Chapter 1 Chapter 1

My mating ceremony with my fiancé, Jaden, was approaching, yet I had unexpectedly discovered he had fathered a pup with another she-wolf. I was nothing more than a tool he had chosen to keep his Alpha father quiet. I returned home, pulled out my suitcase, and began packing. My best friend stared at me in disbelief. "Arabella, are you really going through with this arranged mating?" I kept packing. "Yes, I've already arranged everything. I'm leaving in five days." Beryl Montgomery hesitated. "Can you really bear to leave this place? To leave... my brother?" I frowned. "Why wouldn't I be able to? I have no memory of your brother. Did I love him or something?" Beryl picked up my phone, opened the notes app, and handed it to me. "You loved him to death. Everything is recorded here—your entire five-year pursuit of him." I scrolled through hundreds of densely packed pages. My chest felt tight, as if a heavy stone was pressing down on it, making it hard to breathe. There were a hundred confession records and a hundred different rejection responses. The only thing they all had in common was that every single one mentioned a third person's name—Lillian Rosewood. Beryl sighed, her expression grim. "Lillian is his unforgettable first love, the she-wolf he has always kept in his heart. But she's an Omega. She's too lowly in status to be with my brother." I locked the phone screen. "What's there to miss about an old wolf who rejected my confessions a thousand times? The young wolf I'm going to mate with this time is much better.""What are you two talking about? What old wolf? What arranged mating?" A cold voice came from behind us. I spun around sharply to see a tall figure leaning against the doorframe. It was Jaden. His eyes were icy, filled with irritation and impatience. "Arabella, what kind of game are you playing this time?" His tone was cutting, as if everything I did was just to get his attention. Beryl hurriedly tried to explain, saying, "Jaden, Arabella has—" Yet before she could say the word 'amnesia', he cut her off. "Did I ask you? Are you in any position to speak right now?" Jaden snapped back mercilessly. "Arabella, I've already agreed to hold the mating ceremony with you. I expect you to behave yourself. Lillian is carrying my pup now, and her body is fragile. If you cause trouble for Lillian at a time like this, don't blame me for what comes next." His tone was domineering, leaving no room for argument. I was stunned for a moment, and then fury surged through me. "You scum! If you're so protective of her, why don't you just go live with your little she-wolf?" Jaden had not expected me to lash out at him either. He froze, and then his expression became even more vicious. He strode up to me, grabbed my wrist, and dragged me toward the door. The wounds on my back from the wolfsbane had not fully healed yet. When he yanked me like that, the cuts tore open again, and blood seeped through my clothes. Jaden threw me violently to the ground. My abdomen slammed into a sharp corner of a table, the pain so intense I could not speak for a long moment. "Jaden, what are you doing? Arabella is your future Luna. How can you treat her like this over another she-wolf?" Beryl rushed over to help me up. However, Jaden shoved her away with one hand. His gaze was savage as he walked over to me and threw a punch straight into my stomach. With the heavy sound of impact, my internal organs felt crushed together. I clutched my belly and collapsed to the ground in agony. Jaden pulled back his fist and looked down at me coldly from above. "Arabella, I thought you were someone who knew your place, but it turns out you're just as scheming and vicious as the rest. This is just a warning. Every time you manipulate Beryl, I'll hit you until you learn your lesson." I finally understood how I had gotten all those bruises on my body after waking up. After all, I was the princess of the Northern Silver Wolf Pack—yet someone had dared to lay hands on me. "Also, the Full Moon Festival banquet is approaching. I originally wanted Lillian to accompany me, but I don't want her to face gossip. I'll bring you instead so that people won't talk. This isn't a discussion; it's a notification. Be at the Pack Altar by 8 pm the day after tomorrow. Don't keep me waiting." With that, he didn't spare me another glance and left without looking back. I lay on the ground, my body burning with pain. But my heart was strangely calm. No matter what, I was still his fiancée. There were certain appearances I had to maintain, so I would fulfill this duty one last time. Just five more days. In five days, I would embark on my new journey.

