Chapter 1 Chapter 1

“I’ll marry you and become your Rogue Luna.” Alpha David seemed completely taken aback that I would agree to such an absurd condition.he stood there, frozen like a statue, his jaw slack, his expression a mix of disbelief and confusion. “You… you, you—are you serious?” he finally stammered, his eyes wide as if he’d just seen a ghost. "Three days from now, I’ll come to marry you. No backing out." I shrugged with a smirk. “Yes，I said it, Never take-backs.” The poor guy practically tripped over his own feet as he scrambled down the wall, clearly terrified I might change my mind. Just as he reached the ground, he stumbled and almost faceplanted. I laughed, the sound light and genuine. For someone with the reputation of being a rogue Alpha to the core, David was unexpectedly... charming in an awkward kind of way. Not the arrogant brute the rumors painted him to be. My amusement was cut short when a voice interrupted my thoughts, sliding into my mind through the pack link. “Gamma,” came the calm, measured voice of my servant. “Alpha Kevin is waiting for you in the living room.” The laughter vanished from my face in an instant. My wolf, usually heard this will be happy or wag her tail, but now went deathly silent. By the time I reached the living room, my smile was gone, replaced by a mask of cool detachment. Alpha Kevin was standing there, his posture as confident as ever, but the forced smile on his lips gave him away. “Alpha Kevin,” I said evenly, “shouldn’t you be at home with your new Luna? What urgent business brings you here?” His grin faltered for a split second before he forced it wider. “Diana, you know I wouldn’t come if it wasn’t important.” I crossed my arms, leaning against the doorframe with an arched brow. “Important enough to leave your honeymoon?” He sighed, running a hand through his hair. “Sandra’s too soft. She’d be ruined if I let her marry that rogue. You know she wouldn’t survive in a life like that.” I tilted my head, my tone laced with mockery. “And yet, you didn’t hesitate to ruin me and my family’s reputation. Funny how that works.” His face fell, but he quickly recovered. “Diana, let’s not do this. I didn’t have a choice. You know I care about you.”“Alpha Kevin,” I said, voice cold and steady, “our engagement is over. There’s nothing more to say.” He took a step closer, his hand reaching out as if to placate me. “Diana, don’t be rash. Just because I married her doesn’t mean things have to change between us.” I stared at him, incredulous. He actually believed the garbage coming out of his mouth. “Sandra won’t mind, She’s sweet, understanding. You just need to be patient for now. Be my girlfriend until things settle. When you have my pup, I’ll bring you back to my estate. We’ll be together—all three of us.”"“You and Sandra are both important to me, and I swear I’ll treat you equally. Neither of you will feel neglected.” I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. The audacity of this man, to ask the strongest female Gamma in the pack to be his mistress. Even if I were willing, my family would never tolerate such humiliation. I laughed, a sharp, humorless sound that made him flinch. “I, Diana Gilbert, won't be anyone’s mistress.” His smile faltered, annoyance flickering in his eyes. “Diana, don’t make this difficult. Being my mistress isn’t as bad as you’re making it out to be. I’ll make sure no one disrespects you.Why make this so difficult for me?” I’m making it difficult for him? I almost laughed in disbelief. Was I the one who had disrupted someone’s wedding, dragged another woman to the registry office, and left my family in disgrace? I looked at him mockingly and repeated, “I said, I, Diana Gilbert, will never—never—be anyone’s mistress.” He scowled. “You’re being unreasonable! The entire Midnight Ridge Pack knows you’re my mate. Do you think anyone else would want you now? You’re already ruined.” His words were like a dagger, but I didn’t flinch. My wolf growled low in my mind, her hackles raised. If she had her way, she’d rip his throat out for daring to speak to me like that. But I wouldn’t give him the satisfaction of seeing me lose control. I stood taller, my voice steady and unwavering. “I, Diana Gilbert, would rather live alone for all of my life than settle for being your second choice.” "Beta Diana,Without me, no one else will ever want you.” "He stormed out, his word lingering like an unwelcome guest. The slam of the door echoed in the room, but I didn’t move. My hands clenched into fists and a bitter ache in my chest. From the moment I turned 18, I had taken over my father’s Gamma position, thanks to my rare white wolf. That same day, I found my mate. When I first saw Alpha Kevin, my wolf howled with joy, “Mate!” The golden boy of the Midnight Ridge Pack was my destined mate. Even now, years after we graduated, we were still the star couple of the Midnight Ridge Pack’s No 1 Academy. But the Alpha Kevin who once adored me, who couldn’t bear to see me suffer even the slightest pain—that Kevin was gone. The man before me now was Sandra’s mate. The moment he chose Sandra over me, ignoring my love and trampling on my heart, I should have let go. But I couldn’t. Ten years of history between us—I couldn’t believe it would lose to their mere six months of knowing each other. Yet, I was wrong. Completely, utterly wrong.

