el

o my mind like deep scars. Despite my efforts to move on, painful recollections threatened to consume me. But above all, I had a greater purpose – to ensure my son, Austin, did not

s to challenge the mightiest, most merciless, and seemingly invincible ruler. The rumors of his heartlessness were

ng blocks. My heart swelled with love and tenderness at the sight of him. After losing everything, Austin had become my reason to keep going. Nothing in this world was more precious to me than him.

to keep it together and reached for a glass of cold water, attempting to regain contro

realized I was running late for my appointment with the bank manager. Panic resurfaced momentarily

have an appointment with the bank manager regarding my ed

re of my only grandchild. He enjoys spending time with me, do

ustin replied wit

stin and gently k

t? I'll be back before you

eyes meeting mine, giving me the streng

Without him, raising Austin alone would have been an insurmountable task. I could alway

arrived, I waited patiently until the bank manager was available to see me. His apologetic e

s Selena, we regret to inform you that we cannot grant you an education loan at this time. You already

I know, I don't have any loans," I repl

oan three years ago, and it's still active," h

unt displayed the pending

mumbled and l

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ment. Countless thoughts and considerations swirled in my mind, t

managed to muster a smile as I passed them. Making my way to the window, my favorite spot, I found solace in its comforting presence. Dragging my beloved bean bag near the window, I slumped down on

len

eyes to find him standing before me. His gaze bore into me, seemingly read

et the loan, rig

ubbed my forehead, con

pplication rejection. Uncle's agitation was

ntically. "I still believe accepting that de

Pack, and I have to go back. I should know about my loan and my luna fund. Perhaps the Moon Goddess herself wants this," I uttered t

nwavering. "But if you truly want to make that cruel Alpha

led in my voice as I as

d to have a son. I'm telling you, we could make him fall to his knees,"

er should never know about Austin. He is my son, and I am never going to use him in this dirty war between him and me. This i

that Zander had many enemies, and if they discovered Austin's true identity as Zander's blood, they could

, understanding the g

ibilities, explaining my reasoning to my uncle. The bitter experiences of life and betrayal had made me wary and cautious. "If people know I have Alpha King's son, they will come after me and Austin. No, Uncle. I would never let th

eason to keep going despite the crushing pain of betrayal. I took a deep breath

offed, his frustration evident as he observed

the challenges that lay ahead. "But, I can't do this without your help. You must ensure that no one knows about Austin. Just like we have kept

if you will not come back?" he frowned, hi

nst the window, gazing at the setting sun,

t my heart feels uneasy as if something untoward is about to happen

er way," he insisted, not wanting

despite the gravity of the situation. Uncle's face showed perturbation, and I

ave survived there for almost a year. So I can manage a few days at

ur family and everything, even your mate betrayed you. You deserve another chance to move on and start your life with a ne

you leave

" I replie

furrowed his br

k before the new school session starts for Austin," I explained, trying t

what you're going to t

I replied, glancing over at my son who was innocently

ond his years. I had no doubt that he would understand, but

edtime, I felt it was the right moment to

ou something," I began, trying t

asked, his innocent blue e

won't be able to come home for a while," I gently infor

slightly quivering in a heartwarming display of e

ied, his voice tinge

ge. Life had matured him beyond his years, and I couldn't help but wish that once I succ

y important, and after that, I will never have to leave you again," I assured him

eyes sparkled with

I replied, a warm s

tudies and find a stable job, ensuring a future whe

k quickly after finishing your wor

nd Grandpa will be good, and you won't feel sad i

hand over his chest, and his sweet gesture brought a mixture of joy

an anything in this world," I confessed

id, wrapping his tiny arms a

h this time. Help me accomplish my work s

eight of my responsibilities and emotions drifted away as exhaustion claimed

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ve

I exclaimed to Zander, my excitement bubbling over. However, his at

sitioned myself on his lap, a

u see I was engrossed in importan

ruth be told, I loved every aspect of him. Yes,

ed to your dull laptop?!" I complained, adding a

time with me?" I leaned in clo

ween us," he retorted sharply. "I'm not interested in getting i

was truly remarkable. No matter how hard I tried to sedu

s I closed the distance between us. However, just as our lips were about to m

eed to leave," he stated formally

he would be bound to me forever. I could sense the excitement in my wolf, Leah, as

Blake. Men were ready to kill and die for me. But I only wanted Zander. I had wanted him all my life. He had been with m

. Our fathers were friends, and they wanted us to marry and choose each other as mates. Everything was going so perfectly, and marriage was in

my fated mate just to be with Zander, and I believed Zander also loved me as he agreed

n everything after seeing that whore. He forgot about our love, friendship, and promises and

t my dream was shattered in a blink of an eye when Zander announced he was going to marry Selena in a pack's alliance. I swallowed the lum

k and laughed smugl

s useless in the name of a woman and Luna. She was a mis

hich I had been waiting for so long. Zander w