Chapter 1 1

When I regained focus, the mind-link was still open. Ash clearly didn't notice, he didn't feel the spiritual connection break, his mind was already covered in semen. His thoughts were filled with Scarlett as he kissed her fiercely. "My little slut , do you know how much I've missed you?" I looked at the contents of his mind, he couldn't wait to hug her, then he took off her nightgown, revealing her white and full breasts. I sat pale-faced at my command station, unconsciously, my claws had already transformed into wolf form, viciously piercing into the palm of my hand. Suddenly feeling like a foolish masochist. The place where they were copulating used to be our wedding room. On that large bed, Ash and I experienced our first time together, and I still remember how I stretched my body for him. Later, I was captured and kidnapped by Ash's enemies there, beaten, tortured, and slashed dozens of times with a silver dagger, leaving severe psychological scars. I never stayed in that villa again after that. But now, the bed and the house have not changed, but the person beneath him is another woman. Obviously, he knew me well enough to know that it would be safest to hide Scarlett there instead. He pinned Scarlett down and ruthlessly pounded into her, roaring. Through our bond, I saw him position her in various ways. Their passionate encounter finally began to slow as night deepened. "My alpha, tell me, who makes you feel better? Is it me or your weak partner?" Scarlett's arms wrapped around Ash's neck, her red lips whispering in his ear, then her tongue trailed down his neck. Ash ripped her arms off and pinned her to the bed as he played with her body, his mind filled with lust. Yet his words were cold, "You're not worthy of comparison.""You are a bitch, know your place. If I didn't make her suffer, you wouldn't have the chance to lie here." Ash was always emotionally unstable after every combat mission. He couldn't control his wolf and has hurt me in bed more than once. As he spoke, his hands once again vigorously rubbed her breasts before thrusting into her roughly. His rough movements caused the mask of seduction on Scarlett's face to crack and tears instantly filled her eyes. But Ash showed no mercy and continued to move vigorously. “In three more days, it will be the wedding anniversary of me and Little Wolf. I need to prepare carefully.”"Don't contact me until then." Before leaving, he warned her to stay away from me. But as soon as he left the villa, I received a text message from Scarlett on my phone: [Alpha just got off my bed, he said having sex with me was great.] [Darling, since you handle pack logistics, would you mind cleaning up our little mess?] I maintained a cover as the pack's logistics coordinator. No one knew I was their mysterious tactical commander. Scarlett sent more explicit images. Empty pill bottles were strewn everywhere, torn nightgowns. As well, the picture of the two of them in bed, Scarlett's provocative eyes, two tightly entwined bodies. My heart ached despite my efforts to stay detached. I took out a memory crystal and when I input the scene I had just seen through the connection, my hand holding the crystal was trembling. "Dear little wolf, I'll be back home soon. I brought your favorite chocolate cake." Through the spiritual connection between us, Ash's thoughts reached out to me, his voice still as deep and gentle. Ash's thoughts reached for me, his mental voice low and tender. That voice I loved most, that always made me melt. But now I couldn't help remembering... How he'd used that same voice telling Scarlett to take it all in ,and to stay still. I retched violently, my whole body shaking with disgust. My vomiting surprised Ash, and he kept asking me what was wrong? Was there something bothering me? I did not respond. I have inputted all the recent memories into the memory crystal before he returns.

