All Chapters of My Mate Replaced Me on Marking Ceremony: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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My Mate Replaced Me on Marking Ceremony/Alyssa J

"Don't argue with me. Follow my plan exactly. The silver injection must be precise - make sure it kills her wolf completely. She can't suspect anything." My mate Alpha Marcus's voice was cold and calculating."Once she wakes up, I'll take her to meet Rachel's pup. Without her wolf, she'll have no choice but to cherish the child as her own. No Omega has ever challenged an Alpha's decision."The healing witch wiped sweat from her brow, her conscience clearly troubled."Alpha, please reconsider. Sarah will be covered in burn scars, and now you want to kill her wolf too? This is beyond cruel - it's practically a death sentence. How will she face the pack elders as an Omega?""And what about Rachel's pup? The child looks exactly like you. What if Sarah notices the resemblance? Everything will fall apart!"Marcus reached out, methodically applying healing salve to my cracked lips with surprising gentleness.His voice carried a note of resigned sadness that made my heart ache despite everythi

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My Mate Replaced Me on Marking Ceremony/Alyssa J

I forced myself to get up, my newly scarred body protesting every movement.Marcus's study was just next door. The safe in his desk had a familiar combination - the date we first met. "I'll never forget this day," he'd told me then, eyes shining with what I'd thought was love. "The day my wolf first recognized her mate."But nothing inside belonged to our story.Instead, I found dozens of bottles of prenatal vitamins for werewolf mates, still sealed, pressed against Rachel's pregnancy test results.The most recent date was three years ago - the very day Marcus had proposed to me.A phone lay among the evidence. Its cloud storage synced to a folder labeled "Our Pup's Journey."Weekly ultrasound images filled the screen. Each one had Marcus's handwritten notes: "Oliver's first heartbeat!" "Look at those tiny paws!""Our little princess is growing so strong!"There were pages of carefully crafted recipes - special dishes to support a pregnant werewolf through each trimester. Marcus had

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My Mate Replaced Me on Marking Ceremony/Alyssa J

I met his gaze steadily. "An Omega has no place in the main pack registry. I'm just... adapting to my new reality."Marcus's expression turned distressed. "You'll always be my Luna, Sarah. You have a place here in our pack."I met his gaze steadily. "As your future Luna, I should follow pack law. I won't embarrass you as an Alpha."He pulled me closer, voice thick with emotion. "You always think of me first. That's why you're perfect for our pack."I suppressed a bitter smile at his performance."Marcus, I want to leave the hospital."His body tensed immediately."Absolutely not. You haven't healed enough. I won't risk it."I tugged at his arm playfully, forcing a bright smile."But didn't you mention adopting a pup?" I made my voice small, worried. "Alpha pups are rarely abandoned. Will we be able to find one?"It was the first time in five years I'd acted vulnerable with him.Marcus's expression softened. "Don't worry about that. A friend of mine, another Alpha, died in a territory w

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My Mate Replaced Me on Marking Ceremony/Alyssa J

I didn't stand firmly enough, and the door swung open under my weight.Marcus's eyes flashed with panic."Sarah, what are you doing here?""Don't overthink it," he rushed to explain. "Rachel is the guard of our pack's orphan den, protecting all the pups. She just happened to be here today to discuss Oliver's adoption..."Rachel stood, holding Oliver close as she gave me a casual wave."Sarah, it's been a while."From my position by the door, I forced a smile, swallowing my pain as my burns throbbed."It's fine. I was just looking around. Since you're busy, I won't disturb you. I'll wait in the car."I turned to leave, my legs still unsteady from the silver coursing through my veins.Marcus thought I was upset and followed me, explanations tumbling from his lips."Please don't misunderstand. She's here all the time as the den's guardian. All the pups call her mother - it's just a title. Once the adoption is complete, I'll explain everything to Oliver."Watching him fret over my supposed

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My Mate Replaced Me on Marking Ceremony/Alyssa J

Marcus’s parents, the pack’s former Alpha and Luna, glared at me with open hostility.Oliver was sobbing uncontrollably beside them."Bad witch! Bad witch hurt Mommy! I don't want her in our pack!""I want Mommy! I want my real Mommy!"Rachel leaned weakly against Marcus, her wet clothes clinging dramatically."I'm sorry... I just told Sarah I'd agreed to stand in for her at the marking ceremony. I never thought she'd react like this...""Don't blame her, Marcus. She's been through so much..."I lay awkwardly on the deck, a bitter smile twisting my scarred lips."Marcus, don't I deserve an explanation? The fire, my wolf’s damage, the pup - was any of it real?"Marcus's brow furrowed, but I caught the flash of panic in his eyes."What are you talking about? The fire was a tragic accident. Rachel's just trying to help by taking your place in the ceremony.""She's being kind, and you attack her? What's happened to you, Sarah?""Apologize to Rachel. Now."Before I could speak, the pack eld

