Chapter TwoThe Wolf Inside Her
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Morning arrived quietly over the Moonlight Pack.
Golden sunlight spread across the massive pack house, shining over marble walls, silver decorations, and banners carrying the crescent moon symbol of the pack.
Today, the entire estate buzzed with excitement.
In only three days, the grand coronation celebration for Alpha Lucien would take place.
Servants rushed through the halls carrying expensive fabrics and flowers while warriors tightened security around the territory. Noble guests from neighboring packs had already begun arriving.
And above all—
One name filled every conversation.
The Immortal Wolf King.
“The king is truly coming?” one servant whispered excitedly.
“I heard he rarely attends pack ceremonies.”
“They say even Alphas fear him.”
Katerina stayed quiet as she arranged flowers inside the dining hall.
Around her, everyone talked excitedly about the upcoming celebration while omegas worked twice as hard preparing for it.
Because if anything went wrong—
They would be blamed first.
“Katerina.”
She looked up immediately.
Luna Vanessa stood near the doorway.
The Luna of Moonlight Pack was beautiful in a cold, untouchable way. Long golden hair rested over her shoulders while sharp green eyes watched everything carefully.
Unlike Alpha Lucien, Luna Vanessa rarely shouted.
Her silence was worse.
“Yes, Luna?” Katerina asked softly.
Vanessa glanced at the flowers before speaking calmly.
“The northern guest rooms must be cleaned before sunset. Important nobles will stay there.”
“Yes, Luna.”
Vanessa turned to leave but paused briefly.
“And make sure you do it correctly. We cannot embarrass the pack before the Wolf King arrives.”
Katerina lowered her head instantly.
“I understand.”
Once the Luna left, the other servants released nervous breaths.
“She’s terrifying…”
“She wants this ceremony to be perfect.”
“Well of course,” another maid whispered. “Her son becomes Alpha soon.”
Katerina continued working silently.
The Alpha family ruled everything in Moonlight Pack.
Alpha Richard — the current Alpha — was respected for his strength but feared for his temper.
Luna Vanessa controlled the household like a queen.
And Lucien…
Lucien was worse than both of them.
Proud.
Cruel.
Arrogant.
Ever since childhood, he treated omegas like dirt beneath his shoes.
Especially Katerina.
“Careful!”
A servant suddenly bumped into her shoulder while carrying decorations.
Katerina stumbled slightly but caught the flower vase before it shattered.
“Sorry,” the servant muttered quickly before rushing away.
Katerina sighed softly.
Everyone was tense lately.
The arrival of the Immortal Wolf King placed enormous pressure on the Alpha family.
Failure during the ceremony would bring shame upon the Moonlight Pack.
“Katerina!”
Lena appeared suddenly beside her carrying folded tablecloths.
“You won’t believe what I just heard,” she whispered excitedly.
Katerina already knew that tone.
“What now?”
“The Wolf King is arriving tomorrow night instead of the ceremony day!”
Katerina blinked.
“So early?”
Lena nodded dramatically. “Apparently Alpha Richard wants to personally welcome him before the celebration.”
Several nearby servants immediately started whispering nervously.
“The king rarely visits packs.”
“I heard his aura alone can force weaker wolves to kneel.”
“They say his wolf is enormous.”
Katerina listened quietly while continuing her work.
Unlike the others, she felt no excitement.
Only curiosity.
The Immortal Wolf King felt more like a myth than a real person.
A ruler who conquered countless packs centuries ago.
A king powerful enough to terrify even dominant Alphas.
Someone completely beyond her world.
Someone she would never meet.
Suddenly—
A strange pain spread through Katerina’s chest.
She froze slightly.
Her breathing became uneven.
“Katerina?” Lena frowned. “Are you okay?”
“I… I’m fine.”
But she wasn’t.
The pain grew stronger.
Hotter.
Something inside her stirred violently.
A soft growl echoed faintly in her mind.
Katerina’s eyes widened.
No…
Not now.
Ever since childhood, her wolf had been… different.
Weak.
Silent.
Most werewolves first communicated clearly with their wolves at a young age.
But Katerina barely sensed hers.
Sometimes months passed without hearing anything.
The pack healers called her defective.
A broken omega.
Yet recently—
Her wolf had started awakening strangely.
More emotions.
More instincts.
And tonight, the feeling was stronger than ever.
“Katerina?”
“I need air,” she whispered quickly before rushing out of the hall.
The cold evening wind hit her face as she stepped outside behind the pack house.
She leaned against the wall breathing heavily.
Inside her chest, the strange energy continued growing.
Then—
A voice.
Soft.
Female.
Ancient.
Mine.
Katerina froze completely.
Her wolf.
For the first time in years, she heard her clearly.
“W-what?”
Mine, the voice repeated possessively.
Katerina’s heartbeat quickened.
“What do you mean?”
But the voice disappeared again.
Silence.
Only the cold wind remained.
Katerina stared at the moon above her with confusion.
Her wolf had never acted like this before.
Never sounded so… awake.
A sudden howl echoed through the distant forest.
Then another.
And another.
The wolves around the territory sounded restless tonight.
Almost as if they sensed something coming.
Katerina wrapped her arms around herself uneasily.
Deep inside her chest—
Her wolf stirred once more.
Waiting.
Watching.
As if anticipating the arrival of someone important.
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