After my husband's childhood friend committed suicide, he forced wolfsbane potion down my throat. The Southern Border had always been our kingdom's shield against the Rogue Fang Syndicate. This day, the Alpha himself presided over the inspection—a rare honor that proved how crucial our position was. Gamma Silas marched proudly leading the way among all warriors. Every warrior's eyes blazed with anticipation, waiting for the Alpha's praise. But Silas didn't know that before the inspection, his spoiled little "childhood friend" had already swapped out his silver bullet gun with a prop replica handgun. The moment he pulled that trigger, a plastic rose would pop out from the barrel, ending his brilliant career right there and then! *** In my past life, I was an elite pack warrior who also participated in this very inspection. During backstage preparations, Gamma Silas ignored all protocols and forcibly brought his cousin and childhood friend Mia to observe. I caught Mia acting suspiciously—she'd switched out Silas's silver bullet gun with a toy replica. I reported it immediately. Fortunately, we caught it in time. The inspection proceeded flawlessly to thunderous applause. We stood on stage receiving praise from alpha, while Mia—who'd acted suspiciously and switched out the Gamma's gun—faced public censure and punishment. Mia's relatives and friends, mortified by the disgrace, disowned her. Her university, convinced she was connected to the Rogue Fang Syndicate, expelled her after issuing a formal notice. Unable to show her face anywhere, Mia ended her own life with a silver dagger. But Silas blamed everything on me! He bound me tight and rammed wolfsbane potion down my throat. The toxin seeped into my veins, burning my lungs. I was consumed by crippling pain, my breath ragged and failing. "Nora, she was just trying to joke around with me, help me relieve the pressure—but you were so vicious you drove her to suicide!" "In your heart, is an inspection more important than a human life? I think you're just pathologically jealous, looking for any excuse to cause trouble. Die, you vicious bitch!" I gasped for air, desperately begging for help, yet he only sneered and kicked me to the ground, as if revelling in my agony. "Might as well tell you—I've already forged letters in your handwriting implicating your parents in treason with the Rogue Fang Syndicate. This time, not only will you pay with your life, your entire family will pay the blood price!" I died full of regret, struggling until my last breath. When I opened my eyes again, I'd somehow returned to the day before the inspection! "Mia sweetie, you came all this way to see me in this blazing sun—come inside, sit down, don't be shy." Hearing that familiar voice, my heart clenched. I accidentally knocked over the cup in my hand. Mia, pressed up against my husband Silas, heard the noise and glanced at me with contempt. "Gamma Silas, maybe I should wait outside. With me here, certain people will get upset." Silas's expression immediately darkened. He grabbed Mia's hand and, under everyone's astonished stares, led her into the backstage area and sat her down front and center. "Nora, don't go too far. Mia's just curious and wanted to take a look." "I'm warning you—this inspection was specifically requested by the Alpha himself. If you dare cause a scene at such a serious event because of your jealousy, I won't let you off!" Mia blushed as she pulled out a bag of candy and distributed pieces to Silas's teammates one by one. "Sorry, my sister-in-law tends to be petty. She's probably offended all of you before, so I'm apologizing on behalf of Silas." As she spoke, she stuck out her tongue playfully. Her adorable manner prompted everyone to speak up for her. "Ma'am, Mia's so sweet—don't make things difficult for her." I looked at Silas. He was nodding approvingly. After Mia finished handing out candy, she nestled happily against Silas's side. Compared to me, they looked like the real mates! I took a deep breath and quietly clenched my fists. I'd love to see if you'll still defend Mia when this grand inspection turns into a circus act!
Seeing I hadn't exploded, Mia lazily lifted her eyelids. "Nora's in such a good mood today. If this were any other time, she’d be all over me like a hawk, not letting me anywhere near Silas." Laughter rippled through the crowd, followed by murmurs. "If you ask me, Mia’s the one who’s actually the perfect mate—gentle, considerate, beautiful, fun-loving. You'd be proud to take her anywhere!" "You must not have tasted Mia's homemade pizza. Last time she came to visit Gamma Silas, she made extra for us. Absolutely divine!" Mia giggled and bantered with them. Only now did I realize that in this place where I'd never been allowed to visit, this so-called childhood friend had been countless times! While I stayed home being the good wife and good daughter-in-law, managing the household and caring for his paralyzed mother, he was flirting with a woman he claimed not to be close to, letting her bond with all his men. All these years—I was such a blind fool! The group seemed deliberate in their actions, crowding around Mia and Silas until I was squeezed outside the circle. Mia glanced at me smugly through the crowd, then actually took out a bottle of wine! "Everyone's so bored waiting around—why don't we have a quick drink to settle our nerves?" "Nora, I'm only thinking of everyone's benefit, helping them unwind. You wouldn't stop me, would you?" By my usual standards, I would never allow warriors about to be inspected to drink. But I'd been reborn once already. Whether they lived or died—what did it have to do with me? Seeing my cold expression, Silas frowned deeply. "Nora, don't stir up trouble. Mia's doing this for everyone's sake. What's with that sour face!" I rolled my eyes and walked out. You're all looking for death yourselves—don't drag me down with you! Just as I stepped out, a camera crew documenting the inspection walked over with their equipment. An idea struck me. "You're here to film backstage at the inspection, right? I'm a warrior. I'd like to borrow a camera to document our team's preparation. Could you help me film?" In our pack, warriors were revered as heroes. So they agreed immediately, not only lending me the camera but thoughtfully teaching me how to record video! I thanked them, turned on recording mode, and positioned the camera on the side of Silas and his men. Just as I finished setting everything up, Mia's loud complaint rang out. "Who gave you permission to come in here? Was it that bitch Nora!" "What gives you the right to film here? I suspect you're trying to leak secrets. Get out, all of you!" The moment I approached, I saw Silas with a furious expression, his arm around Mia. Seeing me return, Silas's face turned completely cold. "Nora, how impressive!" "Acting all virtuous and magnanimous on the surface, but scheming behind everyone's back—sending people to film us drinking. What exactly are you trying to do!" The group chimed in, accusing me of being malicious. I actually laughed at the absurdity. "Seems you all know drinking is wrong, since you're so afraid." "If that's the case, why insist on doing it anyway!" Mia's eyes reddened with anger. "Silas, look at her—she's just jealous that everyone likes me..." Silas glared at me viciously, declaring he'd deal with me after the inspection ended. Just then, the assembly whistle sounded. Everyone forgot the argument and quickly grabbed their equipment to form ranks! Stirring music filled the venue. With the blast of military horns, Silas held his head high, secured his silver bullet gun, and led the warriors in precise marching steps! Silas cut an impressive figure—broad shoulders, narrow waist, one in ten thousand. Applause thundered from both sides of the route. At the command to "fire salute," Silas raised his gun proudly. Everyone held their breath in excitement, covering their ears, staring at Silas with anticipation. Silas took a deep breath and pulled the trigger. After the bang of the gunshot, before the watching crowd, an inferior plastic rose slowly emerged from the gun barrel.
