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00:00At the pack's sacred sacrificial ceremony, I was publicly abandoned by my alpha, Maverick.
00:06He reduced me to the laughingstock of the entire pack, all for his true mate.
00:11With his arm wrapped around his new flame, he sneered at me.
00:15You're only fit to be my breeding tool.
00:17Even the pups you bear will have to call her mother.
00:20I simply smiled he had absolutely no idea that my bloodline descended directly from the first wolves.
00:26And he certainly didn't know that I had already knelt before the moon goddess and personally torn our engagement to
00:32shreds.
00:32The elders had gathered specifically to witness us make our offering to the moon goddess.
00:37Writing our names and blood in the register of mates was the first step to our forever.
00:42Just as Maverick picked up the dagger to slice his palm, Maverick froze in place.
00:47His eyes went the milky white that a wolf shifter's eyes turned to when they receive communication from their mind
00:54link.
00:54Reset shared something with Maverick that I never would, a mind link.
00:59She was the only wolf who shared that with him.
01:01And she knew exactly where he was and what he was doing.
01:05I'm coming.
01:06He rasped.
01:07Don't you dare hurt yourself.
01:09Without a word to council elders or me, he dropped the dagger on the marble steps.
01:13As he turned to the door, he shifted into his massive gray wolf and bolted out of council hall.
01:18Maverick, I yelled after him, but he never turned around.stricken and confused, I stood like a statue, gaping after
01:26him as the elders stared at me, with pity in their eyes.
01:29That evening, I sat on the couch in my cozy cabin, at the edge of the nighthaven packlands, sobbing.
01:36When I managed to calm down a bit, I picked up my phone.
01:39The first thing that popped up was a new post from Reset.
01:43I winced when I saw the picture.
01:46She'd taken it from bed, and the only part of her, you could see was her bare legs, with the
01:51covers crumpled up at the end of the bed, hanging off the short bid posts and on the floor.
01:56Beyond were her clothes, and the clothes Maverick had been wearing earlier today.
02:01My stomach twisted even more when I noticed that there was a sliver of his bare leg visible at the
02:06edge of the photo, the cherry on top.
02:08Her caption, my alpha makes sure I always come first winky face to everyone else.
02:14It looked like a playful, sexual post but I knew the real meaning, that she would always come first in
02:20his life.
02:21As if Maverick knew that I had seen Rosette's post, he started texting me, one message right after the other.
02:27Rosette, Rosette and I announced our intent to bond earlier today.
02:31She has decided to let you save face and, let you remain within the Moonlight Pack.
02:36You need to learn from her generosity, and stop being so greedy.
02:40Once your father hands over all the Moonlight Pack's assets, and territory, that the Nighthaven family manages to me once
02:47I ascend to Nighthaven Alpha, I'll spare you one day a week to keep you in line.
02:51Besides, I know you can't live without me, since you are weak and require a male with a stronger bloodline
02:58to govern you.
03:00As my true mate, Rosette will be Luna of the Moonlight Pack.
03:05However, she is delicate, and I don't want her to endure the pain of birthing wolf pups.
03:10Your role within the pack is that of a breeder, and any pups I impregnate you with will be raised
03:17by Rosette.
03:18She will be their mother, and they will have no tie to you.
03:21His words shocked me so much that my immediate reaction was to laugh.
03:26Was he serious right now?
03:28I was the only daughter of Vladimir Nighthaven, the most powerful alpha within the Moonlight Pack.
03:34My bloodline was a direct line from Mother Wolf herself.
03:38The female believed to be created by the Moon Goddess to birth all of us.
03:42Whoever marked me would inherit my family's vast commercial empire and territory.
03:48Maverick, that arrogant fool, had no idea.
03:51The moment he abandoned me in Council Hall, I fell to my knees at the Goddess's altar, and, prayed for
03:57guidance.
03:58And the message I received from her was that my allegiance belonged elsewhere.
04:02I didn't see Maverick again until the next full moon.
04:05Summer solstice was always a big event, and this year was no different.
04:10Since multiple packs would gather together for the solstices, it was a time when different craftsmen and healers set up
04:17shop in the town square.
04:18The middle of the square was reserved for gathering, and Maverick was sitting on one of the benches with Rosette
04:24on his lap.
04:24His arms were wrapped around her waist, pulling her close as, the two shamelessly kissed.
04:30Not caring one bit that others were standing around them, their friendly conversation transformed into mocking jeers when I arrived.
04:37Yo, Maverick, your little lapdog Omega finally couldn't stand the loneliness, and came looking for you.
04:43Just couldn't stay away, could you?
04:45Couldn't find another man willing to keep you in line?
04:47More like she missed warming his bed.needs to get some more of that breeding practice in, eh?
04:51Maverick lifted his head from Rosette's neck as if nothing had happened.
04:55A smirk stretched across his mouth.
04:58Well, well, well.
04:59Look who's come crawling back with their tail tucked between their legs.
05:03Maverick mocked me.
05:05Have you finally realized your place?
05:07Your rank in this pack?
05:09Did you somehow think I would chase after a mutt like you?
05:12How embarrassing, Juniper.
05:14Really.
05:15During my five years with Maverick, I'd witnessed this kind of talk and the smug expression,
05:20on his face countless times.
05:22Back then, my heart was completely his, like a humble Omega.
05:26When he publicly humiliated and berated me, I would bow my head in deference to him, and stay quiet.
05:32I didn't want to upset him.
05:34And I especially didn't want anyone to see my eyes tear up.
05:37I couldn't let anyone in the pack see any sign of weakness.
05:40Afterward, I would cry into my pillow, repeatedly examining what I'd done wrong.
05:45I was terrified he might grow to hate me.
05:49But now, I simply replied calmly.
05:51I'm not here for you.
05:53Maverick hadn't expected my response.
05:55He moved Rosette from his lap and stood up, his wolf flashing in his eyes.
05:59When he took a step toward me, I could see that his fists were clenched at his sides.
