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Chapter 1 — A Steamy Dream
Naomi Northcut's POV:
It felt like I had a bizarre, steamy dream.
In it, I was lying naked on a bed, with an equally bare male werewolf on top of me.
Our bodies were pressed tightly together in the darkness. I could feel his solid chest, firm abs, and the intense heat radiating from him.
The hottest part of him was moving inside me.
My legs were spread wide apart by his large frame, almost bending to an impossible angle. I couldn't believe my body could stretch that far.
I gripped the sheets tightly as my whole body trembled uncontrollably with every powerful thrust.
Then, a sharp sensation shot through my lower belly, and I screamed as I climaxed again.
The scorching heat from him filled me as he released, and I could hear his ragged breathing.
I lay there gasping as my mind went blurry.
When I regained a little strength, I tried to move my aching legs, but he only tightened his grip, holding me firmly in place.
"Please ... Enough ... " My voice was raspy.
Despite how much pleasure his size brought me, his stamina was overwhelming, and I didn't know how much more I could take.
Suddenly, something furry wrapped around my waist, making me cry out in surprise.
I looked up and met a pair of glowing green eyes—deep, intense, and commanding.
While feeling surprised, I thought I saw a pair of wolf ears on his head.
Wolf ears?
Before I could fully comprehend what was happening, the tail around my waist tightened, flipping me over so my back was to him.
"Who ... are you? Why are you—ah!"
My question was cut off by a deep thrust from behind, driving the breath out of me.
He penetrated me even deeper in this position.
I could barely think straight, but I tried to figure out who he was.
Werewolves were usually in human form until they shifted. Once they awaken, they can change between humans and wolves at will.
I had never seen a half-human, half-wolf form like this before.
It was said that only weak werewolves, like Rogues, who are malnourished and expelled from packs, can't control their shifts and get stuck in this form.
But there was also a legend that says when a werewolf's wolf is too powerful, it can wrest control of the body, leaving the werewolf in a permanent half-shifted state. These wolves were often from an ancient and rare species, and it's unclear if they even exist anymore.
"Ahh!"
A sudden pain in my chest brought me out of my thoughts. He seemed unhappy with my distraction, gripping my breasts firmly as he pounded harder.
"Stop ... " I whimpered, unable to handle his strength.
I tried to crawl forward to escape, but each time I managed to move a little, his tail pulled me back, forcing me to endure even more intense thrusts.
I lost count of how many times his hot seed filled me. Just before I passed out from exhaustion, I thought I heard him whisper "mate" tenderly, and then everything went black.
The next morning, I woke up when the sunlight beamed onto my face.
Every movement sent sharp pain through my body, like I had been hit by a truck.
Being shocked by the pain, I threw the covers back and saw bruises all over me, especially on my thighs.
I realized that it wasn't a dream. I really had been intimate with a male werewolf last night!
Looking around the empty suite, I saw nothing but torn clothes scattered on the floor. The male werewolf was nowhere to be found.
I rubbed my temples, trying to recall what had happened.
Yesterday, I was working at the Bluemoon Pack's restaurant, where, as usual, the manager was scolding me for being too slow.
"Even though you're the daughter of Alpha, you're clumsier than the other wolves."
Another female wolf chimed in, "You're just a useless burden without a wolf. If you weren't Alpha's biological daughter, he wouldn't even acknowledge you."
Their words stung, but I kept cleaning the dishes without responding.
Being the eldest daughter of the Bluemoon Pack's Alpha meant nothing in my case. To them, I was little more than an Omega.
My father had once been bonded to my mother through an alliance marriage.
However, all of that changed when he met his true mate when I was four. He broke the mate bond with my Luna mother and exiled her from the pack.
I have a twin sister named Noelle Northcutt. Our mother intended to take us both away, but my father refused to let Noelle go, leaving me with her instead.
Although Noelle and I look exactly alike, she has always been stronger than me, picking up new skills much faster. It was clear that my father valued her potential and aimed to groom her as the future Alpha.
