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0003: Everything Changes

Author: Kim Moon
last update Huling Na-update: 2024-10-24 18:48:49

What choice did I have? When your own mate looks at you like... you are less than dirt... What's left to fight for?

The one I had loved for three years. Drake — the Alpha of Silver Crescent, the man I thought would chose me as his Luna— had thrown me aside like yesterday's trash.

I thought I could endure anything for him. Three years of being overlooked , waiting for him to see me . To love me. But when his cold eyes met mine at the ceremony.... I knew. I was never going to be enough.

I had begged silently for him to consider, to change his mind but nothing. Instead he had chosen the Beta's daughter over me.

Ugly and wolfless

That what was he had called me.

The tears couldn't stop as I was been led out of the pack very early in the morning. Allowing me to spend the night was the only good he had done for me.

The pack was no longer my home and I cried silently as we got to the ends of the pack ,guards flanked by my sides like I had committed a heinous crime.

I couldn't stay ,it was better I leave,not with all that humiliation. As we approached the outskirts of the pack, I passed the spot where we first met as kids.

My chest tightened. How foolish I had been, believing that I would ever be enough for someone like him.

The moon goddess had cursed me with a mate who never wanted me.

The rain drizzled down, cold droplet biting into my skin like tiny needles. The scent of damp earth mingled with the distant hum of another pack made my head spin.

We got to the farthest part of the pack ,where my aunt and uncle lived.

They had always been kind to me,and they were the only family I had left. My uncle was leaning on a stick ,a testament to the injury he had suffered during the rogue wolves attack. My aunt's eyes swelled with tears when she saw me.

"Oh,Layla, I'm so sorry. You deserve so much better than this ," She whispered,her voice thick with emotion as she hugged me tightly.

"If only there was more we could do for you ." Her embrace was the only comfort I had left ,and it nearly broke me.

But I couldn't let myself fall apart . Not now.

"I'll be fine ,"I lied , though my voice wavered. " But I have to go . Staying here only makes things worst."

My uncle hobbled over, placing a hand on my shoulder. "We will always be here for you no matter what."

"May the moon goddess be with you." My aunt said wiping her eyes.

I nodded,but the weight of the truth sank deeper. I had nowhere to go. No pack would accept a banished wolf . I was destined for the human world now,where no one knew about mates, packs, or the pain of rejection

The guards stopped, staring at me with all the hatred in the world.

They said nothing but I knew my journey begins now. I gave a small nod . It was dawn but the sky was still quite dark as I trudged southward. My only companion were the clothes on my back and the dull ache in my chest.

The rain began to pour , soaking me to the bone, but I didn't care.What was a little rain compared to the storm I had felt in my heart?

I walked for hours on end , passing through some packs which I know I can't settle in ,and continued south.

It was late evening when I got to the last pack in the south, the hunger gnawed at me. My stomach rumbled loudly and the scent of food in the air made my mouth water.

I was in an organized buzzing street with restaurants and stores. I got into the nearest to save myself from the rain and hunger , water dripping from my hair and clothes.

I hadn't eaten since yesterday,and my legs felt weak.

The warmth of the place hit me instantly, but it didn't soothe the hollow pit in my stomach . I scanned the room , trying to find a corner where I could sit and think about my life and that was when I saw him , looking vaguely familiar.

Sitting at a distance , casually sipping his drink ,was the young man who has stopped me to ask if I was alright when I ran into the mating ceremony.

His dark hair was tousled slightly and there was an air of arrogance about him ,like he knew he could command everyone in the room without saying a word.

His eyes locked onto mine ,dark and unreadable,and for a moment,I froze . What was he doing here ? My heart raced as I searched for an escape route,but my legs refused to move.

He might report me to Drake.

Before I could turn and leave,he stood up and approached me. His smile was fast but charming as if he was amused of me standing there , drenched and pitiful.

