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Alpha! Our Mate Bond Is Done For Me
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After Daniella was marked as Alpha Darren's mate, Daniella discovered that Alpha Darren had a childhood sweetheart. Alpha Darren took care of Camilla, his childhood friend and female wolf, with great attention and even brought her to his house along with Daniella. He considers Camilla's needs and feelings more important than Daniella's needs and feelings. Daniella observed everything in silence. She stopped competing, stopped arguing, and stopped demanding. On the contrary, Daniella, with her limited abilities as a wolf healer, quietly offered herself as a healer to the Sharp Claws pack without Alpha Darren's knowledge. After Daniella obtained the agreement to be signed, she began patiently waiting for the day when she could leave Black Shadow the pack led by Alpha Darren. In the end, all she left for Alpha Darren was the severing of their mate bond. "Alpha Darren, I don't love you anymore."
Chapters (10)
第1章
After Daniella was marked as Alpha Darren's mate, Daniella discovered that Alpha Darren had a childhood sweetheart. Alpha Darren took care of Camilla, his childhood friend and female wolf, with great attention and even brought her to his house along with Daniella. He considers Camilla's needs and feelings more important than Daniella's needs and feelings.
Daniella observed everything in silence. She stopped competing, stopped arguing, and stopped demanding. On the contrary, Daniella, with her limited abilities as a wolf healer, quietly offered herself as a healer to the Sharp Claws pack without Alpha Darren's knowledge.
After Daniella obtained the agreement to be signed, she began patiently waiting for the day when she could leave Black Shadow the pack led by Alpha Darren. In the end, all she left for Alpha Darren was the severing of their mate bond. "Alpha Darren, I don't love you anymore."
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"Uncle, I volunteer to become a healer in the Sharp Claws pack," said Daniella calmly. Uncle Jerremy is Daniella's uncle, from whom Daniella's healing abilities originate and have been developed through him. Currently, Daniella is trying to ask for his help to be a mediator so she can apply to go to Sharp Claws pack and become a healer there.
Uncle Jerremy, sitting across from her, looked surprised, and when he came to his senses, he tried to question Daniella's determination to leave. "Daniella, with your healing abilities and skills, I honestly say you are more than capable of handling this role in another pack. But I heard your wedding ceremony with Alpha Darren is scheduled for next month. Leaving now might result in the severing of your mate bond."
Daniella certainly understood what Uncle Jerremy meant, but she was indeed exhausted and wanted to escape from Alpha Darren. She did this merely to untangle the chaos in her heart.
"Uncle, I have already decided and thought everything through. This is my application letter. Please sign here as my sponsor to go there. The Sharp Claws Pack may not be as large as the pack led by Alpha Darren, but they have had an open healer position for almost a decade, and I want to try to fill that position there. I heard that they are in need of a healer after the fight with the neighboring pack. With my skills, I have a great chance of being accepted there. This is a great opportunity, isn't it?"
Uncle Jerremy hesitated as he looked at the application letter submitted by Daniella. It is true that the Sharp Claws pack needs post-war healers, as the neighboring pack has overwhelmed them in healer their members, and until now many members have not yet received treatment. But their war is not over, which means Daniella must face the consequences if she stays there.
Even strong wolves cannot survive there for long; Sharp Claws is prone to warfare and is a pack with extreme instability, which means it is very dangerous. No one can be a hundred percent sure that they can survive there without leaving wounds.
Although Uncle Jerremy is not too worried about Daniella's abilities and safety, he is concerned about the potential impact of Daniella's mate relationship with Alpha Darren. Not to mention the chaos between packs that will ensue if Sharp Claws is caught bringing a potential Luna from the largest pack led by Alpha Darren.
"Daniella, you don't need to push yourself too hard. With Alpha Darren here, whether you want to empathize, participate, or develop your abilities in the Sharp Claws pack or not, this pack will consider the prospects of your future healing abilities. You will be known as Luna with healing abilities." Even though Uncle Jerremy spoke ambiguously, Daniella understood the implied meaning. But right now, all she wants is to sever the mate bond with Alpha Darren.
Alpha Darren, who is her mate, also possesses healing abilities. Without hesitation, he often tends to his injured pack members, whether their wounds are minor or severe, which they sustain after battles. Actually, the pack would willingly and without issue sacrifice a woman from their ranks to go to another pack only if it was with Alpha Darren's permission, even if she was the prospective Luna there.
Daniella remembered back when she entered Alpha Darren's territory; it was none other than the Alpha himself. Daniella was just a healer in a small settlement struggling to survive. On a stormy night amidst the war between packs, Daniella saved Alpha Darren after he was severely injured and nearly killed.
Then, when Uncle Jerremy helped Daniella heal the Alpha from his wounds, Alpha Darren indirectly learned healing from Uncle Jerremy. After recovering, the Alpha, who was intrigued and felt that this event was permitted by the Moon Goddess, immediately asked Uncle Jerremy for permission to take Daniella to his pack and make her the future Luna for Darren.
That's how Daniella ended up in this pack with the Alpha and became the prospective Luna for that man. For years, what Daniella did was only prove her abilities as a healer, but she could not escape the title of future Luna introduced by Alpha Darren directly.
That made it impossible for her to develop her healing abilities within the pack because she was so revered as the future Luna. Yes, until now, no matter how hard she tries to be recognized for her abilities, she feels it is impossible to escape the label of "future Luna."
"Have you told Alpha Darren that you want to end the mate bond he created himself and join the Sharp Claws pack as a healer?" asked uncle Jerremy, bringing Daniella back from her reverie.
Their mate relationship did not happen because of fate or being arranged by the Moon Goddess; Alpha Darren seemed to have randomly chosen Daniella and made her his mate. Maybe the true mate is Camilla, but they can't be together for one reason or another that Daniella doesn't know. "Don't worry, Uncle."
