Chapter 1

I am the destined mate of Damian, the Alpha of the Dark Moon pack, yet I willingly endure his betrayal with the cunning she-wolf, Ella.

"Tonight, I'm bringing Ella back to the Alpha's residence. You'd better not show up."

Nursing my wounds in a small cabin on the outskirts of the pack territory, I couldn't avoid witnessing them embrace as they entered the sacred grounds, barely closing the door before passionately entangling themselves.

My thoughts were simple: to love someone is to love what they love.

I was bewitched by Damian. If I couldn't have him, I was willing to be a Luna in name only.

But when the vampire army attacked, I saw Damian rush to Ella's side, cradling her to safety.

Meanwhile, I was crushed beneath a fallen ancient tree and boulders, closing my eyes forever.

I regretted it then; no mate bond was worth more than my own life.

After being reborn, I decided to sever all ties with Damian.

But now, he's the one with regrets.

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1

On the night of the full moon, I was wounded beyond recognition.

In my past life, it was the same. I lay in my cottage for a day and a night, and my Alpha mate Damian didn't even send a simple greeting.

As if I were someone completely dispensable.

To my surprise, when I opened my eyes, my soul had returned to this very moment in time.

Perhaps even the Moon Goddess took pity on me, granting me this chance to start over.

The fear of being torn apart and crushed during the vampire attack had not yet faded, and my fingers trembled as I checked the mental link messages.

Just like in my past life, Damian had sent a message through our telepathic connection ten minutes ago.

"I'm bringing Ella back to the Alpha residence tonight. You'd better not show up."

If I remember correctly, it had been less than three days since Ella returned from the vampire border.

Damian couldn't contain himself, directly bringing her to the pack's sacred ground.

In my past life, I was too weak to avoid them, forced to hide in my cottage and listen to their passionate lovemaking.

Perhaps thinking the pack house was empty, they didn't even bother to muffle their voices. Torn clothes were strewn everywhere.

"Ella, my moon, you're the most perfect she-wolf I've ever seen. Won't you call me Alpha, darling? Come on..."I still vividly remember how Damian, who appeared cold and celibate in front of me, used vulgar words to share passionate moments with Ella.

But this time, I won't be repeating the same mistakes.

In my past life, when they were secretly intimate at the sacred site, Damian's mother - the former Luna, Layla - somehow got wind of it and stormed over.

At that critical moment, it was I who dragged my injured body down to deal with her.

"Celia, you must keep a close eye on Damian. Although Ella grew up with him, her bloodline isn't pure. She's not worthy of the Dark Moon pack. You absolutely cannot let them do anything that would disgrace our people."

Because I loved Damian in my heart, even though I knew he was hiding naked in the sacred site embracing Ella, I could only muster up the strength to comfort Layla and persuade her to go back.

But this time...

If Damian had the guts to bring someone to the sacred site, he should be prepared to face Layla's wrath.

I won't be his scapegoat anymore.

So even though I still felt unwell, I gritted my teeth and got up to pack, preparing to leave this troublesome place.

Based on my experience from my past life, Damian and Ella wouldn't reach the clan's core area for another twenty minutes.

I hurriedly took the time to quickly pack some belongings, then headed to the clan's healer.I indeed sustained severe injuries while patrolling the border, so there's nothing wrong with being hospitalized for some rest and recovery.

As for the sacred grounds, I'll let those two deal with it themselves.

After all, I don't have a habit of eavesdropping.

Once I arrived at the clan's medical center, my best friend Chloe sent me a telepathic message.

"How are your injuries? The elders brewed some medicinal soup. Want me to bring you some?"

In my past life, I immediately refused her offer because I was thinking about Damian.

But this time, I decided not to take any action.

After all, how thrilling would it be if only Layla discovered the affair?

By the time everything was arranged, I was already lying on the medical bed receiving treatment.