06:04As if the wall, trying to keep himself from lashing out.
06:08You can lie all you want, Juniper Nighthaven, but don't think for a second that you're fooling me.
06:13You reek of desperation.
06:15The scent of it is quite offending, actually.
06:17I opened my mouth to respond, but didn't have a chance.
06:21Time for the auction of all of the high value, wannabe kind items.
06:24Someone yelled.
06:25Everyone started making their way to where the main stage had been set up.
06:29Rosette pressed herself up against Maverick's side, pursing her lips as she looked at me.
06:34Come on, Mavie I want to make sure no one else gets anything I want.
06:39She pouted.
06:40Maverick looked down at her adoringly before looking back at me, with a spiteful look in his eyes.
06:45Juniper, you're going to bid on everything Rosette wants, no matter how high it goes.
06:51If Rosette's happy, I'll consider forgiving you.
06:54Mavie, honey.
06:56Rosette curled up in his embrace, pouting sweetly.
06:59I don't want anything bought with her dirty money.
07:02Someone like her, a completely useless omega breeder who only knows how to flaunt mommy and
07:09dad's gold coins.
07:11I like to take care of myself, rather than leech off of others, like some people choose to do.
07:17Maverick pinched her pouty little face, his eyes full of adoration.
07:21My Roe is the strongest and most independent she-wolf.
07:25How could someone like her even compare to you?
07:28But Juniper lives to serve me.
07:30She's always desperate to do what I want so desperate that she doesn't know how to live without it.
07:35Just consider it charity, helping manage her pathetic behavior.
07:40Rosette laughed, finally nodding reluctantly.
07:43Then she looked at me, with disgust in her eyes.
07:46Not to be rude, but how can you be so spineless?
07:50A she-wolf should be independent, and, strong like me.
07:54Not completely dependent on males otherwise, what's the difference between you, and those mangy rogue losers?
08:01A beta nanny's daughter lecturing me, the only heir to the Nighthaven bloodline and fortune, about independence and strength.
08:09I said nothing, just walked away from them, and over to where everyone had gathered.
08:14I stood off to the side by myself.
08:16They followed, and when they walked up to the auction area Maverick frowned, looking puzzled.
08:21Before he could react, his group of friends started laughing and teasing again.
08:26Here we go again, hiding in the corner playing the victim.
08:30Without Maverick's comfort, Juniper wouldn't survive.
08:34I wouldn't say that.
08:35The Nighthavens are rich as hell, and Juniper is their only daughter.
08:40Alpha Nighthaven plans to, choose a mate from the other three major families at her 25th birthday party.
08:46I heard they.
08:48B already picked someone.
08:50Whoever mates Juniper gets to inherit all the Nighthaven assets and territory.
08:55The Nighthaven's assets have got to be worth more than any of us have ever seen.
09:00I wonder who the lucky male will be.
09:02Someone immediately winked knowingly.
09:04Obviously.
09:06It'll be Maverick.
09:07Everyone knows Juniper is obsessed with him.
09:11If Maverick told her to jump off a cliff to her death, she wouldn't hesitate for even a second.
09:18Look.
09:19After just a month of the cold shoulder, she's still crawling back.
09:23Goddess.
09:23It's so pathetic.
09:25Once the Nighthavens sign everything over, Moonlight Pack will practically belong to Maverick and the Wintertons.
09:32Tell us how you do it, Maverick.
09:35All of us males need to learn how to control she-wolves as well as you do.
09:39Teach us how to reel in someone like Juniper.
09:42Maverick pretended nonchalance, but his slightly upturned lips betrayed his happiness.
09:47Scott Maverick deliberately raised his voice to make sure I could hear.
09:50I didn't really have to do anything, he said with smug nonchalance.
09:54The desperate ones like Juniper catch wind of an alpha scent and practically throw themselves at your feet.
10:01Honestly, if it weren't for the entertainment value, I wouldn't spare her a second glance.
10:06He looked over at me, making sure his words hit the intended target.
10:11She keeps begging me to mark her, I can't shake her off.
10:15I'm so sick of it, but I'm throwing her a bone and letting her be my breeder so Rosette doesn't
10:20have to go through all that.
10:21After saying this, he kept his gaze pinned on me, waiting for my reaction.
10:26I was sure he was expecting me to have some sort of emotional breakdown, and cry like a wounded pup.
10:31In the past, his words would have grievously wounded me, and I'd be trying to hide the pain I felt
10:37and the tears in my eyes, but this time.
10:40Forget the tears, I didn't even spare him half a glance.
10:43Maverick's face immediately darkened, when he didn't get the response he wanted out of me.
10:48His eyes shifted to that of his wolf, and his fangs dropped.
10:51He was about to walk toward me when, Rosette pulled on his arm.
10:55Mavi, honey, the auction's starting stay with me?
10:59Maverick had no choice but to hold her, and focus on the stage.
11:04Throughout the entire auction, Rosette liked almost every item.
11:07She'd mumble about not being able to afford anything, while putting on a brave front about working hard to earn
11:13gold to buy items herself.
11:14Seeing her pitiful expression, Maverick's heart etched terribly.
11:18He bid on everything she wanted, no matter what it was, winning it all.
11:23She happily threw her arms around his neck, kissing him repeatedly, her wolf practically yipping with joy.
11:30Meanwhile, I only raised my paddle once, for the final item, a protection amulet.
11:35The amulet was made of pure gold and lapis lazuli, hanging from a sturdy gold chain.
11:41It was the perfect bonding gift for the person in my heart, and I knew he would love it.
11:46After I paid for the amulet and received the small, ornate box it came in, I turned to leave.
11:52This was all I had come for.
11:54But Maverick called out to stop me.
11:56Behind him followed someone assisting with the auction, holding a stack of item slips.
12:01I looked confused.
12:03Is there something else?
12:04Maverick took the slips and handed them to me.
12:07Go pay for these.
12:08He paused and then gave a put-upon sigh.
12:11Afterward, I'll have dinner with you, and let you suck my dick.