Chapter 2 2

"My Little Wolf!" Ash burst through the door, his body radiating the chill from running through the forest, his silver-streaked black fur slowly retracting. He thought that running in the cold night air would mask the musky scent of Scarlett's body left behind by his lovemaking with her, but my enhanced senses could still pick up on the telltale signs. I pushed him away when he tried to embrace me, suppressing the urge to retch at his touch. "It's possible that my previous injury has relapsed." This excuse is weak, but my old injury was caused by him, so he took it as seriously as a death threat. He gently picked me up in his arms and carried me to the bed, his well-muscled arms trembling with concern. Within minutes, he had prepared a bowl of healing meat broth infused with rare herbs, and laid out an array of wolfsbane remedies. "When I'm not around, you never take care of yourself properly." He looked at my pale face, his lips pressed together in concern, golden Alpha eyes flickering with worry. I didn't respond, pretending to be in pain while avoiding the lingering scent of another she-wolf on his skin. Ash gently massaged my temples with his large, calloused hands, continuing for several hours without stopping. His touch, once comforting, now made my skin crawl with knowledge of where those hands had been. I was beginning to drift off to sleep when I felt the audible interference of a clear mind link. Ash never knew that I could hear all the werewolf's mind-link messages whenever I wanted to, and that's what made me physically weak, too much noise filling my head and keeping me up at night. Then I felt Ash's hands withdraw as he carelessly opened the connection, thinking I was asleep. "Alpha, I smell you all over my body and I can still feel your cum in my body." Scarlett's teasing voice cooed through the link. "Even if you love marking my neck that much, you shouldn't leave such obvious bite marks. The other wolves might notice how thoroughly you claimed me today." The mind-link abruptly cut off. Ash's breath caught, and he anxiously checked my reaction, his heart racing so loud I could hear it. Seeing no response from me, he relaxed slightly, though his shoulders remained tense. He gripped his cell phone and went to the balcony to reply, closing the glass door behind him. "Didn't I tell you not to contact me during this time?" His mental voice was harsh, but tinged with desire. Scarlett's thoughts were both pitiful and seductive, dripping with false innocence. "You've marked me so many times, my body is covered in your bite marks.""You're pushing too hard, my waist and legs are so sore, I can't even walk.""My bras have all been torn by you. I'm not wearing anything underneath now. Do you want to see me wandering around the pack territory like this? Everyone will know what we've been doing." Ash's breathing suddenly grew heavy, and through our mate bond, I felt his arousal spike. "Wait for me in the northern forest clearing tomorrow.""Let's play something new, little slut." I clutched our bedsheets, tears soaking into the pillow as their mental exchange continued. [I'll wear that red collar you like,] Scarlett teased. [The one that matches the color of my lips when I...] I shut out the rest of her vulgar message, my claws shredding the sheets. I kept telling myself it didn't matter. In seven days, I would be gone, erased from this world of betrayal. After that, even if Ash searched the entire world, he would never find me again. The Moon Goddess would make sure of that. Thinking about this, I drifted into an uneasy sleep filled with nightmares of teeth and claws. When I woke the next morning, Ash had already prepared fresh deer blood and meat broth, the rich aroma filling our bedroom. "You must have been in such pain last night, Little Wolf. You cried in your sleep." He touched the tear stains around my eyes with feigned tenderness and tried to feed me the broth like he used to do. I wanted to refuse, to tell him his false care made me sick. His phone started ringing, which also distracted me from him. He nervously covered up the contents, and I directly invaded his mind using my sensing ability. [Waiting naked in the forest clearing. Only giving you fifteen minutes, Alpha. After that, I might have to find another wolf to satisfy me...] Scarlett's photos are obscene, with a red collar, naked body, lying on the bedsheet spread on the ground, in a seductive pose, facing the camera. Ash's veins bulged as he pressed the crystal down hard, his jaw clenching with barely controlled lust. "Little Wolf, there's some unfinished business from yesterday's mission.""I promise it won't interfere with our anniversary celebration." As tactical commander, I knew every detail of our missions, every movement of our warriors. There was absolutely nothing that needed following up. His throat bobbed - a sign of arousal I knew too well from our own passionate moments together. Seeing him fidget impatiently, his body already turning toward the door, I swallowed my disgust. "It's fine, pack business comes first." He rushed out, saying, "Wait for me, I'll be back soon." But I knew he couldn't resist Scarlett's allure, her promises of wild, rough passion that I was supposedly too delicate to handle. As expected, he rarely came home these three days. It gave me time to process the memory crystals while he was gone, documenting every betrayal. I had just finished editing when Scarlett sent another message. [Dear Luna, he said your favorite food was moonberry jam, but he wasted all the fruit he picked on me.] [On the eve of your wedding anniversary, the only thing he did to prepare was to fuck me once in the woods, my dear. You won't be mad, will you?] Then I got a new video on my cell phone. In the scene, in the forest, Ash squeezed the juice of the blueberries onto Scarlett's body, the purple-red juice flowing down her pale skin, so alluring and sensual, he licked the areas where the juice had flowed. Scarlett's moans and his panting blended together. I have again exported this memory to the memory crystal. Then I once again focused my mind and summoned the Moon Goddess. "How much longer until I can leave, can I leave here early.""Child, be calm and don't be anxious, I'm preparing, and there are four more days. Are you sure you really want to leave?""Of course, I have to leave." My decision was firmer than ever before. [Countdown: 4 days.] Soon, this pain would be nothing but a forgotten memory in a world that would no longer remember my name.

