. That he would abruptly lose interest in me was unimaginable. I crept to where the results were and scooped them up with a newfound sense of optimism. I ran my fingers over the "pregnant" section. I was indeed expecting it. All right, I had a shot. Thinking that since everyone had seen me already, I would just leave the mask and the shawl on the floor and crawl to the door. All I could do was crawl since my wheelchair had been taken away from me and I was unable to walk. Trying not to know if the door was locked, I gently pulled it open. Without much noise, the door swung open. The door was open! I felt a wave of relief go over me. That indicated Alexander did not despise me! If he had let them leave the door open, he could not have allowed it to stay open. I slithered outside the door, looking down and swallowing the vast path that lay in front of me with my newfound optimism. Though difficult, I had no choice but to do it. Crawling over the floor, I used one hand to protect my tummy from the surface. The closer I got to the hallway, the faster my heartbeat became and the more my head spun. That was my only opportunity. My fetus and I have only one chance together. Looking up, I saw that the hall door was slightly still ajar as I approached it. My heart was racing, so I decided to take a quick look inside. My dearest friend Vivian was on the raised platform as I peered inside. Her presence in the hallway had escaped my attention due to my intense agony. Suddenly, she was standing there, her body covered in silk, her brown hair pulled up in a majestic braid, her stunning face glistening in the lights. It was a hairdo that only Luna from Wildfire Pack could pull off, and I knew it would be considered treason for any other individual to wear. As half of my hair to my head was also scorched and it looked absurd on me, I had ceased wearing it since the fire incident. Before, while I was in the hallway, I hadn't even realized she was wearing it. It may be that my euphoria had distracted me from seeing anything. Hands trembling, my heartbeat quickened. What was the reason for her wearing it? She knew it was treason, didn't she? Not wanting anything bad to happen to her, I was anxious for her. I prayed silently while clenching my hands, and suddenly I saw Alexander, the guy I had been hoping to see in the big hall. He remained where he had been moments before, standing next to her. And there he stood! What prevented him from telling her to take off the braid? Was her murder his intention? Recalling the disdain I had been met with when my face was exposed, I hesitated before pushing the door wide while holding the pregnancy results in my hand. It made me shudder. Before it was too late, though, I had to show him the results. As the priest was now in the hall, it would be more convenient for him to just join us once more. Alexander had said he loved me, so even though I was unattractive, I knew this was the one opportunity that I would be accepted. I inhaled deeply, held my head high, and used all the grace I could summon to get myself up off the ground and open the door. I held my breath, waiting for the door to explode open and expecting everyone's gaze to shift on me, but nothing happened. Like me, their attention was fixed on Alpha Alexander and Vivian, who were positioned in the "aisle". I pressed myself closer, curious as to what had drawn them so much attention, and I heard the priest talking. "You're free to descend, my love. Permit all of the kids to kiss your hands." My heart trembled at what the priest stated. Those precise words, that is. The way they were uttered, I knew exactly who they were. After Grandpa passed away, the priest crowned me as Luna using those same words. When he kissed her hands, what did it mean? Was what I heard incorrect? I misheard since Vivian answered at that point. "Thank you, priest." After saying that, she turned to face the other free-pack members. "You may kiss my hands." She finished, extending her graceful, long fingers. I watched all the pack members who approached her and kissed her fingers one by one, my one eye-widening in shock. I recalled as I observed the spectacle. I thought back to how the pack had all given me this kind of kiss on my hands when I was made Luna. As they were doing so, I recalled how significant and happy I felt. I couldn't even get myself to imagine that Vivian was going to be proclaimed Luna while I gazed. The entire hall chuckled alongside her. I continued shaking as I left in the middle of the laughs. I vowed not to cry in front of them. No, it was not achievable. No way could my one and only buddy betray me. Alexander had given up on me as Luna, but there was no way he was going to acquire a new Luna this quickly. not to mention Vivian. She would not approve, for sure. Nevertheless, it was getting harder for me to ignore what I was seeing as I saw the entire event play out in front of me. Alexander was staring at her with a smile that made my