Chapter 4 Its a very important social occasion at this time of year when the wolves throw a grand party that only the Alpha and Luna of each pack can attend , Lorik stated . I hit it on the head . You should probably get Lorcia . Shes going to be your Luna soon . Lorik seemed a little annoyed . We havent completely broken MATE ties . My Luna is still you , not Lorcia . I shook my head . Im not obliged to play Model Alpha and Luna with you anymore , Lorik . Lorik , on the other end of the line , was clearly dismayed by my defiance . I hung up . It was the first time I had ever rejected Lorik . Once upon a time Id always responded to whatever he said , and I could hear that he was angry at me for refusing , but I felt a sense of excitement and freedom that Id never felt before . Maurice came out and gently hugged me . I didnt know how much he had heard , but he remained sweet and didnt ask anything , just comforted me . Do you need help ? he asked . I shook my head . No , thank you . Youve helped me enough . I had no money with me when I left the pack . My savings were used to buy a third anniversary present for Lorik . I was too embarrassed to ask Maurice for a loan . said goodbye to Maurice and left the piano shop , heading to a jewelry shop with a heavy heart . I intended to sell my wedding ring , the symbol of a promise now shattered . Each step was a battle against hesitation and doubt , memories flooding my mind . Pain and resolve intertwined as I approached the shop , knowing I needed to let go to heal . This act felt like closing a chapter , a necessary step to reclaim my life and move forward . The jeweler examined the ring with growing admiration . This is a truly exquisite piece , he declared , his voice filled with genuine awe . As he held it other staff gathered around , their eyes widening at its beauty . up , the Their surprised glances shifted to me , unspoken questions hanging in the air about why I was parting with such a treasure . After I Let Go My Alpha He Knelt in Regret hapter The room was charged with a mix of admiration and curiosity , amplifying the bittersweet weight of my decision . Are you sure you want to sell your wedding ring ? one of them asked , repeatedly confirming I nodded . Yes , Im sure . I was surprised to find that the ring was far more expensive than I had imagined . Collecting the money , I realized that Lorik had been very generous with his money . All the gifts and jewelry he gave me were top of the range and expensive . The only thing he never gave me was love , With the money , I rented a house near the piano shop , ready to start a new life . That night , I lay in a strange bed , struggling to sleep . Outside the window was a full moon . I seemed to feel some kind of call , and suddenly , I felt a pain in Ah .. Something was awakening . my abdomen . As the full moon hung high in the midnight sky , its silvery light casting eerie shadows through my window , a sudden , searing pain erupted in my abdomen , knocking the breath out of me . I collapsed onto the floor , writhing as if a thousand needles were piercing my veins . My bones felt like they were shattering and reforming , every fiber of my being caught in a whirlwind of agony and power . My vision blurred , replaced by flashes of silver and black , and a haunting howl echoed in my ears . Just when I thought I couldnt endure it any longer , the pain subsided , replaced by an overwhelming sense of strength and clarity . In the silence that followed , a soft , soothing voice resonated in my mind . Hello , Shirley . My eyes snapped open , and through the haze of tears , I saw a reflection in the window : a magnificent black wolf with emerald eyes , staring back at me . My wolf had awakened , and nothing would ever be the same again . I couldnt believe it . Lena ? Youre my wolf ? apter apte Yes , she said gently . Ive been with you all along , but I was poisoned with wolf venom to delay my appearance . Because you have the direct lineage of the goddess Luna , my appearance was only delayed , not destroyed . I never knew I was poisoned , I whispered . I never knew I had a direct lineage to the Goddess Luna . My family was always very hard on me . Im the daughter of the Alpha of the Ghostpack , which is only a small to medium sized pack . But being the daughter of an Alpha shouldnt be as shabby as I am . My parents preferred my sister and loathed me , and I never understood why . They seemed like normal wolves , not special in any way . The thought of almost losing Lena made me feel scared . But she gently comforted me . I will always be by your side . You will become an immensely powerful werewolf , and those who bullied you will regret it . 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