Chapter 2 Chapter 2

There were three days left. These past few days, aside from nursing my injuries, I had been holed up in my apartment, throwing out useless things. Looking at the pile of belongings stacked like a small mountain in the living room, I silently threw it into the trash bin by the door. Among them were the 1,000 love letters I had written to Jaden, the 365 custom meal plans I had created for him, and a hundred moonstone bracelets I had hand-woven for him. There were 108 plane tickets to his pack territory, as well as protection charms I had obtained by kneeling before the Moon Goddess at the altar for three days and three nights, praying for his safety. After throwing away the last item, I let out a long breath of relief. The moment I turned around, my heart skipped a beat. Jaden was standing at the doorway, and I had no idea when he had arrived. Those unpredictable eyes stared straight at me, then moved to the pile of 'trash'. He frowned, his voice carrying a trace of incredulous hoarseness. "Why are you throwing them away?" My tone was ice-cold. "Useless garbage obviously needs to be thrown out." The moment those words left my mouth, I felt an incredible sense of relief. However, Jaden did not feel the same way. He clenched his fists tightly, veins bulging on the back of his hands as if he were desperately restraining something. I thought I was about to receive another brutal beating like last time. Yet instead, Jaden took a deep breath and said in a stiff tone, "I was too impulsive that day. After the banquet ends, I'll move forward with the mating ceremony and officially make you my future Luna." I did not respond and continued to pack my things. Just then, the front door opened. I saw Lillian holding a key to my house, smiling as she wrapped her arm around Jaden's. "Jaden, I heard you're taking your fiancée to the banquet. I want to go too." As Lillian spoke, she did not forget to toss me a sideway glance, watching for my reaction. I raised an eyebrow, my face showing not the slightest ripple of emotion. I remained focused on packing my belongings, not even sparing her a glance. Seeing my reaction, Jaden looked shocked. Normally, whenever Lillian showed up, I would throw a fit no matter where we were. I would make a scene until I had worked myself into a rage. However, seeing my unusual behavior now—this complete indifference—was probably making him start to panic. In a fit of anger, Jaden agreed to Lillian's request. On the way to the banquet, the atmosphere in the car was strangely tense. He unconsciously began showing off his affection for Lillian right in front of me. One moment he was tenderly brushing a stray lock of hair from her face. The next, he was asking in a soft voice whether her stomach felt uncomfortable. He spoke just loud enough for me to hear. When he checked my reaction through the rear-view mirror for the seventh time, he still saw the same emotionless expression on my face. Jaden's expression suddenly darkened, and he gripped the steering wheel so tightly it creaked. When we arrived at the banquet, he brazenly took Lillian's hand in front of everyone. Everyone there was stunned. "The Full Moon Festival is such an important holiday, and you're still bold enough to bring... this one." The one who spoke glanced at me, his eyes filled with sympathy. He shook his head and sighed quietly. "Arabella used to be so bright and cheerful. Now look what you've turned her into, Jaden. You're something else." Whispers arose around us, and unabashed stares fell on me. "I heard this Omega is Jaden's true love, and she's even carrying his pup. If it weren't for her lowly status, the future Luna position would've been hers.""Don't let Arabella's indifferent act fool you. She's probably furious on the inside. She's really keeping up the pretense." Even when faced with everyone's criticism and mockery, I paid no attention to any of it. If this had been me pre-memory loss, I would have stormed out in anger after hearing such insulting words. Yet now, having forgotten everything about Jaden and feeling no love for him, I naturally would not pay attention to those mocking glances. However, appearances still mattered. I was still Jaden's fiancée, and there were certain social situations I had to handle. I moved through the crowd with him, exchanging empty pleasantries and drinking glass after glass of wine. Soon, I became dizzy from the alcohol as I was unable to handle it well. I found a quiet spot to rest. I had just sat down when I saw Lillian holding a blue medicine bottle and shaking pills into her mouth. When Lillian spotted me, she was startled. The medicine bottle slipped from her hands, rolling several times before stopping at my feet. I picked it up and sniffed it. Since I had studied medicine, I immediately recognized the scent. These were pills that faked pregnancy symptoms! "You're not pregnant?" Lillian spun around, her eyes filled with viciousness and wariness. "So what? Are you going to snitch?" I shook my head indifferently. "There's no need. I don't love Jaden anymore. I'm determined to leave, so, naturally, I won't interfere in your affairs.""Really?" Lillian looked at me with deep suspicion. I nodded honestly. Seeing that I did not seem to be lying, Lillian relaxed slightly. However, just as I turned to leave, Lillian suddenly rushed at me while clutching a sharp silver knife. I reacted quickly, blocking the blade that was about to pierce my body. But the next second, the knife tip suddenly changed direction and plunged straight into her own abdomen. Lillian's face twisted grotesquely as she forced out an eerie smile. "I don't believe you, and I can't leave any loose ends." Then, she screamed and collapsed straight into a pool of blood, clutching her stomach while letting out agonized wails. Jaden came rushing over at the sound, his face instantly turning pale at the scene before him. He hurried forward, carefully lifting Lillian. "Lillian, what happened?" Lillian gripped her stomach tightly. "Arabella was jealous that I'm carrying your pup. She stabbed my stomach with a silver knife." I had not expected Lillian to go this far to cover up her lies. I was about to explain and tell Jaden the truth, but he had already been consumed with rage. His eyes were blood-red and filled with murderous hatred. With a roar, he shifted into wolf form and viciously kicked my stomach. I staggered several steps and tumbled down the stairs, my head slamming hard against the cold floor. I felt like my organs were twisting together in agony. My barely healed wounds tore open again. Everything went dark, and my consciousness grew increasingly blurred. Before I completely blacked out, the last image I saw was Jaden carrying the sobbing Lillian, walking downstairs without looking back. He appeared cold and resolute. I could not hold on anymore. My eyelids grew heavy and fell shut as I fainted.