"Hey," he said with a smirk." We've crossed paths before,right ? You remember me ?"

My throat was too dry to speak ,so I nodded weakly. He gestured towards an empty seat and I followed ,too exhausted to protest or ask questions.

"You look like you haven't eaten in days," he said with a teasing smile. " Let me guess , you've been running for a while?"

I didn't respond,my mind too clouded with exhaustion and confusion. My stomach betrayed me by groaning loudly and his grin widened.

I wondered what was that for.

"Have something to drink," he said but I shook my head. " I will get you something to eat then." He said .

I sighed, biting back the wave of hopelessness that threatened to spill over. What was the point of fighting now? Even though something kept tugging me to leave , I felt I should just stay .

I didn't have the energy to argue ,I took the drink he had given me and gulped it all down ,it quenched my thirst instantly.

He waved over the waitress and ordered something for me.

The smell of food was overwhelming but before I could even think about eating, the dizziness hit me.

"I.... I need to go to the bathroom," I managed to mumble as I tried to stand . But as soon as I took a step ,the room tilted sharply. I grabbed the edge of the table to steady myself,but my vision darkened and the last thing ,I saw was the stranger's figure moving towards me before everything went black.

____

When I opened my eyes , I wasn't in the restaurant anymore, the lights from the bulbs overheard illuminated the room and I was lying on a bed. Panic seized me ,my heart racing.

Where was I?

"Ah, you're finally awake ." His voice came from the shadowed corner of the room ,calm and collected, as if he had been waiting for this moment.

He sat there casually, legs crossed, looking every bit of composed as he had looked earlier.

“I'm sorry....for a being a burden," I muttered, embarrassed. " What happened?

"You passed out." He said ,his tone casual but his eyes searched mine. " I couldn't just leave you there . Maybe it's fate ,maybe not ,but I figured you could use the help ." he said with a shrug. " I brought a physician to check on you "

A physician? I frowned, feeling an odd heaviness in my body

"What did they say?" I asked nervously.

"It seems there's something you don't know..." He paused, watching my reaction carefully. "You're pregnant."

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  • The Alpha's Regret: The Luna Who Defied Rejection    0004: A Stranger's Offer

    Pregnant? The word echoed in my mind like a distant bell,its sound growing louder until it consumed me. I laughed,but it wasn't a laugh of joy . It was sharp, bitter, like something dark clawing its way up my throat. How could this be real? It felt like a cruel dream, and any moment now, I'd wake up in my tiny cabin — still heartbroken,but not pregnant. Not like this . "Are you serious?"My voice trembled, barely holding back the storm of emotions building inside me. I glanced at the man who had helped me ,his expression unreadable. He didn't finch, though.My hands trembled, gripping the blanket tightly.My heartbeat felt like a drum in my chest ,fast and erratic. "I wouldn't joke about something like that ?" He said softly,his tone unusually gentle. "The physician was certain." I swallowed hard. There had been no one else— Drake . The thought of carrying his child,afterall that had happened, twisted my stomach into knots. " I saw you at the Alpha's Mating ceremony, rumour

    Huling Na-update : 2024-10-24
  • The Alpha's Regret: The Luna Who Defied Rejection    0005: Sweet Betrayal

    I woke up with a sinking feeling in my stomach. It wasn't just because I hadn't eaten much—a bowl of cereal and some fruits —but because I knew today will be another difficult day . Antoine's warning echoes in my mind has I prepared to head out. Who will want to employ a pregnant woman? But what choice did I have ? I have to survive. I had a child to think about now. I placed my hands slightly over my stomach and felt my child growing. "We are going to be fine." I whispered softly, hoping my words could erase the dread I had been feeling inside me The marketplace was very busy, with the scent of fresh bread and grilled meat, mixed with the underlying scent of sweat and heat. People rushed by ,merchant shouted over one another and the crowd bustled as if the world was still normal— for them at least. I scanned the job board, hoping to find something, anything to make a little money but every job either required heavy lifting or paid so little , it couldn't even cover my

