VALD'S POV

The woods are always a place where I find tranquility, but today feels like a fresh start, and I’m happier than ever.

After my argument with Jennifer, this is the peace I needed. Women can be incredibly frustrating and exhausting at times, especially Jennifer. Dealing with her requires a level of patience akin to that of a turtle; otherwise, you might find yourself overwhelmed with anger.

Suddenly, I feel an unusually cold breeze, almost as if it’s mid-winter, sending chills down my spine.

In an instant, something rushes past me at a suspicious speed. I turn around.

A woman in white stands before me, smiling. I blink twice, uncertainty flooding my mind. For a moment, I thought I’m hallucinating, as when I open my eyes again, she’s gone.

I turn back, and there she is again, still smiling. Is she a teleporter? I can’t help but smile back.

“Hi,” I finally manage to say, my voice emerging from my fears.

“You’re scared!” Her voice is melodic, like an angel's, but it’s her soft giggle that captivates me, sounding just like birds chirping on a lovely morning.

Then, she vanishes into thin air. I sit on the ground for about ten minutes, trying to process what just happened.

Did Jenny send ghosts to frighten me? Or is Halloween approaching sooner than I thought?

“That was pretty strange,” I mutter to myself.

“I don’t talk to scared people,” the angelic voice whispers near my ear, or perhaps in my head, loud enough for me to hear. I’m not sure, but I hear it clearly.

I fall down on my knees, helplessness creeping in me.

“Ahhhhhhh!!!” I screamed in frustration.

Only to hear her giggling like a witch. I look up, and she’s perched on a tree branch. How did she even get there? I didn’t see her climb.

I stand up, and as soon as I do, she’s right in front of me.

"You actually have what it takes to find those jackals; just try healing your inner wounds. That’s why your wolf sometimes disappears; he goes back in time to relive the moments you missed because of your mental health,” she whispers, and I decide to run away because everything feels so bizarre today.

“Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!” I look up and see my beta. I sit down to catch my breath. I glance back, and she’s gone. I let out a sigh.

"Is there something you want to tell me?”

I shake my head. What can I say? I met a girl who kept disappearing, and I have no clue where she went. I need to keep quiet about this until I figure out who she is and if she’s real.And what she wants in my Pack?

"I'm glad you showed up, buddy. I had an argument with Jen. Do you think you could help keep her away from me for a bit?" I stare directly into his eyes, hoping he would say no.

He nods, smirking. It’s amusing how he thinks I’m unaware that he’s sleeping with my girlfriend,how disgusting.

You may wonder why I'm with Jennifer, particularly since she's connected to my beta. Let me explain. Jennifer is a powerful and athletic wolf; she's self-assured and has a influential. Among all the girls I know, she was the perfect choice to be my girlfriend, then my betrothed, and ultimately my wife and Luna.

Most importantly, she was selected by the council and my grandparents to be the next Luna, and I cannot go against their decision.

Currently, she is still just my girlfriend. I've been thinking about proposing for some time, but I hesitate when I consider her relationships with other males in the Pack.

Otherwise, I wouldn't be with someone like her. I bet every guy in this pack has had a taste of her, but I have to overlook that because I want what's best for this pack, and she represents the future of it, regardless of her misdeeds.

Today, I’m heading to the wine cellar because I have a lot on my plate, and I plan to sleep after downing two bottles of wine.

"Vald, you know that alcohol blocks me out, right?" I jump in surprise at the voice but quickly calm down when I realize it's my wolf. This guy always has the worst timing.

"Yes,. Valery, that's exactly what I'm trying to do. I had too much to handle today, and you're only surfacing now? Where were you when I was in the woods with that strange girl? You were just chilling, and now you want to complain about being blocked out?"

He laughs lightly. "It's hard to believe. I was just as shocked as you; I have no idea who that girl is."

Now it's my turn to laugh. "You're useless!" I finish the first bottle.

"Hey, Valery? It's not the wine, okay? I think I actually like her," I tell my wolf, and he beams with joy.

"For once, you've said something that makes sense; we really do like her," he replies, and I smile.

As I head back inside, I hear strange noises coming from the garage, so I take a look. Unfortunately, I find the woman I want to marry and make my Luna pinned against the windshield of my Bugatti Chiron, being fucked by several men who are groaning and cumming on her. I let out a deep sigh and walk away as if I never saw anything.

A normal Alpha in a promising relationship would likely have two things on his mind before sleeping: his Pack and his mate.

But for me, it's different. I'm thinking of ways to break free from these shackles I've put on myself, knowing deep down that Jennifer is the key to my Pack's future.

As I sink deeper into my sorrows, my thoughts drift to the girl I met in the woods, the way her dimples appeared when she giggled, making her smile so infectious. Ugh, she was perfect!