Chapter 2 + 5 Points Suddenly , a distant memory surfaced in my mind .
I was five years old , wild and impulsive even then .
I slipped away from my maid and bodyguards , all for a slice of cake Id set my heart on .
But I never made it to the bakery .
A rogue pack found me first .
They dragged me into their den , snarling , brutal , merciless .
I fought , tooth and nail , but I was just a pup .
I remember the blows raining down until the world blurred at the edges , my bones aching , blood in my mouth .
And then … warmth .
Strong arms wrapped around me , shielding me from the pain .
Before everything went dark , someone pressed something into my pocket .
Chapter 2 +5 Points A bracelet woven from delicate bellflowers .
When I woke up in the hospital , there was only one person by my side .
Alpha Terry .
I thought he was the one who saved me .
From that day on , I followed him like a shadow .
Ten long years of devotion , loving him in silence , hoping hed turn and see me .
But he never did .
He gave me nothing but indifference .

My name became known , not for my strength or status but because everyone knew the girl who chased Alpha Terry like a lost pup .
Eventually , I let him go .
I found myself again .
Thats when Alpha Lucas entered the picture .
Chapter 2 + 5 Points I met him for the first time at a wolf pack gathering .
At that time , Alpha Lucas was the golden boy of the event , with nearly every she wolf princess vying for his attention .
I had planned to hide in an empty corner and wait for the gathering to end , just so my mother wouldnt nag me later .
But it seemed the Moon Goddess had other plans .
The moment Alpha Lucas appeared , my wolf , Ivy , roared excitedly in my mind , Mate .
Yet I wasnt ready to suffer the pain of love a second time , even if he was my destined mate .
So I turned him down .
Again and again .
But he never stopped .
Three years of persistence .
Three years of flowers , letters , silent protection .
Whenever Chapter 2 + 5 Points I found myself in danger, it was Lucas who stepped in his broad frame between me and harm , never asking for thanks .
In time , I began to wonder : Was this love ? Or just gratitude ? I didnt know .
So I kept my distance .
Then came that quiet night in a little restaurant tucked away from the world .

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He sat at the piano one I hadnt touched in years .
A Maidens Prayer .
My favorite song .
One I used to play before I shattered my right hand and lost my ability to perform .
He had learned it in a month .
For me .
His hands trembled slightly on the keys , but his gaze never left mine .
And when the last note faded , he looked at me like I was his Chapter 2 + 5 Points Josephine , he whispered , let me protect your dreams .
Give me a chance to love you .
Please .
That night , I accepted him .
I realized what I felt wasnt gratitude at all .
It was love .
I said yes .
I opened my heart and stepped into the dream he painted with such care sweet , patient , and warm .
But while I dreamed , he stood behind me- plunging the knife in , again and again .
My nose burned .
My chest ached from holding it all in .
I looked up just in time to see Claire kiss him back .

Her voice rang out .
Chapter 2 + 5 Points Lucas , I believe in you .
Thats why I said yes -here , in my hometown .
Lucas smiled into the kiss , deepening it , as if the world around them didnt exist .
Cheers erupted .
Applause .
Joy .
Thats when it clicked .
Crown Shadow Pack .
Claires hometown .
I could hardly breathe .
The betrayal twisted in my gut like a blade .
A single tear slipped free .
I wiped it away quickly , refusing to let anyone see me break .
Alpha Lucas , you wanted me to fall hard- just so you could shatter me .
You wanted me to believe in love … only to watch me drown in it .
Chapter 2 Fine .
You want a performance ? Then Ill give you one .
+ 5 Points And Ill make sure the ending is exactly what you deserve .