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Chapter 2: Trust Issues

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*Amelia*

"Adrian, you have to believe me, I..." My words faltered as Adrian stormed towards me, slapping me hard across the face. I stumbled, crashing to the ground, the sting of the blow still ringing in my ears.

"How could you be this heartless and vicious?" His voice thundered with rage, dripping with anger and hatred as I sat there, tears streaming down my cheeks.

This was the first time Adrian had raised his hand to me in our two years of marriage. And it was all because of Mara—his ex-mate. What hurt most was that he hadn’t even given me a chance to explain. Without hesitation, he slapped me and accused me.

"You better pray nothing happens to her," he spat, his words like a cold knife to my heart. "If anything happens, you won’t like what I’ll do to you."

He then turned his back on me, scooping Mara off the ground and leaving the room.

As I sat there, the realization hit me like a punch to the gut. Adrian was still in love with Mara. No matter how much time had passed, no matter what we’d built over the past two years, he was ready to destroy it all for her. He didn’t trust me. If he did, he would have listened before making his judgment.

Hot tears burned my eyes, and the truth hit me—my marriage was crumbling before me, and I had no control over it. I could only cry.

Just then, my phone rang. It was Sarah. I quickly wiped my face, trying to regain composure before answering.

"Hello, Sarah, how are you?" I asked, forcing cheer into my voice.

"I'm fine, Lia, but there’s a rumor going around the pack. What’s this about you trying to murder Adrian’s guest this morning?"

"What?!" I gasped, shocked and confused. How had this story spread so fast?

"Is it true?" Sarah pressed. "Is the guest the same woman you saw Adrian with last night?"

"Yes, it’s her," I said, explaining everything that had happened.

Sarah sighed. "Lia, listen, if after everything Adrian still doesn’t trust you, if he’s so quick to believe Mara and bring her into your life without even talking to you first, maybe it’s time for you to start thinking about your own future. You need to find your fated mate."

Her words stung. Adrian was my mate, even if he wasn’t my fated one. I loved him with all my heart. The thought of leaving him made my stomach twist.

"Lia, I’m not saying you should leave him. But if you stay, know that this could get worse. He hit you today. Who knows what might happen next?"

I sighed deeply. "I don’t know what to do, Sarah."

"Think about it. Do what feels right," she said softly, then hung up.

I was left standing there, feeling torn and lost.

"Ivy, what do you think?" I asked my wolf.

"I think Sarah has a point," Ivy replied. "Adrian hit you, Lia. What if he does worse next time? I’m scared for you."

"I know," I said, trying to keep my resolve. "But right now, I’m not leaving him. I’m his mate and Luna. I’m not letting Mara tear everything apart. I’ll fight for us."

I heard Ivy sigh through our mind-link, disappointed, but she fell silent.

After a long bath, I decided to go and have my breakfast. I hadn’t eaten since the night before, and my stomach growled with hunger.

As I made my way to the dining table, I heard whispers from the maids. They must have heard the rumors too, but they quickly scattered when they saw me.

I was about to start eating when Jake, Adrian’s Beta, burst into the room.

"Good morning, Your Highness," Jake greeted me, his expression serious.

"Good morning, Jake. What’s going on?" I asked, sensing something was off.

"The Alpha sent me to get you. He says you need to come to the hospital right away."

"Is everything okay?" I asked, already knowing the answer.

Jake hesitated. "I’m not sure, Your Highness. I wasn’t with him when he went to the hospital."

I nodded, the sinking feeling in my chest growing stronger. "Let’s go."

On the way to the hospital, whispers followed me. Some of the Pack members were already turning on me, accusing me of trying to murder Mara. The murmurs cut through me like daggers.

When we arrived at the hospital, the glares from the nurses and Pack members were palpable. I ignored them and headed straight for Mara’s room.

Outside, I found Adrian pacing, his face a mask of fury.

"What took you so long?" he demanded coldly as I approached.

I didn’t respond. His anger was suffocating, and I couldn’t bring myself to speak.