stomach turn. I had been the only one to get that smile. I shook my head softly. The priest approached her and placed his hand on her forehead. And then, grinning, spoke the exact words that, in a way I never imagined, shattered me; "Vivian Quinn, you are now Alpha Alexander's new wife and Luna of the wildfire Pack." May the moon goddess protect you. As everyone in the pack bowed their heads before Vivian, the new Luna of the pack, my wolf let out a painful scream. I shuddered. For me, it was all over. Alexander Took a fresh Luna. He had deceived me! How could my child, my lovely baby, fare? Glancing down, I grabbed the pregnancy test findings firmly in my hands and hurried out the door before anybody could witness me. The fact that Luna's job was taken over by someone else while I was still alive was the worst embarrassment to me. Not to mention that I witnessed it. I cried as quickly as I could and ran out. Oh, my grandfather had forewarned me. With my fingertips grasping the ground to ensure I didn't fall, I crawled as quickly as I could. "Stop right there." I stopped as a voice called out. It was Vivian. I had to give up. She was Luna now, and her voice had power, so there was nothing else I could have done. I obeyed with a searing sense of guilt, my body stopping naturally. She commanded simply, "Turn," and I did. Now, I had the whole enormous hall gazing at me. I was met with familiar looks of great disdain. For the first time, Vivian was grinning at me, and her smile didn't make me feel better. It was cunning, very different from the Vivian I knew. "Since the previous Luna is here, perhaps she should also kiss my hands. to honor her and bestow blessings upon her. Alexander, don't you think it's an excellent idea?" With her eyes fixed on me, she spoke. "Love, that was such a beautiful idea. Have you forgotten, though, that she has no lips? Sadly, all that such a person can do is discolor your hands." To my dismay, Alexander responded, and everyone hummed in accord. It seemed unbelievable to me. Was this the Alexander I had managed to save? The one who, if it weren't for me, may have been in my shoes? "Sorry! Her lips are missing! I nearly forgot. I'm sure you've already bestowed your blessings upon me, Lyra, so feel free to depart." Vivian chuckled and said. I vowed not to let them witness my tears. How could they turn against me? Had they been hating me the entire time? How did this come about? Did they always have this planned? Were they together all day or had they been for a while? My mind was filled with questions that I wasn't sure I would ever find the answers to. As the door shut behind me, I heard Alexander Shoving everyone out. The ceremony appeared to be over. I had to get out of the hall before anyone noticed. I tried to get to my room before my tears started, but my hands grabbed the floor. My hands failed and I dropped to the floor, trembling as I approached the room. For me, it's over now. My life was destroyed, yet I was still unable to stand out for myself. I raised my hands, looked down at my wounded, damaged fingers from crawling, and started crying uncontrollably. I couldn't express the quiet sobs that went through me. It dawned on me as I glanced at the rumpled pregnancy test results that I was holding that Alexander was still unaware of the pregnancy. It was possible that I still had hope. I had to present the result to him. Tell him about the pregnancy, if for no other reason. I have nowhere else to go right now but here. I had nothing, no assets, and no money in my name. Everything I possessed was registered in Alexander's Name. How stupid had I been? If only I had paid attention to Grandpa's advice not to place all of my possessions under Alexander's Name. If only I weren't acting so naive. I looked up as the door pushed open. To find the new Luna, Vivian Quinn, and the new Alpha Alexander Of Wildfire Pack standing outside the door, kissing furiously, caressing each other, and feeling Alpha Alexander's hand on her behind.CHAPTER 3. I looked as the door pushed open. to find Alexander Kieran, Vivian Quinn, the new Luna standing outside the door, their hands reaching out to caress each other, their mouths pressed into a kiss. My palms trembled. "Oh my... You're really quite beautiful." Interspersed with their kiss, Alexander Remarked. I sat still. I was completely unable to process what I was witnessing. It stunned me. Alexander's level of passion surprised me. He had never been this eager in bed in the five years I was married to him. The pair paused to look at me, and I gripped the paper hard. Then they went back to each other to carry on their act, as if I was no one at all. As I watched them, my wolf howled in despair for the hundredth time today, and my insides twisted in searing agony. "Yes love, right there..." Alexander Groaned and Vivian Groaned as he started licking her neck down to her thigh. Vivian Grinned at me as she twisted her face to face me. "Let's do it here, baby..."
