essa

's residence entirely. As the beta's daughter, it wasn't a difficult decision

ngible-my chest aches, my eyes sting, even my body feels tender with the weight of it all. At

eathing. Panic attacks are familiar territory for me, a constant companion in times of distres

. Was our friendship merely a facade, a product of our parents' positio

, urging me to calm down before I faint. Startled, I comply, f

in the darkness of my despair. Following her instructions, I gradually

night, the turmoil within me persists. Seeking refuge once more, I retreat to the ensuite and immerse myself in an

n that will surely upset my parents and defy the expectations of the pack-I'm

he turned away. Was it because I couldn't shift? The question gnawed at me, fueling the anger that coursed thro

oment in this place, in his presenc

is is what you want?" Evie's voice break

ertainty of the path ahead, one thing is clear-I can't stay here any lon

, the words carrying more force than I inte

he house. Unable to face them, I quietly slip out of my room, making my way to my father's s

the trunk, shivering in the cold morning air as I climb into the driver's seat. With a last glance a

nd betrayal that haunt me. But then, a new resolve takes hold. I change course, deciding

er him, he's sorely mistaken. It's time to show hi

. This time, I wasn't going to be the accommodating, people-pleasing girl everyone expected me to

to knock. I knew I was always welcome here. The corridors were desert

leaving my other best friend behind because of her brother's actions. She was going to be hurt, and I

the sight before me. Despite my determination not

hought of as shy and reserved-was smiling at me with a mischievous glint in her eye

aringly obvious. Despite the shock of seeing him like this, I couldn't

his lean physique revealed, and although it sh

left. "Hi, Nessa! Are you here to beg him to be your mate?" Her

elf from Emily's embrace. I felt like a statue, unable to comprehend the surreal scene un

evaporating into thin air. I stood there, speechless and humi

ed, feeling utterly

onfidence gone?

can see why you rejected her without a second thought," she

r, oblivious to my presence

She asked, tilting her head to

eaves." He sai

going to mark Emily, even though she wasn't his mate.

I could humiliate myself further by begging Alfie to reconsider. It took all my strength to

or these betrayer

d Emily. "I, Vanessa Grey, accept the rejection to be your mate and future Luna, Alf

mall note for Amelia, hoping she would understand my decision. It

assuring arms. The scent of sandalwood and pure masculinity washed over me, evoking a strange sensation deep wi

laced with worry. I found myself clinging to

and rubbing circles on my back. Surprisingly, his words carr

reason, I b

hing is going