Chapter 3 Chapter 3

When I opened my eyes again, I was staring at a white hospital ceiling. "Arabella, you're finally awake." Beryl's eyes were red and swollen. "Beryl..." Beryl carefully helped me sit up. "You've been unconscious for two days and nights. I was worried sick." Two days? "Has it really been two days?" My voice was barely a whisper. There was only one day left before my departure? Beryl wiped her tears, sobbing uncontrollably. "Arabella, you... You lost your pup!" Lost my pup? Those words exploded in my head like thunder. "I lost my pup..." My body trembled uncontrollably, and tears poured down my face. Beryl tried to comfort me, saying with a heartbroken voice, "It was just over a month old, barely formed yet. Arabella, try to stay calm. You're still young. You can have more pups." I squeezed my eyes shut, sobbing as every inch of my body convulsed in pain. Just as I was beginning to calm down slightly, the hospital ward door was violently kicked open with a loud bang. Jaden's expression was terrifyingly dark. He stormed over to my hospital bed and angrily demanded, "Arabella, why did you kill Lillian's pup?" My body was weak, and I struggled to open my mouth to defend myself. "No... It wasn't me. I didn't hurt her. She stabbed herself, and her pregnancy was fake too. You can ask the doctor to check!" However, Jaden's eyes held only hatred. He suddenly reached out and dragged me from the bed while I was still hooked up to an IV. The needle pulled free, causing blood to splatter everywhere. "Arabella, you make me sick." Jaden dragged me toward the door. Beryl cried out in alarm and rushed forward to stop him, but Jaden ruthlessly shoved her aside. "Jaden! How can you treat Arabella like this? She has amnesia. She doesn't even know who that woman is. How could she possibly hurt her? And you don't know that Arabella was also—""Shut up!" Jaden roared, cutting off Beryl's words. His gaze was savage enough to devour someone. "You backstabbing little bitch, do you know who you're talking to? If you dare conspire with this woman again, don't blame me for exiling you to the wilderness!" Jaden was consumed with rage. He was in no state to listen to any reasoning. He dragged me to the neighboring hospital ward and threw me violently to the floor. Lillian lay weakly on the hospital bed. "Arabella, look what you've done! The doctor said Lillian was carrying a female pup. How could you be so heartless? You should repent for what you've done!" I lay on the cold floor, pinned down by two large Betas. I could not move and could only cry out helplessly, "It's all fake! She was never pregnant! Go ask the doctor!" Jaden's cold eyes swept over me as he lifted his foot and kicked my abdomen viciously. "You're still denying it? Arabella, if you still want to become my future Luna, then get out of here and reflect on your actions. When Lillian is discharged, you'll take care of her to atone for what you've done!" I bit my lip to keep the tears from falling. "Fine! I'm leaving!" I used every ounce of my strength to stagger to my feet and limped out of the hospital ward without looking back. Watching my resolute retreating figure, Jaden felt an inexplicable ache in his heart. However, his attention was quickly drawn back to the moaning she-wolf on the hospital bed. He stayed to care for her until midnight before dragging his exhausted body home. When he reached home, the mansion was empty. There was not a soul in sight, and it was terrifyingly quiet. "Arabella." Jaden suddenly felt a panic and frantically called my name, but he received no response. He searched every corner of the mansion but could not find any trace of me. Even all my belongings had disappeared. In desperation, Jaden reached out to Beryl through the mind-link. "Beryl, is Arabella with you?" Beryl was silent for two seconds before saying calmly, "She went back to her own pack for an arranged mating. Oh, and there's something else. Right before you forced her to kneel and apologize to Lillian, Arabella had just miscarried your pup." Jaden's heart lurched violently. "Miscarriage? Arranged mating?"