Chapter 3

• Vanya's POV
• Cliff carried Melinda out of the Packhouse, their backs seeming to tear a deep rift.
• I stood still.
• I could feel the gazes of the pack members around me, a mix of surprise, contempt, and sympathy piercing me like invisible needles.
• But I showed no emotion.
• I turned calmly, planning to leave the suffocating place.
• At that moment, Beta Elliot hurried to my side and asked, "Luna Vanya, are you alright?"
• I glanced at him and replied calmly, "I'm fine."
• He frowned slightly, "I know this isn't fair to you, but Alpha Cliff... no matter what, he's doing it for the pack. I hope you understand, we, the pack members, will support you."
• I vividly remembered Elliot's unwavering support for Cliff all the time.
• He even sided with Melinda in public later on.
• So, I had little fondness for him. I said, "Thank you."
• Then, I ignored him, walking straight out.
• Leaving the Packhouse, I began to call for my wolf, Selena, in my mind.
• Usually, she would quickly respond, communicate with me, and offer advice and support.
• But now, I could only sense her in a terrible state.
• She was emitting low whimpers, no longer responding as usual.
• This was the same as before my rebirth. This situation lasted over a year, leaving my wolf extremely weak, to the point where I couldn't heal myself.
• I sighed inwardly. Fate seemed to be mercilessly playing with me.
• Even though the Moon Goddess granted me a chance to rebirth, the predicament before me mirrored my past life.
• 'What was the point of this rebirth, then?'
• 'Was it just to experience pain and despair again?'
• I walked heavily through the pack's square, ignoring the gazes of all the pack members around.
• Many greeted me.
• Their eyes filled with complex emotions, clearly aware of what had happened at the Packhouse earlier.
• Jenny also rushed over and said softly, "Luna Vanya, don't be too upset. This isn't your fault. Alpha Cliff broke his promise."
• I was grateful to Jenny. As an Omega, unconditional obedience to the pack's Alpha was her destiny.
• It was a blood-bound shackle she couldn't resist.
• Yet, she still showed me concern.
• I spoke slowly, "Thank you, but I'm not upset."
• Jenny was taken aback, seemingly surprised by my response, but she quickly nodded.
• I continued towards the pack's boundary, my thoughts becoming clearer.
• Since the Moon Goddess gave me a chance to start over, I would try every possible effort to avoid sliding towards that terrible ending again.
• Even though I had tried to reject Melinda just now, she still stayed.
• Her presence in the Silver Moon Pack would continue to weaken me. I needed to find a way to leave.
• I desperately needed to garner more support and resources.
• Only then, once my wolf recovered, would I have the courage to reject Cliff and return to my original pack—the Thunder Pack.
• The Thunder Pack, once one of the most powerful packs in Seattle, held my childhood memories and family glory.
• However, I alone knew it had begun to decline.
• I couldn't stand by and watch it fade under the erosion of time. I had to make an effort to help it regain its former splendor.
• Lost in turmoil, I unknowingly walked deep into the Shadow Forest.
• Suddenly, my wolf, Selena, as if drawn by some powerful force, uncontrollably began to shift.
• I felt a surge of scorching energy within, bones cracking, muscles stretching and transforming.
• My skin was gradually covered with thick fur, my face protruding forward, mouth lengthening and widening, sharp teeth emerging from the gums.
• My limbs became strong and robust, claws digging deep into the ground.
• In moments, I completed the transformation from human to wolf, becoming a snow-white wolf.
• "Selena, what's wrong?" I asked in my mind, but there was no response.
• She just kept running in one direction, as if that force was stronger than our bond.
• Soon, we arrived at a lakeside where I saw a massive wolf.
• Its body was like a small mountain, radiating an aura of majesty and mystery.
• I had never seen such a huge wolf before.
• Before I could react, the giant wolf lunged at me, its movements swift and precise, clearly intending to subdue me.
• Its forepaws shot out like lightning, trying to pin my shoulders. I quickly sidestepped, evading the attack.
• But it immediately turned and rammed into me with its massive body, knocking me back.
• Unwilling to be subdued, I lowered my body, growling deeply in my throat, trying to intimidate it.
• However, it showed no sign of retreat, pouncing again.
• This time, it successfully pinned my back with its forepaws, pressing me to the ground.
• At that moment, Elliot's voice echoed from the forest.
• I took advantage of the distraction to break free with all my might, then turned and fled towards the sound.