Chapter Four: The rebirth Five Years later Soft, golden light filled the room when I woke up. I felt strangely whole, and the opulent bed underneath me felt wonderful. As I tried to take in my new surroundings, I blinked. It dawned on me then that I had changed. I stood up and found my legs were perfectly working, and my once-disfigured face was now faultless. Getting out of bed, I walked warily over to a full-length mirror. My dream Lyra, pure and lovely, was staring back at me. Feeling my silky skin and running my fingers over my silver-colored hair, I felt a mixture of confusion and bewilderment. With minor slight changes, She was still the same Lyra. "How did this happen?" Not believing even now, I asked. I stood there for a long time after speaking the word. "Did I just speak?" At last, I discovered my voice. "I recently completed it! I said something! I recently did. I leaped about the house and yelled with excitement. I hastened back to the mirror, where I gazed in awe a
CHAPTER 5ALLEGRAIt dawned on me that Lucius was falling for me. I also decided to take advantage of his affection even if I didn't love him back. That morning, I gave Lucius a call to let him know I was interested in seeing him. As I lay in bed contemplating how I would exact my vengeance as quickly as possible, there was a quiet knock on the door. I quickly realized that it was Lucius. I was expecting no one except him. I got out of bed and moved in the direction of the door. After taking hold of the key, I inserted it into the hole and drew the handle back.Greeting me with a "Good morning, Lyra," "Allegra," I corrected him "Good morning, Allegra," he said, acknowledging that mistake. I threw open the door and let him in. he sat on the couch, I sat on the bed facing Lucius. Without exchanging a word, we uncomfortably looked at one another for a while. I started after clearing my throat.I began, "I could be your fake mate." "That is if you will agree to announce me as the L
CHAPTER 6ALLEGRA Lucius guided me around the pack elders' seats while holding my hand. I had to accept their blessings by bowing before them. We greeted the elders and then made our way over to the other pack authorities. The others, like gamma and beta. After we greeted each other, Lucius formally introduced them to me. Their eyes told me a lot was going on in their minds. They weren't convinced that I was their Luna. They also had questions I could see clearly in their eyes. Like, where did she come from? The news that their alpha had unexpectedly attracted a mate startled and unsettled them. I greeted everyone pleasantly and ignored them in all of these. I was unsure if Lucius saw it as well or if it was just me. I still chose to act composed. "She's... pretty," said one of them. "Like a ghost that she appears to be."I took a deep breath and carried on strolling. "Are you sure you know what a Luna is?" I was baited by another one. "This isn't a fashion parade model home. It'
CHAPTER SEVENALLEGRA The event had come to an end. Lucius and I strolled over to his room together. Everyone else in the hall had started to scatter as well. So, we weren't left. When we went to his room, he directed me to his couch, where I sat. "Allegra, he called. " I think I have to take my shower now." I've stressed myself a lot today." He said."I know, right?" I smiled artificially in response. moved in the direction of his closet. He stripped and did behind it. Before long, he was in front of me, his towel wrapped around his waist. I averted my gaze from him to avoid seeing his naked chest. "I assure you, it won't take too much time," he said. "Please, take care of yourself till I return. I was growing restless. I wanted to yell at him to just go ahead and take a bath. I just rolled my eyes and shook my head. His footsteps approached the restroom, and I didn't look up until I heard him closing the door. "Urgh!" I let out a sigh and got to my feet. I changed out of m
CHAPTER EIGHTALLEGRA That awful day came back. I was able to witness the day my ex-mate declared my ex-best friend to be his Luna. Their happy expressions and the pack members' delight. I experienced the painful moment once more. As I witnessed the event, I clenched my hand into a blow, and instead of feeling the depressing aftermath, I felt an intense sense of vengeance. In the lake, I sensed two hands grab and release me. I landed in the water right away. I woke up with a gasp. After all, it was all a nightmare. I was panting fiercely and soaked with sweat.My hands were gripping the blankets tightly, and I was still drenched in perspiration despite the room's AC being on. I heard someone shuffling close, so I looked up to find Lucius quickly putting on his clothing. To my amazement, my gaze went directly to the wall clock. It was just past one in the morning. I wondered where Lucius intended to go this time of the night. He was dressed up, but why? Well, asking him directly t
