Clarissa took a deep breath, opened the bedside table, and took out a marriage certificate, handing it to Luana.
"You two weren't entirely meant to miss each other. At least he kept his promise from when you were young and married you."
Seeing the marriage certificate, Luana's eyes welled up.
She reached out and slowly unfolded it...
Name: Luana
Name: Albion
Beside them was a composite photo of the two, dressed in white shirts, with a red background, their faces beaming with happiness.
When Luana was eighteen, she had asked Albion, "When are you going to marry me?"
Albion, engrossed in a book at the time, looked up and playfully tapped her nose with his pen, saying, "When I'm capable of giving you happiness."
Luana pouted, dissatisfied, "But when will that be?"
Albion held up his book and replied, "After I've mastered all this knowledge and become someone worthy, then I'll marry you."
Luana rested her chin
Third Person's POVLuana tightly embraced Clarissa, hoping to alleviate her pain.Clarissa, however, patted her back with a smile and said, "It's alright. After finding out the truth, I was devastated for a while, but then I pulled myself together. I installed surveillance cameras and recorded every moment of their infidelity, which I sent to my lawyer."I won the lawsuit, but I couldn't get the house back. I could only recover the mortgage payments, the money I spent on him, and compensation for emotional distress..."However, what I didn't expect was that someone would expose Albert's bigamy online, ruining his reputation. His company fired him, and no other major firms would hire him. As far as I know, his current salary isn't even enough to cover the mortgage. Plus, his mother has cancer, which is why he keeps begging at my door."Clarissa's voice turned cold as she continued, "He thinks I'm still the naive woman I once was, that if he kneels a
ใใ"This is Black Thorn Pack's territory. Any uninvited werewolf would be considered an intruder! You should leave!"ใใTwo werewolf guards, tall and robust, said to a woman standing at the pack's border.ใใ"I'm Gloria, from the Silver Spring Pack. I need to speak to Alpha Patrick. Please let me in."ใใThe blonde woman pleaded. She looked exceptionally delicate compared with the guards.ใใ"We don't know who you are. Leave, now!" said the guards as they had a quick look at each other.ใใ"It's about Gabrielle's death. I've got something important to tell Alpha Patrick. Please, I need to see him," Gloria begged.ใใ"Shut up! You don't get to say her name!"ใใA sullen voice cut in from behind the guards.ใใ"Beta Damon!" The guards turned to the man and bowed their heads.ใใDamon was the Beta of the Black Thorn Pack.ใใ"Damon, please hear me out. I have nothing to do with Gabrielle's death!" Gloria explained anxiously.ใใWith a scowl, Damon glanced at her resentfully.ใใ"Seize her. The woman
ใใPatrick closed the door after he said so.ใใHe threw out the handkerchief he had just used before he closed the door. It fell in front of Gloria, soaking in the rain.ใใGloria picked it up and gripped it in her hand.ใใThe car started and drove into Alpha's villa at the Black Thorn Pack.ใใThen, the iron gates of the villa shut in front of Gloria.ใใGloria's face drained of color as she stared at the shuttered gates.ใใGloria was in agony since her mate had just rejected her.ใใThe remaining Alpha aura still lingered, suffocating her.ใใPatrick was her mate. However, she could feel the hatred from his aura and he would prefer Gloria to die instead of Gabrielle.ใใGloria's wolf screamed in her head, "We need Patrick. Go beg him, and let go of your pride. Damn you, Gloria, go beg for his forgiveness!"ใใAfter a while, Gloria looked up again. She walked toward the square, determined.ใใShe stood in the middle of the square, ignoring the cold rain.ใใShe pressed her lips together stubbo
