All eyes turned toward the voice. There stood Sabrina, clad in an elegant gown, her makeup flawless. Her beauty was undeniable, but it was her commanding presence and fierce gaze directed at the security staff that truly demanded attention.Simon was the first to snap out of his shock. Registering Sabrina’s reference to me as “mom,” he quickly interjected, “Sabrina, you might not have noticed your slip of the tongue earlier.”Ciara echoed Simon, her smile dripping with condescension. “Sabrina, you may not realize what a grave mistake you just made by showing respect to Leia. She’s a penniless moron. You wouldn’t want any association with someone like her.”Zane nodded in agreement, chiming in, “Sabrina, you probably don’t know much about our pack. Yes, Leia once raised Simon and handed over her wealth to him, but they aren’t related by blood. You don’t owe her any respect for Simon’s sake. She’s unworthy!”Their misleading words prompted murmurs of agreement from the guests around us.
If Sabrina’s earlier reference to me as her “mom” left room for misinterpretation, her respectful demeanor and words made it clear that she had made no slip of the tongue, and things weren’t as Ciara had portrayed.The guests struggled to grasp this sudden twist in events.“What’s going on? Is it really possible that Leia is Sabrina’s mother?”“I doubt it. Didn’t Leia only mother Simon for decades? She can’t suddenly become Sabrina’s mom.”“And to think Sabrina is so outstanding, while Simon is worse than a good-for-nothing.”“Hey, maybe Leia has been gearing up for this moment!”“Wow! What a spectacle!”Zane was beside himself with fury. “Leia, how scheming you are! You pretended to be in love with me while actually mothering an orphan and offering guidance without telling me?”Ciara couldn’t contain her resentment. “Now I see what you’ve been up to! You want public opinion against Zane, Simon, and me while portraying yourself as the pathetic doormat we’ve walked over! How cunning!”S
I could hardly stifle my laughter at Simon’s bold words.Sabrina glared at him, questioning, “Forgive me? The nerve of you to say that! Drop the act. I know you’re only after my wealth. To be honest, you barely fit into the category of someone I might appreciate. Keep your eyes on my fortune if you wish, but here’s some unsolicited advice: figure out how to save the Andrews Group from bankruptcy.”I inwardly admired Sabrina’s kindness even at this point. Her warning would serve as a cue for these three morons to realize how far they had fallen.Simon, not one to take a warning lightly, gritted his teeth, struggling to keep his fury in check. His paws were restrained solely by Sabrina’s power.Zane tensed up and probed, “What do you mean by that? Explain yourself.”Ciara frowned, her face contorted with simmering anger. “The Andrews Group is operating just fine! The idea of it going under is hilarious! I never expected you to be so mean as to curse it.”Finding amusement in their cluele
Around the seventh month of my pregnancy, I overheard a conversation between my mate, Zane Andrews, and Ciara Phillips, the she-wolf I had taken in out of compassion after her family was brutally slaughtered by rogues.In a sultry, flirtatious tone, Ciara purred, “Zane, my love, if your wife discovers that the fertilized egg I planted in her womb isn’t truly hers by blood, she’ll be devastated—perhaps to the point of despairing suicide, don’t you think?”Zane snorted, his voice dripping with disdain at the mention of me. “It’ll work for us if she simply dies from heartbreak. Damn it. I can’t shake the worry that she might sever our bond and leave me with nothing. Let’s keep this under wraps until our child inherits all her assets. Only then will we reveal the bombshell, plunging her into darkness.”Ciara giggled, praising Zane for his cunning.My claws itched to lash out, but I held back, knowing the time for confrontation wasn’t yet. My heart sank as their betrayal cut deep. Years ago
Over the days, Ciara grew increasingly brazen, emboldened by the belief that I was too gullible and oblivious to their schemes. In the past, she would only rendezvous with Zane when I was out, but now, even my presence at home didn’t deter her in the slightest. Her excuses varied wildly—from boasting about new dishes she had learned to claiming she had discovered powerful supplements. Eventually, she announced her grand plan to leave her role as the pack doctor to open a private hospital at the territory crossing points, revealing this ambition to me only for the sake of securing my financial support.I was painfully aware of Ciara’s true intentions with each visit: she was there to check on Simon and to indulge in her affair with Zane. Yet, I never turned her away. I welcomed her with warmth and offered help whenever she asked, playing the role of the oblivious wife.Zane reveled in this dynamic, convinced that I remained unaware. Whenever Ciara stepped into our villa, he could ba
