The first car was driven by the eldest, Aiden. It was just the two of us inside. He didn't say a word, and I couldn't be bothered to make conversation either. As the car pulled out from the residence and onto the main road, I turned to look out the window, unable to suppress a sigh. It had been five years since my father passed away. I had left this place for just as long. Coming back to the residence, everything felt so different now. father. My mother had died when I was very young, and I had spent my childhood here in this little town's residence with As the former Alpha of the Shadow Pack, he had wanted to ensure I had a good future, and so he arranged a marriage pact with Robin. To be honest, I had always resisted the idea. But when my father passed, he grabbed my hand and left behind a final wish that I couldn't bring myself to refuse. We drove in silence all the way to Varken. The car came to a stop in front of a European-style villa. I stepped out and followed the five brothers into the house. Sitting on the living room couch was a well-dressed, middle-aged female werewolf. As soon as Adrian saw her, he grumbled, "Mom, we're back. That was exhausting." This was clearly their mother, Regina Baldwin, the Luna of Eclipse Pack. Regina glanced at her five sons, smiling as she instructed the pack's auntie to prepare a meal. After tending to her boys, her eyes finally landed on me, trailing from head to toe with a cold, arrogant stare. While clearly surprised by my looks, she quickly let out a sneer and said mockingly, "So you're Raelyn? Went under the knife just to marry into our Eclipse Pack, huh? Typical Omega move. So desperate." "Luna, I didn't get any surgery," I replied coolly. ap I knew exactly what this was about. Eclipse Pack was a prestigious family in Varken, and there was no way they'd be happy about some low-ranking, country Omega marrying into their pack. Regina scoffed. Just then, the butler who had followed our car came in carrying my suitcase, and she immediately barked, "Tom, open it and check everything" A flash of coldness passed through my eyes. "Luna, that's my personal luggage." "I know it's your stuff. That's exactly why we should check it. You came from some backwater place. Who knows what filth or dangerou: items you've brought into our pack?" As she finished, she gave Tom a quick look, a silent signal. The five Salvatore brothers stayed right where they were, lounging on the couch without the slightest intention to help me Their attitude toward me was just like Regina's-indifferent at best, contemptuous at worst. As Tom moved to open my suitcase, I yanked it away. Expressionless, I said in a cold voice, "No one touches my things." Regina stood up, her face darkening with anger. "Ha, sounds like you've got something to hide. Now I really have to see what's With that, she actually called over four werewolf bodyguards: "Alphia are your just going to let this old hag treat you like this? Want me to come out and teach them a lesson?" Freya growled myerind furious Thanks Freya. I've got this." I replied calmly. I wasnt concerned abonat Regina's attitude. I was here to fulfill my father's dying wish. Honestly, if they wanted to kick me ut they if be doing me a favor. Just as the four werewolf guards came charging toward me, ready to snatch my suitcase, a deep voice thundered from the doorway Stop That overwhelming Alpha presence meant only one thing-Robin had returned. Robin's face was cold as he walked forward, kicking aside the guard who had blocked his view. He came straight to me and asked, concern clear in his voice, "Rae, are you okay? I'm sorry. I had a meeting at the company and couldn't make it back earlier." Tm fine, Mr. Robin," I said with a calm shake of my head. Robin turned to glare at Regina. What the hell are you doing? Rae just got here and this is how you treat her?" "What did I do? I just wanted to check if she brought anything unclean or inappropriate, Regina snapped, shooting me a hateful glare. She didn't bother arguing any further and stormed upstairs. Robin let out a heavy sigh. Tm sorry, Rae. Luna must have misunderstood you. I'll talk to her." I shook my head to show it didn't matter. Over the years, 1 had dealt with plenty of people who looked down on me, Robin then addressed the guards and house staff with a commanding tone. "Rae will be living here from now on. If anyone disrespects her, they'll be banished from the Eclipse Pack." He turned next to his five sons on the couch, his expression turning ice-cold. "And you five-don't you dare bully Rae. If I find out you did, br that you stood by and let someone else do it. I'll break your legs. The moment he said that. I felt five pairs of eyes land on me-cold, curious, and evaluating-all at once. 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