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I was supposed to be Alpha Damian's destined mate. But there I was, at the celebration just before he came of age, and he totally humiliated me in front of everyone.
The music was blasting. He was holding another she-wolf's hand when he announced, "It's my honor to tell you all that Seraphina will be my official chosen mate."
Everyone cheered. And me? I was standing in the shadows, my hand gripping tight around that Moonstone – the one that means power.
"See?" his Beta sneered right in my ear. "Only she-wolves from a noble bloodline can truly capture an Alpha's heart. Not a loser like you who's always messing with humans."
He'd forgotten, hadn't he? How three years ago, I saved his life. My right wrist got shredded by magic trying to protect him – it was almost completely ruined.
When the party was finally over, I stared right into his golden eyes, my voice ice cold. "Damian, your Alpha ceremony is in one month. And trust me, I'll have two very 'special gifts' ready for you then."
"What's that supposed to mean?" he asked, his eyes suddenly sharp.
"Oh, you'll find out," I said, already heading for the door. "I'm so over this damn fated bond."

After the Alpha Abandoned His Luna

It was the morning of the full moon, and the weather was incredibly clear. Sunlight peeked through a gap in the curtains, adding to my excitement for the journey ahead.


I checked my bags: a few changes of clothes, my research materials, the notes Alaric had left me, the silver ring from Grayson, and Dr. Joseph's medicine. It wasn't much, but it was everything I had to my name.


Before setting off, I decided to swing by the "Laurel Cafe" in the neutral zone – it was neutral ground for the werewolf packs, and also the last place I'd seen Alaric.


The cafe was on the edge of the city. It looked pretty ordinary from the outside, but inside it was surprisingly elegant. I found a quiet corner table and ordered a black coffee.


I was just settling into my thoughts when a familiar voice said, "Elara, long time no see."


Chapter 8