12:16Ignoring his crude remark, I flipped through the slips.
12:19Fifteen items.
12:21The total amount was staggering.
12:23Because Reset had been squealing throughout, Maverick kept his paddle up to the end.
12:27For items that shouldn't have cost more than a few thousand dollars each, Maverick had managed to rack up a
12:33total nearing a quarter of a million dollars.
12:36Seeing my lack of response, Reset butted in.
12:39Relationships should be equal.
12:41Juniper, as Maverick's girlfriend, you eat and wear things Maverick pays for without giving anything in return.
12:48Now when you're only asked to spend a little money buying gifts for him, you're reluctant you, claim to love
12:55him, but you're so hypocritical and selfish.
12:59Maverick seemed to agree with her reasoning, his expression becoming matter-of-fact, as he lowered his voice.
13:05Rosette is my Luna now.
13:06I'm giving you a chance to build a good relationship with her.
13:10If you make her unhappy, I'll toss you to the curb.
13:13And no one wants another Alpha's sloppy seconds.
13:17So hurry the hell up and pay.
13:19The look on his face as he spoke to me like I was beneath him, like I was trash.
13:24I almost laughed in both disbelief and anger.
13:27Their claim that everything I wore and ate Maverick paid for was absurd.
13:31Was I guilty of eating leftover cake that Reset didn't finish?
13:35Sure.
13:35Or drinking the expensive lats that Reset bought but then said she didn't want.
13:41Sure, but to say I didn't pay anything when Maverick lived in the home my father bought me.
13:47Until I caught them in their affair, and they accused me of humiliating them, and threw me out.
13:52For five years, I left him with everything I had, but that changed the moment he abandoned me at Council
13:58Hall.
13:59Looking at him now, I felt only disgust.
14:02I realized how blind and foolish I'd been, regretting that my awakening came too late.
14:08To have wasted five years on this scum Alpha.
14:11Seeing my silence, Maverick impatiently snatched the small box from me.
14:16Before I could stop him, he'd already opened it, and put the chain around his neck.
14:20There, I'm wearing the junk you bought me.
14:23Happy now, go pay up.
14:25Quickly, keep playing games and I swear to the goddess above, you'll be dead to me.
14:30Even if you're dying at my feet, I won't lift a finger to save you.
14:34Maverick's friends joined in criticizing me.
14:37No one to stop, Juniper.
14:39You have Mav's attention already.
14:41A little drama from She-Wolves is cute, but you take it to a whole other level.
14:46It's so fucking annoying and childish.
14:49Exactly.
14:50This should be pocket change for you with all daddy's money.
14:53Being so stingy and petty.
14:55Why don't you learn from Rosette's generosity?
14:58The gifts she gives Maverick are thoughtfully chosen with money she earned herself.
15:03Not some gaudy piece of costume jewelry.
15:06I glanced at the cheap teddy bear charm hanging from Maverick's phone so incongruous and ridiculous.
15:11Who bought something like that for a grown-ass male?
15:14And what kind of simp male actually put it on his phone?
15:17I couldn't help but laugh.
15:20Very thoughtful indeed.
15:21Dollar tree purchase.
15:22Rosette acted as if she'd suffered the greatest humiliation, her eyes instantly reddening as she bit her lower lip, her
15:29chin trembling.
15:30I may not be as rich as you, but everything I like is bought with my own money what right
15:35do?
15:36You have to humiliate me.
15:38At least my hands are clean and I don't live off my daddy's dirty money.
15:43Maverick held her protectively, glaring at me over her head.
15:47Apologize now.
15:48Submit to your Luna.
15:49I laughed, stuffing all the item slips into her hands.
15:53So use your clean money to buy these gifts for your Mavi.
15:56Honey, you wouldn't want my, dirty, money tainting it, right?
16:01Rosette's face went deathly pale as she leaned against Maverick, barely able to stand, as if she might faint any
16:08second.
16:09Maverick flew into a rage, slapping me, across the face with a sharp, crack.
16:14How dare you treat your Luna like this? At your 25th birthday party, even if you kneel and beg me,
16:21I won't accept your father's offer.
16:23He glared at me, his eyes glowing red with both his anger and his wolf's.
16:27He strode away carrying Rosette as if she were incapable of walking.
16:31In the past, his words would have sent me into panic, crying and begging him not to abandon me.
16:37But now I felt nothing.
16:38Both myself and my inner wolf remained eerily calm.
16:41With his slap, he erased any debt I still owed him for saving me from rogue kidnappers five years ago.
16:48A few days later, the moonlight-packed Jewelsmith called to inform me that the bonding ring custom made by the
16:54Darkmoor family was ready.
16:56When I hurried over, I saw Maverick with his arm around Rosette's waist, trying on rings.
17:01They pressed close together intimately, seemingly oblivious to anyone else.
17:06My nose wrinkled at the wave of scent that hit me when I stepped into the small shop.
17:10Couldn't they have bothered to bathe before coming here?
17:12They probably wanted everyone to smell their lovemaking ug.
17:15Once Maverick realized that I was there, he sneered at me and lowered his mouth to Rosette's neck.
17:21He nibbled at the mark he had left there, teasing her, making her bashfully swat at him.
17:26As if that wasn't enough, he gripped Rosette's waist and kissed her deeply, completely ignoring everyone around them.
17:33After the kiss ended, Rosette shot me a smug glance.
17:37Stop it, Mavie so many people are watching, she said in a fake embarrassed tone.
17:42The staff kept their eyes down, staring at the floor.
17:46I was the only one who kept my eyes on them, my lips curled in disgust.
17:50Maverick raised an eyebrow at me, misinterpreting my expression with smug satisfaction.
17:55I'm glad you've come to your senses. Since you know you were wrong, come kneel and apologize to Rosette. Expose
18:03your neck.
18:04His words were interrupted by Rosette's exaggerated gasp.
18:08Mavie honey, this ring radiates such powerful energy. It's so beautiful, I love it.
