---- Chapter 4 With their mouths hanging open, everyone was frozen as they stared at the scene unfolding before them. "Zoreen!" Sebastian was the first one who rushed forward. He had been hiding in some bushes. There were scratches on his face and arms from brushing against thorns. However, he seemed to feel nothing. Kneeling beside the pool of blood, he saw nothing but a heap of flesh. "No..." Sebastian shook his head frantically as he stumbled backward. "Sebastian..."" Murphy came forward. Grabbing his collar, Sebastian yelled, ''Get Annabelle over here right now!" She arrived within minutes. Annabelle circled the pool of blood before shaking her head regretfully. "Alpha, ---- she cannot be saved." "No way!" Sebastian roared stubbornly, "You can bring a werewolf back to life! Revive her wolf. I'll do anything..." "Tt's no use, Alpha," interrupted Annabelle. "Have you forgotten? Her wolf ... has been sacrificed." Sebastian broke down completely. Finally, he grasped the fact that he had lost me forever. The girl who loved him with all she had-the girl who sacrificed everything for him-was dead. His eyes fell on the cheap, shabby Luna Pin he'd given me. With trembling fingers, he picked it up. When we'd just met, he promised me the Luna Pin. I was so happy that I lost my sanity. For him, I did all sorts of difficult, dirty tasks willingly. However, Sebastian knew that it was all a lie. Even the Luna Pin he held was a fake. Yet, I never doubted him for amoment, excitedly awaiting the moment I would become his real Luna. In the end, the girl he loved was burned alive in the ---- bonfire of revenge he'd lit with his own two hands. Sebastian's memories gnawed at him, exposing the truth he'd tried so hard to escape. "No! Zoreen!" He knelt in the blood, eyes rimmed red. Sebastian tried to gather the blood in his palms, as though that would bring me back to life. With mud in his nails and blood all over him, Sebastian looked pathetic. However, he seemed not to care. "Zoreen, I know this isn't real! Please ... Please come back," wailed both Sebastian and his wolf. Their voices were cracked and ridden with grief. The others whispered amongst themselves as they witnessed Sebastian break down. Nina stepped forward and attempted to console him. She said, "Sebastian, listen here ... Zoreen's dead. You've got to take care of yourself." Sebastian shoved her aside and scrambled to his feet. Once again, he grabbed Murphy's collar and roared furiously, "I'd already told you not to cross the line! Where was the protection detail? Why didn't they In "Cinderella's Glass Slipper: The One I’ve Always Loved" by CrushReel, a heartfelt romance unfolds between a woman and the president she has long admired since youth. Overcoming insecurities about her appearance, she finds herself working closely with him as his assistant, leading to unexpected twists and turns in their relationship. This modern romance novel explores themes of self-acceptance, unrequited love, and the dynamics of power and attraction in an office setting. The unique blend of billionaire CEO dynamics, hidden feelings, and the revelation of secrets adds layers of intrigue to the story, keeping readers captivated as the plot unfolds. What sets this novel apart is its delicate balance between sweet romance and the complexities of relationships in a contemporary workplace. With each chapter, readers are drawn deeper into the emotional journey of the characters as they navigate their growing connection amidst professional responsibilities and personal desires. For those seeking a compelling tale that combines elements of romance, secrecy, and personal transformation, "Cinderella's Glass Slipper: The One I’ve Always Loved" is available to read at CrushReel, offering a captivating escape into a world where love conquers all.