All Chapters of Mated to My Intended's Enemy: Chapter 181 - Chapter 190

FreyaI watched as Isabella pouted on her bed, her small face a mixture of resignation and defiance. This was our morning ritual now - a battle of wills over the simplest things like getting ready for school."I know," she muttered sullenly, making no move to actually get up.After a moment of lying there, she looked at me with those eyes - so like her father's - and said, "Mom, you help me squeeze toothpaste.""Hmm," I agreed, swallowing down the familiar ache. Once, I would have reminded her she was old enough to do it herself, but these days I took whatever scraps of connection I could get.I went into the bathroom and prepared her toothbrush. Through the open door, I saw Isabella grab her phone, quickly typing something with a small smile on her face. That smile - the one I rarely saw directed at me anymore. Selene whined softly inside me, missing the days when our pup looked at us with adoration.When Isabella finally joined me in the bathroom, I handed her the toothbrush and then

FreyaI wrapped my arms around my daughter, her small body still trembling with emotion."It's okay, don't be angry..." I whispered, placing a gentle kiss on her forehead.Though Isabella was still upset, I felt her tension ease slightly at my touch. But instead of calming down completely, her expression crumpled further, as if my affection had only intensified her feelings of betrayal.Tears suddenly streamed down her face as she made a desperate demand. "Then... you... you can't hug her anymore, and you can't say she's cute!"Understanding dawned on me like the first rays of sunrise. Jealousy. Pure, primal jealousy. My little wolf was marking her territory.Despite her declaration moments ago that she didn't want me as her mother, she couldn't bear seeing someone else receive my affection. The irony wasn't lost on me - this same child who eagerly sought Aurora's maternal attention was now fiercely guarding her claim on me.I bit back the small smile threatening to form. This wasn't t

Freya"It's okay," I told the teacher softly, forcing my voice to remain steady despite Selene's whine of distress inside me. "Let them chat. Don't disturb them."After hanging up, I immediately sent Isabella a message asking about her first day at school. Had she made any new friends? What did she eat for lunch? I reminded her to listen to her teachers and take her afternoon nap when the time came.Over ten minutes passed before I finally received a curt voice message from my daughter: "I know, Mom. I'll take a good nap."Selene whimpered within me, sensing the dismissive tone even as I tried to convince myself I was being oversensitive. My cub was just busy with her new school. That was all."Your daughter sounds adorable," Sherry commented, having observed my exchange. "How old is she?""Five," I answered, unable to keep the pride from my voice despite everything else. "She just started school today."The afternoon dragged on as I showed Sherry around the office, introducing her to

Freya"My bad."I stepped back from the collision, my automatic apology falling from my lips. When I looked up, my entire body froze as I recognized who stood before me.Harry. One of Silvano's closest confidants.Silvano, Harry, Adrian, Levi and the others had grown up together as future leaders of their respective packs. Their bond was unbreakable – forged through childhood adventures, teenage challenges, and now adult responsibilities in maintaining the delicate balance of power between their territories.Yet in all these years – Silvano had systematically excluded me from his circle of friends. I had never been permitted entry into that sacred space. They had never been more than distant acquaintances to me – not even worthy of a respectful nod when our paths crossed.But Aurora... she had been different. Silvano had proudly introduced her to Harry and the others almost immediately. When Aurora celebrated her birthday, Silvano had Harry and the others help arrange the celebration.

FreyaAfter work, I declined Sherry's dinner invitation and headed home, planning to eat quickly before continuing my research on AI-related topics.As soon as I left the company building, my phone rang. Isabella's name flashed on the screen."Mom, are you done with work?" my daughter asked expectantly.I got into my car and asked, "What's up?""I want crab cake and sushi," she declared in that demanding tone she'd perfected. "Can you come home and make it for me?"I paused, considering my options. I hadn't officially divorced Silvano yet, and he hadn't asked me to move out. If I returned to cook for my daughter, I doubted he would mind.But Selene growled softly inside me, reminding me of my newly reclaimed independence. I was feeling tired, and I had my own plans for the evening.Isabella was my responsibility, yes, but I also had my own life now. I wouldn't sacrifice my time unconditionally anymore - not even for my daughter."Mom has something to do today," I replied firmly. "Maybe