Chapter 3 3

For the next three days, Ash did not come back, and I received many messages from Scarlett on my phone. His sexual journey with her was very pleasant, and I could feel it. I found the loyalty potion and strengthening elixir that Ash had hidden in our home. The Moon Goddess told me that it was an ancient magical potion created by a promiscuous ancient Alpha King. Drink the loyalty potion to give your partner the illusion that you cannot get an erection, and use the enhancing potion as an antidote. This not only prevents your partner from feeling that you are unfaithful, but also enhances sexual performance. I find it absurd that, since you have decided to betray, why do you have to go to such great lengths to deceive me. Tonight is our fifth wedding anniversary celebration. Ash told me his arrangements and said he would come pick me up. I attended without enthusiasm. Before leaving this world, I didn't want Ash to suspect anything unusual. Any change in routine might make him more vigilant, complicating my departure. As darkness fell, Ash drove us to the pack hall, his hand resting possessively on my thigh. "Dear Luna, Blessings to you and Alpha forever." The pack members greeted me in unison, baring their necks in submission. None dared show disrespect to their Alpha's mate. Ash smiled down at me, eyes glowing with false devotion as he presented his gift. It was a necklace crafted from his own dominant fang, a sacred symbol among werewolves. He knelt before me, reverently kissing my hand with lips that had been on Scarlett hours before. "Little Wolf, I've decided to step down after this territory dispute.""After this final battle, I want to live a peaceful life with you, just us and our future pups." The words that would once have made my heart soar now felt like silver daggers. Ash had always lived dangerously as a stray wolf Alpha, leading our pack through countless bloody battles. Making him retire and lead a peaceful pack life had been my fervent wish every anniversary for five years. But now that the wish was about to come true, I felt nothing but hollowness. I merely glanced at the fang necklace, my hands refusing to touch it. Then gave a faint smile, "Alright." The word tasted like ash in my mouth. I would guide them through this final territory battle, Then close this chapter of our relationship forever, leaving him to wonder why his mate vanished without a trace. Amidst the festivities, Ash sang our mating song, the one he'd written when we first bonded. His golden Alpha eyes filled with devotion, as if I was his entire world. The same eyes that watched Scarlett with raw lust. As the song ended, his phone buzzed with a message. I heard it vibrate against his chest. Being closest to the door, Ash rose to check it, his movements too eager. In the dim light, the voices were noisy. I closed my eyes, calmed down, and infiltrated Ash's mind, capturing every word on the text message. "Alpha, I'm waiting in your office," Scarlett's voice dripped honey and sin. "Wearing that red lace set you love, with a special surprise. My body's still sore from last time...""Little Wolf, I'm going to the office for a moment, I'll be right back. I just remembered that there is an important document that needs to be signed." Ash was well-practiced at making excuses by now, his lies flowing smooth as silk. I did not expose his lie, as always I replied, "No problem, go ahead." The warriors of the pack covered for him, all praising how diligent our alpha is. They thought I knew nothing and heard nothing. They turned up the music and whispered among themselves like gossiping pups, "Alpha and Scarlett are like fire and gasoline, they'll be at it all night.""That she-wolf is insatiable, hope Alpha can handle her. Did you see the marks on her neck?" I had no interest in wasting more time in this farce. I grabbed my bag and silently left the hall, my footsteps soundless on the marble floor. Passing by his office, I heard Scarlett's seductive voice echo through the door. "Alpha, are you wearing the fang necklace you gave me last month?""Want to put it somewhere more... intimate? I'm already wet for you..." Ash growled low, cursing "You vixen" before the sounds of ripping fabric filled the air. What followed were sounds I never wanted to hear, but my cursed abilities forced me to endure. Walking out into the cold night air, my mind finally cleared of their lustful thoughts. I wandered aimlessly until reaching the river's edge, where Ash and I had shared our first kiss. My phone showed 00:00, marking the end of another false anniversary. "Our new life is coming, Aurora Winters, and will be happy forever after," I whispered to myself, the name feeling foreign now. I faced the moon, hands clasped in prayer, making my silent wish. This year's anniversary wish was to leave successfully, to never again have to hear their thoughts. [Countdown: three days.]