    Huling Na-update : 2024-10-24
  • The Alpha's Regret: The Luna Who Defied Rejection    Chapter 6: The Southern Lycan King

    LAYLAThe sound of Antoine's footsteps echoed down the stone corridor until it faded completely. His silhouette had long vanished, yes the sharp stab of betrayal he had left behind remained—a crown lingering reminder of his abandonment.How could he do this? Antoine, the perfect stranger I had trusted with my heart, had turned me over like a lamb to the slaughter. All those promises of keeping me safe, the naive hope that he had protect me were shattered in one swift act. I had been foolish to think I could rely on anyone, even him after what Drake had done to me.The darkness pressed in, thick and suffocating, broken only by my shallow breath and stifled sobs. I could barely see through the blur of tears as I sank the cold floor, my fingers clutching at the rough stone. How was I going to survive this? My thoughts were spiraling, dragging me deeper into despair. The only thing keeping me for breaking entirely was the gentler reminder of life blooming within me— the tiny heartbeat of

    Huling Na-update : 2024-11-02
  • The Alpha's Regret: The Luna Who Defied Rejection    Chapter 7: Accept Me To The Afterlife

    LAYLA The cold, damp walls of the cell seems to close in on me as the heavy metal door creaked open. I strengthened up, my heartbeat echoing in my ears. Footsteps. More of them this time. I wasn't sure I wanted to look, but I did anyway, glancing up to see several figures stepped inside. They were tall, broad shoulders, stern faces and expressions that looked like they were carved out of stone. The one who had spoken looked so tall , his face so serious. I sighed in relief, it wasn't the Lycan King. Before I could even draw a breath, rough hands grabbed me, yanking me up with a force that send a sharp jolt through my arm. I gritted my teeth, biting back a gasp. They weren't exactly gentle, not that I tell them to be. But they could have at least warned me though. I tried to pull back, struggling against their hold , but it was like fighting against steel. The more I struggled, the tighter, their gripped. My heartbeat quickened as they started to drag me out of the

    Huling Na-update : 2024-11-03
  • The Alpha's Regret: The Luna Who Defied Rejection    Chapter 8: On One Condition

    LAYLAMy wrist throbbed where they had bound them behind my back, but the pain was nothing compared to the icy fear crawling up my spine. The lights from the torches flickered and there , at the end he stood— the Lycan King.I could see him only from behind at first. His back was broad, his stance one of absolute power. The long white sleeves he wore stretched over his shoulders clinging to muscles that bulged.His hands were clasped behind him, giving me a glimpse of his hands thick with veins and strength. The sleeves were rolled up, revealing a tattoo which danced in his lower arm. A king Cobra with spikes on its head.There was something unnaturally still about him, like a predator waiting to pounds on its prey.My heart hammered in my chest as he spoke, his voice a low, rumbling command that echoed through the hall reaching every corner at once."Why did you sneak into my pack?"I swallowed hard, but my mouth had gone dry. His words were rich, wrapped in a strange, terrifying

    Huling Na-update : 2024-11-03
  • The Alpha's Regret: The Luna Who Defied Rejection    Chapter 9: The Blood Bond

    LAYLAI couldn't believe my ears. This was the condition he said he had for me to stay in his pack?He couldn't be serious. "Swear your loyalty to me, body and soul."he said, his voice like a low, dangerous growl. " Become my slave and we will have a blood bond,.... or leave my pack and never return."I froze, feeling the air leave my lungs. My body...? My soul?. I came here seeking for refuge, not... submission. Not this. I felt tears stinging my eyes again. I could hardly meet his eyes, but when I did, slowly and looking away quickly. All I saw was a fierce, cold person— someone who had no heart at all How could he say this ?That moment I wished for death."Please." I begged softly barely able to hold back the pain in my voice. "There must be another way. I can't have a blood bond with you, I once had a mate...please.""Another way?" His voice dripped with mockery. " And he rejected you, correct? I don't need to hav

