Chapter 1

An Alpha daughter, but has a weak wolf? I lived in shame for these nineteen years. But it can be said that this shame was imposed on me by my family, especially my father and step-sister.

Today is my step-sister's 18th birthday. She wore a short black V-neckline dress. She looks gorgeous, like a princess. The party was lavish, and she got a lot of gifts.

"Thank you very much, Dad. I love you." Nicky hugged Dad tightly after getting the car she'd always wanted. Dad kissed the top of her head.

Dad and mom were standing next to her. They smiled and laughed together. They ignore me, sitting alone in the corner of the room even though I'm used to being alone with no one to accompany me, but I'm sad.

Dad never celebrated my birthday and gave me gifts. Am I not his daughter? I never even got a happy birthday from anyone.

I envy my stepsister. She got the love of our parents, and she always got what she wanted. What about me? No one cared about me.

Nicky has taken everything from me.

My mother died giving birth to me, and my dad, an Alpha, needs a Luna. Dad is married to Rosalina. Rosalina gave birth to Nicky when I was one year old. Rosalina never thought of me as her child, and she poisoned Nicky's mind to hate me, and they didn't let me feel happy.

'Ava.' I called my wolf, but there was no answer. I had a hard time feeling my wolf's presence.

Dad used to expect me to be the heir because I was her first child. But because I have a weak wolf, dad gradually removed me from the list of heirs. So the members of the pack did not respect me at all. They treated me like any other werewolf.

Even though dad was ashamed to have a child like me and how much Rosalina wanted to get rid of me, they couldn't kick me out of the house and pack.

Because Nicky needs my blood!

I have no right to die. My life is Nicky's life.

Nicky was born with a heart condition that required long-term blood transfusions to stay alive. Since our blood is unique, I must be the source of Nicky's blood.

I'm like a blood-producing machine, giving my blood whenever Nicky needs it, and no one cares how much I suffer, and they just feel sorry for Nicky's condition.

I looked at the shoes I was wearing. Shoes bought by my mate. Shoes that I always wear everywhere because I really like them. Like, I really like my mate.

My lips form a smile. Even though my life is unfair but ever since I found my mate, Dean, the best warrior in the pack, I feel a change in my life. Dean brings color to my dark life, and I have a purpose for living.

"Holy crap! There's no way he's my mate!"

I was surprised when Nicky's scream reached my ears. I lifted my head and found out what was going on. Looks like I've been daydreaming for too long. I'm still sitting here and looking straight at Nicky, who is holding dad's hand, and her other hand is pointing at someone. I followed her index finger to find out who made Nicky scream.

I raised an eyebrow when I saw a man wearing black, in contrast to the other guests who were wearing colorful clothes.  Of course, I wasn't like the other guests; I wore a white t-shirt and black jeans.  No one wants to buy me new clothes, let alone a dress.

"I am the daughter of an Alpha and an Alpha candidate. I don't want to have a mate who is a stray wolf!"

My eyes widen. Mate Nicky is that rogue? I remembered two months ago rescued the rogue lost in the woods. Then I begged dad to let the hewolf come in and stay in the pack. After that, I rarely saw him; maybe he was very busy at work. I watched the rogue's reaction saying nothing, only frowning slightly.

I made eye contact with Nicky. She glared at me like she wanted to kill me. She surely blamed me for being the source of all the evil and her misfortune because I brought the rogue into the pack.

I glanced the other way, and the rogue was looking at me.

Then Nicky sullenly walked away from her birthday party. She passed me, and she gave me a hateful look.

Nobody could have guessed that Nicky's mate was a rogue. After the birthday party, I kept thinking about it until I couldn't sleep well. My heart feels uncomfortable.

The sound of a knock on the door startled me. An omega told me that dad called me.

My brows furrowed. Why did dad call me? Even though I was confused, I let my feet walk to dad's room.

It's rare for dad to call me. When was the last time dad called me to see him? I don't remember; it seems like a long time ago.

My body froze in front of the closed door. It turned out that there were Rosalina and Nicky, who were standing next to dad, who was sitting. I don't know what happened and why dad called me, but I always had a bad feeling.

My heart was beating faster. This time what did Rosalina and Nicky do to make dad call me?

"You must have heard about Nicky finding her mate last night." Dad's husky voice echoed through the room. His voice was intimidating, and I didn't dare lift my head.

"Nicky will be an Alpha for this pack. Nicky needs a strong mate who can lead and maintain this pack with her. You two have to swap mates."

I was shocked and lifted my head. What does dad mean? Swap mates?

Nicky confirmed dad's words.

"Because for several years, you transfused your blood into Nicky, got your blood mixed with Nicky's blood, and it affected your body odor. You two smell so similar." Dad said it casually.

I am surprised. I don't believe it. This doesn't make sense! Then my eyes met the eyes of Nicky, who was grinning widely and hugging dad's shoulder. I bit my lower lip in annoyance. I believe Nicky is responsible for all this. She made up stories because she knew dad would believe her.

"Dad." My voice caught in my throat. I gulped; dad looked at me sharply. I don't accept this! Why is dad so cruel to me?

"Right. Nicky needs a mate like Dean, who is the best warrior. How sad Dean has a mate like her." Rosalina glanced at me briefly.

"I'm giving you three days to reject Dean," Dad said firmly. His decision is undeniable.

Dad told us to swap partners just for that ridiculous reason?

I slumped to the floor because suddenly, my legs felt weak. What should I do? I didn't want to part with Dean. Only Dean I have and wants to accept me. I believe Dean loves me; he definitely won't agree. If Dean didn't want to, this pair exchange would never have happened.

Dad got up from his chair and walked past me, who was weak and helpless. I heard Rosalina chuckle softly while walking behind dad. Why don't I have the courage to tell dad what's in my heart?

"You really don't get along with Dean. Dean deserves to be my mate." Nicky stood in front of me smugly. "You don't think Dean really loves you, do you?" Nicky whispered.

I frowned.  "What do you mean?"