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My Mate Replaced Me on Marking Ceremony/Alyssa J

The marking ceremony began in earnest.Marcus stood at the ceremonial altar, but his mind kept replaying our last phone call. Something in my tone had unsettled his wolf, an unease that grew stronger with each passing moment.He turned to his Beta urgently, interrupting the ritual preparations."Find Sarah. She won't let me mate another without causing trouble."As they finished the ceremonial toasts, Marcus led Rachel through the crowd of well-wishers.The Beta rushed back, face ashen."Alpha!" he gasped, struggling to catch his breath. "There's been an attack on the northern border! Sarah... she took a car to leave pack territory. A group of rogues ambushed the vehicle at the crossing point."His next words fell like stones: "The patrol found the wreckage. No survivors. The rogues..." he swallowed hard, "they left nothing to find."The ceremony fell silent.The joy drained from Marcus's face so quickly it was as if someone had pulled a plug, leaving him ghostly white.His ceremonial

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My Mate Replaced Me on Marking Ceremony/Alyssa J

The Beta hurried away, face pale with fear of his Alpha's rage, nearly stumbling in his haste to escape.As soon as he left, Rachel glided closer with practiced grace, her ceremonial dress rustling softly against the marble floor.She maintained her usual gentle demeanor, the one she'd perfected over years of deception - head slightly bowed, eyes wide with concern, every movement calculated to appear harmless.Her hand slipped softly around Marcus's arm, her touch deliberately light and soothing."What's wrong, my love?" she murmured, voice honey-sweet. "Did something happen to Sarah? I knew she'd be upset about me standing in for the ceremony. She's always been... sensitive."Her lips curved in false sympathy. "But this is an important pack event. All the neighboring Alphas are here, the pack elders are watching. Even if she's angry, she shouldn't try to ruin this moment with false rumors about rogue attacks! It's so... beneath her.""Marcus," she pressed closer, her perfume wrapping

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My Mate Replaced Me on Marking Ceremony/Alyssa J

The pack elders approached Marcus through the crowded hall, relief radiating from their expressions.But their words struck like pure silver to his heart, burning deeper than any physical wound."Now that Sarah's gone, you can finally claim Rachel properly," his mother said, satisfaction dripping from every word. "No need to keep up these tiresome pretenses anymore."She adjusted her ceremonial robes with practiced elegance. "That Omega was worthless anyway. An Alpha can't have a mate without a wolf - it's unnatural. The pack would never have truly accepted her.""Choose a date soon," his father added eagerly. "Make your mating official. The pack hasn't had such cause for celebration in years! After the ceremony, we'll have Sarah's rooms cleared out immediately. Rachel can move in tonight - no point in waiting now."Marcus stood frozen, staring at his parents' jubilant faces. His claws dug into his palms, drawing blood that he barely felt.For the first time in his life, he felt pure r

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My Mate Replaced Me on Marking Ceremony/Alyssa J

Guilt and regret warred in Marcus's heart like battling wolves, his Alpha power fluctuating dangerously with each surge of emotion.After a long moment, his voice emerged cold as winter, each word carrying the weight of an Alpha command:"Sarah is my only mate," he growled, fangs dropping. "My wolf chose her, even if I was too blind to see it.""Whether she lives or dies, she is the only one I will claim. The pack bonds don't lie - they never accepted Rachel."His claws emerged as he continued, "I don't care if Rachel is mated or single. It means nothing to me now. All her lies, all her manipulations - they're worth less than dust.""That night three years ago was a mistake," he spat the words like poison. "If I'd known Oliver would come of it, I would never have touched her. Never have started this chain of destruction."His power crackled visibly now, making the ceremonial candles flicker. "This ceremony was what you wanted - you can deal with the aftermath. I'm done with your scheme

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My Mate Replaced Me on Marking Ceremony/Alyssa J

Tears fell onto his phone screen.Marcus sent message after message.Professing his enduring love.Confessing his betrayals.But each message bounced back undelivered.I had blocked him completely.Marcus didn't hesitate any longer, driving frantically to join the search parties.But it was too late.They found no trace of me at the rogue attack site.Meanwhile, my flight had already landed overseas.The staged rogue attack had been my parting gift.My carefully laid trap for the Alpha who had tried to destroy me.He wanted me scarred, wanted my wolf dead, wanted me living in his web of lies.So I'd left him a gift of my own.My friend Oliver waited at the airport, gasping when she saw my burned flesh.She touched the scars gently, tears streaming down her face."How could this happen? Marcus promised to protect you! He swore a mate's oath!""Did he do this? Why can only foreign healers help you? It was him, wasn't it? Sarah, why are you still protecting him? Can't you see his true nat

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