Chapter 45 Chapter 45 Elara's Poy "Execute it now. Remove your woll claws and that tattoo on your forehead-immediately!" "NO-ET Miela's scream tore through the tension in the room. She lunged at Thorne, thrashing wildly. Two guards quickly served her shoulders, but she fought them with everything she had "YOU LOVE ME, THORNE she screamed again, the words breaking as she struggled against them. "You can't do this to me! Don't you remember i saved your life when we were children! You can't! YOU CANETIT The words bit like a sharp, unexpected slap I felt a flicker of confusion. Miela saved Thorne's life? Why had I never heard this before? Why had he never mentioned it? Just as I was at about to process this now information, three people burst into the room-Miela's mother, father, and youngest brother, Orik. "Oh my God! My babe!" Corla's voice broke as she rushed toward Miela, yanking her away from the guards "What have they done to your Her voice cracked with the kind of panic only a mother could feel. Miela collapsed into Corla's arms, burying her face in her shoulder, her sobs ragged. "They wanted me dead, Mother! They wanted to cut off my claws!" she cried, her words raw with fear. Ruwan stepped forward, his hands shaking, eyes flickering nervously at Thome. Though he was clearly terrified of him, he found enough courage to speak up. "We've heard what happened," he said, voice faltering. "My daughter may have done wong but she doesn't deserve this- "Then do I deserve this! Prisca's voice cut through the air like a blade. She stepped forward, revealing the stumps where her arms had once been a cold fury in her eyes. Ruvan froze, eyes darting nervously, as if he'd been caught in a trap, "Well you are just a maid. Maybe you should blame your poor family... His voic trailed off in a panicked murmur, "WHAT?!" Jory's shout filled the room, furious. "Do you think poor people deserve to suffer! This has never been the way in the Blood Moon Pack! We treat everyone equally!" The Direstone Pack members who'd gathered in the room bristled, their anger flaring in response to Jory's words I could feel the tension rising. The room was on the verge of exploding. I raised my voice, stepping in between the growing conflict suggest you choose your side wisely, Mr. and Mrs. Diaz," I said, my tone sharp and unwavering. "Mels is a criminal now. Do you really want to protect a criminal it could ruin your family's reputation." The reluctant looks that flashed across Corla and Run's faces confirmed my suspicions. They were already weighing their options, calculating the costs of their choices A cold smile tugged at the corner of my lips. I know them too well Corla and Ruvan, they were self-serving-always had been. They'd never do anything that could hurt their wealth or status. They'd throw anyone, even their own blood, under the bus to preserve it. "Mom!"Mela's voice was desperate, as it she could still hold on to some shred of hope. She jerked her head up, looking at Corla in disbelief. "Don't listen to Elara! I'm your daughter! I'm the future LUNA! I can help this family freally can Orik's voice was quieter but no less damning "But you're a criminal now. No way will Alpha Thorne make you Luna. 1/3 Chapter 45 Miela whipped around, her eyes blaring with fury. "SHUT UP You Foot!" she spat, her voice venomous. I glanced at her, then added coldly, "Don't forget you still have three sons, How will they be affected if you keep defending a crimemali Corla's face softened for a brief moment, but the mask quickly returned. She exchanged a glanced with Puvan, and then-slowly-she pushed Mala "Micla... my baby..." Corla whispered, her voice filled with feigned sorrow. She wiped at the corner of her eyes as if she were fighting back tears, but saw through it, it was an act. "I've told you not to do those things, but you wouldn't listen. Look at you now..." Her words were barely audible, dripping with a resignation that stung Miela staggered back, the weight of her mother's words staring into her chest. Her eyes shifted, searching for something in Puvan, something that would hold her up. "...Dad?" she whispered, her voice breaking Ruvan placed a hand on her shoulder, offering a smile that was all too practiced. "Don't worry, Miela," he said soly. "Even if you're expelled, we'll take care of you. You'll always be our baby daughter." Miela clenched her jaw, stifling the scream that tried to escape. I could see the look in her eyes-she knew this was a lie. She'd heard these empty promise's before, and now they were nothing more than words with no weight. It was ironic, really. She had promised the same thing to Prisca, knowing all too well what it felt like to be abandoned by the people who were supposed to protect you. Her family was done with her, Everything she had ever held dear-her wealth, her title, her future was slipping through her fingers, all because of me. And if today was her downfall, she would make sure I went down with her "You" Micla whipped around, eyes burning with hatred as she charged at me. Her face twisted, and I could see the madness beginning to take over. "It's all your fault!" she hissed, venom dripping from every word. Her glare cut through me, like a physical blow. "You don't get to accuse me of anything, you FILTHY BITCH How did you even get that gamma position? | bet you slept with every man in Blood Moon Pack! Did Cael... did he fuck you like a dog-" Cael's face went white with fury. He was about to say something when Jory beat him to it. -Shut your mouth, you crazy woman!" Jery barked, his hands balling into fists. Miela wasn't done. Her twisted smile only grew. "Why? Am I wrong?" she taunted, her voice rising with the challenge. "Do you love har? Do you know how many men have been in her cheap cunt?" The room fell into a thick silence, and all eyes turned to me. I could feel the weight of every gaze. The rumors-everyon had heard them. Thorne's jaw clenched tightly as his gaze locked onto me, his eyes full of tension. I took a deep breath, then spoke up, my voice steady and calm. "I suppose it's time to clear the air," I said, my words carrying through the room. I glanced at Cael, catching his small nod. Then, raised my voice louder, forcing every single person to hear me. "My real name is Elara Manning," I said with confidence, I am Alpha Cael's blood sister. The one and only princess of Blood Moon Pack!" Chapter 46 Chapter 46 Title: Cooking My Way Back to Love Author: CrushReel Genre: Modern, Revenge, Drama Status: ongoing In "Cooking My Way Back to Love" by CrushReel, Chef Leon Kennedy, once renowned as the "King of Cooking," spirals into despair following his wife's tragic demise in a car accident. Plunged into homelessness, he clings to his loyal dog as his sole anchor amidst loss and desolation. Amidst the ruins of his former life, Leon grapples with profound grief and seeks solace in the art of cooking—the very passion that once defined him. As he navigates the shadows of his past, themes of resilience, redemption, and the unyielding power of love intertwine in this modern tale of heartache and rebirth. Set against a backdrop of culinary mastery and emotional turmoil, "Cooking My Way Back to Love" delves into the depths of human emotion with raw authenticity. 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