Countdown 15 : Departing from Chapter 04 1 smiled faintly and set my phone downL It felt strange .. those messages no longer made me angry , sad , or even tearful . Maybe this was what it meant to truly let go . In the days that followed , Laicas often left early and returned late , claiming he was busy preparing for our engagement ceremony . I no longer had the energy to pay attention to him . Instead , I focused on submitting my request to transfer packs at the Werewolf Council . Because of my unique circumstances , I had always been considered a Silver Moon pack member by birth . That meant I didnt need Lucass approval as Alpha..my transfer was automatically processed . When the transfer was finalized , I celebrated with my family . The dinner wasnt just with my parents but also my three older brothers . They were all tall , handsome , and eager to spoil me like a princess . Surrounded by their love , I laughed more freely than I had in a long time . I was already looking forward to leaving this city and starting fresh somewhere new . ** June 20th Tuesday ** Ten days before the engagement ceremony , I received my new identification from the Werewolf Council . As I was leaving , I ran into Simon , Lucass Beta . He looked surprised . Evelyn ? What are you doing here ? Alpha told me hed be out picking wedding dresses for the engagement today ! Ifroze . Lucas hadnt mentioned any of this to me . Get in the car . Ill take you to the mall you might still make it in time . Countdown 15. Departing from the Alpha Before I could protest . Simon pulled me into the car and hit the gas . Youre the bride to hel How could you miss something as important as choosing your dress ? 1 forced a small , bitter smile . I wasnt just skipping the dress selection . I had no plans to attend the ceremony at all . When we arrived at the bridal boutique , the store was full of newlyweds to be Couples stood dose , their eyes shining with love and dreams for the future . And then I saw them , Lucas standing behind Daisy , holding her in his arms as she tried on wedding dress . His lips brushed her check . You look beautiful , baby . Lucass expression shifted the moment he saw me . He quickly pushed Daisy away and stammere Darling , what are you doing here ? Dont get the wrong idea ! Daisys just helping you try on dresses since youve been so busy lately . Shes about your size , so it made sense ! I said nothing and glanced at the mirror behind them . They didnt notice the reflection , how the mirror clearly showed their hands tightly clasped behind Daisys back . Oh , Evelyn ! Daisy twirled in the dress , flashing a smug smile . What do you think ? Do you like this . one ? It doesnt matter . I replied flatly . The dress didnt matter because it would never be mine . Just then , the sales assistant approached , beaming . Miss , this dress is the crown jewel of our collection . Its absolutely stunning , and you two look perfect together . Daisy blushed and shot Lucas a flirtatious glance . Lucas looked uncomfortable and gestured toward me . Actually , shes my fiancée . The assistant froze , then quickly apologized to me . Lucas turned to me . What do you think of this dress on Daisy ? If you like it , well order it . Countdown 15- Departing from the Houcing my expression , the assistant hurried to bring out more options , but before I could say ung , Daisy began criticizing them one by one . This one looks cheap That ones too bulky . And this one ? Its something a country bumpkin would wear . Compared to the masterpiece Daisy was wearing , the other dresses suddenly seemed plain . The assistant led us to a lounge area to continue browsing , but Lucas slipped out , saying he needed a smoke . That left me alone with Daisy . She flipped through the dress catalog before suddenly sneering , Evelyn , Lucas said youre like a dead fish in bed boring as hell . Do you know how many exciting things weve done together ? We even had some fun earlier while I was wearing this dress . She wanted to provoke me . But I stayed calm . is there a point to bragging about cheating ? If Lucas really loves you , make him change the bride in the ceremony . ⚫ Daisys face reddened , but she quickly recovered with a mocking laugh . Lucas and I are both Alpha bloodlines the purest heirs in the pack . Were the perfect match . But you ? Your Omega adoptive parents are dead , leaving you a pathetic orphan . Give up the idea of being Luna , youre a homeless dingo who doesnt deserve Lucas . My heart clenched . I had only ever told Lucas about my adoption . Yet here was Daisy , armed with my secret . The funniest part ? Daisy knew my adoptive parents had died , but Lucas didnt even notice . They were wrong , though . I wasnt an orphan . In terms of bloodline , I was no less noble than any werewolf here . And my real parents loved me enough to search for me for over a decade after losing me . Finet Daisys gaze and spoke calmly . Countdown 15 Departing from the Alpha You dont need to try so hard to provoke me . If Lucas wants to marry you , then I wish you both a happy life together . It wasnt Daisy who took away my mate . Lucas was simply unworthy of me . And I didnt want him anymore . The sales assistants voice rang out from outside the lounge , Interrupting our tense conversation . Miss , have you found a wedding dress you like ? Youre welcome to try them on if youd like . Daisy smirked , brushing aside my indifference . If youre really as calm as you say , lets see who Lucas truly cares about more . With that , she pushed open the door and randomly picked the plainest dress off the rack . Turning toward Lucas , she held it up . 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