Scent of the Chosen Mate

My family and Jack's pack are ancient allies.When I was 18 years old, my mother was dying from silver poisoning. Thanks to his mother's rare healing abilities, my mother was saved.Before the healing ritual, she lay on the sacred ground and cried, "How can we repay this life debt!"Jack's mother half-jokingly said, "If you truly want to repay, let Anna be my son's Luna?"I stood there, my omega instincts confused, but Jack's wolf decided first."It's settled, Alpha. I want Anna as my mate and will claim her when my wolf is strong enough."The young alpha made a blood oath, as if he would never break the sacred bond.So three years ago, Jack and I were moon-promised. I stayed with the pack while he fought in the Northern Territories.Perhaps out of gratitude, I learned omega healing and pack care, and went to Jack's den to tend to his parents whenever I could.The whispers among the pack became more and more cruel.They said I was just Jack's omega servant, and I started working as a c

While waiting for Jack's beta to deliver my moonstone, the pack regained their previous excitement.Jack was right, Bethel was indeed bold and fierce. She dominated the gathering with her animated stories and aggressive omega energy.Someone asked: "Bethel, I heard that your wolf transformation is incredibly powerful during the hunt? Tell us about it!"She became more animated at the question.While I was quietly sipping herbal wolf's tea, she had already boasted about her wolf form and fighting prowess, as if she had single-handedly won the Northern Territory Hunting Campaign."Do you know? My wolf is one of the strongest betas ever seen. Not only can I shift completely in seconds, but I can also hold my form longer than most alphas. During the hunting, I fought alongside the most elite hunters."Bethel looked at Jack with suggestive pheromones. He was also gazing at her with clear alpha attraction.She sighed with fake regret, "It's unfortunate that defeating the Red Moon pack's top

I ignored the silver wound on my hand and searched through ancient pack lore for ways to repair the moonstone.In desperation, I sent a request through the territory mind-link."Does anyone know a pack healer who can restore a broken moonstone amulet? The reward will be substantial."Minutes later, I received a private response.It was Nathan again.He sent me coordinates: "Go to the Ancient Grove, I've already contacted the Stone Keeper for you."Without hesitation, my wolf guided me straight to the location.The Stone Keeper, an ancient beta with white fur, spent half a moon cycle restoring my moonstone to near perfection.When I asked about payment, the keeper said Nathan had already provided a rare alpha blood offering.I settled my wolf and realized Nathan had assisted me significantly without explanation. I immediately sent him a tribute offering through the pack messenger.He declined: "Your strength is payment enough."But my wolf remained unsettled by this debt."Thank you so

After the victory ceremony, I searched the crowd but couldn't locate Nathan.I activated our private mind-link."Where are you? Did you witness the challenge?"About ten minutes later, he responded."Forgive me, I'm completing territory negotiations with the Southern Packs. Does the victory bouquet please you?"I couldn't help but smile. "More than you know. Thank you.""Anna?"A familiar voice interrupted my thoughts.I turned to see Jack approaching slowly.He said, "I never imagined it was truly you in the arena. I saw a huntress but couldn't scent you through the hunting markers.""I'm sorry for my blindness. I had no idea your wolf was so powerful." His regret seemed genuine. "You learned to fight specifically to impress me, didn't you?""For you? My wolf fought for itself."Jack frowned, confused. "Then why hide your strength?""I didn't. My wolf emerged years ago.""That's impossible. Why wasn't I informed?"He stopped, realization dawning.Yes, he was battling in distant territ

"What's happening here?" Jack rushed over and demanded in a hushed tone.His mother glared furiously. "What have you done! Creating such a disgraceful scene at Alpha Nathan's claiming ceremony. How will we ever maintain alliances with his territory!"The embarrassment was overwhelming.But Bethel showed no remorse.She had committed fully to her performance.Just as Jack had described, she was truly bold and uninhibited.Jack grabbed her arm. "Enough! Don't make a spectacle of yourself!"Bethel broke free of his grip and continued her dramatic display.For several uncomfortable minutes, the three of them created an unseemly disturbance.Jack's father, returning from speaking with other alphas, noticed the commotion and hurried to contain the situation.As the family struggled to remove Bethel from the ceremony, Nathan approached.He intercepted their retreat, one hand casually in his pocket, his dominance effortlessly overwhelming Jack's alpha presence.Only then did I fully appreciate