Chapter 3
"Yulia, are you really willing to come back? What about that boyfriend you were so head - over - heels for?"
"I don't like him anymore. Never again."
Uncle Alpha Mike's tone turned sharp in an instant. "Did you break up?"
Uncle had protected me since I was a child. If he knew the truth, he would probably raze the Silver Moon Pack to the ground .
"No, Uncle," I forced myself to sound calm.
"Once I wrap things up here, I'll come back right away."
I stormed back into my bedroom.
I started hurling the gifts Alpha Frank had bestowed upon me into the trash can. Each item landed with a dull thud.
Among those discarded things, a hand - bound leather photo album caught my eye.
Its pages were filled with pictures of Frank and me.
As I tossed the last item, the large oak doors of the villa creaked open slowly.
"What are you thinking about so intently?"
Slowly, I turned around.
There he stood, his powerful frame casually leaning against the doorpost.
He took deliberate steps towards me, his gaze sweeping over the scattered letters and discarded gifts on the floor.
"The full moon day of the Moonlit Pack, our engagement day. I've already talked it over with the elders. The ceremony will be magnificent, worthy of our standing. Oh, and by the way, are you planning to invite your uncle? You know how crucial family is."
My heart jolted violently. "Do you want me to invite him?"
He let out a soft laugh.
"Yes, invite him. I want to use this engagement as an opportunity to completely erase the long - standing rift between our two packs."
Alpha Frank's hands moved with a disconcerting urgency, and before I knew it, he was tugging at the fabric of my dress, his fingers grazing my shoulders as he tried to slide it off.
"I'm on my period,"
Alpha Frank merely leaned in, his lips pressing against mine in a passionate, almost possessive kiss.
"Then I'll wait until you're well,".
After he finally left, I felt as though a massive boulder had settled in the pit of my stomach, weighing me down and making it almost impossible to breathe.
Just then, the doorbell rang out sharply.
I made my way to the door.
As I opened it, there stood a woman clad in a exquisitely tailored Chanel suit.
Her makeup was bold and striking.
Before I could even utter a word, she simply pushed past me and strode into the house, her eyes darting around as if she were sizing up her own territory.
"So, you're Yulia?"
"I'm Rosy, Alpha Frank's fiancée."
Chapter 4
My body went rigid in an instant.
"You're supposed to be Alpha Frank's mistress. How come you don't seem to have any reaction at all upon hearing that he has a fiancée?"
Ever since I heard those words at the office, my heart had long since turned to stone.
Seeing that I remained silent, Rosy must have thought I was stunned into stupidity.
A flash of smugness crossed her face.
"The Silver Moon Pack and the Lightning Blood Moon Pack are about to be united through marriage, and Alpha Frank has already agreed. No matter what role you've been playing by his side, he will break up with you immediately. I advise you to be sensible and leave on your own accord. Otherwise, it will only be you who ends up embarrassed."
I froze for a moment.
So, it seemed that Alpha Frank had already had everything planned out. The Blood Moon Pack released those posters to make him dump me, and then he'd go ahead with his union with Rosy.
"Let me give you a heads - up. Alpha Frank loves no one but himself."
With that, I stood up, ready to leave.
But Rosy suddenly shot to her feet and grabbed my wrist with a vice - like grip, her voice shrill.
"How dare you say that about him?!"
Before I could even react, Rosy raised her hand, aiming a slap at me.
In a split - second response, I swiveled my arm and pushed Rosy with all my might.
She stumbled backwards and landed on the floor with a thud.
My back slammed hard against the edge of the table, and my entire body toppled to the ground.
My head hit the floor, and a searing pain shot through me.
Just then, the door was flung open with a bang.
"What the hell are you doing?!"
I lifted my head, and there I saw Alpha Frank striding towards us.
In an instant, he was by my side, his hands gently supporting me. His voice trembled slightly as he asked, "Yulia, are you okay?"
Rosy stared at him in disbelief. "Alpha Frank, I'm your fiancée!!" she cried out.
Alpha Frank didn't even spare her a glance.
"Rosy, I'm warning you. If you ever dare to harass Yulia again, you'll pay the price,"
With that, Alpha Frank closed the door firmly.
Rosy let out a sob and ran off.
"Yulia, please don't misunderstand. This is a forced union arranged by the family. I've been keeping it from you all this time, desperately hoping to sort it out quietly on my own. I never in a million years thought that imbecile Rosy would have the audacity to come here and provoke you. You know how crazy I am about you. My heart is so full of you that there's simply no room for anyone else. I promise you, I will never be with her. Please, you have to believe me, okay?"
I just kept my head low.
"Darling, how about I take you diving tomorrow to help you unwind? The underwater world is so peaceful and beautiful. Maybe it can wash away all your worries."
I lifted my head, meeting his earnest gaze.
After a long moment of hesitation,I finally gave a slight nod.
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