18:15She pointed at the ring she wanted.
18:17I must have it.
18:19The clerk apologetically shook their head, not daring to meet the alpha's eyes.
18:24Sorry, Miss Dot, this ring was specially commissioned by the Darkmoor family, for Miss Nighthaven Dot because it is infused
18:29with rare moonstone.
18:30We cannot let you try on.
18:32The clerk carefully lifted the ring from its tray, and placed it on my finger when I held out my
18:37hand.
18:38The ring fit perfectly, as if it had been born to belong to me.
18:42Rosette stared fixedly at my finger, her eyes flashing with her wolf, as if viewing stolen prey.
18:47She suddenly turned up pitifully.
18:49Juniper, you know that Mavie honey and I are having our bonding ceremony in a week are, you trying to
18:56embarrass me with this ring, mocking me for not having a rich bloodline to rely on.
19:01A bonding ceremony in a week?
19:03Maverick knew perfectly well that my awakening day party was in a week, when my father would officiate the sacred
19:09ceremony between me and my mate.
19:12The union of Alpha Nighthaven's only child, would be an unprecedented gathering of every wolf in the moonlight pack.
19:18I looked up at Maverick, his eyes were shifty as he explained.
19:22Just find somewhere to hide that day make sure no one can send you.
19:26With the ceremonial robes on and the hood up, no one will know any better.
19:31And I'll bond with Rosette first to make her my Luna.
19:34Then you and I can do everything we need to do the next day to make the bond official for
19:38your father to pass everything to me.
19:40When I didn't respond because I was in such disbelief at his words, he sighed and rolled his eyes.
19:46Fine, after the second ceremony with you, since you're so desperate, I'll spend the next evening with you to consummate
19:53our bond.
19:54You should be at my feet thanking me for being willing to leave my true mate for any amount of
19:58time so quickly after our bonding.
20:01In my entire life, I'd never seen anything like this.
20:05Honestly, it was beyond words.
20:07Maverick acted like he was making some huge sacrifice for me.
20:11A beta nanny's daughter stealing the identity of the most powerful alpha's daughter, for her bonding ceremony was bad enough.
20:18But expecting me, the legitimate bloodline, to hide like a rat, unbelievable the gall of these two, was astounding and
20:25absolutely shameless fortunately.
20:27I'd come to my senses in time and already prayed to the moon goddess for a new mate.
20:31Seeing my silence, Maverick naturally assumed he.
20:35D succeeded at manipulating me again.
20:37He nodded toward my hand.
20:39Since you won't be using the ring, take it off and give it to Rosette.
20:43He said, infusing his tone with authority.
20:45Absolutely not.
20:47I laughed in disbelief.
20:48My wolf rising to the surface in response to the challenge of someone trying to command me.
20:53Funny that he actually thought that would work on me.
20:55Where exactly does all of this confidence come from?
20:58What makes you think I'll definitely become your mate?
21:01Maverick froze, caught off guard by my not obeying his command, and then by my words.
21:07He quickly recovered, then acted like he'd heard the funniest joke.
21:11Do you even hear yourself?
21:13Besides me, who else would want a cheap wolf like you who's been used up and abandoned?
21:17Without waiting for my response, he roughly grabbed my hand and forcibly yanked the ring from my finger to put
21:24on Rosette's.
21:25The ring seemed to have a mind of its own, rejecting Rosette's finger.
21:29She struggled to force it on, but couldn't.
21:31Only managing to turn her finger purple while crying pitifully.
21:36If you didn't want to give it to me, you should have said so earlier.
21:40Juniper why would you, place a restriction on the ring to deliberately hurt me?
21:46Maverick angrily snatched the ring back, then stalked to the patron bathroom in the corner of the room, where he
21:52threw the ring in the toilet, and flushed five times.
21:55Once he was finished, he rushed over to wrap his arms around a heartbroken Rosette.
22:00He looked at me with venom in his red eyes, his fangs dropping.
22:03If Rosette can't wear it, a vicious she-wolf like you doesn't deserve to either.
22:08I was wondering, how to explain the ring's loss to Riker Darkmoor when my phone rang.
22:13It was as if he'd read my mind, and when I answered, hearing him brought me immediate comfort.
22:19Fighting back my tears, I quickly told him what had happened.
22:22Hey now, he said in his deep, gentle voice.
22:26It's okay. I don't want you to worry about anything at all, Junie.
22:30The Jewelsmith called me as soon as you left the store and told me what happened.
22:35I already have someone in Transylvania remaking it.
22:38They've guaranteed it will arrive by your birthday party.
22:41I almost sobbed with joy.
22:43I don't know what to say, Riker.
22:46You don't need to say anything.
22:48I could hear the smile in his voice.
22:50It's the moon goddess, Will.
22:53Relieved, I went to my private studio on the way home.
22:56I wanted to retrieve the ceremonial robe my mother had designed for me, before dying from lupine wasting disease.
23:03As soon as I walked in, I could see the panic in the beta girl at the front desk.
23:08Miss Juniper.
23:09Alpha Maverick is upstairs, and no one dared stop him.
23:12For the past five years, everyone around me knew I loved Maverick beyond reason.
23:17Even in my most valued space, this studio, Maverick could come and go as if it were his own.
23:24But right now my wolf's instincts were screaming warnings.
23:28Racing upstairs.
23:29The scene before my eyes sent all my blood rushing to my head.
23:33My wolf immediately rose to the surface.
23:36Reset was wearing the ceremonial robes my mother had personally sewn for me, complete with the Nighthaven insignia, preening in
23:43front of the mirror.
23:44Mabby honey, do I look good in these robes?
23:47Do I look like a real Luna?
23:50Of course you do.
23:51You look perfect in this.
23:53My Ro is the most beautiful bride in the world.
23:56My mother had been a renowned designer in the wolf community.
24:00Shifters from all over the world commissioned their robes from her for bonding ceremonies, alpha inductions,
24:06elders' robes.