    Huling Na-update : 2024-11-04
  • The Alpha's Regret: The Luna Who Defied Rejection    Chapter 10: The Great Escape

    LAYLA I woke up to the sound of loud snoring. It filled the room, breaking through the silence. The older woman— the one who had been keeping an eye on me , was asleep, deep in her dreams, completely unaware. I sat up slowly, hardly daring to breathe, as I watched her. This was my chance and it may be my only one.If I stayed here with her and all the others, I knew I would never truly be safe. Not when the Lycan King had plans for me and I didn't know what they were. But the things they said about him... they were terrifying. I'd rather keep running , keep wandering in the woods or even live in the human world than stay here and end up facing him and whatever plans he had for me. And I will never agree to the blood bond. Never.Death was more honourable than that.It wasn't his fault. It was Derek , Antoine and even the moon goddess who had pushed me into a game I couldn't play.Using me as a pawn in her chessboard.I took a slow, deep breath , my heart pounding as I stood up

    Huling Na-update : 2024-11-05
  • The Alpha's Regret: The Luna Who Defied Rejection    Chapter 11: The Murky Depths And The King's Rescue

    LAYLAAs I was plunged into the dark murky water, the shock enveloped me,jolting my entire body with the intense coldMy heart raced and I could literally hear each beat in my ears. I forced myself to open my eyes, squinting against the murky depths.I wasn't alone.A figure floated just inches away, his gaze fixed on mine. Before I could react, he raised a finger to his lips, silently signaling me to remain quiet. I didn't even need to nod—there was something about him that commanded my obedience.I heard footsteps crunching above, voices whispering anxiously as they searched. For something. For someone."Are you sure she was here?" A man asked." Yessir." Another reply." Stupid damn omega had no scent." A gruffy voice added.My heart quickened—I'd thought I was alone . Who were those guys?The voices faded, but the man stayed momentarily, as if ensuring it was genuinely safe. Then, in one elegant motion, he broke the surface, prompting me to follow suit, gasping for breath as I st

    Huling Na-update : 2024-11-07

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  • The Alpha's Regret: The Luna Who Defied Rejection    How It Started

    DEL MORINOAlong the path to the Temple of the Moon Goddess, the branches of tall trees made it difficult to see the silver crescent moon that hung high in the sky.The smell of flowers that were blooming at night filled the air and the sound of gentle footsteps echoed through the silence. With the murmurs of our entourage behind us, my mother sat beside as she held my hand warmly.Although the temple has long been a quiet location for prayer and tranquility I felt uneasy tonight. My six year old mind was restless.Something or someone hiding in the shadows seemed to be observing us as the cart went through the hard route to the temple.Mother had said that the rocks along the paths

  • The Alpha's Regret: The Luna Who Defied Rejection    Something Else I Had To Do

    It was just a few hours to dinner and my thoughts were racing against each other.At first, I thought it was just a joke but as I kept thinking about it, I felt so uneasy.At the moment all I had was stress and a pounding headache but being an alpha was supposed to bring dignity and power, isn't it?I kept thinking of the elder's warning: no Seal of the Moon, no pack security. And guess what? Layla had the key to that damned Seal.I guess so.Layla who most likely hated me now.Layla had sacrificed everything for me to pay he

  • The Alpha's Regret: The Luna Who Defied Rejection    DO YOU KNOW WHERE IT IS?

    I sighedThese Elders don't know me.They had spoken like I should be scared or something.Then I should run to Del Morino's pack and beg Layla to come back, kissing her feet and shedding tears.Nah.Just because I'm in danger, even little pups are constantly in danger.To look intimidating or at least that's what I hoped, I twirled a dagger between my fingers while lounging on the meeting room's enormous fur chair.As though their breakfast had been stolen the elders sat in front of me with their typical sullen expressions.

