Chapter 4

• Vanya's POV
• "Luna Vanya! Are you here?"
• Elliot's voice echoed on the outskirts of the Shadow Forest. I regained control of my body and sprinted towards the sound.
• But my mind was filled with confusion about the giant wolf I had just encountered. Who was it, and why did it appear here?
• After running for a while, I saw Elliot's figure.
• I slowed my pace and stopped behind a giant tree trunk to shift back into my human form.
• The process was more difficult than usual.
• It felt as if the forces within me had been tearing at each other.
• Selena seemed to have fallen into a deep slumber, unresponsive to my attempts to rouse her.
• I dressed casually, and Beta Elliot arrived just in time.
• He scrutinized me carefully to ensure I was unharmed before gently adjusting my clothes.
• Then, he squatted down to help me put on my shoes with care and skill.
• His eyes were always filled with a hint of concern.
• "Did you shift? What did you do in the Shadow Forest?" he asked softly.
• His gaze fixed on me, as if trying to decipher my true thoughts.
• "I sensed a strange presence in the Shadow Forest. The situation between packs is already unstable. Any little disturbance could trigger a greater crisis," I replied.
• I omitted the information about the giant wolf.
• Its appearance was too suspicious, and I vaguely felt it had something to do with me.
• Elliot nodded slightly, his brows still furrowed. "You're right. I'll arrange more patrols immediately to strengthen the border and forest surveillance. But you must be extra careful. I know Alpha Cliff's decision has put you in a very difficult position, but don't do anything drastic."
• I looked at him with some surprise.
• Before my rebirth, when I was in trouble, he didn't join others in kicking me when I was down, but he never expressed such direct support for me either.
• Back then, I felt abandoned by the world, struggling alone in the dark.
• Now, Elliot showed his sympathy for me clearly.
• "Don't worry," I nodded in response.
• I turned and walked back towards the pack.
• Upon returning, I went straight to the bedroom Cliff and I shared.
• Pushing the door open, the room was filled with a familiar yet strange scent.
• Cliff wasn't there, and I felt no emotional ripples. The love I once had for him had long been eroded by his betrayal.
• I slowly approached the vanity table, sat down, and looked at myself in the mirror.
• My eyes showed fatigue and determination.
• Unbidden, my thoughts drifted back to my past life, the painful memories flooding back like a tide. But I was no longer that helpless me.
• This time, I would change my destiny.
• In the evening, after freshening up, I prepared to lie down and rest.
• At that moment, the door was suddenly pushed open, and Cliff walked in.
• He glanced at me and headed straight for the bed, seemingly intending to rest as usual.
• I frowned and said coldly, "What are you doing? Get out."
• Cliff looked at me impatiently, "What's the matter with you? This is my room, our room."
• I stared at him expressionlessly, "Your room? From the moment you decided to keep Melinda, you were no longer welcome here."
• His eyes widened in surprise, as if he couldn't believe I would say such a thing.
• In his impression, I had always been a gentle and compliant partner.
• "Vanya, I've already explained to you. I just need Melinda to stay to stabilize my wolf. It's for the sake of the entire pack. You must understand me," he said with a hint of helplessness in his tone.
• I waved my hand indifferently, "Whatever you say, I don't want to hear it. Do whatever you want."
• Cliff took a step forward and continued, "After Melinda has learned for a while, I will find a suitable pack for her and send her away from Seattle. Just bear with it a little longer."
• I said nonchalantly, "Got it, you can leave."
• "Luna Vanya!" Cliff called my title impatiently, his voice carrying a hint of threat and warning.
• I could clearly sense him exerting his Alpha aura.
• But my wolf had no intention of submitting.
• "Do you want to fully unleash your Alpha aura on your Luna here?" I asked with a cold smile.
• His face turned a bit ugly, clearly angered by my attitude.
• He glared at me fiercely before turning and leaving the room, slamming the door shut.
• I looked at the closed door, immediately picked up my phone, and dialed Theodore Kimmons.
• Currently, he was just an ordinary werewolf who ran a medium-sized company.
• But I knew he was actually the illegitimate son of the Lycan King.
• However, this secret had not yet been revealed.
• Soon, a deep voice came from the other end of the phone, "Hello?"
• "Theodore, it's me, Vanya," I said.
• He was obviously surprised, "Why are you contacting me? I don't remember us being friends."
• I took a deep breath and said slowly, "I need your help now."
• There was a moment of silence on the other end, followed by Theodore's curious voice, "You must be joking. What help can I offer you?"
• I replied calmly, "I hope you can give me an invitation to the pack gathering in a few days. It's very important to me."