Chapter 1

• Olivia's POV
• "Thank the Moon Goddess, you finally came back to me, my love," my mate cooed to Emily Brown.
• Today, my mate Marsh Walton was officially crowned the Alpha of the Dawn Pack.
• Right after he swore to make the pack thrive before all shifters in the pack square, he took Emily's hand, confessing his love for her.
• Everyone was stealing glances at me, talking in whispers. The awkward tension was almost palpable.
• I froze on the spot, staring at the "love birds" in disbelief.
• Because I was Marsh's mate and Luna! I should've been the one sharing the moment of glory with him!
• "You okay, Luna Olivia?" Marsh's Beta, Jeffrey Sanders, shot me a concerned look.
• I forced a smile, telling him I was fine.
• Only the Moon Goddess knew I was bleeding inside.
• Of course I wasn't okay! My mate was acting all lovey-dovey with another she-wolf at his accession ceremony!
• I walked over to the table and grabbed a glass of red wine, trying to drown my sorrows.
• The bitter taste of alcohol spread in my mouth, but it was nothing compared to the pang in my heart.
• Just as I turned my head, I saw Emily chatting with Marsh, all smiles.
• After he said something that made her chuckle, she pecked him on the cheek.
• I clenched my fists, biting my lip to hold back my tears.
• The shifters of the Dawn Pack were watching the two, gossiping among themselves.
• Since we werewolves had keen hearing, I could hear their chatter loud and clear.
• One old she-wolf exclaimed, "Can't believe little Emily's all grown up now."
• Another middle-aged he-wolf chimed in, sounding confused, "I remember her mate's Darcy, Alpha Darcy, I mean, from the Moonshadow Pack. What is she doing here?"
• "Who knows? But I heard she was Alpha Marsh's first love. If it weren't for Marsh's grandfather's disapproval, she would've been our Luna. But Marsh never stopped pining for her," the old she-wolf replied.
• "Poor Luna Olivia," sighed the he-wolf while shaking his head.
• My wolf Elara let out a soft whine in my mind, showing her dissatisfaction.
• Just like these two were saying, Emily was my mate's first love. And she came to the Dawn Pack out of the blue about a month ago.
• Since then, Marsh seemed to have turned into a whole different person. I couldn't find any trace of the man who loved me unconditionally.
• Back when his private business was tanking, I merged my company with his just to stop it from going bust. And I even helped him run it using my business talents.
• While his corporation was thriving now, he started to give me the cold shoulder, like all my sacrifices meant nothing.
• Noticing my stare, Emily snuggled against Marsh's chest, a glint of mockery in her eyes.
• I turned away, feeling disgusted.
• Spinning around, I decided to make my way to the other side of the pack square, where there was a two-story viewing platform.
• After climbing the stairs, I took a deep breath, hoping it would calm myself.
• "Why are you standing all lonely over here, my dear Luna? Aren't you gonna join the celebration?" An annoying female voice sounded behind me.
• I turned around, only to find Emily smirking at me.
• "If I were you, I would get the hell outta here. Marsh's my mate. I'm sure the shifters in this pack wouldn't welcome a whore who tries to seduce their Alpha."
• "The only reason Marsh mated with you was that he needed a Luna to inherit the Dawn Pack. I'm the one he loves. Just you wait. I'll make him reject you in no time," she scoffed.
• I knitted my brows, wondering what scheme she was brewing.
• But soon, I realized what she wanted to do.
• She strutted over to the stairs and yelled, "Olivia! What are you doing?!"
• With that, she stepped right off the edge.
• Caught off guard, I instinctively reached out to grab her.
• Yet, she grasped my hand and pulled me down with her.
• After a piercing pain, we both tumbled down to the landing.
• I lay on the ground, grimacing, while my wolf growled and started healing me.
• Soon, I heard footsteps approaching.
• "Emily!" Marsh shouted, panicking as he rushed to her side.
• Without hesitation, he scooped her up into his arms.
• I lifted my head, an injured look in my eyes, but he didn't even glance my way.
• I shifted my gaze to Emily, who was sobbing in Marsh's arms, "Please don't blame Olivia. She didn't mean to hurt me."
• "Shhh. I'm taking you to the pack doctor," Marsh said gently.
• With that, he carried her off, and the on-looking shifters left, too.
• After a long while, I finally managed to struggle to my feet.
• "That despicable bitch! Let me take over. I'll end her!" Elara growled in my mind.
• "Chill, girl. Don't act on impulse," I tried to calm her down.
• When I was finally heading to my room to take a shower, Marsh stopped me.
• "You snake! How dare you push Emily down the stairs!" he spat.
• "I didn't," I shot back, trying to defend myself.
• "She told me so before she passed out! She would never lie to me," he snapped, fuming.
• "You trust her over me?! I'm your mate!" I yelled.
• Marsh just glared at me in silence.
• Then, he brought his pillow and blanket and walked to the guest room where Emily was staying, leaving me dumbfounded.
• "Marsh!" I chased after him, trying to grab his arm, yet he spun around and snarled at me.
• Feeling intimidated, I stopped in my tracks.
• Marsh then rushed towards Emily's room.
• Heartbroken, I returned to our room and took a shower.
• In the shower, I checked the scratches on my body.
• Suddenly, a sharp pain I'd never experienced before shot through my heart.
• I clutched my chest and fell onto the floor.