24:07Before returning to the moon goddess Embrace, she wanted to make sure that my ceremonial robes for my bonding were
24:14the most beautiful she had ever designed.
24:16She drew the design and sewed every stitch herself, infusing it with a mother's blessing, and dying shortly after.
24:23After my mother's death, these robes became my only keepsake.
24:27In those first two years with Maverick, he'd held me countless times, praising me tenderly.
24:33My Juniper wearing these robes is the most beautiful Luna in the world.
24:38Now, I felt as if someone had slapped me hard, my head buzzing.
24:43Who gave you permission to touch my things?
24:45Take it off.
24:46Maverick's face immediately darkened, and the scent of his anger filled the room.
24:50Juniper, you bullied Rosette and stole her ring.
24:54These robes are Rosette's compensation.
24:56Beside, it's just some old fabric.
25:00My face was ice cold, completely uncompromising, as I let out an alpha-level growl.
25:05I said, take it off.
25:07Maverick, humiliated by my defiance, roared back in fury.
25:11Enough, Juniper.
25:12If you keep making trouble, I won't attend your birthday party.
25:16Even if you beg and plead yourself to death at my feet, the humiliation will be yours.
25:22I'm warning you know when to stop, or I'll make sure you regret ever being sired.
25:28Rosette placed her hand on his arm.
25:30It's fine, Mabby honey, since Juniper doesn't want to stop being so selfish, I'll take this off and return it
25:38to her.
25:38She ran into the changing room, emerging with an armload of shredded fabric.
25:43I'm so sorry, she said with mock innocence.
25:46I had no idea this was such poor quality.
25:49It tore apart with just a light pull.
25:52Good thing I decided against it.
25:53Wearing it to my bonding ceremony would have been so embarrassing.
25:57I held the pile of fragments.
26:00My heart pierced with agony, as if my mother's soul had been shattered again.
26:05Since it's ruined anyway, forget it.
26:07It wasn't worth anything to begin with.
26:09Maverick said offhandedly.
26:10Get ready for next week.
26:12Make sure the transfer of all your father's territory and assets is completed the day before your birthday.
26:19And don't you dare keep a cent.
26:21After Rosette and I finish our ceremony, and she takes my place as my rightful mate and Luna,
26:27I'll exercise my alpha right to a second mate, so that you can be my breeder.
26:32I'll give you three hundred dollars a month as allowance considerate payment for services rendered.
26:37The two exchanged a sly look, and then left, their mocking laughter trailing behind them.
26:43I stood there by myself, trying to regain my composure.
26:46My wolf was pushing her way out, and the need to hunt, to kill, was starting to consume me.
26:52Rather than push my rage down, I decided to let my wolf take over, shifting into her large white form.
26:58As we raced to the woods to hunt, I thought to myself, in a week, we'll see if you're still
27:04laughing.
27:05Father threw me a grand awakening day party.
27:07Everyone from the Moonlight Pack was there, as well as ambassadors from surrounding packs,
27:12who wished to give their blessing, and see who would be chosen to succeed my father alongside me.
27:17When Maverick entered, he held his head high as if already wearing a crown.
27:22Everyone immediately, surrounded him with congratulations.
27:26Young alpha Maverick clearly has the Moon Goddess's favor.
27:29His bloodline matches Miss Junipers perfectly.
27:34Someone pandered.
27:36After today Maverick will be Moonlight Pack's number one.
27:39When you're feasting, we small families hope you'll live us some scraps.
27:43Another male joked.
27:45Maverick basked in the praise, his alpha arrogance written all over his face.
27:50Had he been in his wolf form, his tail would be wagging.
27:53When I appeared wearing an exquisite gown, created by a renowned designer in Paris,
27:58my presence drew the eyes of everyone in the room.
28:01Maverick immediately frowned with displeasure.
28:04When he stepped up beside me, he was all smiles, to everyone else.
28:08But his voice was a low, dangerous growl as he leaned down to whisper in my ear.
28:13Why are you dressed so flashy?
28:15And why is your scent so strong?
28:17I told you to mask it, it'll be harder to hide later.
28:21Go find Omega Servant clothes to change into, spray scent blockers, and hide in the cellar.
28:27Don't come out all day.
28:29I didn't spare him a glance, as if looking at empty air.
28:33Maverick's face darkened with rage, his fangs subtly showing.
28:37Juniper Nighthaven, if you dare ruin things for me and Rosette.
28:41Don't expect me to ever look at you again.
28:44I'll completely sever air connection.
28:46Just then, my father and a group of elders emerged from the study.
28:51He walked over to the grand staircase, standing a few steps up to be seen over the crowd smiled at
28:56me,
28:57his eyes full of joy.
28:58Dear daughter, since you personally chose your mate, I want you announce it to the entire pack yourself.
29:05He nodded at me to go to my chosen mate.
29:08Maverick watched me approach him, smugly lifting his lips and adjusting his tie, preparing to,
29:15except, the next second, I brushed past him without even a lingering glance.
29:20I walked straight to the tall, silent male behind him and intimately took his arm smiled at me,
29:25leading him to stand beside my father with me.
29:28My chosen mate, my true Tate, is Alpha Riker Darkmoor.
29:32The room fell so silent you could hear a pin drop.
29:35Everyone was frozen in shock at my announcement, just as I expected they would be.
29:40A sudden crash shattered the silence.
29:42The sound of a wine glass being crushed.
29:45Impossible.
29:46Maverick roared.
29:47Absolutely impossible.
29:49There must be some mistake.
29:51Many wolves began whispering among themselves, their murmurs buzzing like a swarm of bees.
29:56I thought the Winterton's young Alpha and Miss Juniper were a sure thing.
30:00Turns out he was just a delusional clown.
30:03Just now he acted like he was about to become the Nighthaven bloodline, S Alpha.
30:08How shameless.
30:09I heard the Winterton blue line only squeeze into the Moon Knight Hexty League by feeding off Nighthaven family resources.