"I will tell Alpha Darren myself," Daniella said firmly and resolutely, although her clenched fists and pale knuckles betrayed her anxiety. She could already imagine his angry expression, his jaw clenched tightly, and the seething anger as Alpha Darren would refuse to let her go.
第2章
After Uncle Jerremy heard the assurance and strong determination within Daniella, he finally felt there was no other choice but to fulfill the woman's desire. However, he was actually also afraid of being blamed; Alpha Darren was the strongest Alpha in a pack at the moment. If the Alpha is enraged because of Daniella's departure, who knows what will happen next?
"Alright. As long as Alpha Darren agrees to this, both the pack and I will not object." Uncle Jerremy actually regretted Daniella's hasty decision. The position of prospective Luna is the most coveted position by many, and Daniella wants to let it go just like that. However, Uncle Jeremy is trying to understand his niece; Daniella must have another reason behind this. Uncle Jeremy must remain neutral and believe that Daniella would not act so recklessly if something significant had not happened in her relationship with Alpha Darren.
"Thank you, Uncle. I will make sure he agrees, and I won't blame anyone for my departure," Daniella replied confidently while taking back her application form for the healer position at Sharp Claws. But a strange feeling began to creep into Daniella, for some reason; as soon as she left Uncle Jerremy's house, a sense of worry started to grow in her heart. Even though she had spoken with full confidence and consideration, convincing Alpha Darren to agree to her moving to another pack would be a challenge in itself.
However, their wedding ceremony is only a month away. There was a time when Daniella dreamed of marrying Alpha Darren, imagining a happy life with cute little puppy heirs. But now, she no longer wants that to happen.
A few days ago, Daniella and Alpha Darren had just discussed their wedding plans. The Alpha said dismissively, "Our pack is very busy; who has time to attend our wedding? It would be better if we just eat simple food and register ourselves to get proof of the validity of this marriage—don't think about unnecessary things and disrupt the pack's daily work system." Okay, their wedding ceremony started to feel unimportant to Alpha Darren, while the ceremony party of the leaders was highly anticipated by the pack, an Alpha from the Black Shadow pack chose a wedding without many attendees. And Daniella will soon find out the reason.
That night, Daniella heard him talking to Camilla on the balcony. "Don't worry, Camilla. I will never get married. As long as I don't want it, no one will ever be able to force me." That's when Daniella realized the real reason why she didn't want the marriage to continue—because of Camilla. The realization of that fact left Daniella feeling empty. Their mate bond felt like it had ended even before they had started it. She decided to leave this pack to end everything sooner, but will the Alpha agree? Furrowing her brow, Daniella pondered the situation.
Because she was preoccupied with her own thoughts, she didn't pay attention to where she was walking and bumped into a very hard chest. "Ouch!" Daniella staggered, her ankle twisted, and she almost fell, but a strong arm caught her waist just in time.
"What's wrong with you? You seem so dazed; you didn't even respond when I called you a few times just now," a low, captivating voice interrupted Daniella's thoughts. Even after three years together, Daniella still blushed shyly when she suddenly had to do something intimate and intense with the Alpha.
Staring at Alpha Darren's calm face, Daniella became aware again, feeling a slight discomfort. After all, she had just planned a way to manipulate Alpha Darren into approving her application to become a healer in another pack. But Daniella didn't expect to meet that man right now.
"It's nothing, just thinking about some healing methods I've recently learned," Daniella replied, trying her best to hide the truth. Alpha Darren raised an eyebrow, as if sensing something was off, but he didn't press Daniella to be honest and talk to him.
On the contrary, the Alpha suddenly squatted down, rolling up Daniella's pants to check his mate's ankle. He pressed gently, and Daniella gasped sharply in pain. Without saying anything more, Alpha Darren carried her effortlessly. "This is a severe sprain. You need to rest for a few days. Don't walk too much for a while." Daniella squirmed uncomfortably in the Alpha's lap, trying to break free and get down.
"Put me down. If anyone sees us, it will look bad." Alpha Darren ignored Daniella's protests and gently patted her hip. "Stop moving! You are already injured—stay still!" But as he carried Daniella a few steps, his phone suddenly rang. On the other end of the phone, Daniella could still hear a cheerful and spoiled woman's voice.
"Alpha, are you at home? I think my wrist is a bit sore, and I need a healer to check on me." When the Alpha heard the complaint from the woman on the other end of the phone, Alpha Darren's usually indifferent expression softened with a faint smile.
Daniella sighed inwardly; she knew very well it was Camilla. She was getting used to the sudden phone calls from that wolf woman, and she was getting used to seeing how Alpha Darren's expression became so enthusiastic and rushed for that woman.
Sure enough, before reaching the count of ten, Alpha Darren immediately put Daniella down, his face suddenly looking anxious. And Daniella wouldn't be able to stop that man from leaving, let alone choose her. So Daniella could only put on her flat face to wait for how the Alpha would make an excuse to leave now.
"Beta Collin just called. There are some of our pack who returned injured due to a misdirected attack. They are all waiting for me to decide what we should do about this. This is urgent, Daniella. I have to leave immediately," he explained, even though Daniella already knew the obvious lie of the Alpha.
第3章
Alpha Darren rushed a few steps forward but seemed hesitant. He turned around and asked, "Daniella, you have the ability as a healer. This is just a minor injury—you can handle it yourself, right?" Minor injury? Just a few minutes ago, he had just said it was serious. Or maybe, in his world, she would never be more important than Camilla.
Daniella remembered one night last summer. Her finger was scratched while slicing a watermelon, and her nail almost broke too. Alpha Darren was by her side, carrying her and forcing her to sit on the sofa while the Alpha took care of her, even though it was just a small cut, not a serious injury. Now, thinking about how much has changed, Daniella's chest felt tight, and her eyes welled up with uncontrollable tears.