As for me, I was seen as the daughter he deemed worthless.
Eventually, I left the Bluemoon Pack with my mother and grew up in a remote, smaller pack.
It wasn't until I turned 16, when my mother passed away from an illness, that I returned to the Bluemoon Pack to find my Alpha father, as per my mother's wishes.
My father's expression was filled with contempt when he saw me.
If it weren't for my mother's death and my status as a minor, he wouldn't have taken me in at all.
The laws of the werewolf world dictate that parents must raise their underage children until adulthood, or they face legal consequences.
So, my father reluctantly accepted me back into the Bluemoon Pack.
Returning to my childhood home was a shock; everything had changed.
My father had built a new life with his destined mate, and they had a twelve-year-old daughter, living happily as a family of three. Meanwhile, I felt like an outsider.
I wanted to reconnect with my only familiar sibling, Noelle, but she was busy with her studies, focusing on various skills and etiquette. She rarely came home, leaving me awkwardly standing alone in this house that felt both familiar and foreign.
My Alpha father had a servant clear out a storage room for me to stay in, and after that, he completely ignored me.
My Luna stepmother treated me like I was invisible, providing no living expenses and instructing the Omega servants not to assist me in any way.
If I wanted to continue my education, I had to work hard to scrape together enough for tuition and living costs.
Due to the attitudes of my Alpha father and Luna stepmother, the pack members looked down on me.
Especially now that I had turned 18 without having awakened my wolf.
In the world of werewolves, strength is paramount, and the more powerful and intelligent a werewolf is, the sooner they awaken their wolf.
Noelle awakened her wolf at 14, so even though my father had a new daughter, he still prioritized her.
As for me, not having awakened by adulthood made me an anomaly.
Even the weakest Omega in the pack managed to awaken their wolf before reaching maturity.
Because of this, my Alpha father despised me even more, and the pack treated me with contempt, viewing me as the lowest Omega.
However, just now, I received a glimmer of hope!
I got an acceptance letter from the Werewolf Ivy League University!
This prestigious institution is the top university in the North Merstone Werewolf Continent, a symbol of wisdom and status!
Chapter 2 — Joshua Quinn
Naomi's POV:
When the werewolf delivery man handed me the acceptance letter, I was so stunned that I couldn't speak.
Even the restaurant manager, who had been berating me non-stop, fell silent and stared at the envelope in disbelief.
"You actually got accepted to Werewolf Ivy League University?"
All the werewolf coworkers and customers who had been mocking me now watched curiously, urging me to open the letter.
I wiped my hands on my apron several times before carefully tearing it open with my trembling hands.
Tears welled up in my eyes when I saw the bold words "Werewolf Ivy League University Admission Letter."
I was no longer the worthless failure my father had always called me. I had worked hard and earned my way into Werewolf Ivy League University!
"Gosh! She actually got into Werewolf Ivy League University! That's the top werewolf academy in North Merstone!"
"She's the first from the Bluemoon Pack to be accepted, right? Wow, who would've thought she was a genius!"
"As expected from the Alpha's daughter! She's amazing."
The same werewolves who once looked down on me now changed their tone the moment they saw the acceptance letter. They were congratulating me with respect now.
This was how everything worked in the werewolf world.
You would be respected if you were strong and you would be treated like a sinner if you were weak.
I read the letter over and over, making sure I wasn't dreaming. The moment I confirmed it was real, I couldn't wait to get home and share the news with my father.
I had endured all the scorn, all the mistreatment, because I wanted him to see my efforts, to finally give me even the smallest amount of fatherly love.
Now, I could proudly tell him—
His eldest daughter wasn't worthless. I wasn't his shame. I could be his pride!
"Manager, I'd like to take some time off to go home ... "
"Of course, Darling! Go home and tell Alpha the good news. And give him my regards while you're at it."
The manager's eyes no longer held any contempt for me. All I could see was pure respect.