As I tutored the carefully selected Beta wolves and warriors, I always took Simon along, demonstrating how to handle various situations. His lack of interest in learning didn’t faze me. I played along, deepening his belief in my “sincere” desire to pass my assets to him one day.One day, a conflict arose over trespassing, necessitating the Alpha’s presence to resolve the issue. Such chaos typically took longer than a few days to settle. I seized this opportunity to send Simon to test his skills, entrusting the task to him while placing my hopes entirely on the Beta wolves and warriors I had personally trained and dispatched to assist him.Zane, visibly reluctant to part with Simon, accompanied him to the airport, refusing to let go of him. As expected, Ciara showed up to see Simon off, dragging along several hefty suitcases filled with clothes and snacks—anything but weapons or books, focused solely on ensuring his comfort during the next few months.Together, Ciara and Zane offered Si
Every pack member had been summoned for this gathering. Under the watchful gaze of the wolves, I declared that Simon would take on the lead from this moment forward.As Simon slipped the asset transfer agreements beneath the pile of documents marking the pack head transfer ritual, I signed them without hesitation, fully aware of the implications.The pack members exchanged curious glances at the unexpected leadership transition, while Simon shared a triumphant grin with Zane and Ciara.In the next moment, Ciara sauntered over, a maternity report in hand, her fingers entwined with Zane’s. She tossed the paper at me and declared loudly, “Leia, you might not believe this, but I am actually Simon’s biological mother. The fertilized egg I had planted in your womb back then is my child with Zane. You’ve occupied the role of Simon’s mother for far too long. Now, it’s time for you to step aside and let the real family of three reunite.”Her bombshell sent shockwaves through the pack, prompting
Zane gazed at me, puzzled. “Gift? What gift?” The others stared at me, their curiosity piqued.Under the pack’s watchful gaze, I produced a gift box. Passing it to Zane, I said seriously, “This is a rare silver weapon I stumbled upon years ago. Rumor has it that it symbolizes the power and strength of a certain pack. Though I am no longer the pack head, I still want to pass it to Simon. After all, he is the successor I chose. Now that he wants no interaction with me, please give it to him for me.”Zane’s eyes widened as he absorbed my words. With slightly trembling hands, he opened the gift box, revealing the gleaming silver gun inside.This triggered an uproar within the pack. No one grasped my intentions.“Leia, while I understand it’s hard to accept the sting of betrayal from your family and Ciara, gifting such a formidable weapon to the one who delivered the blow to you is baffling.”“Have you lost it? Just take it back! You’re broke now, remember?”“Leia, I expected you to turn th
I could hardly stifle my laughter at Simon’s bold words.Sabrina glared at him, questioning, “Forgive me? The nerve of you to say that! Drop the act. I know you’re only after my wealth. To be honest, you barely fit into the category of someone I might appreciate. Keep your eyes on my fortune if you wish, but here’s some unsolicited advice: figure out how to save the Andrews Group from bankruptcy.”I inwardly admired Sabrina’s kindness even at this point. Her warning would serve as a cue for these three morons to realize how far they had fallen.Simon, not one to take a warning lightly, gritted his teeth, struggling to keep his fury in check. His paws were restrained solely by Sabrina’s power.Zane tensed up and probed, “What do you mean by that? Explain yourself.”Ciara frowned, her face contorted with simmering anger. “The Andrews Group is operating just fine! The idea of it going under is hilarious! I never expected you to be so mean as to curse it.”Finding amusement in their cluele
If Sabrina’s earlier reference to me as her “mom” left room for misinterpretation, her respectful demeanor and words made it clear that she had made no slip of the tongue, and things weren’t as Ciara had portrayed.The guests struggled to grasp this sudden twist in events.“What’s going on? Is it really possible that Leia is Sabrina’s mother?”“I doubt it. Didn’t Leia only mother Simon for decades? She can’t suddenly become Sabrina’s mom.”“And to think Sabrina is so outstanding, while Simon is worse than a good-for-nothing.”“Hey, maybe Leia has been gearing up for this moment!”“Wow! What a spectacle!”Zane was beside himself with fury. “Leia, how scheming you are! You pretended to be in love with me while actually mothering an orphan and offering guidance without telling me?”Ciara couldn’t contain her resentment. “Now I see what you’ve been up to! You want public opinion against Zane, Simon, and me while portraying yourself as the pathetic doormat we’ve walked over! How cunning!”S
All eyes turned toward the voice. There stood Sabrina, clad in an elegant gown, her makeup flawless. Her beauty was undeniable, but it was her commanding presence and fierce gaze directed at the security staff that truly demanded attention.Simon was the first to snap out of his shock. Registering Sabrina’s reference to me as “mom,” he quickly interjected, “Sabrina, you might not have noticed your slip of the tongue earlier.”Ciara echoed Simon, her smile dripping with condescension. “Sabrina, you may not realize what a grave mistake you just made by showing respect to Leia. She’s a penniless moron. You wouldn’t want any association with someone like her.”Zane nodded in agreement, chiming in, “Sabrina, you probably don’t know much about our pack. Yes, Leia once raised Simon and handed over her wealth to him, but they aren’t related by blood. You don’t owe her any respect for Simon’s sake. She’s unworthy!”Their misleading words prompted murmurs of agreement from the guests around us.