Daniella turned quickly, not wanting the man to see her fragile state. Even though she was an healer, this was nothing serious, and she could handle it with her abilities. But he left Daniella in this state for the sake of a wounded Camilla. Isn't it obvious that Daniella is no more important than that wolf woman? Daniella's gaze suddenly fell on a coat with a missing button—a reminder of the bitter events from a week ago.
That night, Daniella went to meet Uncle Jerremy, who was holding a meeting with the healers. They all partied, and Daniella drank too much. Because Uncle Jeremy's place is in a remote area, it's difficult to get a vehicle at night.
Besides, Daniella was not as strong as the werewolves who could come and go easily without a vehicle. After waiting for what felt like an eternity, Daniella tried to use telepathy, but she remembered that their telepathy had been blocked by the Alpha since Camilla's return among them. Half-conscious and with a shaky voice, Daniella tried to call her Alpha. "Alpha, I can't find a ride. Can you pick me up?"
At that moment, Alpha Darren was having dinner with Camilla. Camilla's spoiled voice, trying to feed the Alpha, could even be heard and understood by the drunken Daniella. "I am with Camilla. It's already late at night, and it's not safe for her to go home alone. Wait another two hours; I will take her home first, or you can contact Beta Collin to pick you up." He didn't even ask his own Beta to pick up Daniella. Instead, he asked Daniella to contact him herself. Alpha Darren was very concerned about Camilla's safety but never thought that Daniella was also a woman alone at night.
Moreover, Daniella is just a healer, in the middle of the night, where the entire pack knows that she is the future Luna. But Daniella was considered by the Alpha to be stronger than Camilla, the she-wolf. Daniella walked twenty kilometers in the dark before the headlights of the Alpha's black car suddenly pierced through the night. Ah, Daniella remembered they had just had dinner together; that's why the Alpha came with his luxury car.
"Daniella, are you crazy? Do you think lying is fun? I have circled the location you gave me and didn't see you anywhere!" Alpha Darren shouted.
"I am not lying, I am just..." Before Daniella could finish her sentence, Alpha Darren roared, pulled her into the car, and slammed the door shut. The sound of metal buttons clinking against the floor was barely audible amidst his angry tirade. His strength as an Alpha sent shivers down Daniella's spine when the man was angry. However, since that day, Daniella understood—she would never be as important as Camilla to the Alpha.
Forcing a smile, Daniella said softly, "I am a healer. I can handle it. You have to go—don't keep Camilla waiting." Any concerns that Alpha Darren might have felt towards her vanished as those words were spoken. Moments after the Alpha truly left, Daniella decided to go to Jerremy's uncle house.
There will be many healers coming there every day; chatting with them is much better than lamenting her fate as a pitiful Luna candidate. Daniella lifted her head. She wiped the corners of her wet eyes. She didn't care about her sprained ankle; she could still use the Alpha's vehicle that was at their house.
During her journey, Daniella counted how many times Alpha Darren had left her for Camilla, and she had already lost track of the count. Camilla's cheerful and spoiled voice on the phone? Any healer knows well that Camilla is not sick.
However, Alpha Darren always acts as if he is under Camilla's influence, eagerly running to fulfill her calls. Sometimes Daniella really felt like they were true mates, but Alpha Darren never explained anything about Camilla other than that she was just a childhood friend who was a she-wolf. Limping, Daniella finally arrived at Uncle Jeremy's residence. As expected, many of the healers there seemed to have nothing to do.
Some of Daniella's fellow healers, who knew her well, teased her as she entered, their tone filled with playful jokes. "Daniella, you and Alpha Darren really need to relax during the day! Don't let yourselves get too tired."
"That's right, Daniella. Alpha Darren is the leader of the strongest pack; he is the backbone of the pack. If you exhaust him and he can't perform his duties as an Alpha, you might face protests from many of the pack."
Daniella forced an awkward smile and waved her hand as a sign of impossibility; in reality, no one dared to protest their Alpha partner. And again, the reason for her limp was that she rolled up her pants to show her swollen and bruised ankle. "Not like that. My ankle was just sprained when I hurried here," Daniella explained, perhaps to cover up the chaos in her relationship with the Alpha for the umpteenth time.
第4章
The bruise on her ankle is severely swollen. At first, it wasn't this bad, but forcing herself to walk earlier really worsened the condition and made the wound look even worse. Zane, who was sitting next to Daniella, immediately called her assistant, Bennedict. "Hurry, call Alpha Darren to come here. His little mate is hurt—we can't risk her taking it out on us." Daniella panicked and tried to stop Zane and Bennedict as well.
"No, please don't." However, before Daniella could finish her sentence, Bennedict had already dashed away. Sighing, she took out her phone and sent a message to the Alpha. Afraid that Alpha would feel burdened by her, or think that Daniella was spoiled and wanted attention to the point of asking someone to request Alpha Darren to come, leaving Alpha with no choice but to pick up Daniella reluctantly. Before that suspicion arises in Alpha Darren's mind, Daniella must clarify this matter first.
[Uncle Jerremy healing team realized that my ankle was severely sprained and sent a healer to inform you. I tried to stop them but couldn't. So you can ignore it. Haven't you already said that I can handle this on my own?]
After sending the message, Daniella waited for a reply, but none came. When Bennedict returned, his expression seemed awkward. He glanced at Daniella hesitantly before speaking. "Alpha Darren said he knew, but... there was a woman at the place he is right now. They seem to be laughing and chatting happily. I don't think he plans to come." Daniella lowered her head, not saying anything, as if trying to hide her emotions from the curious gazes of others.