"The doctor said Mara was stabbed with a knife coated in wolfbane. They had to drain her blood to prevent it from spreading," Adrian explained, his voice hard. "She needs a transfusion, and since you have the same blood type, you’re the only one who can help."

I clenched my fists. "Sorry to disappoint you, Adrian, but I’m not giving her my blood. If I had really stabbed her, maybe I’d consider it. But I didn’t, and I’m not helping her."

His eyes flashed with anger. "What do you take me for, Amelia? A fool? If you didn’t stab her, then who did?"

"She stabbed herself to frame me!" I shouted, unable to contain my frustration. "Why won’t you believe me, Adrian? After everything we’ve been through, how can you still doubt me?"

He scoffed. "Mara would never do that. She wouldn’t stab herself, especially with wolfbane. She has no reason to frame you."

"Because she’s trying to take everything from me! She’s trying to take you!" I yelled, my voice cracking with emotion.

Adrian’s face twisted with fury. "Enough!"

He stepped closer, his anger radiating. "When I tell you to give her your blood, it’s not a request. It’s an order."

I stood my ground. "If you force me to do this, Adrian, I will file for divorce. I won’t stay in a marriage where we don’t trust each other."

His eyes widened, disbelief and shock flashing across his face. "What?"

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    *Amelia* "You are joking, right?" Adrian asked me, his tone filled with disbelief, as I threatened to divorce him if he forced me to give my blood to Mara, his ex-mate, who had accused me of stabbing her. "As much as I'd like to say I'm joking, unfortunately, I am not. It's either her or me. The choice is yours," I said firmly. Adrian stared at me for what felt like an eternity, his eyes narrowing before his lips curled into a sarcastic smile. "You think I don't know what you're doing? You're trying to blackmail me with a divorce. Well, let me make it clear—it won’t work on me," he snapped, his tone cold and unyielding. "You stabbed someone. And no matter your position in this pack, you're supposed to face the consequences. But here I am, sparing you from punishment by asking you to give her your blood so she can survive. Yet, you’re still being stubborn. Do you think I can’t punish you?" Adrian's voice grew angrier. A sad smile tugged at my lips as I looked at him. "Adrian,

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  • My Ex Mate's Stepbrother Is My Second Chance Mate    Chapter 4: My Unwanted Fated Mate

    *Five Years Later* **Amelia** The hum of New York City traffic filled the air as I drove along the bustling streets, heading to the university where I had spent the past five years pouring my heart into my studies. Today marked a monumental milestone—I was graduating as a medical doctor. It had taken relentless effort and commitment, but I had finally made it. After escaping the Moonstone Pack five years ago, I’d used my savings—hard-earned from my time as Luna—to pursue my lifelong dream of becoming a doctor. This was a dream I’d once abandoned when Adrian chose me as his Luna, demanding my focus and sacrifice for the Pack. But none of it had mattered to him in the end. He cheated on me, discarded me for his ex-mate, and left me broken. Still, in that heartbreak, I found my freedom and reclaimed my dream. My hands gripped the steering wheel tightly as I navigated through the congested traffic, the weight of the day sinking in. This wasn’t just any graduation—it was a turni

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  • My Ex Mate's Stepbrother Is My Second Chance Mate    Chapter 5: His Possession

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  • My Ex Mate's Stepbrother Is My Second Chance Mate    Chapter 6: Shocking Discovery

    **Amelia** Even though I had agreed to follow Dr. Alex Darlington, who was now my mate back home because of the party he organized, deep down I knew I wasn't going to follow him; I had only accepted in order to get him off my back. After collecting my certificate, I bade goodbye to Becky, who was busy discussing with some of her friends and taking selfies with them, and with that, I started heading to the exit while praying deep down that I wouldn't encounter Dr. Alex Darlington again because all I wanted to do was to go home and get some rest and to also think about what I was going to do next, whether to stick with Dr. Alex Darlington, who was now my mate, or whether to do to him the same thing I did with Adrian, which was escaping and going to somewhere very far where he would never find me. With these thoughts running through my mind, I walked out of the school and made my way to the parking lot, but immediately I got to the parking lot, I halted in my steps as I saw the last

