Chapter 7
Bu strangely, I could now faintly hear the plans between her and her wolf. Maybe because Alexander marked me last night.. I kept sensing Charlotte’s plan
“EVEN IF ALEXANDER HAD SLEPT WITH ME, SO WHAT? A FILTHY PLAYTHING–THAT WAS ALL I WAS.”
I felt the tension coursing through my body, but I was no longer the same Ava in my previous life.
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Understanding Charlotte’s ploy brought me a sense of calm. Charlotte faltered, her eyes locked on me. She was searching for cracks in my composure. But I ignored her, stepping past and moving to the head of the room.
Alexander’s e
s eyes met mine. His gaze was cold, filled with a trace of mockery. He toyed with the ring on his finger lazily, exuding a sense of dangerous Indifference, as if I were merely a toy in his hand.
The air around him was suffocating. Just like in my previous life, every word spoken to me was cold, filled with disdain.
He had already decided I was a scheming woman, a greedy human who wants to become his Luna. Any explanation I offered would be dismissed as mere
So why bother explaining at all?
A bitter smile rugged at my lips. I’ve already said it–the person in the photo isn’t me. Since Charlotte won’t admit it, why don’t you himself? He’s the alpha, even if he’s not fully awake, his nose will never be wrong
ask Alexander
“But isn’t it strange, Charlotte? You and Alexander are engaged. Whatever happens between you two is perfectly natural. Alexander didn’t even deny it just now. Why are you in such a rush to explain? It’s almost like you don’t love him.”
Stigmatizing was a skill. The skill was something I had learned from Charlotte in my previous life.
Charlotte’s face stiffened. She spun around, her expression barely composed, shaking her head furiously.
“No! I love Mr. Alexander! I just didn’t want to deceive anyone!”
“If you hate lying so much, why slander me? And besides…” I rurned to Alexander, my words deliberate and measured. “Is Alexander the only man in the world? Couldn’t I want another man’s child instead? Why would I choose a werewolf not a human?”
Alexander was the last werewolf I would have bond with in this life.
His eyes darkened, his knuckles whitening as he clenched his fist. He spoke low and harsh. “What did you just say?”
Iraised
my
voice defiantly. I said, Alexander isn’t the only man in the world! Any child I might have would never be yours! Why would I choose a werewolf not a human? Was I wrong?
Alexander narrowed his eyes, his aura radiating dominance. But it didn’t affect me. quickly averted my gaze to the rest of the room
Dos
anyone
else have anything to say? If not, I’m tired. I’m going to rest now.”
I turned on my heel to leave. Alexander’s voice was laden with icy menace.“Stop! Who is that human?” –
The room fell silent, stunned
No one had expected Alexander to ask that. I lowered my eyes, hiding all emotion. By now, he must have known the truth. But Alexander had his own narrative to protect.
I glanced at my phone, my tone indifferent. “Uncle Alexander, don’t worry. This will be over soon.”
Alexander frowned imperceptibly. The man who prided himself on control now felt a ripple of unease. Just then, the butler entered with security guards.
They’re here for Ms. Lancaster.”
One guard, respectful yet wary, addressed the room. “Ms. Lancaster ordered a delivery. Strangers aren’t allowed, so I brought it myself.”
I upped forward, accepting the paper bag.“Thank you.”
The bodyguard left. All eyes remained on me.
Birth control pills
I had felt uneasy even after asking Monica to get the pills ready, so I had placed another order myself to be sure. It turned out to be a wise decision.
I opened the box and pulled out the foil pack, holding it up for all to see. Especially in front of Alexander, I lingered a few extra seconds. “Uncle Alexander, take a good look. Satisfied? It’s definitely birth control pills.”
Rest assured, esteemed Alpha. I will never have a child I shouldn’t have.”
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“This is what you wanted, right?”
My self–deprecating smile cut deep as I swiftly popped ten pills. Without hesitation,
I swallowed one.
“Is one enough? No? Then how about more?”
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The crowd watched in horrified silence as I kept going. I reached for a fifth when Ryan, usually deferential to Xander, rushed forward and smacked the pills from hand.
“Alexander! What are you doing? Ava already said it wasn’t her. Why are you putting her on the spot! What will other Pack members say if this
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Monica pulled me into her arms, sobbing. “Enough! Enough! She’s not even married yet! Taking so many could ruin her health!”
My stomach churned with pain, cold sweat breaking out across my forehead. Even so, Theld on, lifting my palm toward Alexander, revealing one last pill
“Uncle Alexander.. is it enough?