"He... he must be busy..." Daniella murmured, even though she herself didn't know how she could say those words. Those words felt bitter even to say. So far, Daniella could only be grateful that she had a healer team at Jerremy's Uncle residence and that Alpha Darren had given her the freedom to come here. This somewhat comforts her, even though the feeling of being neglected by her own mate is so embarrassing. At that moment, Daniella's phone vibrated.
Avoice message from Alpha Darren came through on her phone. Daniella opened it quickly, but the calm tone on the other end did not show any concern, no worry at all. Just a simple and indifferent remark, as simple as the words "Okay. Later, I'll pick you up."
At that moment, it felt as if the entire healing team was looking at her with pity. "Daniella, can you come inside? There's something you need to check." Uncle Jerremy at the front desk immediately called Daniella so that the woman wouldn't feel awkward in her current situation. Relieved to have a reason to leave the room, Daniella immediately got up.
The last time she felt an opportunity to escape like this was during the introduction party for Daniella as Darren's prospective Luna. Alpha Darren is indeed always like that. Wherever Camilla is involved, Daniella will always find herself in the shadows, always being the unimportant one.
That day, the Alpha arrived late to his own Moon's introduction party. "Sorry, something came up. I was held up there," he said casually, ignoring the time he spent awkwardly answering questions and the stares from their guests. For Daniella, that day was monumental.
However, for Alpha, that day was just trivial dust; after all, Daniella was not the mate destined by the moon goddess. Daniella had only just been marked, and Daniella was chosen randomly because the woman healed him when he was wounded after the battle. As if he owed his life to a healer.
Then, she heard her packmates mention that Alpha Darren left early that day with a female wolf. Daniella didn't need to guess who the woman was; she knew it was Camilla. All the pack members were whispering to each other, but the Beta Female called Daniella because there was something important that actually wasn't there. There, Daniella felt there was an opportunity for her to escape, and she felt that someone was defending her.
Now, after the healers have left, Daniella limps out of Jerremy's house. The rest of the day was filled only with reading the new healing bible that Daniella never expected. Even though she wanted to forget the sadness here, she ended up learning a new healing art.
As she stood up, a sharp pain shot through her ankle, bringing her back to reality. She realized that she had forgotten to treat her own wound after leaving the house earlier. Her injury got worse; the swelling was extraordinary. When several healers offered their help, Daniella refused, and she also turned down Uncle Jerremy, who wanted to heal her. As a healer, this is not a wound that cannot be handled by oneself. But Daniella started to think that if all the pain shifted to her legs, the pain in her heart might be diverted. So she let her feet be like that.
Sighing, Daniella sat back down in her chair, deciding to wait for Alpha Darren to come pick her up after he finished his business with Camilla and his responsibilities as Alpha of a pack.
However, Daniella kept waiting and waiting. When night fell, even Jerremy's Uncle asked her to stay there. But Daniella's responsibility as a mate to Alpha Darren kept her waiting for the man's arrival to pick her up.
Unfortunately, Daniella couldn't even call the Alpha, and the Alpha always built walls so that Daniella could never guess his thoughts or what he was doing, and they couldn't communicate through telepathy. With firm determination, she tried to go home alone, but she only managed to walk a few steps before the pain became unbearable; cold sweat drenched her forehead.
Feeling defeated, she took out her cellphone and tried to call Alpha's number again. Alpha Darren answered quickly, but his voice sounded calm. "What's wrong, Daniella?" For a moment, Daniella hesitated. It seems that Alpha Darren really forgot his promise to pick up Daniella. Biting her lip, Daniella swallowed her pride. "Alpha, you said you would pick me up. I'm still waiting for you here."
第5章
At the other end of the phone, Alpha Darren fell silent. After a long pause, his somewhat awkward voice finally came through. "Sorry, Daniella. Something happened at home, and I came back early. Wait for me; I'll pick you up now." As he spoke, the sound of rustling and faint chatter could be heard between them. Camilla's voice called cheerfully, "Darren, dinner is almost ready! Where are you going?"
Daniella pressed her fingers to her temples, a bitter smile curling on her lips. Camilla could even call the pack leader just by using his name, once again making her a bit envious. "Forget it. Don't bother—I can take care of myself." This time, Alpha Darren hesitated for half a second before agreeing with Daniella's words; deep down in the woman's heart, she wanted her Alpha to oppose her, go home alone, and rush to pick her up, leaving Camilla alone there, but that was impossible.
"Alright, don't rush. I'm cooking something delicious tonight. I will wait for you when you come home." After hanging up the phone, Daniella let out a soft sigh, even though the wound in her heart seemed to deepen more and more. While gently touching the healing request letter in the Sharp Claws pack tucked in her pocket, Daniella wondered again how she could convince Alpha to agree to her departure and end this crazy mate relationship.
Leaning against the wall, Daniella limped out of the house area; fortunately, Uncle Jerremy was resting inside, so he wouldn't scold Daniella. Every step she took sent waves of burning pain to her ankle. After cursing her fate and complaining as if the pain in her foot would last forever, Daniella finally managed to call a taxi.
When she sat in the passenger seat, she realized her clothes were soaked with cold sweat. The taxi driver glanced at his pale passenger's face in the rearview mirror, his voice sounding worried, "Miss, you look unwell. Why don't you call your boyfriend to pick you up?" Leaning back in the chair, Daniella tried to ease her pain and laughed bitterly, more precisely, laughed at her own fate.
"I don't have a boyfriend, but a fiancé."
"If that's the case, call your fiancé. Look at yourself—your face is pale as a ghost. I'm sure he doesn't want anything bad to happen to his future wife." Daniella appreciated the taxi driver's empathy, but in this sensitive situation, for some reason, empathy felt like mockery to her.