Simon frowned at my words and snatched the invitation from my hand, scrutinizing it closely. As he confirmed that Sabrina was indeed the one who had extended the invitation, his eyes widened in disbelief. “No way!”Ciara faltered for a moment before asking, “Simon, are you sure Leia didn’t fake an invitation to fool us?”With a trembling voice, Simon replied, “This isn’t fake.”Unwilling to accept it, Simon turned to me, demanding, “How did you get this invitation? Did you steal it from someone?”At Simon’s reaction, Zane sensed something off and interjected, “Simon, chill. Maybe Sabrina invited Leia because she once raised you.”Simon immediately dismissed the idea. “That’s not it. Sabrina entrusted me with the invitation, and she only made one, specifically saying it was for her significant person.”Ciara’s and Zane’s composure shattered completely. The guests gathered around, murmurs rippling through the crowd.“I heard Sabrina is an orphan. She has no family.”“So what does that ma
The day of the ritual binding Simon and Sabrina arrived, taking place in a church filled to the brim with members from both packs. Given the limited seating, only those with invitations were allowed in.Considering Sabrina’s influence, many were eager to attend, hoping to build connections with her. Those barred from entering murmured their shock at the grand ceremony unfolding before them.“This is the first time I’ve witnessed a ceremony this extravagant!”“I heard the usually stingy Simon covered the bill just to please Sabrina.”“He certainly needs to! She’s way out of his league.”“What could Sabrina possibly see in that incompetent Simon? She could find a better mate given her beauty and capabilities.”“Yeah! Who would find that ungrateful, arrogant Simon appealing?”“Maybe Luna favored Simon. After gaining considerable wealth and the pack head role from Leia, he’s now on the verge of latching onto a wealthy and capable mate.”As the guests marveled at the grandeur of the occasio
Clearly, Zane had dropped all pretenses, openly claiming what he had long aimed to snatch from me. The gentle facade was gone, replaced by disdain and resentment. His face betrayed how long he had been “putting up with me.”Simon, having gained everything from me, looked down at me with contempt. “You’re such a failure.”Pulling out his wallet, he tossed two hundred bucks at me and spat, “Leave this instant! Don’t ever come back here again.” The disrespect stung, especially coming from someone who had once showered me with praise and treated me with respect.I said nothing, picking up the money and my discarded belongings before turning to leave. With so little money at my disposal, I surely couldn’t afford an apartment. I ended up settling for a cave to shield myself from the gusting wind and heavy rain. Luckily, my hunting skills remained intact despite the passing days, and I depended largely on what I could catch for my meals.The two hundred dollars Simon had given me were reserve
Zane gazed at me, puzzled. “Gift? What gift?” The others stared at me, their curiosity piqued.Under the pack’s watchful gaze, I produced a gift box. Passing it to Zane, I said seriously, “This is a rare silver weapon I stumbled upon years ago. Rumor has it that it symbolizes the power and strength of a certain pack. Though I am no longer the pack head, I still want to pass it to Simon. After all, he is the successor I chose. Now that he wants no interaction with me, please give it to him for me.”Zane’s eyes widened as he absorbed my words. With slightly trembling hands, he opened the gift box, revealing the gleaming silver gun inside.This triggered an uproar within the pack. No one grasped my intentions.“Leia, while I understand it’s hard to accept the sting of betrayal from your family and Ciara, gifting such a formidable weapon to the one who delivered the blow to you is baffling.”“Have you lost it? Just take it back! You’re broke now, remember?”“Leia, I expected you to turn th
Every pack member had been summoned for this gathering. Under the watchful gaze of the wolves, I declared that Simon would take on the lead from this moment forward.As Simon slipped the asset transfer agreements beneath the pile of documents marking the pack head transfer ritual, I signed them without hesitation, fully aware of the implications.The pack members exchanged curious glances at the unexpected leadership transition, while Simon shared a triumphant grin with Zane and Ciara.In the next moment, Ciara sauntered over, a maternity report in hand, her fingers entwined with Zane’s. She tossed the paper at me and declared loudly, “Leia, you might not believe this, but I am actually Simon’s biological mother. The fertilized egg I had planted in your womb back then is my child with Zane. You’ve occupied the role of Simon’s mother for far too long. Now, it’s time for you to step aside and let the real family of three reunite.”Her bombshell sent shockwaves through the pack, prompting
As I tutored the carefully selected Beta wolves and warriors, I always took Simon along, demonstrating how to handle various situations. His lack of interest in learning didn’t faze me. I played along, deepening his belief in my “sincere” desire to pass my assets to him one day.One day, a conflict arose over trespassing, necessitating the Alpha’s presence to resolve the issue. Such chaos typically took longer than a few days to settle. I seized this opportunity to send Simon to test his skills, entrusting the task to him while placing my hopes entirely on the Beta wolves and warriors I had personally trained and dispatched to assist him.Zane, visibly reluctant to part with Simon, accompanied him to the airport, refusing to let go of him. As expected, Ciara showed up to see Simon off, dragging along several hefty suitcases filled with clothes and snacks—anything but weapons or books, focused solely on ensuring his comfort during the next few months.Together, Ciara and Zane offered Si