Chapter 2 Chapter 2

Alpha David didn’t give me a chance to change my mind. The very next morning, a convoy of wolves from the Rogue Den arrived at the gates of my villa. Their cargo? Twenty-five chests of gold. Yes, you heard that right—one chest for every year of my life. When Alpha David opened those chests in my living room, the dazzling gold nearly blinded me. Honestly, I didn’t know if I should be impressed or worried about getting robbed. My parents weren’t thrilled about Alpha David. “Are you sure about this, Diana?” my mom asked for the tenth time. “Alpha David’s reputation isn’t exactly... spotless,” my dad added. But my mind was made up. “Love or power,” I replied with a shrug, “at least I’ll have one of them.” Now, was Alpha David’s reputation as the Rogue Alpha of the entire Rogue Den a little intimidating? Sure. But he was powerful. His pack is tucked away in the remote Mississippi River region, but it was vast and fiercely strong. That kind of strength came with its own allure. And besides, if Sandra Barlow hadn’t turned him down, I wouldn’t even have this opportunity. Just as I was contemplating how to store all this gold , the door swung open. In walked Alpha Kevin with Sandra trailing behind him. Upon seeing the scene before them, both seemed to jump to conclusions. Alpha Kevin raised his chin with an expression that practically screamed, “I knew it.” Sandra, on the other hand, had a glint of greed in her eyes. “Diana,” she cooed, her voice dripping with fake sweetness, “is this all your dowry?” Sandra Barlow is the unwanted product of a drunken night between Delta Kingsley and a stripper. The Barlow family barely tolerated her existence, sending her off on her wedding day with nothing more than a box of pastries. I frowned. “No, it’s not.” Kevin scoffed. “Come on, Diana, drop the act. Yesterday, you were all about not getting married, and now you’re stockpiling your dowry?”“Yes, Diana,” Sandra chimed in, her voice sickly sweet. “We’re all family now that you’re marrying Kevin.” Before I could tell her to shove her idea of “family,” she turned to Kevin. “Didn’t you prepare a gift for Diana? Go on, show her!” she said, tugging on his arm. As she moved, a glint of green around her neck caught my eye. My chest tightened. That necklace—a stunning emerald piece—was an heirloom from Kevin’s family, meant for the future Luna. I’d dropped more hints about it than I cared to admit, but he’d always dodged the subject, refusing to part with it. Yet there it was, now sitting smugly on Sandra’s neck. Noticing my stare, Sandra adjusted her collar, ensuring the necklace sparkled under the light. And then, as if that weren’t enough, Kevin pulled out a small box from his pocket, opened it, and tossed its contents at me. A ring. A cheap, ugly ring made of stainless steel. “Here,” he said, his tone laced with mockery. “It’s for you.” I picked up the ring, its chipped rose-gold paint flaking off in my hand, and couldn’t help but laugh. He was so generous with Sandra, yet so miserly with me. “Wow, Alpha Kevin,” I said, handing it back to him. “This masterpiece should definitely go to your Luna.” Alpha Kevin’s face darkened instantly. Furious, he snatched the ring and hurled it out the window. “If you don’t want it, then it’s trash!” Sandra pouted dramatically, stomping her foot. “Diana, this ring was chosen specifically for you by Kevin and me. It’s a token of our goodwill.”“Oh, and Diana,” she continued with a saccharine smile, “I designed a wedding dress for you myself. I hope you’ll like it.” She gestured to a maid, who handed her a pink gown. I was so angry, I laughed. In Midnight Ridge Pack tradition, pink wedding dresses were reserved for second marriages or mistresses. Watching Sandra’s smug expression, I finally understood their purpose for coming today. They wanted to humiliate me. Without caring whether I agreed or not. Sandra handed me the dress with a smug grin, clearly enjoying herself. In front of Alpha Kevin, I reiterated, “I’ve already told you, the wedding is off.”“If there’s nothing else, you two may leave.” But it was clear they didn’t take my words seriously. Sandra grabbed my arm, trying to drag me toward the fitting room. “Don’t be ridiculous, Diana. At least try it on!” Annoyed, I shoved her hand away. “Get out. Don’t touch me.” I hadn’t even used much force, yet Sandra dramatically staggered backward, collapsing to the ground with the dress in hand. Tears quickly welled in her eyes. “Diana, I... I was just trying to help,” she whimpered, clutching the dress like I’d ripped her heart out. Alpha Kevin, seeing this, shoved me hard. “Diana Gilbert, This dress was Sandra’s gift to you,She spent days designing it and made sure it was finished in time for the wedding. And this is how you repay her?”“An ungrateful, jealous shrew like you deserves to be alone forever.” With that, he scooped Sandra into his arms and stormed out. Sandra glanced over his shoulder, smirking triumphantly. That smirk reminded me of the first time I met her.