30:16Actually, I just found out that they're actually a no-name beta family,
30:19yet this maverick struts around acting like noble Alpha royalty.
30:23If I were him, I'd be too ashamed to show my face in public.
30:27Maverick stared at me, with eyes completely taken over by his wolf.
30:31Juniper.
30:32Tell everyone you made a mistake.
30:34You clearly want to mark him me.
30:36I looked at him with the indifference reserved for an ant.
30:39Even now, he still assumed I couldn't live without him.
30:42I smiled, looking down on him, from where I stood on the steps.
30:46Riker had his arm around me, and he gave me a reassuring squeeze.
30:50My words were devoid of emotion, as I spoke to him, treating him like the inferior male he truly was.
30:56There is no mistake.
30:58My chosen mate, my future family protector, is Alpha Riker Darkmoor.
31:03Maverick's eyes were wild, his voice frantic.
31:06How is this possible?
31:07You told me you loved me.
31:09You said there was no one other than me, who would ever be worthy enough to mark you.
31:13His face turned ashen as realization began to sink in.
31:17Desperate words from a desperate male began to flow from his mouth.
31:21You can't be fooled by him.
31:22Only my feelings for you are genuine.
31:25You're the only one who matters to me.
31:27Did he use illusions to seduce you?
31:30Which magic?
31:31I laughed mockingly.
31:32I'm the only one who matters to you.
31:34Yet you repeatedly humiliated me.
31:37Trampled my dignity.
31:39Threw away my bonding ring.
31:40Destroyed my mother's ceremonial robes, all for Reset.
31:44And now you have the nerve to say the word, genuine, in regard to your feelings for me.
31:50With every word I spoke, Maverick's face, grew uglier until finally he was deathly pale, as if drained of blood.
31:57From the moment you abandoned me at council hall for Reset, and instead registered your intent to bond with her
32:03that day instead of me,
32:04you lost the right to stand beside me today.
32:07I stepped back, nestling into Riker's solid embrace, ignoring Maverick's panicked eyes.
32:13Besides, this is perfect.
32:15Since you love Reset so much and planned to mate her first, this evening to make her your rightful Luna,
32:21this makes it easy on you, and I'm sure you understand that I won't be fulfilling the role of your
32:26second mate,
32:27and breeder like you'd planned.
32:28I hope you're happy together.
32:30Forever bound.
32:30With that, I pulled Riker away.
32:33No, it's not like that.
32:35I can't explain.
32:37Maverick desperately tried to rush over and grab me.
32:40The pack enforcers my father had arranged blocked him like a wall.
32:44My father narrowed his eyes on Maverick, his wolf rising to the surface as he released powerful,
32:50Alpha King pheromones to command and subdue.
32:52Winterton, restrain yourself.
32:55Maverick trembled under the pressure but still continued his pleas.
32:58Alpha Nighthaven, please talk sense into Juniper.
33:02She's always loved me Riker must have.
33:05Deceived her.
33:06You can't trust him, or give Nighthaven territory to a wolf with ulterior motives.
33:12Enough.
33:12My father's voice boomed through the room,
33:15his Alpha power making everyone in the room other than me drop to the floor and kneel before him.
33:20How dare you insult my intelligence?
33:22A beta male masquerading as an Alpha, I'm thinking I wouldn't see through you.
33:27Maverick didn't dare breathe heavily, cold sweat beating on his forehead.
33:32I know exactly what you did to Juniper, violating sacred mate vows.
33:38I had no choice but to stand by and watch my daughter be deeply bewitched by your love potions.
33:44Unable to do anything until she saw through the magic herself.
33:48Now that my daughter has awakened and made her choice and severed all ties with you.
33:53If you continue making trouble, I will be forced to banish you from Moonlight Pack.
33:58Two massive enforcers grabbed Maverick and dragged him out of the room as if he weighed nothing.
34:04Pointing fingers and mocking laughter from guests punctuated his yells as he was thrown out.
34:09Rather than my awakening day being the day we were bonded, as had been planned,
34:14Riker insisted on preparing a grand bonding ceremony to show proper respect for his Luna.
34:19Instead, my father publicly oversaw our intent to bond and our vows of promise.
34:25The bonding ceremony was postponed two weeks to wait for the full moon.
34:29Later, my father called me into his study for a private chat.
34:33Juniper, my love, so much has happened so quickly.
34:37If at any point you change your mind, it's okay.
34:42Anything done can be undone.
34:44I know, Dad.
34:45All I want is for you to be happy, no matter what.
34:49Dad wrapped his hands around my upper arms and stared at me, a serious, pensive look on his face.
34:55Are you sure about this?
34:56Are you sure?
34:58Absolutely sure.
34:59You want to bond with Riker?
35:01My thoughts returned to the day Maverick abandoned me in Council Hall.
35:05I called him over 20 times before he answered.
35:08But it was reset, deliberately putting it on speaker.
35:11My ears filled with the sounds of grunts and moans.
35:15Mavie honey, do you like me more than Juniper?
35:18Of course.
35:19You're my precious little wolf.
35:21Juniper is just my dog.
35:23Summon when needed.
35:24Dismissed when not.
35:26After taking over as the Nighthaven Alpha, I'll make Juniper your slave.
35:30You can torment her however you want.
35:32Five years of sincere devotion, and in his heart, I was just a dog.
35:36In that moment, my heart finally froze completely, and my inner wolf howled with the pain of our deception.
35:43I walked from Council Hall in despair, senses shut down, completely unaware of an out-of-control truck speeding toward
35:50me.
35:51When I noticed, my mind went blank.
35:53I simply stood there and watched the steel beast approach.
35:57In that critical instant, someone yanked me away forcefully.
36:01During our tumble, that person used his broad back to shield me, from any injury from our fall.
36:07I emerged unharmed, he broke two ribs from the impact.
36:11Minor injuries were easy for our wolves to heal quickly, but broken bones were another story.
36:17The male who saved me was none other than my silent guardian, Riker Darkmore.
