The instant I was reborn,I had a single goal:to gather my pack and prepare a massive feast.I ground two hundred and fifty kilograms of meat and called every wolf in the territory to join me in making meatballs. This wasn’t just for fun.No,it was a form of vengeance.In my previous life,my stepmother,Odessa Wren,had betrayed me in the most cruel way.She had an affair with a secret wolf shifter and became pregnant with his pup.But instead of facing the consequences,she schemed.She caused a ruckus at the market,making a scene over some discounted eggs.During the chaos,she was shoved and fell,losing the pup she had so carelessly conceived. Back home,she played the victim,sobbing as she told my father,“If it weren't for Tempest dragging me to that market for eggs,I wouldn’t have fallen and lost our precious pup…” I tried to defend myself,but before I could speak,my fiancé,Beta Peregrine Wolfe,stepped in with a cold fury.He shouted,“Tempest Ellington,I’m deeply ashamed of you! “You’ve always been selfish,taking what isn’t yours,sneaking off to hunt at night,stealing from the pack’s food stores,and more.But this time,you’ve gone too far.You’ve caused Auntie’s loss for some cheap eggs.I can’t marry a woman like you.I’m calling off our bonding!” My father,enraged by this accusation,lashed out.He slapped me repeatedly,then bound me and sold me to an old Omega in the village.I was locked in a wolf den,where I was left to die,tortured until my blood spilled and my life ended. It was only after my death that I discovered the full extent of their treachery.My mate,who I thought was meant to bond with me,had been chasing after my stepmother all along.Our supposed"bonding"had been nothing more than a ruse for them to be together. When I opened my eyes again,I was back to the day of that fateful market trip,where my stepmother would fake her miscarriage over those eggs. Holding my fur cloak tightly,I couldn’t contain my grief as the memories flooded back.Then,my phone rang.It was Odessa.I answered,instinctively.Her voice was casual,as though nothing had happened.“Tempest,it’s almost New Year’s.I’m going hunting and won’t be home to cook.You take care of the pack and make dinner for your father and grandparents.Understand?” Her tone was as if it was an order I had no choice but to obey.Before I could protest,she added,“Don’t tell your father where I am.If he finds out,he’ll chase me down again,and I won’t have a moment’s peace.” “Alright,it’s settled then.You’re my good little pup.When I come back,I’ll bring you something nice!”Odessa hung up abruptly,rejecting my call before I could respond. I tried calling her back several times,but the line was busy every time.Then it hit me.She’d blocked me.A chill ran down my spine as realization dawned on me.I had been reborn,sent back to the day my stepmother would stage the loss of her pup to cover up her affair. In my past life,she had rushed to marry my father,believing he was an Alpha,hoping to become Luna and claim his wealth.But on the wedding day,she discovered the truth:my father was a Beta,and all the wealth he had was actually intended for me,not her. Though disappointed,she had no choice but to marry him anyway. That New Year’s Eve,she had called me with the same excuse as always,saying she needed to get some fresh air and wanted me to take care of the pack.I agreed,assuming it was a routine request,and didn’t return home until the evening to join the New Year’s dinner. But when I entered the house,the atmosphere was suffocatingly silent.In the living room,my stepmother was sobbing uncontrollably while my father glared at me with hatred in his eyes.Tears streaked her face as she accused me,“Tempest,this is all your fault!If you hadn’t dragged me to that market for eggs,I wouldn’t have been crushed by the crowd and lost the pup…” I was stunned,desperate to explain myself.“Mom,that’s not true!I was working all day,even stayed late!I never went to the market with you!” Before I could show proof with my work records,Peregrine stormed over,ripped my phone from my hands,and crushed it under his boot.His voice dripped with disappointment.“Tempest,I’m done with you.” “You’ve always been selfish,from sneaking off at night to hunt to stealing food from the pack’s stores.But this time,you’ve gone too far.You caused Auntie’s loss over a few eggs!I can’t marry someone like you.I’m ending our bonding!” That was all it took for my father to turn on me.He finished his cigarette,his eyes burning with fury.“You wretched girl!You’ve cursed our pack by killing my son!”he screamed,sealing my fate. In that moment,I realized how blind I had been to their deceit.But this time,I would not be the victim.This time,I would make them pay.