CHAPTER nineLUCIUSI made my way to the battleground. My guards were occupied fighting the invading rouges. I heard the clanging of swords. Blood spattered everywhere, and roars filled the battlefield. I sprouted my claws and plunged into the combat zone. I was ambushed simultaneously by two rogues, but I managed to put one of them to the ground with a fast kick to the foot. Grabbing the other's blade, I used it to draw him closer to me. As soon as he attempted to take the blade from my grasp, I spun him around by grabbing his neck. I met his gaze directly. He lay down on me and I put my claw around his throat. I wrapped my claw around his neck before he could react, leaving the floor stained with his blood. I overcame all of the rogues with my bare hands and feet, even though they were armed with swords. They weren't as powerful as you had anticipated. We were able to overcome them and seize the remainder of them with relative ease. I examined the helpless targets we had appre
CHAPTER TENLUCIUS Point of View At first, I kept silent. All I could do was stare at her, and she would not stop asking me the same question. I knew I had to respond to her. Anything at all to get her to quit bugging me, or at least keep the truth from her. I would not tell her, and I didn't want her to find out. She gazed up at me, curiosity shining in her eyes as I searched my mind. I could tell she was beginning to get wary already. "Look, Allegra..."I started to say something, but before I could get very far, there was a tap on the door. I felt like smiling as I turned to face the door, but I had to suppress my smile. "Pardon me," I muttered to Allegra, hoping she wouldn't bother me once again. All she did was nod. She was no longer bothering me, and for that I was thankful. I moved over to the door and let it open. I was happy the knock had come. I still hadn't decided which lies to tell Allegra. It was only a rescuer, and I was happy it arrived. One of my guards was w
Chapter 152 ALLEGRA After five years, when everything had finally settled down and everyone was living in harmony, it was time to celebrate the fourth year of the Crescent Moonstone Pack. Yes, that is the new name for our pack instead of giving the impression that Lucius had taken over my pack. Instead, we wanted to demonstrate how two hearts had united. Oh, there are two packs of laughs. Five years later, I gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl, who at the time we thought were only one child. Although they have grown up to be mischievous, they are still the sweetest little thing imaginable. Sitting in the garden, I observed them running around while the maid trailed behind them. My face was made brighter by a smile. To me, this child was everything, and they completed everything. Many things had happened over the years; Lisa was freed from severe torture and fled to the human world. No one had seen or heard from her since, but I knew that she would never set foot in this pla
CHAPTER 151 AVA POV At last, Lucius consented to leave the room with Allegra. I instantly extended my arms to hug my friend. "I'm really glad finally I have found my mate, surprisingly." "Same here, Ava." He put his hands on my chick and answered. My entire body was tingling with goosebumps, and I couldn't contain my enthusiasm. "I am extremely thankful for coming to the rescue of my life, you know." "It's really nothing dear, who I'm I not to save such a damsel as you." "If not for the presence I could only imagine what my situation would be like now." "Well, I'm also happy my present was significant cause I didn't only save you but now I found my mate as well.” I flirted more and more, and he responded. We started kissing and touching each other, with him looking into my eyes and me into his. "I had waited so long to find my mate, never did I know the time was approaching." As we relished the beautiful moment, I said something to him. "Ouchh... My head aches a bit." "
CHAPTER 150 ALLEGRA POV Despite my best efforts and those of Lucius's mother, he remained steadfast and full of heart. I could tell Lucius was pulsating with anger and agony. "Lucius, please listen to us. Lisa deserves this; please don't take her life so quickly." I persisted in pleading with Lucius to allow Lisa to go through the torturous process; I didn't want her to die too quickly because she was already having trouble breathing. "What are you planning on doing to Lisa?" "She'll be starved to death until I'm satisfied and flogged in public." While he was at work in the dungeon, Lucius answered me. "L..u..c..i..u..s” "Ava is conscious, thank goodness you defeated death." The Beta said that upon hearing her voice, Ava attempted to sit up and made a feeble, low-pitched appeal for Lucius. Lisa was instantly freed by Lucius, and Ava's voice could be heard. "Ava, you're at last awake." Mother, Lucius, and I hurried to the bed to assist Ava in quietly searching up. "Ava,
CHAPTER 149 LUCIUS POV "What could have happened now to Ava, I just pray she's fine." As we hurried to see how Ava was doing, Allegra murmured to me. "What's wrong, what happened to Ava?" "Is she hurt?" Allegra and I went straight to Ava's room and started asking random questions. My parents were sitting next to her on her bed, seemingly comatose, and a strange individual was in front of them. "She was brought unconscious to the pack, by this young man who happened to see her and rush her here." Allegra walked up to Ava's bed to check on her and Mother answered. "Good morning ma, here is the blow of water and towel you asked for.”When the maiden entered with a blow and a towel, Allegra picked it up and gave it to Ava's mother, who used it to compress Ava's head. "Young man, I'm extremely thankful for your kind act of rushing her back to the pack and not trying to take advantage of her condition." "If not for you only who knows what will have been happening to her by now." Whi
