Naturally, the Eclipse Pack had also invited Taylor, heiress of the Midnight Pack, to join the celebration. During the gift-opening segment, Adrian looked surprised when he got to Taylor's present. "Whoa, this racing suit is awesome! Must've cost a fortune. Thanks, Taylor!" Taylor smiled. "Don't mention it. It wasn't that expensive anyway." She shot me a smug glance. The way she was showing off couldn't have been more obvious. Then it was time for Adrian to open my gift-a small box. "Raelyn, that's so stingy of you..." Taylor said with a look of disbelief. Adrian unwrapped it, and inside was a car key. 4 He froze for a second, then lit up with excitement. "This is my dream car! The only one in the world- completely priceless! Raelyn, how do you always manage this? You're incredible!" There was no need to say more-my gift clearly outweighed all the others combined. I glanced at Taylor and teased, "Looks like the Midnight Pack really is filthy rich-guess even this isn't enough to impress them." Taylor's face turned green with fury, and the look she gave me was full of hate. 12 th Th Th h な A h + #d Aiden's gift was saved for last, and Adrian was especially curious about it. 14 4 4 4 4 4 " I was curious too. Inside the perfectly square box was an asset transfer contract. 4 + "You've always liked Death Canyon, haven't you?" Aiden said flatly. "Now that you're officially an adult, it's yours." "Wow, thank you, Aiden!" Adrian threw his arms around him in excitement. After that, Alex, Andrix, and Adam each gave their gifts too-luxury watches, rare gems, antiques, and the like. All expensive, but none as stunning as mine and Aiden's. Taylor's gift, on the other hand, had been completely forgotten in Adrian's excitement. Another gift battle, and once again, I came out on top. After the birthday dinner, Robin, out of politeness, had the butler send someone to take Taylor home. But Taylor glanced at the dark sky and pouted. "It's a little scary out. Alpha, can Aiden take me home instead? Please?" Aiden turned her down immediately. "Sorry, I have work to handle later. I don't have time." 16:55 Tue, Aug 5 Ե "Oh..." Taylor gave an awkward smile, then looked at Madam Salvatore with a wronged expression. "Never mind. I'll just go back on my own." Madam Salvatore wasn't having it. "Aiden, she's a girl. It's already dark. If she wants you to take her, just go." "But Mom..." Aiden frowned, unmoving. "No buts! Are you trying to kill me from anger?" Madam Salvatore exploded, clutching her chest. "One day, I'm going to meet the Moon Goddess thanks to you boys!" Aiden had no choice. With a sigh, he nodded and walked out the door with Taylor. Aiden's POV Taylor sat in the passenger seat, turned to look at me, and said shyly, "Aiden, thank you for taking me home." "No problem. Just doing my duty." I didn't even glance at her, focused on the road. 2 41 A Taylor froze, biting her lip. "But Aiden, you used to like me when we were kids. You used to hold my hand, take me out for snacks and amusement parks. Don't you remember?" 4 414 4 # 迪 H 4 The 144 " # # # I pressed my lips together. "I was just a kid back then. You were younger-I was just taking care of you." "But I..." Taylor suddenly turned her head, eyes glistening. "But I really like you. I've liked you for almost ten years." I was a bit stunned. "What?" t # 4 72 4 P 牛 f "I liked you from the moment I saw you. I always followed you around, didn't you ever notice? I always thought you'd marry me. That's been my dream ever since I was a kid-to become your mate, 75 +44 +41 44 4 ****447 4 + 44 47 # # # # # #. 1 447 12 ガ。 4 34 t 7 4 6 #t # - 14 上 t " t 7 ta t to # 777 4 19 # 14 古 4 4 T ty # .. I hadn't expected Taylor to confess so suddenly. My brows drew together. Becoming someone's fated mate... is that something you can just choose? "Taylor... maybe you should find someone else to like," I said coldly. "I won't!" She suddenly leaned in and tried to kiss me. I shoved her away. "You...?" Taylor stared at me, stunned. 2 4 기 + H "Taylor, I need you to understand-we will never be a thing." My voice was ice. "If you insist on acting like this, then maybe it's best if we stop talking altogether." She was shocked by my reaction and shrank back into her seat, looking deeply hurt. I drove fast, not sparing her another glance. It's not that I disliked Taylor. In fact, I sometimes enjoyed how sweet and dependent she acted around me. 2/3 X But the way she confessed-so blunt and forward-completely wiped out any good feelings I had left for her. Suddenly, an image of Raelyn's playful smile popped into my People really can't be compared. Raelyn was way more interesting than Taylor. head. Soon we reached the Midnight Pack's villa. I opened the door and motioned for Taylor to get out. Then I drove off without a second thought. By the time I got back to the Eclipse Pack, it was already 1 a.m. As I stepped into the hall, I saw Raelyn standing off to the side, holding a glass of water. She looked at me and teased, "Aiden, you actually came back?" I frowned. "Why are you still up?" "I got up for water. What, you thought I was waiting for you?" She wiggled the glass in her hand. Her words caught me completely off guard. I didn't know how to respond. This Omega always had such a sharp tongue. I snorted. "Go to bed. We're signing a contract with a partner tomorrow. You're coming with me." I didn't give her a chance to snap back-I just went straight upstairs to my room. 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