The night passed in a blur when I finally reopened my eyes in the cold hospital.
My hand moved before my mind could stop it, trembling as it reached for my stomach, my only reason to live.
Flat. Hollow…empty
The sound that left my throat wasn’t humane.
Not a scream…something smaller. utterly broken, ruined.
A nurse stood frozen by the door, eyes rimmed red, and in that moment I understood without needing words.
My daughter was gone.
They didn’t ask if I wanted to see her one last time as I was handed her mortal remains.
They knew better
I buried her myself.
No pack rites. No prayers were spoken as I lowered her to the ground, my hands trembling as I laid fresh roses on her grave.
This should have been me baby, if only I could exchange my life for yours.
The name plate-Daisy
"There wasn’t a moment mom didn’t love you baby."I whispered bidding my farewell.
Atleast now she wouldn’t be hurt again and again. Won’t suffer in my womb as her father tried to smother her breath.
My phone rang.
Once.
Twice.
I didn’t answer until the third time.
Vanessa’s voice came through elated and mocking.
"It’s done."my mother-in-law said. "The northern territories are now under your name as agreed. You have what you wanted. From this moment on, disappear."
She paused as though savoring good news.
“My dear daughter-in-law, Victoria, also brought me good news. Our wolf pack's trade agreement is about to be finalized.”
There was pride in her voice now.
“With her by his side, my son will soon become the strongest Alpha in the South.”
She paused, rubbing the words in my face.
"Don’t cling to the Blood Moon Pack anymore. You have no mate. No title. No place here, after Zyan marries Victoria today no one will even remember you."
The line went dead.
She believed Victoria’s trade agreement with the Blood Moon Pack was set in stone, thinking she could still look down on me and taunt me just as she always had.
She mocked my uselessness, she mocked the fact that I couldn't shift.
But soon, her arrogance will be stripped away.
The trade agreement is about to be scrapped, and I, the "wolfless" girl she once held in utter contempt can feel the wolf inside me slowly beginning to awaken.
Smile and celebrate all you want, I will push you all to the point of no return!
I looked down at Daisy’s grave, my fingers tightening around the roses until the thorns bit into my skin.
A tear slipped free, silent and burning.
"Sleep, my love. "I whispered. "Since this pack failed you…I will reduce it to ash."
I stayed there a long time after the call ended, until the sky dimmed and the wind carried the scent of damp earth over my daughter’s grave.
Only then did I turn away.
I went back to the pack estate and gathered my things in silence, the servants watching dared not stop me.
The sparkling black dress laid on the bed for me was first thrown to the fireplace as I watched fire burn all of it.
The last version of myself that knew how to love and forgive burning with it.
It was at that moment a string of messages beeped on my phone.
[Zyan:Be at the ceremonial hall by 7 PM. ]
[Zyan:You don’t need to worry. Everything has been arranged. ]
[Zyan: If you cooperate tonight, I will make sure you aren’t treated unfairly. ]
[Zyan: You should learn to be sensible, Lianna. This is the best outcome for everyone.
Don’t make things difficult. I will still take responsibility for you. ]
I stared at the screen until the words blurred before taking out the SIM card and throwing it into the thrash.
Then I closed my eyes.
The mate bond stirred, no longer distant and restrained by me.
Darius.
I didn’t fight it this time.
I accepted.
The pull was instant, overwhelming. The world tilted as I felt the powerful aura seep into my bones.
Before I left, I handed a sealed envelope to the driver waiting at the entrance to take me to the wedding.
“Deliver this to Alpha Zyan. ” I said calmly. “Tell him, it's my sweet wedding gift to him.”
It contained proof of the child he killed and the empire he thought he still owned.
He will soon find out that the daughter he once longed for most was killed by his own hands.
When I stepped outside, Darius stood beneath the fading sky, his tall frame still radiating battle-worn power.
Fresh scars traced his arms and collarbone, blood barely dried at his temple. His gaze dropped immediately to my stomach and something dark and furious crossed his face.
"I will cancel everything. "he said without hesitation. "The wedding. No one will touch you. You need time-
"No, the wedding will be tonight. My daughter is waiting for me to avenge her. "
With that I got into the car, the Blood Moon Pack blurring behind my vision.
Now, the tables have turned. It’s time for Zyan and Victoria to suffer !