The Alpha's face turned green, his mouth hanging open, unable to make a sound for what felt like an eternity. It was the civilian spectators who reacted first, erupting in mocking laughter and angry shouts. "What kind of joke is this? At such a solemn occasion, are you messing with us?" "This is the Alpha inspecting the troops—what's with the rose? Are you celebrating your love life?" "This is insane! What's going on? We came to see a military inspection, not a magic show!" Silas stood frozen, his mind completely blank, still holding the same pose. It wasn't until the warriors behind him kept jabbing him that he finally snapped out of it, and crushing the gun. The smiles on the elders' faces in the viewing stand faded inch by inch, their gazes toward Silas growing progressively darker. Silas panicked so badly he didn't know what to do with his hands and feet. He was completely stunned, walking stiffly through the entire route with his limbs moving in awkward synchronization! As his formation exited, our female warrior unit received the signal to enter. I walked at the front, specifically instructing everyone that no matter what mistakes others made, don't lose focus—we cannot disappoint the watching crowd. With Silas's formation as contrast, we garnered countless applause and cheers the moment we appeared. Wherever we marched, applause followed, and even after the inspection concluded flawlessly, the applause beside us continued unabated. When everything ended, I sprinted into my parents' waiting arms. My parents affectionately helped me remove my cap and wiped the sweat from my forehead, praising me nonstop. "Nora, you were amazing! You'll always be our pride!" After saying this, they thought of Silas, their voices dropping with slight concern. "What's going on with that Silas? How did he end up with a toy gun instead of his silver bullet gun? Has he lost his mind?" The memory of my brutal death in my past life flashed before my eyes. I sneered coldly. "Who knows? Maybe his wolf's gone feral and scrambled his brain." I didn't want Silas to ruin the mood. I pulled my parents along, asking them to throw me a celebration banquet. Our family was just about to leave cheerfully when someone with a dark expression suddenly blocked our path. "Nora, after doing something so vicious to frame Silas, you still dare to leave?!"
My parents' expressions hardened as they immediately stepped in front of me. "Who are you people to make baseless accusations against our daughter?" Seeing the gleaming honor medals covering my parents' chests, the accusers slunk away, though their voices still drifted back. "What baseless accusations? Gamma Silas crossed her, and his gun was immediately switched. Now he's been taken in for investigation—bet she's thrilled!" "I'm telling you, it has to be her. Backstage was all our own people. Who else would be vicious enough to frame our Gamma?" My parents' faces flushed with anger, but they stood firm in defending me. Silas's supporters glared at me viciously before turning to leave. My mind stirred, and I grabbed my parents who were about to argue on my behalf. "Don't bother with them now. I need to sever the bond first." My parents had long heard the gossip about Mia and had been critical of Silas for ages. But because I'd been devoted to Silas, they'd held their tongues. Now that I was initiating the bond severance, they naturally agreed and immediately took me to see the elders. The High Elder was my parents' close friend. Learning I'd been wronged, he immediately dispatched someone to process the paperwork. While waiting for the severance documentation, my parents and I went to the restaurant we'd reserved. For this inspection, we female warriors had prepared for three full months, forging deep bonds of camaraderie. For this celebration banquet, my parents had reserved three large tables of fine food and drink. Everyone took their seats, celebrating not only the applause and praise our formation had received, but also toasting repeatedly to celebrate my finally having the resolve to sever my bond with Silas. "Nora, I've had my eye on that Silas for a while now. Out of respect for you, I didn't want to say anything, but I once saw him and that 'cousin' embracing on the street!" "I saw it too! Last time I went to the supply store, I saw Silas buying Mia a whole outfit of designer clothes!" "Thank the Moon Goddess you finally came to your senses, or those bastards would've completely walked all over you!" My hand on the table clenched slightly, nails digging into my palm. In the past, Silas always said Mia was his cousin, orphaned young and forced to rely on him. I'd pitied Mia, treating her like a sister and helping her in every way. Who knew that in the end, I'd helped myself right into being betrayed! Fortunately, the topic quickly shifted as everyone began celebrating my new beginning. But just as we were raising our glasses in harmony, a crying voice suddenly came from the restaurant entrance. "Nora, you've destroyed your own husband like this—how can you still have the face to throw a celebration banquet!"
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