ใใPatrick shook the wine glass in his hand. At Damon's words, he withdrew his gaze from Gloria.ใใHe gave another command, "Inform the Alpha of the Silver Spring Pack that he must choose between Gloria and his pack. If he wants his pack intact, then Gloria must leave."ใใ"Yes."ใใ"Then, tell the werewolf university to cancel Gloria's degree. So, she can't get a decent job in human society. She'll be employed with a high school diploma."ใใ"Yes."ใใ"And," Patrick said coldly, "Send her to the werewolf prison."ใใDamon was shocked at his words. He raised his head and said, "Alpha Patrick?"ใใ"She killed our people, so I'll send her to the werewolf prison for three years. Beta Damon, do you not agree with me?"ใใPatrick decided to send Gloria to prison for three years.ใใThough the evidence at this point was not enough to prove Gloria guilty, Patrick believed that she was the one who killed Gabrielle.ใใ"No, Alpha Patrick, you did the right thing. Thank you." Damon's eyes suddenly turned
ใใPatrick walked away after he finished his words.ใใHe was taking revenge on Gloria. Gloria looked pale, and she could not utter a word.ใใSoon, the werewolf guard took her away and locked her up in the prison underground.ใใPrison life was not easy. On the first night, Gloria was pulled up while she was asleep.ใใ"What do you want?" Gloria looked warily at the werewolves who surrounded her with malicious smiles.ใใGloria said in horror, "Don't get any closer, or I'll call the guards."ใใThe werewolves were not scared at all. They looked at each other and laughed.ใใTheir leader pointed at Gloria's face and said, "What did you say? Call the guards? Did I hear you right? You want to call the guards?" As she spoke, she slapped Gloria's face and roared, "Go ahead and call the guards!"ใใGloria lost her balance, and her ears buzzed.ใใShe pressed her hand against the wall and managed to get up. Then, she made a sudden move.ใใShe slapped the leader.ใใFor a moment, there was silence in t
ใThree years later, a skinny woman tottered on the street with a ragged plastic bag in her hand. She kept a few dollars and her identification card in that bag.ใใShe was pale and bruised. She also has a three-centimeter scar on her face.ใใThree years, and everything had changed.ใใGloria's lips curled slightly. Yeah, after three years, things changed. It was not just about the world outside the werewolf prison.ใใShe had changed too.ใใWhere could she go?ใใShe didn't belong to any pack and lost her identity in human society. As a rogue, she was too weak to survive among other rogues.ใใThen, a job advertisement from a shop nearby caught her eye.ใใShe stood before the job advertisement. She looked at it for a while, and her eyes finally fixed on the words "Cleaners wanted" and "Accommodation and lunch provided".ใใGloria gritted her teeth and walked into the club named Fittro. As soon as she entered, she shivered. The cold air from the central air conditioner made her tremble.ใใ"N
ใใThe oppression from the man's Alpha aura was strong, which made Gloria feel a little uneasy.ใใThe man noticed Gloria's gaze toward him, and he kissed the woman in his arms even more passionately. His golden eyes seemed brighter than stars, and his playful gaze rested on Gloria.ใใGloria quickly lowered her head. She stepped forward and turned to leave the elevator.ใใ"Stop!" Gloria heard the voice coming from behind. She did not want to cause trouble, especially not to bother the powerful Alpha and his human companion.ใใShe couldn't guess what the werewolf was here for.ใใGloria thought for a second and slightly bowed to the man.ใใShe said in a respectful tone, "Please forgive me, sir. I'm just a cleaner here and was on my way to clean the private room. I didn't mean to disturb you, and I hope you will forgive me."ใใGloria's voice was rough and hoarse, yet the man was not surprised.ใใHe looked at Gloria curiously and asked, "A cleaner? So young?"ใใGloria nodded and did not spe
ใใGloria arrived in the private room. She felt the air was strange in the room as she entered.ใใIn the dim light, a few guests sat on the sofa with several call girls.ใใOnly Lillian stood in the middle of the room. When Lillian saw Gloria, she immediately shouted, "Gloria, help me!"ใใThe guests sitting on the sofa suddenly focused on Gloria, who became nervous in an instant.ใใSome of the guests were werewolves.ใใGloria was startled, and her body tensed up for a moment.ใใ"I'm here to clean." As she spoke, her unpleasant voice was exposed.ใใWith that hoarse voice, the guests lost interest in her and turned back to Lillian.ใใGloria had been working at Fittro Club for a few months, and she knew how to keep her job.ใใSo, she learned not to poke into other people's business.ใใTherefore, she ignored Lillian's pleading look toward her.ใใGloria was just a cleaner and could barely support herself. How could she help others?ใใMoreover, Lillian was only a human and she had parents to