36:21Riker and I were actually childhood sweethearts.
36:24When we were children, our families were neighbors.
36:27When our alpha parents were busy, expanding territories, Riker always took care of me like a big brother.
36:34Later, when the Darkmoors moved to Europe, to pursue opportunities there, Riker gave me a lapis lazuli bracelet, that he
36:42said matched my eyes.
36:44Before leaving, he told me to wait for his return, and I did.
36:48I waited year after year until my 18th birthday.
36:51When I was kidnapped for ransom by rogues, they kept me locked up underground in a dank dungeon, and they
36:58injected me with suppressants, so I couldn't access my wolf.
37:02But after successfully collecting ransom, they developed other intentions toward me.
37:07When I awoke in the pac-med center, the first thing I saw was Maverick with a bruised and swollen
37:12face.
37:13Good thing you're okay.
37:14He said, grinning.
37:16I almost lost my life saving you.
37:18At 18, having a male risk his life for me.
37:21I fell for him immediately, and my wolf was drawn to him for the protection he had already given me.
37:27I drowned in his sweet lies, forgetting my promise to Riker.
37:31Until the moment he saved me again.
37:33That familiar, comforting forest scent stirring buried memories.
37:37Once my eyes were opened, I couldn't believe that Maverick would ever risk his life to save me.
37:42He was too selfish and greedy.
37:44I paid handsomely to have someone reinvestigate that kidnapping.
37:48Facts proved my instincts right I had been wrong.
37:51The male who single-handedly stormed the rogue den to save me, and who broke two ribs while saving me
37:56a second time was Riker.
37:58He nearly died rescuing me.
38:00Only to have Maverick steal the credit.
38:02Not only did I forget our childhood promise, my choices forced him watch his true mate walk toward another male
38:09while he lay in bed on death's edge.
38:11Thinking of this always brought a sharp chest pain that made breathing difficult.
38:16I hated what I had done to Riker and wished I could take it back to regain the years I
38:21missed with him.
38:22This time, I told my father with unwavering determination.
38:25Dad, I genuinely want to become Riker's lunatic.
38:28I have no regrets.
38:30My father relaxed, smiling with relief, then pulled me in for a hug.
38:35Riker has actually been asking about you all these years, but he wanted to respect your choice, and wouldn't let
38:41me tell you.
38:42I'm happy you've recognized your true heart, your true mate.
38:46I can rest easy leaving our family in his protection.
38:50Leaving the study, I saw Riker waiting at the door like a statue.
38:54I approached and reached out to grab his hand, intertwining our fingers.
38:58Feel better now, my alpha?
39:00I asked, smiling up at him.
39:03Wordlessly, he pulled on my hand to bring my body up against his.
39:06His arms wrapped around me in a warm embrace, and he lowered his lips to the top of my head.
39:12The moment he took in my scent, I could feel him relax.
39:14What are you doing?
39:16A rageful roar shattered the moment.
39:18Maverick stood at the estate entrance, half-shifted into his wolf form.
39:22Let go of my mate.
39:24Eyes crimson, claws extended, and fangs bared.
39:28He charged at Riker.
39:29Riker stepped in front of me to protect me, standing there stokely as he watched Maverick approach.
39:35His expression was almost bored, and he didn't bother to shift.
39:39Once Maverick was close enough, Riker reached out and grabbed his throat.
39:43Lifting Maverick off his feet, he let him dangle there for a second, then tossed him to the side as
39:49if he were a feather dot.
39:51There was no denying who the alpha was.
39:53Maverick crawled pathetically from the steps.
39:55Juniper, stop this tantrum.
39:58I know you're angry with me.
40:00Mating isn't trivial, you can still change your mind.
40:03Keep this up and I'll really get angry.
40:06Even if you beg me later, I won't take back a second-hand wolf touched by other males.
40:12You'll regret this.
40:13Sometimes I truly admired Maverick.
40:15Where did he get the confidence that no matter how he hurt me, my wolf soul would remain devoted to
40:21him.
40:21I snorted out a laugh at him.
40:23The only thing I regret is that I fell for your lies and wasted five years of my life on
40:28a beta thief like you.
40:29Hearing the word thief, Maverick instinctively glanced at Riker, then defensively stammered.
40:35I don't know what you're talking about.
40:37I'm your alpha.
40:39I'd stand shook my head at him, looking down on him with the most demeaning expression I could.
40:44You stole credit for Riker's life-saving deed, using false memories to make me love you.
40:49These five years, you enjoyed humiliating me, trampling on my kindness and taking advantage of my ignorance.
40:56I stepped closer, until I towered over him where he lay on the ground.
41:00I'll say this one final time, I don't love you anymore, and my wolf and I find you disgusting.
41:07Your scent reeks of desperation.
41:09Have some respect for yourself and stop begging.
41:11I paused, then decided to use his own line on him.
41:15Even if you begged and pleaded at my feet until you died, I would never take you back.
41:20I turned and left.
41:21Not looking back once, I thought I'd been clear enough, but just three days later, Maverick returned.
41:27This time, he dragged a battered woman like a dead dog, and threw her before me.
41:32I stared for a long time before recognizing this reeking she-wolf as Reset.
41:38Juniper, you were right I was an asshole before.
41:41My wolf and I were deceived.
41:43I've reflected carefully, and it's all this bitch's fault.
41:47Maverick's eyes were crazed as he pointed at the woman on the ground.
41:50If she hadn't released heat pheromones to seduce me, I never would have betrayed or hurt you.
41:56She's the real culprit behind everything.
41:59Reset, either brainwashed or beaten into submission, dragged herself to kneel before me, pressing her forehead to the ground.
42:06I was cheap.
42:07I seduced Alpha Maverick.
42:09It's all my fault.
42:10Alpha Maverick's wolf heart truly loves only you.
42:13Please give him another chance.
42:15Her eyes held pure terror as she cowered in a ball, vigilant as if expecting someone to tear her apart
42:21any moment.