"Fiancé?" Daniella snorted softly, staring out the window. "It's a pity he's busy spending time with someone else. He doesn't have time for me." The taxi driver fell silent for a moment before mumbling softly with a slightly awkward tone, "What kind of fiancé is he? He sounds unreliable." Daniella chuckled softly upon hearing his honest words.
"Not reliable?" Daniella pondered it for a moment. "More like indifferent." Alpha Darren cannot be said to be unreliable; as an Alpha, he has saved the pack more than five times until he was finally recognized as the strongest pack. Alpha Darren might just be indifferent towards Daniella, who is not very important to him.
Even when everything about the wedding preparations, from the invitations to the decorations of their future home, was left to Daniella alone. When Daniella asked for input from the Alpha, his response was always indifferent. "The man works outside while the woman takes care of the house. Why do you ask for my opinion on every little thing? Don't you have your own opinion?"
However, when Daniella had finished arranging the house, Alpha Darren complained because he found mistakes in everything. Finally, it was Camilla who finished the decoration according to the Alpha's wishes. When thinking about all that again, Daniella felt waves of exhaustion and humiliation from Alpha Darren at every moment.
When the taxi stopped outside their house gate, Daniella's steps grew heavier. It took several minutes to reach the porch because the Alpha's house was certainly not a small, simple house. However, the few minutes Daniella had to take turned into almost half an hour to cover that distance, each step feeling so heavy and slow. While standing in front of the door, Daniella instinctively reached for her keys before realizing they were missing.
Out of frustration, she knocked on the door. It took a while, until finally Alpha Darren opened it. The first thing the Alpha said upon seeing Daniella was an expression of impatience. "You didn't bring the key? Why do you always knock?" Daniella did not answer immediately. Instead, she entered their luxurious house and walked slowly to the living room, then took out the keychain from her bag.
"You took my key from that ring a few days ago to give it to Camilla, remember?" Daniella replied coldly. Her words made Alpha Darren silent. His annoyance slightly faded, replaced by a hint of guilt. However, his tone contained a hint of reproach. "Recently, I've been so busy that I forgot. Why don't you just buy a new one? You have time for things like this." Daniella smiled faintly, not wanting to answer.
She had long stopped hoping for justice because any defense would be futile for her. For Alpha Darren, everything concerning Camilla will always seem urgent to him, while Daniella's needs are a low priority and can be postponed—or even completely ignored. As Daniella walked into the dining room, she noticed Camilla was already there. "Daniella, you're finally back!" Camilla greeted her enthusiastically, running forward to wrap her arms around Daniella's arm with her cute gesture, sticking out her tongue while smiling. This made her look more like a cat than a wolf, or perhaps this was Camilla's advantage in the eyes of the male wolves.
"Daniella, we cooked food together earlier. Let's eat first; next time we should cook together as a trio." Camilla smile, she was so enthusiastic, but Daniella just frowned. "Why does it have to be with me? You usually do it together, right?"
第6章
"I'm really sorry, Daniella. I'm so hungry that I couldn't wait for you. Maybe you're angry because we couldn't wait for you to eat together," said Camilla apologetically while pulling Daniella to the dining table. However, the table was only filled with leftover food scraps. Daniella stood still, staring at the remnants of food on the plate. A wave of complex emotions flowed within her, between sadness, disappointment, and something she couldn't quite name.
"Forget it. I'm not feeling well today, so I'll skip dinner. You two just enjoy," Daniella said softly, turning around and walking unsteadily towards the stairs. Behind her, Camilla sounded surprised. "Daniella, what's wrong? Are you really upset because I didn't wait for you to eat?" Darren reached out to ruffle Camilla's hair, his voice sounding so indulgent towards the she-wolf.
"Don't think too much about it. Her ankle is just sprained today, and she's not feeling well." The usual expression of affection caught Daniella's attention as she turned around. Her lips parted slightly, as if wanting to say something, but all that came out were sighs. With a sad expression, she turned and walked back to the master bedroom. Her mind replayed the events of that day.
Camilla's simple phone call had made Alpha leave everything and rush to her side. Meanwhile, Daniella could barely walk and did not receive such attention. The stark contrast felt like a dagger piercing deep into her chest. As soon as she reached the bedroom, Daniella, who tried to ignore the pain radiating from her ankle, finally realized the futility of it all. The pain in her heart remained and did not lessen because of the pain in her ankle.
Daniella tried to channel her healer powers to cure the swelling in her leg, but suddenly Alpha Darren arrived in her room and surprised her with his words, "You shouldn't let this go on for too long." Daniella looked up at the doorway where the Alpha stood, which automatically halted her healing.
"The swelling is getting significantly worse; don't you realize it? You are still careless and unwilling to exert your energy to treat your own wound." Alpha sighed and walked closer, squatting in front of her. Gently, he grabbed Daniella's injured ankle to check the swelling.
However, Daniella instinctively pulled her leg back, avoiding his touch. "Do you feel disgusted by me?" In the dim light of the bedroom, Daniella couldn't read Alpha's expression. Daniella tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, feeling the awkward tension between them. Daniella truly did not expect to be treated by Alpha Darren, let alone to pamper that male wolf.
"No... It's just that Camilla is still waiting for you outside. You have to accompany her. Let me tend to my own wounds; I'm more than capable of handling this." Alpha Darren stared at his mate for a moment, his face expressionless. Without a word, he suddenly grabbed Daniella's ankle and pulled her onto the Alpha's lap, ignoring the woman's protests.
His sudden action made Daniella wince in pain, a small cry escaping her lips. As Alpha observed how swollen and bruised the woman's ankle was, the annoyance on Alpha Darren's face faded, replaced by a hint of guilt. "Sorry," he muttered. Where the apology surprised Daniella.