Third Person's POVLuana tightly embraced Clarissa, hoping to alleviate her pain.Clarissa, however, patted her back with a smile and said, "It's alright. After finding out the truth, I was devastated for a while, but then I pulled myself together. I installed surveillance cameras and recorded every moment of their infidelity, which I sent to my lawyer."I won the lawsuit, but I couldn't get the house back. I could only recover the mortgage payments, the money I spent on him, and compensation for emotional distress..."However, what I didn't expect was that someone would expose Albert's bigamy online, ruining his reputation. His company fired him, and no other major firms would hire him. As far as I know, his current salary isn't even enough to cover the mortgage. Plus, his mother has cancer, which is why he keeps begging at my door."Clarissa's voice turned cold as she continued, "He thinks I'm still the naive woman I once was, that if he kneels a
Clarissa took a deep breath, opened the bedside table, and took out a marriage certificate, handing it to Luana."You two weren't entirely meant to miss each other. At least he kept his promise from when you were young and married you."Seeing the marriage certificate, Luana's eyes welled up.She reached out and slowly unfolded it...Name: LuanaName: AlbionBeside them was a composite photo of the two, dressed in white shirts, with a red background, their faces beaming with happiness.When Luana was eighteen, she had asked Albion, "When are you going to marry me?"Albion, engrossed in a book at the time, looked up and playfully tapped her nose with his pen, saying, "When I'm capable of giving you happiness."Luana pouted, dissatisfied, "But when will that be?"Albion held up his book and replied, "After I've mastered all this knowledge and become someone worthy, then I'll marry you."Luana rested her chin
Last time, it was her negligence that failed to keep Albion by her side. This time, she was determined to do everything in her power to protect Luana.Clarissa raised her hand and gently patted Luana's shoulder, hoping to offer some warmth.Time ticked by, and they remained in the same position until a man in a gray suit approached.Clarissa looked up at him, noticing his gaze fixed on Luana, and her tension grew.Before she could inquire about his identity, the man stepped forward and gently pushed Luana's head with his slender fingers."It's ten o'clock. It's time to go home..."Luana, recognizing Dorian's voice, didn't lift her head, her lifeless eyes fixed on the floor.Dorian frowned at her silence, then bent down slightly and spoke patiently, "Dorothy, come home with me."Luana raised her weary head and said, "I don't want to go home today..."She wanted to stay and support Clarissa, to quietly live for herself for
She couldn't believe it. Even with the news reports and Clarissa's own words, she still refused to accept it.Albion, the gentle and considerate young man who had cherished her, how could he have taken his own life in such a tragic way? It was impossible.Luana shook her head in disbelief. "No, he wouldn't do this..."Clarissa stepped forward and embraced Luana. She felt Luana's body growing cold, and her heart ached."Luana, I don't want to believe it either, but..."Clarissa's words trailed off, tears streaming down her face.Three years ago, fearing Albion might do something rash, she had followed him to the cemetery.There, she found no sign of Albion, only bloodstains on the tombstone.Her unease grew as she searched for him, but he was nowhere to be found.The next day, the news reported that Coburn Group's CEO, Calvert, had committed suicide at the cemetery.Only then did she realize Albion had truly done s