Chapter 3 Chapter 3

Back then, she was just the illegitimate daughter of the Barlow family, a stray among nobles, tolerated but never truly accepted. At a grand banquet, her sister, Miss Fiona, treated her like a mere servant. When she accidentally spilled wine on Fiona’s silk gown, the entire hall fell silent. A hush of anticipation rippled through the crowd as Fiona, ever the perfect lady in public, cracked her fan shut with an audible snap and delivered a sharp slap across Sandra’s cheek. "Know your place," Fiona hissed. "Kneel." Sandra hesitated, her hands trembling. No one moved to help her. No one ever did. That was when Alpha Kevin stepped forward. His golden eyes flashed with barely restrained fury as he caught Fiona’s wrist mid-swing. "Enough," he said, his voice dangerously low. "She’s still your sister." The crowd gasped. Fiona’s face burned with anger, but she swallowed it down, retreating with forced grace. From then on, Kevin became Sandra’s silent protector. He offered her food before anyone else, took her on runs through the pack lands, even made sure she had the best training gear. I should’ve seen the signs. Whenever I pouted about it, he’d ruffle my hair and laugh. "I just feel sorry for Sandra," he’d say. "She’s had it rough." And I believed him. Like a fool. Until the day Sandra was set to marry Alpha David, the most feared rogue Alpha along the Mississippi River. Kevin stormed the rogue den like a man possessed, challenging David in broad daylight. He didn’t just stop the wedding. He married her himself that very night. And to make sure no one could ever take her away, he marked her under the moonlight. That was when I finally understood. Pity had nothing to do with it. The night before my wedding, the Midnight Ridge Pack held its annual harvest festival—my favorite time of the year. Every year, Kevin and I would set off fireworks together, laughing like pups as they painted the sky with streaks of silver and gold. But this year, I stood alone in the empty streets. The vendors were gone. The familiar scent of caramel apples and roasted nuts was missing. Something was off. Then, I heard two women chatting nearby. "Alpha Kevin really went all out for Luna Sandra this time. Did you hear? He bought every single firework on this street just for her."“No kidding. If I were Luna Sandra, I’d be moved to tears.”“That’s not even the best part. Alpha Kevin went as far as offending the Rogue Alpha for her and even made Gamma Diana to be a mistress. Alphas this good only exist in TV dramas!” Hearing that, I scoffed mockingly. I was about to leave when a familiar voice called out from behind me. “Diana.” Instinctively, I turned around and saw Alpha Kevin and Sandra standing not far away. Sandra was holding a sparkler and ran over to me, beaming. “Diana, are you here to set off fireworks too?” Alpha Kevin was still angry about what happened yesterday. Seeing me, he let out a cold snort. Sandra, ever the show-off, extended the sparkler in her hand toward me. “I’m sorry, sister. Kevin bought all the fireworks on this street for me. Why don’t you take this one?”“No, thank you.” I stepped back, wary of her trying to frame me again. Besides, I had no interest in using something that had already been touched by someone else—whether it was an object or a person. Hearing my response, Alpha Kevin’s expression turned icy, and his tone dripped with sarcasm. “Gamma Diana wouldn’t deign to accept anything from us. Leave her be, Sandra. Let’s go.” With that, he pulled Sandra toward the riverbank. As they walked away, a man in a suit approached me. “Gamma Diana, this is from Alpha David,” he said.