He grabbed a fistful of my hair,his claws scraping painfully into my scalp,and slapped me over and over,each strike like a warning.The vicious blows kept coming until he shackled me in silver chains—cold,unyielding metal that burned my skin.He sold me then,like an object,to an older,solitary Omega in the village. It wasn’t until I was captured and tortured by a rival pack that the truth finally emerged.My stepmother,Odessa,and my supposed mate,Beta Peregrine Wolfe,had been having an affair all along.The pup she had lost wasn’t even my father’s—no,it was Peregrine’s.Their affair had been reckless,and their failure to use protection left them exposed. Fearful of their secret being revealed,they devised a plan—a plan to frame me for their betrayal.It was almost impressive how far they went in their deceit…if only it hadn’t come at the cost of my life.But I wouldn’t allow those traitors to get away with it this time. A malicious smirk twisted on my lips as I made my decision:I wasn’t going to let them dictate my actions any longer.Instead of stepping out to confront them,I orchestrated my own plan.Two hundred and fifty kilograms of fresh venison was delivered right to our doorstep—more than enough to keep them talking. As for work,I sent my superior,a high-ranking wolf in the pack,a terse message requesting to work from home during the moon cycle.He was a crucial part of the pack and highly valued me.Without hesitation,my request was granted. Everything in motion,I got out of bed leisurely,washed up,and prepared for what was to come.When my family and I sat down to eat breakfast,the doorbell rang. The butcher stood there,unloading the two hundred and fifty kilograms of venison,barely acknowledging us as he left in a hurry.My father,grandfather,and grandmother stood stunned,their eyes wide at the mountain of meat. They immediately turned to me,bombarding me with questions.With a shrug,I deflected the blame onto my boss."The pack had trouble settling some dues by moonrise,and my boss pushed for payment.So,they decided to settle with goods instead." "Being in the meat trade,my boss just turned this year’s bonus into venison for the employees to take home.We're making meatballs for the pack." Grandma blinked in disbelief."That’s got to be at least two hundred and fifty kilograms!It'll take ages to turn this into meatballs!" Grandpa sighed,his patience thinning."Well,looks like my plans to meet old packmates for a game of chess are dashed.Guess I’m stuck here today." After sending the butcher off,I turned to my father."We can’t waste this meat.Grandma and Grandpa already said so,so you’d better wash up and start working with us." Grumbling under his breath about the pack's incompetence,my father reluctantly rolled up his sleeves.Within moments of chopping vegetables and herbs,beads of sweat formed on his brow. While the rest of the village celebrated the New Moon’s Eve with fireworks and laughter,our family worked tirelessly,turning the venison into meatballs.As the strongest wolf in the household,my father did the heavy lifting,chopping,mixing,and sweating through the morning. By noon,the hunger set in,and that’s when my father noticed Odessa was still absent."It’s past twelve-thirty,and she’s still not home.What’s taking her so long out there?" Feigning innocence,I shrugged."I don’t know.I called her several times this morning,but she blocked me.Maybe she’s mad at me?Why don’t you try calling her,Dad?" Frowning,he pulled out his phone and dialed Odessa’s number. "Ring…Ring…Ring…" He tried three times in a row,but she still didn’t answer.His frustration grew,his anger palpable as he turned toward me."Did you two argue?Why won’t she answer?" "Tempest,you’re twenty-five!You’re too old for this!Stop acting like a pup and upsetting your mother!" I pouted and pretended to be hurt,then pulled out my phone,playing a recording of a howl. "You're blaming me again,Dad?This time,it’s clearly your fault she won’t come home."I played the recording for everyone to hear—Odessa’s voice clearly rejecting my father’s attempts to find her. When my father heard her words,his face turned a dark shade.Without a word,he lit a cigarette and smoked in silence,his expression grim. Grandpa and Grandma tried to console him,but I seized the moment to place an order for four sets of takeout from the pack’s kitchen. “Dad,Grandpa,Grandma...since Mom’s not coming home and we’re stuck making meatballs,let’s just order takeout for now.”