Chapter 4 4

I heard that at midnight, Ash finally remembered to return to the pack hall. His hair was disheveled, shirt hastily buttoned wrong, reeking of sex and Scarlett's perfume. He had abandoned her, still trembling and marked in his office, wanting to see me blow out the ceremonial moon candles. But when he arrived, the hall had fallen silent. I was already gone. He went mad searching for me, his Alpha roar shaking the entire territory. "FIND HER!" His command echoed through the pack bonds, making lesser wolves whimper in fear. "Little Wolf." Standing by the river, I heard his hoarse voice behind me, I don't know if the hoarseness was caused by screaming at Scarlett. The water reflected the moon, reminding me of happier times when we would run together under its light. Turning, I met blood-shot eyes, his pupils still dilated with lingering lust and panic. Ash's neck was still damp with sweat, bite marks poorly concealed by his collar, his voice shaking with false concern. "Why did you leave the celebration alone? These woods aren't safe at night." His hands twitched, wanting to reach for me but sensing my withdrawal. "If you like the river view, we can hold next year's ceremony here, alright? Just us and the moon." I stared at him silently, my enhanced senses noting how Scarlett's scent still clung to his skin - arousal, satisfaction, and her distinctive floral perfume. His face grew increasingly pale under my scrutiny. "Little Wolf..." Ash was afraid. The fearsome Alpha who had slaughtered entire rival packs, who made enemies tremble at his name, was afraid. Too afraid to admit his betrayal, too afraid to even test if I knew about his afternoon tryst with Scarlett. I forced my usual smile, the one he never saw through, the one that never reached my eyes. "Alright." One word seemed to grant him absolution from all his sins, washing away his guilt like the flowing river beside us. Ash pulled me tight against his chest, his heart racing with relief, "Don't disappear again, Little Wolf. I'll truly go insane without you." If I didn't know about his betrayal, his words would have touched me in this situation, but now I just find it ridiculous. I responded mechanically, fighting the urge to retch at his touch, at the mingled scents on his skin. Patting his back, I signaled him to release me before his scent made me physically ill. "The territory battle starts tomorrow. We should prepare." This battle would take place in the Ancient Woods, where the most powerful wild wolves dwelled among magic-infused trees. The danger level was extreme - three packs had already been decimated trying to claim it. No other Alpha dared accept the challenge after seeing their mangled bodies returned. Ash only took it for the territory rights and the ancient magic that lay dormant there, always hungry for more power. While I was at home, beginning to tune into my spirituality, the group connected to our warrior,an unexpected figure appeared. Scarlett. The sight of her made my blood freeze. Ash had brought her to the Ancient Woods, ignoring all safety protocols and common sense. They were inseparable, like conjoined twins sharing one twisted soul, unable to stay apart even in mortal danger. "I'll wait for you after the fight, my strong Alpha," she purred through the link. Her thoughts projected images of what she planned to do to "reward" him. "After the battle, we can play in the sacred hot springs. I hear they enhance... certain abilities." The photos she showed him made me want to gouge my own eyes out. I sank into silence, finding their depravity increasingly absurd. Here we were, facing potential death, and they planned their next rendezvous. Ash narrowed his eyes, finally showing some sense as he told her to hide in one of the safe caves. Then he entered battle mode, his Alpha power surging visibly around him. "Claire" I snapped back to attention, activating my voice modifier to disguise my identity, "Here. All units standby." Through group links, I watched our warriors take position, ready to kill or die at my command. Time passes second by second, and I slowly amplify my spiritual power through the bond of the group, spreading it to every corner of the ancient forest. [Countdown: two days.] "Begin operation.""Repeating mission objective: "Destroy Alpha Samuel, the wild wolf pack of the ancient forest." I remained tensely focused throughout, knowing my distraction could cost lives. One wrong move, one mistaken judgment, could mean death for our warriors. My gift of foresight showed multiple possible outcomes - most of them bloody. Thankfully everything proceeded smoothly, Ash's group reaching the central zone where Samuel Eclipse was supposed to be hiding. But suddenly, an ominous feeling washed over me, my precognitive abilities screaming danger. This wasn't one of the futures I'd seen. "Bzzt------" The light bulb crackled and popped, plunging the entire room into pitch darkness. The sound of the door lock exploding from the entrance disrupted my mental focus, breaking the group connection. "Found her." A rough voice behind me made my blood run cold——It's Samuel Eclipse. "So the great Ash Blackwood never knew..." Hands grabbed me from behind, claws digging into my shoulders. "His precious tactical commander Claire is his own mate. How delicious." I was restrained, the air crushed from my lungs by a savage grip that threatened to snap my spine. The attacker laughed cruelly, his breath hot against my ear. "Save his mate or his mistress - now this will be entertaining. Let's see who he values more." I was struck hard in the back of my head, and before everything went black, I heard the voice of the Moon Goddess. [Countdown: one day.] My last coherent thought was that at least this would speed up my departure from this world of betrayal.