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    *Amelia* "Tricksy, are you seeing what I'm seeing?" I asked my wolf with a trembling tone while staring at the image right in front of me. "Yes, of course, I'm seeing it; after all, I'm not blind," she said to me with a rude tone. "Tricksy your tone," I said to her with a displeased tone. "Sorry, ma'am," she said to me with a sarcastic tone, causing me to roll my eyes angrily as if she were just right in front of me. "Tell me, Tricksy, do you think that Dr. Darlington and Adrian are related?" I asked her with a frightened tone. "Well, I don't know, but I would really be happy if both of them are related. Can you imagine the look on Adrian's face when he discovers that you are mated to someone related to him?" Tricksy said to me with a devilish tone. "Tricksy, this isn't funny, and for your information, I'm not planning to ever meet up with Adrian again, and if it happens that Dr. Alex Darlington is related to Adrian, then today will be the last day that he would be setting his

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  • My Ex Mate's Stepbrother Is My Second Chance Mate    Chapter 8: Afraid Of Him

    *Amelia*"Hey, take your filthy hands off my man," I growled angrily at her, not realizing how loud my voice was, and with that, the whole hall went mute immediately as everyone turned their attention towards me…__________________________________Seeing how everyone was looking at me like someone who had grown horns, the reality of what I had just done dawned on me.I had just announced to everyone that Dr. Alex Darlington was my man even without realizing it.Dr. Alex Darlington, on the other hand, was busy grinning ear to ear like a father who was proud of something his child had just done.Unable to withstand the gaze of the onlookers, I immediately rushed out of the hall and started heading to the exit without even looking back.With everything that had happened lately, it was already clear to me that the day wasn't going to get any better; instead, it was going to get worse and worse, and the only way to prevent something bad from happening again was by doing what I should have

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  • My Ex Mate's Stepbrother Is My Second Chance Mate    Chapter 9: Her Ex Mate

    It was an hour ride from Moonstone Pack to Crestwood Pack, where the ball was going to take place. As the car pulled over in the parking lot, another car in which Adrian's guards were also pulled over, and with that four armed guards made their way out, and without hesitating two of the guards rushed towards Adrian's car and opened it so that Adrian and Mara could come down. As Adrian and Mara were making their way out of the car, another car also pulled over, followed by two other cars from which five different guards in black suits made their way and without hesitating, they rushed towards the first car and prostrated their heads in respect as the car pulled open, revealing the man whom Adrian detested the most Alpha Derek, accompanied by a beautiful lady who was no one else than his mate. Immediately Mara saw him; she immediately grasped Adrian's hand as if she was scared of being hurt by the man who had just emerged out of the car. Turning his gaze towards Adrian and Mara, a

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    *Amelia* Hot tears streamed down my cheeks as I stormed into the dimly lit bar, my heart pounding with fury. The man I’d been married to for two years, Adrian, was sitting there with another woman, his lips pressed against hers as if the world outside didn’t exist. Tonight was supposed to be our anniversary—a celebration of our love—yet here he was, entangled with someone else. I’d doubted my friend when she called to tell me she’d seen Adrian with another woman. I’d trusted him. But now, standing in the bar’s smoky haze, there was no denying the truth. Without hesitation, I marched toward him, my voice trembling with anger. “Adrian, what is going on here?” He froze, his lips still hovering close to hers, and turned to face me. His expression shifted from shock to guilt in an instant. “Amelia, what are you doing here?” he stammered as he stood, but my gaze had already shifted to the woman. When I saw her face, my breath caught in my throat. It was Mara, Adrian’s ex-mate. Th

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    It was an hour ride from Moonstone Pack to Crestwood Pack, where the ball was going to take place. As the car pulled over in the parking lot, another car in which Adrian's guards were also pulled over, and with that four armed guards made their way out, and without hesitating two of the guards rushed towards Adrian's car and opened it so that Adrian and Mara could come down. As Adrian and Mara were making their way out of the car, another car also pulled over, followed by two other cars from which five different guards in black suits made their way and without hesitating, they rushed towards the first car and prostrated their heads in respect as the car pulled open, revealing the man whom Adrian detested the most Alpha Derek, accompanied by a beautiful lady who was no one else than his mate. Immediately Mara saw him; she immediately grasped Adrian's hand as if she was scared of being hurt by the man who had just emerged out of the car. Turning his gaze towards Adrian and Mara, a