Alpha Darren is not the type of person who easily apologizes. For three years they were together; this was the first time she heard that word from him. Even when the Alpha left her by the roadside and Daniella was attacked by a pack of wolves because her spiritual abilities were detected, he never apologized. But what if it happened to Camilla, where Camilla was supposed to be stronger than Daniella, yet Alpha Darren was always ready to stand up for the female wolf? Once again, Daniella compared herself to Camilla.
"Why suddenly apologize? That's not like you," said Daniella, trying to resist the temptation to think about that brief moment of tenderness from the Alpha. Alpha Darren looked up for a moment, his hand carefully channeling energy to heal Daniella's wound. "Your ankle is in bad condition. I shouldn't have ignored it and should have helped you quickly." The sincerity in his voice made Daniella's heart ache. She had long stopped hoping for warmth from the Alpha, so his apology felt like a cruel temptation—offering a hope that never truly existed. Biting her lip, Daniella forced herself to smile. "That's just a sprain. No need to apologize."
第7章
Daniella is worried that her determination to leave the pack and join as a healer with the Sharp Claws pack will waver if she lets herself get caught up and drowned in these emotions. Taking a deep breath, Daniella said, "You are the renowned Alpha of the unbeatable Black Shadow pack. Now that you have given me free healing, I should be thanking you. In fact, many people can barely even make an appointment with you. I must have taken a shortcut to get here and receive treatment like this."
Alpha Darren frowned slightly but did not answer immediately. He couldn't shake the feeling that the woman's words contained a hint of sarcasm, as if she were deliberately provoking him. Suppressing the annoyance that arose within him, Alpha Darren refocused on treating Daniella's injured ankle with his abilities.
Only after finishing the first session did he finally speak and reveal something he had decided. "Camilla's residence was broken into by a pack of unknown wolves from an unknown pack. I have arranged for her to stay here for a few days to ensure she stays safe and no one gets hurt. You know that lately there have been packs of wolves attacking our pack members without any identity. While we are tracing where these wolves are coming from, I want Camilla to stay here."
Daniella froze; the reason behind her good behavior towards Daniella suddenly became clear. No wonder Alpha Darren was acting unusually before. His strange actions over the past few days—stealing the house keys that Daniella was holding, suddenly cleaning the guest room—make sense now. The few days he planned to stay would turn into such a long time; clearly, this had been planned by him long in advance. Alpha Darren had made all the decisions even before telling Daniella and pretended to ask for permission.
Daniella paused for a moment but ultimately chose not to refuse. Her smile looked faint, but there was a clear trace of bitterness there. "It's okay. Do what you think is best." Daniella's light and indifferent response immediately dampened the explanation that Alpha Darren had prepared in his mind in case Daniella would reject this.
Seeing Daniella agree without resistance, the tension in his furrowed brows eased. "You don't mind?" he asked, her tone filled with disbelief.
"Not at all." Daniella's answer came without hesitation. Alpha Darren looked relieved. He stood up and said that Daniella's gradually healing wounds still needed rest, so the Alpha asked Daniella to be careful and engage in light activities. "You might be able to take care of her recovery well and properly. Now I take my leave to accompany Camilla—she must be bored sitting alone in the living room. I will visit you again later."
Daniella nodded while smiling, but her heart felt a different kind of pain. Alpha Darren received the response he was hoping for, after which he immediately prioritized Camilla again down there and left Daniella alone once more for the umpteenth time. Just as Alpha Darren's hand touched the doorknob to leave, he suddenly turned around, his tone suddenly filled with warning.
"Daniella, Camilla is always sensitive. Next time, don't be rude in front of her—it might make her angry." This refers to Daniella going into her room while Camilla was welcoming her arrival. But what could Daniella do out of courtesy for Camilla? Sit and eat the leftovers of their food? Under the bed, Daniella clenched her fist until the knuckles turned white.
However, she still had to force a smile on her face. "Alright. Please convey my apology to Camilla." She bedience pleased Alpha Darren, and with a nod, Alpha finally left the room. As soon as the door closed, Daniella could no longer hold back her tears. In the end, tears streamed down her cheeks despite her efforts to hold them back.
She is the mate who has marked him as a partner, a man she has loved for these three years. However, those three years did not see Alpha's heart truly belong to Daniella even for a second. The stabbing pain in his ankle was nothing compared to the unbearable pain in his chest.
Her battered and bruised heart felt like it was collapsing under the weight of her sorrow. After ensuring the pain in her leg was relieved with a small massage, Daniella then lay alone in the cold and quiet room, listening to the sound of laughter echoing from the living room downstairs. Finally, thirst forced her to leave the bedroom.
Finally, thirst forced her to leave the bedroom. While stumbling down the stairs, she reached the water dispenser and found that the cup she usually used was missing from its place. Instead, there was a new cup—one she didn't recognize. It didn't take long to guess whose it was.
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It turns out the new cup is a matching set with Alpha's. "Daniella, I'm sorry. I accidentally broke your shell earlier. If you don't mind, you can use mine for now." Camilla took the new cup and smiled while apologizing. Daniella's face remained expressionless, but she did not respond to anything Camilla said.
However, Alpha interjected with a dismissive tone. "Camilla, you don't need to apologize for anything; it's just a cup. We have plenty here." Daniella clenched her fist without anyone knowing; her nose hurt, and her ears were hot from repressed emotions. The cup was not an ordinary cup—it was the cup they bought together, intentionally made as a pair, as if the cup were a symbol of their bond. Daniella highly valued even the smallest things she did with Alpha and treated them like treasures.
However, for Alpha Darren, it was just an ordinary cup, worth nothing at all. "It's okay. I can just use the disposable ones," Daniella said lightly. She took a sip of water and returned to the bedroom.