After thanking the manager, I quickly took off my apron and ran all the way home while clutching the acceptance letter tightly.
My heart was pounding with excitement and joy like never before.
Faster, run faster! Dad will be so happy when he hears the news!
I ran with all my strength, and in just ten minutes, I saw the familiar sight of our family's villa in the distance.
Even though I was still around three thousand feet away, I could already hear voices coming from inside.
I hadn't awakened my wolf yet, but my hearing was sharp enough to pick up the conversation.
It was my Alpha father, Tyler Northcutt, and he seemed to be on the phone.
"Honorable Beta of the Snowmoon Pack, tomorrow is your 60th birthday ... "
Snowmoon Pack's Beta? Was Dad talking to Joshua?
I instinctively slowed my steps.
Snowmoon Pack was our neighboring pack, and their beta was Joshua Quinn.
My father always treated Joshua with great respect as the Snowmoon Pack was much larger and stronger than the Bluemoon Pack.
And Joshua, as their Beta, was possibly just as powerful as my father.
Though Joshua was strong, he had a terrible reputation among female werewolves.
After his fated mate died, not only was he unbothered, but he quickly mated with six young female werewolves in succession.
He was known to be unfaithful and had cruel kinks. Rumor had it that each of his mates had died under his torture.
Now his seventh mate had just died, and he was on the hunt for his eighth.
I wondered why my father would associate with someone so immoral.
As I frowned, I heard his next words loud and clear.
"I know you're looking for a new mate. My daughter, Naomi, just turned 18. She's unmated, and she's a virgin. I'll give her to you as your new mate, a gift from Bluemoon Pack to honor your birthday ... "
Boom—
I was so stunned that I couldn't move upon hearing that.
Dad was going to give me to Joshua as his mate?
That was no different from a death sentence!
The joy I had felt moments ago now seemed like a cruel joke.
I stood there gripping the acceptance letter in my hand, unable to move, as I listened to my father continue flattering Joshua.
"Naomi may be a weakling who hasn't even awakened her wolf, but she'd be honored to be your mate. Just don't find her unworthy ...
"Don't worry, even if she refuses, I'll tie her up and deliver her to you. She won't ruin your mating ceremony tomorrow.
"Alright, I'll send her over tonight so you can bond. The alliance between Bluemoon Pack and Snowmoon Pack will rest in your hands ... "
My father hung up the phone with a satisfied chuckle, pleased with the deal he had just struck. He had offered me up as a bargaining chip to secure an alliance between our packs.
It was suffocating.
Even though I hadn't yet awakened my wolf, and I had disappointed my Alpha father, I was still his daughter! How could he do this to me?
I didn't have time to process the shock before I heard my father sending people to the restaurant to fetch me, planning to deliver me to Joshua tonight.
My heart raced in panic, and only one thought filled my mind.
Run. I had to run!
I was only 18 and I had just received my acceptance letter to Werewolf Ivy League University. My life was only beginning.
I couldn't let my father hand me over to a monster like Joshua. I had to live!
Chapter 3 — An Emerald Cross Earring
Naomi's POV:
I turned to run, but my legs felt like they were weighed down with heavy chains. I couldn't move no matter how hard I tried.
At that moment, I wished more than anything that I had awakened my wolf. If I had, I could let her take control and run far away from here—from this cold, heartless family.
It was a shame that I didn't have a wolf.
I could only force my heavy legs to take slow, painful steps.
Thankfully, my twin sister, Noelle, appeared just in time, like a savior.
She rushed over to me, urgently pressing a hotel keycard into my hand.
"Naomi, you have to run! Dad is planning to give you to Joshua, the Beta of Snowmoon Pack, as his mate! I heard Joshua had a witch do a special reading. If he completes the mating ceremony during his 60th birthday party tomorrow with a virgin female werewolf, he can extend his life. If you can just make it through tomorrow, you'll be safe!
"I booked you a room at the Eclipse Hotel. Go there and hide!"