  • My Ex Mate's Stepbrother Is My Second Chance Mate    Chapter 8: Afraid Of Him

    *Amelia*"Hey, take your filthy hands off my man," I growled angrily at her, not realizing how loud my voice was, and with that, the whole hall went mute immediately as everyone turned their attention towards me…__________________________________Seeing how everyone was looking at me like someone who had grown horns, the reality of what I had just done dawned on me.I had just announced to everyone that Dr. Alex Darlington was my man even without realizing it.Dr. Alex Darlington, on the other hand, was busy grinning ear to ear like a father who was proud of something his child had just done.Unable to withstand the gaze of the onlookers, I immediately rushed out of the hall and started heading to the exit without even looking back.With everything that had happened lately, it was already clear to me that the day wasn't going to get any better; instead, it was going to get worse and worse, and the only way to prevent something bad from happening again was by doing what I should have

  • My Ex Mate's Stepbrother Is My Second Chance Mate    Chapter 7: Complicated Dilemma

    *Amelia* "Tricksy, are you seeing what I'm seeing?" I asked my wolf with a trembling tone while staring at the image right in front of me. "Yes, of course, I'm seeing it; after all, I'm not blind," she said to me with a rude tone. "Tricksy your tone," I said to her with a displeased tone. "Sorry, ma'am," she said to me with a sarcastic tone, causing me to roll my eyes angrily as if she were just right in front of me. "Tell me, Tricksy, do you think that Dr. Darlington and Adrian are related?" I asked her with a frightened tone. "Well, I don't know, but I would really be happy if both of them are related. Can you imagine the look on Adrian's face when he discovers that you are mated to someone related to him?" Tricksy said to me with a devilish tone. "Tricksy, this isn't funny, and for your information, I'm not planning to ever meet up with Adrian again, and if it happens that Dr. Alex Darlington is related to Adrian, then today will be the last day that he would be setting his

  • My Ex Mate's Stepbrother Is My Second Chance Mate    Chapter 6: Shocking Discovery

    **Amelia** Even though I had agreed to follow Dr. Alex Darlington, who was now my mate back home because of the party he organized, deep down I knew I wasn't going to follow him; I had only accepted in order to get him off my back. After collecting my certificate, I bade goodbye to Becky, who was busy discussing with some of her friends and taking selfies with them, and with that, I started heading to the exit while praying deep down that I wouldn't encounter Dr. Alex Darlington again because all I wanted to do was to go home and get some rest and to also think about what I was going to do next, whether to stick with Dr. Alex Darlington, who was now my mate, or whether to do to him the same thing I did with Adrian, which was escaping and going to somewhere very far where he would never find me. With these thoughts running through my mind, I walked out of the school and made my way to the parking lot, but immediately I got to the parking lot, I halted in my steps as I saw the last

  • My Ex Mate's Stepbrother Is My Second Chance Mate    Chapter 5: His Possession

    **Amelia** Despite my request for him to reject me, his face betrayed no sign of anger. Instead, his calm expression suggested this was exactly what he had hoped for. A pang of hurt shot through my chest as he agreed so readily, without hesitation. I stood there, waiting for him to utter the words I feared. But instead, he reached out and gently stroked my cheek. The instant his fingers touched my skin, I stiffened. *So this is how the mate bond works,* I thought, feeling the intense pull of his presence, his scent overwhelming me. "So you really want me to reject you?" His voice was teasing, and I felt the space between us close as he took a step closer, lowering his head toward my cheek as if he was about to kiss me. I should’ve stopped him. I should’ve pushed him away, but I couldn’t. My heart hammered in my chest, and my body betrayed me, standing still, allowing him to do whatever he wanted. "You really smile well, mate," he murmured, his face inches from mine. Then, hi