As she sat down, her mind returned to a piece of paper requesting to be transferred to another pack as a healer. After many things happened, the urge to leave grew stronger. She has no control over breaking the mate bond, but she will express this desire first. If Alpha Darren refuses to sign this, it means the distributors and the pack border guards will not allow her to enter or leave the pack.
Daniella needs to make sure Alpha Darren really wants to let her go. "Why are you still awake?" Alpha's voice startled her as he entered the room. He saw Daniella sitting next to the bed, seemingly on a phone call in the middle of the night.
"Alright, I'll ask you about it," she said at the end of their phone call. While turning to the Alpha, Daniella replied nonchalantly, "You haven't slept yet either? My legs still feel sore and keep me awake until late at night, so I thought it would be best to chat with a fellow healer."
When he heard about her leg, Alpha Darren's expression changed. He suddenly remembered that he hadn't fully healed Daniella's wound because he recalled leaving Camilla alone for too long downstairs.
Alpha pretended to be worried; he lifted the blanket and carefully examined the wound, which turned out to still need a bit of his strength to heal completely. "The swelling has decreased significantly. After this, it will definitely heal completely," murmured Alpha, then as if wanting to change the subject, he asked, "Who were you talking to earlier? You seemed to enjoy it."
Daniella instinctively tightened her grip on her phone. If Alpha paid close attention, he would notice that the screen of her phone was black—Daniella was not on a call with anyone. "That was Uncle Jerremy wanting to take the healers to a settlement affected by the plague; they will volunteer there. Because you know I didn't have many activities before becoming Luna, I want to participate in it." Daniella's lie slipped out so smoothly, like a child asking their parents for permission to go on a school trip.
As if it were not a difficult matter and something to be questioned for her as a candidate for Luna. Pretending to be relaxed, Daniella even showed her participation application letter, as many healers from various packs were considering it.
Moreover, all this time Alpha Darren had never questioned Daniella's healing abilities; he knew Daniella was so ambitious to maintain and even develop her talent. Alpha Darren never minded; Luna's healing ability was a plus for him. "Zane called me and asked about it; she is considering it and will ask for permission soon." Alpha Darren nodded without suspicion; he didn't even ask anything or read carefully the participation request letter given by Daniella. Even though Daniella was trembling with fear, she could already guess that something related to her had never been closely examined by the Alpha.
With this, Daniella's abilities will be recognized as a skilled healer, which will also be useful for the Black Shadow pack. "But I think that's not necessary for you; Black Shadow can recognize your abilities even if you don't have a certificate. If I mention your abilities, they will immediately appreciate your talent." Hearing his words, Daniella sighed softly. She had anticipated rejection from Alpha. However, another idea came to Daniella's mind. In the past, when their arguments heated up, Alpha sometimes resorted to physical violence.
And how was the resolution? Alpha then signed an apology letter to calm Daniella and maintain their relationship. He clearly remembers one incident. At that time, Daniella stopped him from going to meet Camilla. Without their knowledge, Camilla had hurt herself in the forest, but it was just a superficial wound that only needed to be bandaged.
However, that night, when Alpha Darren returned home with great anger. He slammed the door with the Alpha strength he possessed, tossing heavy objects around because Daniella had taken too long to face him. When Daniella came down, she saw their house in disarray, the sofa scattered everywhere, the table shattered, and the wall with deep punch marks.
He slapped Daniella, gripping the jaw of a woman he had announced to everyone was his mate and who would soon be appointed as Luna. But he did this because of another woman. "If you don't stop me, Camilla won't get hurt!" he shouted. And his words still echo painfully in Daniella's mind until now.
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After several days without any response from Alpha Darren, who usually always concedes first, Daniella wrote an apology letter addressed to him, signed by the Alpha, to end their argument. At that moment, Daniella felt so heartbroken, and now, she realized that such a method could still work. If she could persuade Alpha to sign another "apology letter," maybe that would be the way out.
"I will earn recognition as a great healer with my own abilities—I will not depend on you," Daniella declared with a humorously challenging tone. Alpha chuckled, thinking that Daniella was just being stubborn. "Good, that will save me from trouble. But don't cry to me when no one recognizes your talent. You might end up begging for my help just to be introduced as the greatest healer," he teased while lying down and pulling the blanket over his body.
Daniella's lips were tightly sealed, she realized that behind his words, the Alpha harbored a tone of condescension and indifference. In a firm tone, Daniella replied, "I will not beg you. In fact, I want you to sign the consent letter for me."
"Approval letter? What approval letter?" Alpha Darren stood up, took a piece of paper, and carefully read its contents this time, which were as follows:
[From this moment on, Daniella Russell and Darren Owen must maintain strict boundaries. Daniella is fully responsible for her own actions and will not hold anyone or any pack accountable. In any situation, and in any matter, Daniella will not involve anyone. All consequences will be borne by Daniella herself. Signed: Darren Owen.]
While placing the letter and pen in front of him, Daniella tried to calm her trembling hand, which was wet with sweat. "Sign it. You will not be harmed by anything I will do. Isn't it fair?" Alpha squinted his eyes. There is something about Daniella's behavior today that feels strange and somewhat awkward, but not enough to cause him concern.
"Alpha, are you going to break your promise? All this time you have always signed anything I wanted, or are you too afraid to sign it this time? Are you afraid that in the end, you'll have to secretly interfere behind my back?"
Daniella's tone was deliberately provocative, mocking the Alpha's pride. She knew very well that Alpha Darren, with his arrogant masculine nature, would not be able to withstand such mockery. As expected, his expression turned dark. He looked at Daniella coldly and mockingly.
"Do you forget who brought you to Black Shadow? I brought you here, and I am the Alpha here. If I hadn't said you have healing abilities, you would only be looked down upon. With your mediocre abilities, you would still be stuck at Jerremy's house in the countryside, only taking care of the poor villagers if it weren't for me."