"Clarissa..." Albert wept and pleaded, "My mom has cancer, I got fired from my job, and the baby still needs milk. For the sake of our years together, treat me like a beggar and spare me a little help.""If you were truly a beggar, I'd give you some money to send you on your way, but you're not..."A clear voice cut through the air, tinged with exhaustion, coldness, and a hint of ruthlessness. "You're nothing but scum!""Clarissa!""Gag him and get him out of my sight!"At the command, the bodyguards immediately seized Albert and shoved him into the elevator."Humph, this despicable man!"Luana followed the voice and spotted a familiar figure leaning against the bar.The woman had a slender figure, waist-length curly hair, and fair, slender fingers holding a slender cigarette, while her other hand toyed with a wine glass.She tilted her head, staring into the red wine in her glass, as if observing another world from afar
Upon learning of this possibility, Cline simply said, "Thank you," and hung up the phone.He gazed once more in the direction the black luxury car had vanished, now more certain than ever that Dorian had taken his Luana.However, he refused to believe they were husband and wife.Russell arrived with the bodyguards in a hurry, seeing Cline standing in front of the smashed Bugatti.Thinking Cline's car had been in an accident, he quickly approached."Mr. Moriarty, are you alright? Did you take too much sleeping pill and start hallucinating again?"For the past three years, Cline had been plagued by insomnia, clutching two mementos of Luana and struggling to sleep through the night.Russell, worried about his health, had obtained some sleeping pills from Eva.Little did he know, Cline had become addicted to them. Later, Russell found out that the medication could induce hallucinations when taken in excess.It was these hall
Cline's brow twitched, his eyes filled with disdain as he regarded Dorian.He strode quickly to Luana, extending his hand with an unyielding tone, "Come with me."Before Luana could refuse, Dorian swiftly acted, his long arm encircling her shoulder and pulling her tightly into his embrace. A provocative smile played on his lips as he challenged, "On what grounds?"Cline's vision sharpened with pain, witnessing Luana clinging to Dorian, their bodies pressed close. A surge of rage erupted within him."Because I love her!"Cline's voice trembled yet rang out loud and clear, eight years of pent-up emotions bursting forth like a flood breaking its dam.Dorian, noticing the bloodshot eyes and the fervor in Cline's gaze, felt a flicker of realization. He glanced down at Luana in his arms.Her expression was calm, a faint smile curling her lips as if she had just heard an absurd joke, detached and indifferent.Not only did Dorian not l
Dorian rolled his eyes at the scene and impatiently pushed open the car door, stepping out to approach the Bugatti.He bent down and knocked on the window, "Dorothy, get out now."Luana, upon hearing Dorian's voice, froze for a moment before pushing away from Cline, who was still kissing her.Her breathing was slightly labored as she coldly instructed, "Open the door. My husband's here!"Cline's body stiffened. He averted his gaze from Luana and slowly looked at the man outside.Dorian, dressed in a gray suit, was impeccably neat. His handsome face and aristocratic demeanor made him look distinguished and aloof. Cline didn't care about Dorian's appearance, but he was annoyed that Dorian had called her Dorothy, not Luana.Cline swiftly fastened Luana's seatbelt and started the car, speeding out of the parking lot without another word.Dorian watched the Bugatti speed away, a look of frustration crossing his face.He muttered tha
Cline turned on the air conditioning, leaned sideways, and drew closer to Luana.His long, thick lashes lowered as he gazed at the petite Luana, his eyes revealing a longing he had never shown before."Luana..."He uttered her name as if it had taken all his strength.Luana opened her mouth to retort, but Cline suddenly gripped the back of her head with one hand, pressing her into his embrace.He whispered into her ear, "I... miss you so much."For three years, he had thought of her obsessively, to the point of madness, sleeplessness, and even hallucinations from medication.Now that he had found her alive and well, how could he let her go so easily?A flicker of disbelief crossed Luana's previously calm face, followed by a cold sneer in her heart.Would Cline truly miss her? He had never cared before. How could he miss her now?Was it because she was gone, and he couldn't find anyone to replace Runa, that he reme