  • The Alpha's Regret: The Luna Who Defied Rejection    FIND THE GUARDIAN

    DRAKEI ignored the sunlight that poured in through my large windows.I lay sprawled on my velvet chaise and gazed at the ceiling's elaborate carvings letting my thoughts wander to things I'd prefer to forget.Layla.Her name evoked feelings I didn't want to confront like a whisper in my mind.I hate that I had seen her with Del Morino.Not that it mattered but the way she was, carrying herself with so much confidence and pride broke me in two.Not that I was hoping she had been a slave or something, but I had wished I was the one who had given her that luxury she w

  • The Alpha's Regret: The Luna Who Defied Rejection    When He Kissed Me

    LAYLAIt was a painfully quiet night. I sat on the edge of my bed staring out the window and down at the moonlit pack grounds.Del Morino and the strange visit to the other packhouse were circling in my head leaving me confused about thoughtsHe had presented me to Adrian as his mate in a way that seemed purposeful even to make Adrian jealous or something like that.He was trying to arouse the other side of Adrian.To make him stay away from me?It had to be that. I balled my fists rage brewing beneath me.

  • The Alpha's Regret: The Luna Who Defied Rejection    Making Him Jealous

    LAYLAA soft knock on the door woke me up the following morning. Groggy and so weak that even when I said."Come in." I wondered if the person outside heard me.But then Del Morino entered wearing a white shirt which was messily rolled up showing his bulging muscles and tattoos that somehow managed to make him appear both menacing and sexy.I groaned and looked away. The handsome devil wanted to make me drool over him."Good morning Layla." he said in a very smooth and normal voice." I wanted to give you a tour of the pack house today. You still haven't had a chance to see everything."I paused for a second, still taking in everything that had happened since coming here.

  • The Alpha's Regret: The Luna Who Defied Rejection    Protecting What Is Mine

    LAYLABreathing was difficult and no matter how hard I tried to turn my eyes away, I was still staring at him.As I gazed at Drake, the man that I once loved I felt my chest tightened, making it difficult for me to breathe and my vision suddenly became blurry.Never in a million years would I ever think that I would ever see Drake, that our paths would ever cross but there he was towering over those around him and radiating the same carefree charm that had first captivated me.A woman who could have been sculpted by the Moon Goddess herself stood next to him her, laughter tinkling like bells as she held onto his arm.

  • The Alpha's Regret: The Luna Who Defied Rejection    Keep That Smile On Your Face

    DEL MORINOThe sight before me was enough to stop me in my tracks as the door creaked open and I entered the room.Layla stood in the center of the room, her damp hair falling over her shoulders and a towel tightly wrapped around her body I leaned idly against the doorframe, she turned around not expecting to see me.“Del!” she snapped her wide eyes to mine like a startled deer, keeping the towel close to her chest like a lifeline." Why are you in this room?I pretended not to understand what she was saying and raised an eyebrow.

  • The Alpha's Regret: The Luna Who Defied Rejection    The Unwanted Guest

    LAYLA The room was a hive of activity as the maids worked diligently to prepare me for the bonding ceremony.My silver masterpiece of a dress shimmered like the moon. Every time the sunlight touched it the delicate embroidery glistened. The gown was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen, its majestic train swept elegantly around me and it fitted me perfectly, hugging my curves and silently thanked the dressmaker. The gown was perfect for hiding my small baby bump.Attractive but modest the fabric embraced my body making it the ideal outfit for a Luna. But despite my attractive appearance, I was unable to get rid of the knot of anxiety that was twisting in my stomach. My hair was delicately pulled by the maids into an elegant style that was designed with tiny pearls. With a tiny mirror in hand, one of them stood back to examine their work. She smiled warmly."Luna Layla you look so beautiful." Luna Layla?It sounded odd as if I didn't own the title. Like they were referring to s

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