Chapter 5 5

My spiritual connection with the warriors has been completely severed, rendering them defenseless. Our warriors were stumbling blind through the Ancient Woods without my guidance, like pups lost in the dark. "Damn it, how did they find Claire?" Ash's frustrated growl echoed through the trees, tinged with pain from his wounds. "Our tactical commander's never been compromised before!" No one could have guessed that I, his supposedly weak mate, was the mysterious tactical commander. No one imagined I would be caught, least of all Ash who thought he needed to protect me. I slowly woke up with a pain in the back of my head. My head was covered, and through the thick burlap hood, I heard the pitiful whimpers of those around me. I endured the headache, focused my attention, and tried to slowly extend my mental energy outward, but I failed. "Please don't hurt me... Alpha will kill you all if you touch me." Scarlett's voice trembled with fear. "He loves me, he'll destroy your entire pack for touching what's his!" It was Scarlett, who had foolishly insisted on following Ash into danger just to keep him in her bed. The wolfsbane-laced drugs they injected into me prevented me from speaking or using my powers. But they hadn't gagged Scarlett, letting her pitiful cries echo through the cave. I summoned the Moon Goddess, and thankfully she was still there. "Child, bear with me a little longer, the time will soon be up. ""Beloved Goddess, when can I leave? " True to my prediction, Ash burst through the door moments later, his breath ragged. "Samuel Eclipse." His voice was rough with pain, and I could smell his blood - he was badly injured from the fight. A clawed hand gripped my shoulder painfully. Samuel laughed, the sound echoing off stone walls, "Finally here. I've been waiting to play this little game with you, mighty Alpha.""Your weeping mistress or your loyal commander Claire...""Which one matters more to the great Ash Blackwood?" My spiritual strength is slowly recovering.Through the hood, I could sense Scarlett looking pathetic, stripped and terrified on the cold cave floor. Her mascara ran down her cheeks as she sobbed, reaching for Ash with trembling hands. Samuel's men had the cave completely surrounded, their yellow eyes gleaming in the darkness. I saw Ash's face twisted with crimson rage and desperation. His Alpha power surged uselessly against Samuel's magical barriers. Scarlett kept crying for help, begging him desperately between hiccuping sobs. "Alpha, please! Don't let them hurt me! You promised to protect me!" Samuel's grip tightened until I thought my shoulder would shatter, his claws drawing blood. Then he helped Ash make his choice in the cruelest way possible. His men tore off Scarlett's remaining clothes and pinned her down, their intentions clear. "Stop!" Ash's roar shook the cave, making dust rain from the ceiling. "I choose her!" Samuel smiled a sadistic, satisfied smile as he tossed Ash a silver, magical crossbow, which he ordered him to prove his choice by shooting me through my body with it. I saw his hands trembling through my dying power, his conflict visible. "She came with me, I have to take responsibility for her." His voice cracked. He seemed to be explaining to me, almost pleading for understanding. "Claire, you'll understand. You're a warrior, you know about duty.""This is my last mission. After this, we'll never cross paths again." Samuel impatiently urged him to start spraying, pressing his claws deeper into my flesh. Under the pressure, under Scarlett's continued screams, He pulled the trigger of the crossbow. In that instant, Samuel howled with mad laughter that bounced off the cave walls. The silver arrows pierced my body one after another, leaving dozens of bloody holes. He yanked off my hood roughly, grabbing my hair to lift my face. "Look at your choice, Ash Blackwood. Look who you just shot!" His pupils suddenly contracted, clearly he recognized his Luna. He screamed: "NO!!!" When he realized what he had done, the crossbow in his hand had already fired the last silver arrow. Amidst the chaos, only the voice of the Moon Goddess rang clearly in my ears. [Countdown complete.] [Initiating world departure...] I opened my eyes and saw the scene before me, the fresh blood had stained my clothes, dripping onto the ground. Many soldiers looked at me in horror. Looking into Ash's shattered eyes, I managed a smile, tasting blood on my lips. I had deliberately leaked my location to Samuel's spies. He would never have found me otherwise - I was too good at staying hidden. This was my parting gift to you, Ash. Living with the knowledge of what you'd done.