Chapter 4 Chapter 4

I stared at the sleek black timer in my hands, my heart pounding as the numbers ticked down. 10, 9, 8... What was this? A bomb? Had Alpha David planted explosives in the Midnight Ridge Pack? My wolf bristled, ready to lunge into action. I clenched my jaw, eyes darting around for an escape. Then— Boom! Boom! The sky exploded. Not in fire and destruction, but in the most breathtaking display of fireworks I had ever seen. The night lit up in dazzling hues of crimson, sapphire, and gold, the bursts reflecting in my wide eyes. The air smelled of burnt gunpowder and the crisp autumn wind, carrying the distant gasps of onlookers. A deep chuckle rumbled from the man beside me. “Gamma Diana, these fireworks were specially arranged by Alpha David just for you,” the messenger said, his tone laced with amusement. “Do you like them?” I swallowed, still dazed. “…I do.” And I hated that I did. David Wright—the infamous Rogue Alpha feared across the Mississippi—was a man of chaos, but even his madness had a strange sort of charm. I turned the timer over in my hands, tracing its edges. I should’ve tossed it away, forgotten about it. Instead, I slipped it into my pocket and took it home. The next morning, I was rudely yanked from sleep by an overenthusiastic maid. “My Lady, wake up! We have to get you ready!” I groaned, half-shifting in protest, my wolf growling low in annoyance. But reality slammed into me when I caught sight of the white wedding dress laid out before me. Right. I was actually getting married today. Not to the fated mate I had foolishly dreamed of for years. Not to the Alpha who had once held my heart in his hands, only to crush it like brittle glass. But to him. The rogue Alpha who climbed my walls with a lazy grin and demanded I pay for another man’s debts. The infamous David Wright. I exhaled slowly, steadying myself. My choice was made. Whatever the future held, I would see it through. By the time I was fully dressed, my nerves had settled. My wedding convoy should have been arriving any moment now. Except— The door swung open. And standing there wasn’t Alpha David. It was Alpha Kevin. I blinked. Then blinked again. The so-called wedding procession behind him was laughable—one lone car and a truck, clearly meant to carry the 25 chests of gold. I folded my arms, my patience already wearing thin. “What are you doing here?” The moment his gaze landed on my white gown, his expression turned thunderous. “Diana Gilbert,” he growled, stepping closer, “who told you to dress like that?” I arched a brow. “You mean…my wedding dress? For my wedding?” His jaw clenched. “I’m marrying you as a mistress, not my Luna. You’ve overstepped. Go change. Now.” I let out a short, disbelieving laugh. “Alpha Kevin,” I said, my voice calm but cold, “I’ve told you many times—our engagement is off. The person I’m marrying today isn’t you.”“My husband will be here soon. Take your people and leave.” A muscle ticked in his jaw. Then, to my absolute lack of surprise, he sneered. “Fine. Keep up this act, and I’ll really leave,” he scoffed. “Sandra and I are already registered at the Civil Affairs Bureau. She’s officially the Luna of the Midnight Ridge Pack. But after you bear me a pup, I’ll bring you back to the main estate.” His eyes darkened, his voice dropping lower. “Don’t be so eager to climb ranks, Diana.” I rolled my eyes so hard my wolf whined in my head. When had I ever agreed to any of this? Just as I was about to retort, a sharp honk interrupted us. Alpha Kevin turned, frowning. “Is someone else from the Gilbert family getting married today?” Before he could finish his sentence— SCREECH. A sleek black Bugatti drifted smoothly to a stop right in front of me. The air crackled with rogue energy. The door swung open, and Alpha David stepped out, looking every bit the menace he was rumored to be—windswept dark hair, piercing amber eyes, and an infuriating smirk curving his lips. His gaze flicked from Kevin to the weak excuse of a wedding convoy behind him. Then he turned to me, his smirk widening. “Well, well, Alpha Kevin,” he drawled. “Are you here to steal my Rogue Luna again?” When Alpha Kevin saw him, a flash of astonishment crossed his eyes, and he seemed momentarily unable to process what was happening. Suddenly, as if struck by a realization, he turned to Alpha David with a wary gaze. “I was going to ask you, Alpha David,As a rogue, what are you doing