42:22But Maverick kicked her aside brutally, as if regaining confidence, hurriedly producing two severance contracts and smiling ingratiatingly.
42:31I've severed bonds with Rosette.
42:33I'm a single Alpha now.
42:35I don't mind that you're second-hand goods.
42:37Cancel your bonding ceremony with Riker right now, and we'll hold our own ceremony immediately.
42:44Looking at him made my stomach churn.
42:46Of course you don't mind me buying second-hand goods.
42:49I bit out.
42:50You're finally realizing that without me, you've lost your prestigious status, lost the generous resources from the Nighthaven family.
42:58Without Nighthaven support for the Winterton bloodline.
43:01You found you couldn't t-squeeze into elite Alpha social circles anymore, because you re not actually an Alpha you
43:07re a Beta, who s been pretending and getting away with it, because you had my support.
43:12That s the only reason you re-groveling and apologizing.
43:16I stepped closer, my fangs bared and my claws extended.
43:21I pushed out my power in a way I never had to him before, and I watched as it registered
43:27with him just how powerful I was compared to him and his weak Beta bloodline.
43:31Truth is, you don't think you did anything wrong.
43:34I continued, you love no one but yourself.reset, and I are just choices you made after weighing the pros,
43:41and cons.you disgust me.
43:43I was about to turn and leave, when he suddenly lunged forward, hugging my legs without a shred of dignity.
43:49Juniper, please don't treat me this way.
43:51I admit I was an asshole, taking your love for granted, thinking no matter how I hurt you, you'd never
43:58leave.
43:58I never thought when you truly didn't want me, I'd be terrified, regardless of what you believe.
44:05The only she-wolf in my heart is you.
44:08Rosette was just a toy I used for amusement when bored.
44:12Rosette's shoulders shook violently hearing this, tears falling silently, but she dared not whimper.
44:18I kicked him away in disgust, calling pack enforcers to throw both of them out.
44:22I instructed the enforcers that if these two, appeared again, they were to break their legs, and dump them outside
44:29of Moonlight Pack territory.
44:31On the day of our bonding ceremony, Riker came early to fetch me.
44:35When we arrived at the hotel's top floor, where the ceremony was to be held, and our guests had started
44:42gathering,
44:42someone from the hotel staff rushed in shouting frantically, disrupting the festive atmosphere.
44:47Miss Nighthaven, Maverick Winterton is threatening to jump from the rooftop.
44:51He says if he doesn't see you within ten minutes, he'll stain your bonding ceremony with blood.
44:58Strong arm circled me as Riker tenderly kissed my forehead, releasing calming pheromones.
45:03Go ahead, my Luna. I'll wait here for you to return.
45:07As soon as he saw me, Maverick's previously dim eyes instantly blazed with an eerie light.
45:12In just a few days, he seemed to have aged decades, sliding toward feral.
45:17Clothes disheveled, sunken eye sockets. Prominent cheekbones.
45:22His entire being reeked of desperation, decay, and death.
45:27Juniper, I knew you still loved me.
45:29He sounded completely unhinged.
45:31I clenched my jaw and took a deep breath before answering him.
45:35I said as evenly as I could manage.
45:37This is the last time I will say this to you.
45:40The last time I will speak to you, I do not love.
45:43I will never take you back.
45:45Even if you return to the moon goddess embrace right now, I wouldn't spare you a glance, but he wouldn't
45:52give up.
45:52Why? Where exactly am I inferior to Riker?
45:56No male is able to resist the temptation of a she-wolf in heat.
45:59I already know I was wrong.
46:01You think Riker is so great.
46:03All males are the same.
46:05As soon as he sniffs another female in heat, he'll bury himself between her legs.
46:10Don't fool yourself into thinking that being bonded means anything.
46:15I frowned with revulsion, stepping back.
46:17Don't assume all males are animals like you who can't control their dicks.
46:21Maverick's eyes reddened, tears streaming uncontrollably, his mental defenses completely collapsing.
46:27Fine, I'll fulfill your wish.
46:29I have only one request before another male marks you.
46:32Kiss me one last time and let me keep your scent.
46:35You're sick, Maverick laughed hysterically, his laughter fragmenting in the wind.
46:40If you don't kiss me, I'll jump.
46:43From now on, every anniversary you have will also be my death day.
46:47My curse will haunt you both forever.
46:49I fell silent briefly, finally nodding while concealing the killing intent in my eyes.
46:55Before approaching, I discreetly signaled the pack enforcers that had been standing in the shadows.
47:00Just as I was within arm's reach of Maverick, he exploded with final strength, lunging toward me.
47:07His eyes blazed with crazed possessiveness.
47:10If I can't have you, Riker can't either.
47:12I'll take you to hell with me.
47:15Right then, a disheveled reset burst out from seemingly nowhere.
47:19She was completely mad, eyes unfocused, screaming.
47:23You killed my pup pay with your life.
47:25She crashed into us like a cannonball.
47:27Maverick lost balance from the impact, releasing his grip on me.
47:32As I tumbled forward, heading over the ledge and thinking death was certain, a strong hand caught me firmly.
47:39When Riker pulled me up, two dull thuds echoed from below.
47:43The sound of bodies hitting pavement.
47:45I shrank into Riker's embrace, trembling uncontrollably.
47:49It's okay, I'm here.
47:51Pressed against his powerful body, hearing his soothing heartbeat, and feeling alpha protection,
47:56my emotions calmed.
47:58Maverick and Reset died instantly, their bodies twisted together in a kind of mocking eternity.
48:04Our bonding ceremony was postponed to the next day.
48:07Sharing an anniversary with Maverick's death was too ominous and unlucky.
48:11The next day, under the moonlight, we exchanged our vows and completed the sacred marking.
48:17A year later, we welcomed adorable twin pups.
48:20Riker named them Beatrice and Isabella.
48:23Born with the purest bloodlines, they'll grow strong in their parents' love.
48:28For the rest of our lives, only bright moonlight, no more sleepless nights.
48:33Happiness and peace.
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