The Eclipse Hotel was not affiliated with any pack. The guests could be werewolves, witches, or even vampires.
The mix of different species made it the perfect hiding spot for someone like me.
"Thank you, Noelle! I don't know what I'd do without you."
I clutched the keycard tightly, feeling a surge of hope. This was my only way out.
Noelle waved down a taxi and opened the door for me herself. "Go quickly, Naomi. I'll stall Dad as long as I can."
I thanked her once more before hurrying into the car. I didn't see the sly, satisfied smile that crossed her face as I left.
The Eclipse Hotel, though not controlled by any pack, wasn't cheap. I didn't have any savings.
Every penny I earned from my part-time jobs went to keeping myself afloat.
Luckily, my father favored Noelle, showering her with the best of everything—food, clothes, and an endless supply of spending money. It was thanks to her that I could afford a room here.
Feeling a deep gratitude toward my sister, I cautiously made my way to Room 606, gripping the keycard as if my life depended on it. Every step was filled with anxiety, fearing I might run into a powerful enemy along the way.
Thankfully, I reached the room safely, without any trouble.
However, the moment I swiped the keycard and stepped inside, a strong hand grabbed me and yanked me onto the bed.
I was shocked that there was someone else in the room.
The lights were off, and the room was pitch black. I couldn't make out his face but I could tell he was a male werewolf.
I could sense the familiar scent of my kind.
I struggled instinctively, but he was too strong. He easily overpowered me as he pinned me down.
Everything after that was like a dream.
As I recalled the events of last night, I forced myself out of bed even though my legs were weak and trembling. I needed to find some clue about the male werewolf who had been here.
This was the room Noelle had specifically booked for me. I wondered why there was someone else here.
I searched the entire suite, but he was gone. The only thing I found was a small emerald cross earring on the bed.
Was this left by the werewolf last night?
I slipped the earring into my pocket, planning to ask Noelle if she knew who he was.
Before I could reach for my phone, the suite door flew open with a powerful kick. My father stormed in furiously with Noelle standing behind him.
"Dad ... " I stammered, instinctively backing away.
I wasn't even in Bluemoon Pack's territory anymore. How had they found me so quickly?
My father strode toward me in a flash and slapped me hard across the face. "Naomi, you were gone all night! We thought something terrible had happened, and here you are, filthy and wh*ring around with a lowly Rogue!
"Your body is tainted now. The Beta of Snowmoon Pack won't want you anymore! You've ruined our chance at an alliance with them, all because of your shameless behavior!"
Tears blurred my vision as I summoned the courage to stand up to him for the first time in my life. "Dad, do you even know that the Beta of Snowmoon Pack is 60 years old? He's tortured all his previous mates to death! You were going to hand me over to that monster for the sake of an alliance? Am I still your daughter?"
"What? How dare you feel upset for being his mate? You, a worthless girl without a wolf, should feel honored to mate with the Snowmoon Pack's Beta!" My father glared at me with disappointment.
Noelle stepped forward and said, "Naomi, you don't even have a wolf. You'll never find your fated mate. Father arranged for you to have a powerful mate, and you should be grateful. Besides, once you're mated to Beta Quinn, he'll convince Snowmoon's Alpha to form an alliance with us.
"I haven't expected you to be so selfish, Naomi," she continued. "As an Alpha's daughter, you should be contributing to Bluemoon Pack, not sneaking off to sleep with some Rogue and ruining our future. You've let all of us down."
I couldn't believe what I was hearing.
Noelle, my sister, who had helped me escape, was now accusing me.
I wouldn't understand why she was saying these things. She was the one who had given me the keycard and told me to hide there.
I wondered if my father figured out that she had helped me and forced her to play along with this charade.
At that moment, I still believed my sister was on my side. I thought she had no choice but to go along with our father's cruelty.
It wasn't until much later, when I nearly lost my life at her hands, that I finally saw her malicious side.
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