here in the Midnight Ridge Pack… and with so many of your people?” Alpha David flipped his hair, grinning in a way that could make anyone want to punch him. “I’m here to get married, of course. What else?” Alpha Kevin froze, a growing sense of dread creeping into his heart. His voice trembled slightly as he spoke again. “What do you mean by ‘Rogue Luna’ just now?” David’s smirk widened, clearly enjoying this out. But before he could open his mouth to throw another verbal dagger, I cut in. “Alpha Kevin,” I said, meeting his gaze evenly, “he is my husband. The one I’m marrying today is him.” For a moment, silence stretched between us. Then— “That’s impossible!” Kevin’s face drained of all color, and his denial came out as a near-snarl. “We are fated mates. How could you marry someone else?” I let out a humorless chuckle. How ironic. He still remembered we were fated mates. But who was the one who broke the bond first? Who was the one who chose someone else? As our eyes locked, I saw it—the flicker of panic behind his anger. His wolf knew what was coming. Desperation crept into his voice as he pointed a trembling finger at David. “Diana, I know you’re upset that I married Sandra, but you can’t act impulsively and marry him.” His voice turned pleading, almost frantic. “Do you even know what kind of man he is? Doing this will ruin you!” I clenched my jaw, my patience wearing dangerously thin. “Alpha Kevin,” I said evenly. “I know exactly what I’m doing. I’m not marrying him on a whim. If you truly care about me, then get out of my way.” David let out a low whistle, looking far too entertained by the whole thing. “Did you hear that, Alpha Kevin?” he mused, his tone dripping with mockery. Before Kevin could respond, my parents arrived, their faces filled with urgency. “It’s time,” my father said. I turned without hesitation, stepping past Kevin and heading straight for the waiting Bugatti. But just as my fingers grazed the car door— Kevin lunged forward and grabbed my arm. “Diana, come with me! I won’t let you marry him!” A deep, menacing growl rumbled through the air, sending a sharp chill down my spine. David’s amber eyes darkened, his wolf flashing dangerously beneath the surface. His fingers curled into a fist, veins pulsing with restrained rage. “Alpha Kevin,” he said, his voice dropping into a lethal drawl. “Are you seriously trying to steal my bride?” Kevin bared his teeth, his wolf clawing to the surface, furious and possessive. “And if I am?” The air between them crackled with tension. The rogues who had accompanied David shifted their stance, ready to lunge at a moment’s notice. Alpha Kevin’s Beta edged closer, alarmed, but before he could intervene— David’s smirk vanished, replaced by a chilling sneer. “Then you’d better check with me and my men first to see if we agree.” Kevin’s Beta, Horace, rushed forward in an attempt to salvage the situation. “Kevin, don’t do anything rash. We can talk about this later,” he urged, gripping Kevin’s shoulder. “Get lost!” Kevin shoved him aside, his desperation reaching its peak. His eyes, filled with raw emotion, locked onto mine. “Diana,” he whispered. “As long as you come with me, I’ll give you whatever you want.” I exhaled slowly, my decision solidifying in my heart. I stared into the face of the man who had once held my entire world in his hands. Then, with unwavering clarity, I said the words that would shatter whatever was left between us. “I, Diana Gilbert, reject you, Kevin Dickinson, as my mate.” Pain. It was instant and sharp, like claws raking through my soul, severing a bond that had once been unbreakable. My knees buckled, the agony momentarily robbing me of breath— But strong arms caught me before I could fall. Alpha David. His grip was steady, his warmth grounding me. I forced myself to look at Kevin one last time, my voice unwavering. “Alpha Kevin, I am no longer your fated mate. From now on, I only ask that you stay far away from me.” Kevin’s pupils contracted in disbelief. His wolf let out a pained whimper, his body visibly shaking from the loss of our bond. Alpha David, growing impatient, snapped his fingers. Two rogue warriors stepped forward, gripping Kevin’s arms before he could lash out again. The wedding convoy began moving, pulling me away from my past and into my future. As the distance between us grew, Kevin’s anguished roar echoed behind me. “Diana, don’t go!”“Diana, come back to me!”