  • My Ex Mate's Stepbrother Is My Second Chance Mate    Chapter 4: My Unwanted Fated Mate

    *Five Years Later* **Amelia** The hum of New York City traffic filled the air as I drove along the bustling streets, heading to the university where I had spent the past five years pouring my heart into my studies. Today marked a monumental milestone—I was graduating as a medical doctor. It had taken relentless effort and commitment, but I had finally made it. After escaping the Moonstone Pack five years ago, I’d used my savings—hard-earned from my time as Luna—to pursue my lifelong dream of becoming a doctor. This was a dream I’d once abandoned when Adrian chose me as his Luna, demanding my focus and sacrifice for the Pack. But none of it had mattered to him in the end. He cheated on me, discarded me for his ex-mate, and left me broken. Still, in that heartbreak, I found my freedom and reclaimed my dream. My hands gripped the steering wheel tightly as I navigated through the congested traffic, the weight of the day sinking in. This wasn’t just any graduation—it was a turni

  • My Ex Mate's Stepbrother Is My Second Chance Mate    Chapter 3: Freedom

    *Amelia* "You are joking, right?" Adrian asked me, his tone filled with disbelief, as I threatened to divorce him if he forced me to give my blood to Mara, his ex-mate, who had accused me of stabbing her. "As much as I'd like to say I'm joking, unfortunately, I am not. It's either her or me. The choice is yours," I said firmly. Adrian stared at me for what felt like an eternity, his eyes narrowing before his lips curled into a sarcastic smile. "You think I don't know what you're doing? You're trying to blackmail me with a divorce. Well, let me make it clear—it won’t work on me," he snapped, his tone cold and unyielding. "You stabbed someone. And no matter your position in this pack, you're supposed to face the consequences. But here I am, sparing you from punishment by asking you to give her your blood so she can survive. Yet, you’re still being stubborn. Do you think I can’t punish you?" Adrian's voice grew angrier. A sad smile tugged at my lips as I looked at him. "Adrian,

  • My Ex Mate's Stepbrother Is My Second Chance Mate    Chapter 2: Trust Issues

    *Amelia* "Adrian, you have to believe me, I..." My words faltered as Adrian stormed towards me, slapping me hard across the face. I stumbled, crashing to the ground, the sting of the blow still ringing in my ears. "How could you be this heartless and vicious?" His voice thundered with rage, dripping with anger and hatred as I sat there, tears streaming down my cheeks. This was the first time Adrian had raised his hand to me in our two years of marriage. And it was all because of Mara—his ex-mate. What hurt most was that he hadn’t even given me a chance to explain. Without hesitation, he slapped me and accused me. "You better pray nothing happens to her," he spat, his words like a cold knife to my heart. "If anything happens, you won’t like what I’ll do to you." He then turned his back on me, scooping Mara off the ground and leaving the room. As I sat there, the realization hit me like a punch to the gut. Adrian was still in love with Mara. No matter how much time had pass

  • My Ex Mate's Stepbrother Is My Second Chance Mate    Chapter 1: Return of His Ex-Fated Mate

    *Amelia* Hot tears streamed down my cheeks as I stormed into the dimly lit bar, my heart pounding with fury. The man I’d been married to for two years, Adrian, was sitting there with another woman, his lips pressed against hers as if the world outside didn’t exist. Tonight was supposed to be our anniversary—a celebration of our love—yet here he was, entangled with someone else. I’d doubted my friend when she called to tell me she’d seen Adrian with another woman. I’d trusted him. But now, standing in the bar’s smoky haze, there was no denying the truth. Without hesitation, I marched toward him, my voice trembling with anger. “Adrian, what is going on here?” He froze, his lips still hovering close to hers, and turned to face me. His expression shifted from shock to guilt in an instant. “Amelia, what are you doing here?” he stammered as he stood, but my gaze had already shifted to the woman. When I saw her face, my breath caught in my throat. It was Mara, Adrian’s ex-mate. Th

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