Grandpa and Grandma lavished praise on me,calling me a good Omega.But my father remained silent,his mood dark,heavy with unspoken tension.The air thickened with an oppressive silence,stretching on until the nightfall. After what felt like an eternity,we finally finished preparing two hundred and fifty kilograms of meatballs.My hands were sore,fingers stiff from the repetitive work,and every movement sent pangs of discomfort through my body. My father slipped out to grab a pack of cigarettes,leaving me alone on the couch.Grandpa and Grandma moved into the kitchen,beginning the slow process of cooking the meatballs.I scrolled through my phone idly,glancing out at the night sky with a faint,almost bitter smile. Today had been a rare one,a day spent within the confines of the house.I hadn’t left for a single moment,determined to avoid any more accusations.No one would pin the blame for my stepmother’s miscarriage on me again—not if I could help it. But as I took a sip of water,the front door slammed open,and in staggered my supposed mate,Beta Peregrine.His steps were unsteady,one arm wrapped around my stepmother,Odessa,who was visibly pregnant now—carrying the pup of another wolf. The moment her eyes locked with mine,they burned with fury.Her wolf’s rage boiled over,and she shrieked,“Tempest!You heartless wretch!I’ve done nothing but show you kindness,and you’ve made me lose my pup!” Before I could respond,Beta Peregrine’s voice rang out,filled with bitter disappointment.“She’s right,Tempest.I never thought you could be this cruel.I’m ashamed of you.I can't be mated to someone like you...The bonding is off!” I blinked in confusion,feigning innocence.“What are you talking about?Mom,you’re really pregnant?Since when?Why didn’t I know about this?” Odessa’s tears spilled over as her anger reached a fever pitch.“Don’t act like you don’t know!I told you last night that I was carrying a pup!Then this morning,you tricked me into going to the market for discounted eggs,knowing it would be crowded.You made sure I was pushed around until I miscarried!” She sobbed bitterly.“I nearly died in the hospital,and here you are acting like you have no idea what happened!” “How could you do this to me,Tempest?We’re supposed to support each other,as women!But you...you have no heart!”she screamed,her voice rising higher with every word. Our Pack still lived in the old courtyard house,despite the modern apartment we owned in the city.Tradition,they called it,and Grandpa was insistent on keeping the old ways alive. Tonight,being the night before the Full Moon,the Pack had gathered outside,some building snowmen,others lighting fireworks.Their curiosity got the better of them when they heard Odessa’s screams,and they began to gather outside our door,eager for drama. Odessa,always the drama queen,stood in the doorway,making sure to shout her accusations loud enough for everyone to hear. The Pack members,hearing her words,turned their eyes to me—those eyes filled with suspicion and wolfish judgment. “I always thought Tempest was such a sweet Omega.Who knew she had such a dark side?” “Looks can be deceiving.We’ve seen her grow up,but we never knew what she was capable of.” One older Omega shook her head in disbelief.“I’m warning my family.No one is safe around her.I don’t know what she might do to my pack one day.” Others chimed in,their voices growing louder in agreement.“Keep her away from our pups.She’s dangerous.” Tears welled up in my eyes,but not the helpless kind I once knew.No,these tears were different—this time,they were born of something else entirely.Excitement. Odessa,assuming my tears were those of guilt,became even more theatrical,painting me as the villain in front of the Pack. Meanwhile,my supposed mate,Beta Peregrine,didn’t even give me the chance to explain.With a rough grip,he yanked my arm,forcing me to kneel in front of Odessa. “You’ve not only disrespected your stepmother,but you’ve also caused her to lose her pup!”he shouted,his voice cold.“You will apologize to her.You will make things right.” “As an Omega,your duty is to obey your father,and once mated,to obey your mate.It is my responsibility to teach you a lesson,”he added,his grip tightening. With a cruel jerk,he grabbed my hair,forcing my head to bow.Again and again,he made me lower my head,pushing me down with force until my forehead hit the floor with sickening thuds. Blood trickled down my face,but Peregrine didn’t even glance at it.No,he pressed on,relentless. “An apology isn’t enough to make up for the loss of a pup,”he declared coldly.“There must be compensation.” “Tempest,”he said,“hand over your year-end bonus for your stepmother’s nutritional supplements.And sign over your apartment to her,so she has a proper place to recover.”