Those words pierced Daniella like shards of glass stuck in her throat, painful and impossible to swallow. Daniella gritted her teeth, forcing herself to remain calm even when bombarded with degrading words.
"Then just sign it, Alpha. Let's see if I need your help or not." Daniella's challenging tone finally dispelled the lingering suspicion of the Alpha. With a mocking snort, Alpha replied, "Alright, let's see how far your stubbornness will take you." He grabbed a pen and signed his name with flair. Seeing him finish his signature, Daniella felt a heavy burden lift off her chest. She carefully folded the letter and tucked it into her pocket like a priceless treasure.
"Don't worry, I won't ask for your help," Daniella murmured to herself, this would even be the last time Daniella would seek his approval, meaning everything that was tied to the Alpha was now over for her. Daniella felt grateful because her bond with Alpha Darren would soon end before their union occurred; it was relieving that infidelity happened and Daniella didn't get bruised at all because of her mate's infidelity.
Anyway, being a Luna won't be as enjoyable as people imagine, this bad relationship is not worth maintaining. --- The next morning, Daniella woke up very early. With the approval letter in her hand, she felt a new sense of freedom and tranquility. The happiness of living without a partner and starting a new life made her heart swell with impatience.
As she prepared to go to Jerremy uncle house to be taken by the Alpha, Daniella walked to the Alpha's car as usual, hoping to sit in the passenger seat as she always did.
However, as soon as the window opened, a familiar face greeted him with a satisfied smile. "Daniella, sorry about this. I'm motion sick and can only sit in the front," said Camilla, pretending not to know, her tone playful. And Daniella froze for a moment.
She knew Camilla wasn't car sick at all—she had been in the same car with that wolf woman many times. The truth is, Daniella herself often struggles with motion sickness, which is why she always sits in the front seat. But today, Camilla has taken her place, as if deliberately claiming her territory.
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Since Camilla appeared, the passenger seat of the car has never belonged to Daniella again. Until, with an increasingly impatient tone, Alpha Darren's voice broke the silence between the three of them. "Do you want to get in or not? If not, just take a taxi; don't take too long."
Daniella silently released her grip on the car door and took two steps back. "You all go ahead," she said. "I remember there's something left in the house." Daniella turned and walked away, her steps deliberate. Only after the roar of the Alpha's luxury car engine faded into the distance did Daniella turn around.
The parking lot was empty, only dust swirling around and two silent tears falling from her eyes. Upon Daniella's arrival at Uncle Jeremy's house, the uncle did not miss asking about her condition. "Daniella, how is your leg? Has it healed? You shouldn't have come here in a wounded state like yesterday."
"Alpha Darren really has no heart, does he? He didn't let you rest for just a few days?" Zane walked out of Uncle Jerremy's house with a book in her hand. Bennedict was also there, and as Daniella's friend, they felt disappointed with the Alpha's behavior towards his future Luna. Maybe they also realized that something was wrong with Daniella and Alpha Darren's relationship.
Daniella just smiled, responding kindly to their concerns. It seems they all need to stop worrying about the Alpha's attitude towards Daniella, because the Alpha has chosen Camilla, and all ties with Daniella have ended. Without thinking twice, Daniella immediately asked Uncle Jerremy to talk privately inside the house.
When Daniella handed over the agreement signed by Alpha Darren, Uncle Jerremy didn't ask anything further and signed in the place where the distributor was supposed to sign. "Alright, everyone has signed. Your departure must be prepared immediately. I just hope you're okay over there." Daniella nodded, her heart finally feeling lighter even though the thought of what it would be like if she stayed there with the shadow of Alpha Darren haunting her lingered.
After leaving Uncle Jerremy's house, Daniella immediately returned home to pack. Three years with Alpha Darren didn't give her many belongings. Only a few things could Daniella take, and the small suitcase she packed was barely filled, containing only a few thin clothes.
"Daniella, why did you come home so early today?" As Daniella placed her suitcase near the living room door, she heard the sound of the door opening. It was Alpha Darren and Camilla, Camilla carrying several shopping bags that Daniella was sure Alpha Darren must have bought for her.
"Daniella, I didn't expect you to come home early. I forgot to buy some gifts for you too," said Camilla, smiling apologetically. Alpha Darren, who was standing next to her, looked a bit awkward. He cleared his throat before speaking.
"Daniella, the season has changed. Let's go shopping tomorrow and buy some new clothes for you too." Daniella smiled and politely declined. She has to leave the next day. She couldn't let trivial matters like that delay her opportunity to leave.
"No need," she said.
"As long as you both are happy, don't worry about me." Her refusal made Alpha frown, and he snorted in annoyance. He decided that from now on, he would ignore Daniella until she crawled back to him, begging for forgiveness. However, he did not realize that this was exactly what Daniella wanted.
Even the next day, when the meeting of the Black Shadow members was held and Daniella attended the meeting, not a single word was spoken to the Alpha, and this did not escape the attention of Beta Collin and Gamma Jack.
In the evening, Zane, who is the healer in the Black Shadow pack, approached Alpha Darren. "Alpha, do you know what happened to Daniella? She hasn't come to Uncle Jeremy's house all day. Have you heard the news? Even though Daniella never misses going there, even when she is busy with other things."
Alpha Darren, who was on the phone with Camilla, felt annoyed by the interruption. He waved his hand dismissively at Zane.
"She is really capable of taking care of herself. Where she went, I don't know. She doesn't like me controlling her, so I can't do anything." Every time Alpha talks about Daniella, his tone becomes sharper and higher. He clenched his teeth, boiling with anger. Last night, Daniella dared to ignore him, not a single word from her all night.
"Alright, Alpha Darren. But don't you think it would be better if you called Daniella? Try to contact her and ask about her whereabouts," suggested Zane.