The Hijacked Marking Ceremony

Two days remained until the marking ceremony.Inside the Gray Mist Pack's council hall, the elders were reviewing the ceremony procedures.I stood to the side while idly running my fingertips over my moonstone bracelet. I listened to Anthony chatting and laughing with the elders as if he had already become the Alpha of both packs.This was when Lara walked in.She was in a short, red dress. She walked directly to Anthony's side and slipped her arm through his. Her gaze, however, was fixed on me provocatively.She was merely an Omega in the Gray Mist Pack, yet she had always coveted the Luna position.In my past life, she rose to power by relying on Anthony's favoritism. She trampled over me every step of the way."Anthony, I brought you some nectar. It's your favorite."Her voice was soft and sweet. Her fingers traced across his chest in an intimate gesture. She completely ignored the elders and me.The elders' expressions darkened at the sight.Pack rules were clear that, be

"No! I won't allow it!"Anthony's roar echoed across Moonlight Plaza, but he was completely restrained by the warriors of Black Rock Pack.He struggled and tried to use his Alpha presence to force Sebastian's elite warriors back, but his efforts were futile.Not a single one of them responded to him.After completing the mark, Sebastian slowly stood up straight. His fingers brushed gently over the fresh bite mark on the back of my neck before his gaze shifted to Anthony. There was a hint of disdain in his eyes."Anthony Landon." Sebastian didn't speak loudly, but his voice could be heard clearly across the entire plaza."As the Alpha heir of Gray Mist Pack, you got involved with Lara before the marking ceremony, used suppressants to hide the scent, and deceived your future Luna. Do you take the Moon Goddess' rules as a joke?"The elders exchanged uneasy glances. Their expressions were grim.It wasn't that they didn't know about Anthony's behavior, but they had simply chosen to

An entire month had passed since the marking ceremony.In that month, as the heir of Moonlight Pack, I led Sebastian's elite forces to systematically take control of Gray Mist Pack's territory.The process went more smoothly than expected.The elders of Gray Mist Pack offered almost no resistance in accepting the merger proposal. They had no choice. Their food reserves were nearly depleted, their allies had all cut ties, and Anthony had lost Moonlight Pack's support. Gray Mist Pack was like a leaking ship that was on the verge of sinking at any moment.I had given them a lifeline."Sharon, this is the territorial map of Gray Mist Pack."Steven pushed a parchment scroll toward me. His tone was respectful."As of today, Gray Mist Pack has officially merged into Moonlight Pack. As agreed, the council of elders will remain intact and report directly to you."I took the scroll, glanced over it, and nodded."Elder Steven, you may continue overseeing internal affairs. As for Anthony–

Three days later, I returned to Moonlight Pack with my team.The rogue operation had gone smoother than expected.Black Rock Pack's warriors flanked from the sides, while Moonlight Pack's main forces advanced head-on. The coordination was flawless. The rogues barely stood a chance.As for Lara, I sat at the main seat in the council hall and looked at her bound figure on the floor.She was thinner now than she was a month ago. With a bruised face and torn clothes, her eyes filled with fear and hatred."Sharon, please let me go.""Let you go?"I set my cup down and looked at her coldly. "Lara, when you told Anthony to stab me with a silver dagger in the past life, did you ever think about letting me go?"Her body trembled violently. "I-I don't know what you're talking about. What past life? I have no clue.""You don't?"I stood up and walked toward her slowly. "Then let me remind you. You told Anthony to kill me with a silver dagger at the marking ceremony so you could take my