"Only then will you prove you’re truly remorseful for your actions toward your stepmother!" As Beta Peregrine spouted his pompous,self-righteous words,I couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh.The absurdity of the situation hit me like a slap,but at the same time,everything fell into place with frightening clarity. It was clear now:Beta Peregrine and Odessa had conspired against me.They didn’t just want me gone;they were after my year-end bonus,my property—everything I’d worked for! The pieces of the puzzle finally clicked together.It explained why Beta Peregrine,who had barely paid me any attention before,had suddenly become obsessed with me,relentlessly pursuing me right after Odessa,my stepmother,had bonded with my father as his Mate.In just a few days. At first,I had wondered what had changed.Why had our humble Ellington Pack suddenly become the most desirable matchmaking market in the region?Now,I understood. Realization hit like a bolt of lightning.I wasn’t going to let them get away with it.Without a second thought,I leaned forward and spat directly in Beta Peregrine’s face. “Pfft!She just lost her pup,and now you think you can take my money and my property?What kind of audacity do you have?” Both Beta Peregrine and Odessa stood frozen for a moment,but soon their shock turned to fury,their eyes burning with anger. Odessa broke into exaggerated sobs.“Peregrine,stop talking.Tempest has never seen me as her mother.She’ll never listen!” “Forget it,”she wailed dramatically,clutching her chest.“I’m hated wherever I go.Outsiders despise me,and now even my own family wants to destroy me.If I had known this was coming,I’d have preferred to never have been born!” Seeing her make a spectacle of running toward a tree to bang her head,Beta Peregrine quickly stepped forward,pulling her back gently and whispering soothing words,“Auntie,don’t cry.I’ve already called Uncle Thomas—your mate,the lead warrior.He’ll fix everything.” "Everything Uncle Thomas says is law.Tempest will have no choice but to obey him,"Beta Peregrine added,his voice full of mock sympathy. The neighbors,who had gathered outside,nodded in agreement.They abandoned their chores,set out stools,and waited for my father to arrive. “Thomas needs to teach that girl a lesson.She’s gotten too bold,even daring to defy her elders.” “Didn’t you hear?She called Odessa’s pup a bastard!”one of them muttered. “That’s downright disgraceful!Having such a wicked daughter is punishment enough!” Odessa’s eyes flickered with satisfaction as she overheard their condemnation.She threw me a smug,triumphant look,sure that she had me cornered. But I wasn’t phased.Meeting her gaze,I only curled my lips into a cold,mocking smile,not bothering to engage. She was about to be very disappointed. She never expected that the person most desperate for my father’s return wasn’t her—it was me. It didn’t take long.My father had only stepped out to grab cigarettes,but he quickly returned,his cigarette hanging loosely from his lips.Seeing the large crowd gathered in front of our house,he paused,confusion flashing across his face.But before he could ask a single question,Odessa was already rushing toward him,pressing herself against him like some delicate,fragile woman caught in a storm. Tears welled in her eyes,her face crumpling with sorrow.“Thomas,you have to stand up for me!Tempest killed our pup!The Pack doctor said…it was a boy.He would’ve been a strong little pup!” My father's expression immediately darkened,his body rigid with anger.He turned to me,his voice booming with authority,“Tempest,get over here!What’s going on?” Before I could speak,Beta Peregrine stepped between us,blocking my path as he fanned the flames of fury.“Uncle Thomas,it’s all Tempest’s fault!You need to seek justice for Aunt Odessa!” “That’s right,Thomas!”Odessa cried,clinging to my father’s arm.“You need to punish Tempest,to avenge our pup!” She wailed dramatically,“This morning,Tempest insisted on dragging me to the supermarket for discount eggs.I told her I was pregnant,that I wasn’t feeling well,but she insisted.When we got there,it was packed.She wouldn’t go in herself,so she shoved me into the crowd.” “There were so many people…someone knocked me down,and then the crowd kept pushing me…and I lost our pup.” Odessa’s sobs grew louder,her voice a broken wail.“Wu wu!Thomas,our precious pup!He never even had the chance to be born,and Tempest took his life!” She continued crying,completely unaware that my father’s face was growing darker by the second,his expression a storm of anger,confusion,and disbelief.His face looked like a canvas of red,black,and green—an angry storm on full display. But Odessa was oblivious,too wrapped up in her theatrical demands for sympathy and compensation for her“loss.” “Thomas,you’ve spoiled Tempest too much!That’s why she disrespects her elders and even harms her own brother!You should beat her…punish her severely!” “And while you’re at it,take her year-end bonus and her house!What does a girl need so much money for,anyway?If she’s obedient,she should have saved at least a few tens of thousands!”Odessa ranted,her voice growing louder,more frantic with each word. But as her rant continued,she slowly realized something was wrong.The entire courtyard had fallen silent.Even the neighbors who had been watching this drama like it was a soap opera were now staring at her,their eyes wide with tension. Odessa stopped,her breath catching in her throat.She turned slowly toward my father,only to meet his furious,murderous gaze. Her words faltered.“Thomas,why aren’t you saying anything?” My father clenched his teeth,his jaw tight as he glared at her.“So,let me get this straight.Early this morning,Tempest dragged you out for discount eggs,and that’s when you lost the pup?”
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