CHAPTER 148LUCIUS POV That relationship I sensed something was off as the woman I saw came into view. It was Allegra, not Lisa, and everything started to become clear. I started to remember the times I had spent with Allegra, including how I had assisted her in getting revenge. I also remembered the night of the coronation, when Allegra told me she was pregnant. My heart skipped a beat; I nearly passed out. Allegra was terrified because she was seeing this happen right before her eyes."Lucius, what is the issue? Speak to me, are you alright?" She spoke, but I was unable to speak. I was reduced to tears. Allegra gave me a baby-like hug. I was upset with myself for speaking to her in such a cruel way and even for demeaning her. "I apologize, my love, I'm so sorry". Allegra was in disbelief when I told her, sobbing. She raised my head and gave me a direct gaze. "Lucius, can you recognize me?" I lowered my head in shame and nodded; she started crying too and gave me such a strong
CHAPTER 147 LISA POV It's annoying that everyone appears to be meddling in my affairs at the moment. It's unbelievable that the guards are now paying so close attention to me. I had to get out of here quickly. I have to stop taking chances or else my plans will not work out. As soon as I left my room, I saw how closely guarded the entire home was. No one can escape without being recognized since the level of security has been doubled. What should I do now? I have to get to the forest immediately, and I most surely don't want to be discovered.I went back into the room, grabbed a pile of clothes, and hid a disguise in them so I could leave without anyone noticing. Luckily, no one was there when I headed to the laundry, so I took a chance and used the door to escape the house's security and enter the woods. When I finally managed to leave the house, I made sure that no one saw me or was following me. I also wore a cape to conceal my identity in case I was found.I ventured deep i
CHAPTER 146 LUCIUS POVElara left the angry room. I was extremely sorry if I had offended her feelings, but I honestly don't know what to do. "Hello, Alpha, good morning. I have terrible news to share with you." I instantly turned to face my best friend as I walked out of my room. "What makes your information terrifying?" "Sir, it is heard and said that both our park and the Wildfire pack are in battle with each other." "And how is that my concern if I may ask?" "Sir Lucius, there is a misunderstanding developing between the two packs, and you are the alpha of the two of them. If you don't see it,then it's possible that this may result in their breakup, which would be an awful decision you would rather not make." I didn't respond to anything my beta stated because I didn't know how to handle the packs or deal with a scenario like this. "I have heard you, you can go now." "But sir...." "Please leave, I do not want to listen to any more complaints." I responded angrily to my beta
CHAPTER 145 ALLEGRA I took a seat at my desk, turned on my computer, and spent a great deal of time researching and participating in forums related to memory loss remedies. "After all we've been through together, I do not want to lose my Lucius; I can't afford to endure this pain." As I continued to post on several boards, I told myself that I would find a solution. "Allegra!" I was scared when I heard a voice coming from behind and shut down my computer right away since I didn't want anyone to interfere with my research. "Jez, Lucius you shocked the hell out of me so much I didn't notice when you even walked in.”It was almost possible that someone close to me could hear my heartbeat, I said, clutching my chest. "Well, it appeared you were really engaged in your system, 'cause I called your name and you still were distracted." "My apologies dear, truly I was absent-minded, working on my system." "Well it's fine, apologize for the distraction nevertheless, but I would like to as
CHAPTER 144 LUCIUS POV Lisa claimed to be the real person I'd been seeing in my dreams, so I made a lot of effort to link the love we shared. Everything seemed completely different. "What exactly in the world is happening here, Lisa what the fuck are you doing with my brother?" Lisa is attacked by a young woman named Ava who enters the room violently and grabs her by the hair. "Get your outrageous self away from him, before I tear you to pieces." My heart thumps in shock as Ava yells at Lisa. "Well as you could see we were having a moment of reconnecting, before your interruption, why are you covered in bitterness?”Lisa hissed back. Ava lifted her fists to strike him, but I intervened to stop her. "How dare you speak to me with that kind of voice and tune, you witch?" "Don't lay a hand on her, she has done practically nothing wrong, furthermore, you are the one starting up the scene." "Brother don't tell me you are really siding with this deceiving serpent?" With a look of ext