The Vengeful Luna: Reborn to Rewrite Fate

SHAME OF THE PACK

NATALIA

“Finally, the shame will be out of this pack.”

I froze after hearing Kyline’s remark. She’s always hated my guts, and I don’t blame her. We were at the same age. I was just a month older than her, and that proves our father’s indiscretion with my birth mother.

“You’re right,” I uttered, accepting her insult instead of arguing.

She looked more pissed off that I didn’t argue with her, but I really am sorry that she had to feel like that. Unfortunately, I was on my way to talk to my father about the wedding. Everyone’s disappointment and anger will be as bad, but it would save people’s lives.

And that way, I wouldn’t have to feel that pain of betrayal.

“I understand why you’ve always hated me. Just know that you’re still my sister no matter what happens.” I uttered the words I couldn’t tell her the first time. Kyline and Luna Karina shared equal hatred towards me, but I’ve heard that the Luna isn’t like this in the past. She was loving and very compassionate, but she was cheated on. She changed after that.

From what I know, my mother wasn’t from this pack, but she dropped me here right after she gave birth and never came back. Never once did I see my father feel guilty about it. I’ve never heard him apologize, either. Kyline grew bitter towards me as her way of protecting her mother and their family.

“You’re not my sister. You never were. Xavier is my only sibling.” She growled at me. Her eyes glowed in pure anger.

I instinctively backed away, not wanting any fight to ensue, but Kyline did the same. She was still glaring at me, but her eyes returned to normal.

She grinned menacingly, “You don’t deserve my anger. What you deserve is a miserable married life. I hope that he cheats on you and hurt you in the most painful way possible, just like what your w***e of a mother did to my mother. When that happens, I will be the first person to laugh at you.”

I lowered my gaze, feeling a wave of pain take over me. A part of me wanted to defend my mother, but how could I do that when I was abandoned, too? I didn’t even know her name or what she looked like. I just grew up without a mother. That’s how it is for me.

Kyline wished that I had a miserable married life. It’s exactly what I had. My marriage to the new alpha of the Shadowgrove Pack, Tristan, was simply a way to strengthen our pack’s alliance. It should have been Kyline, but she went against it. And so, the responsibility was dropped on me. Despite my reputation, I still belonged to the alpha bloodline and had the same responsibilities as her to this pack.

I remember thinking it wasn’t so bad, and this way, I could give back to my pack while also being able to distance myself from them just so we all have peace of mind.

Everything was well and I thought Tristan and I had an understanding. I thought he had already learned to love me as much as I did… but everything changed when she came into our lives.

Tristan’s true mate, Lorelei.

Numerous times, I’ve seen them cheat right before my eyes, rubbing it to me that I was just a nuisance he can’t get rid of… until they found a way to do so, claiming that I was a mastermind of a rogue attack that killed several people in the pack. My own husband branded me as a traitor and ordered my death. I can’t let that happen again.

“Why do you want to talk to me? You should be preparing for your wedding.” My father welcomed me with a cold, domineering gaze.

I cleared my throat, trying to gather my courage before I spoke. I've never really talked back to my father before, and I'm very nervous.

“I want to cancel the wedding.”

Terror crawled into my whole body as my father approached me. He hadn’t said a word, but I already knew what his answer would be.

“Do you think this is a joke, Natalia? You know that this is your responsibility to our pack. This is the only thing I asked you to do, and you want to back out a day before the wedding?!”

My whole body shuddered in fear, but I calmly reasoned out.

“I have my reasons. Please, if you would just listen—” he blatantly cut me off. His eyes were glowing with pure anger.

“No. You are getting married to Tristan Reid, and that is final. Now, focus on preparing for your wedding. This is for our pack.”

I fought the urge to scoff. He was talking about the pack that I love but knew could never love me back. It was shot in the dark, but I still hoped that he would understand or at least try to listen to what I had to say. I should have known.

Now, it leaves me with one choice.

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“You’re escaping. I didn’t expect you’d be brave enough to do that.”

I froze after hearing Xavier’s voice from behind me. He is my brother and the future alpha of this pack, but contrary to Kyline and Luna Karina, Xavier doesn’t talk ill of me. I think this was the only time he talked to me first.

He must have realized my thoughts and quickly dismissed the worry that came with his sudden appearance.

“I won’t stop you if you want to go. It’s your life, but I’m curious why you suddenly want to back out when you agreed without much hesitation the first time. Did Tristan do something to you?” Xavier started investigating.

He never really showed care to me in the past. It was almost suspicious.

“It doesn’t concern you, so why are you asking?” I asked, genuinely curious at the sudden change of heart.

Xavier stared at the backpack I was holding. “Believe it or not, I see you as my sister. Unlike Kyline and the Luna, I don’t hold a grudge against you. I don’t have the authority to help you, but if that man did something to you, that, I could help.”

He was the last person I would ever think of helping me. I didn't expect that he was willing to listen to me at all.

“Alpha Tristan didn’t do anything. We haven’t even seen each other after the engagement.” I admitted. Everything in me wanted to confide what truly happened to me, but it would only complicate things, and I don’t even think people would easily believe me. They'd dismiss it as a dream, but I knew better.

I can’t point any blame to Tristan because during this time, he had no idea of what was going to happen to us.

“The alpha had suspicions that you’ll pull off something like this so he increased the security to the pack borders. Leave around ten minutes after I do and exit at the west wing. I’ll help you escape.”

My eyes widened for the second time. He left even before I could say anything or thank him, at least. I felt a wave of inexplicable feeling surging into my chest. For the first time, someone in my family cared, and it felt a lot more satisfying than I imagined.

Thanks to Xavier’s intervention, I was able to leave the pack territories safely. I don’t exactly have a plan on what to do after, but I’ll have to do this for myself.