Chapter 83: Luna, Where Is Your Mate Bond Ring?
Chapter 83: Luna, Where Is Your Mate Bond Ring?
(Olivia’s POV)
I never thought that being held by Theodore would be so terrifying. My body was weak, and I had no strength to break free from his burning grip.
I protectively covered my lower abdomen with trembling hands. “Theodore, be sober. Don’t hurt me, don’t hurt our pup.
As if sensing my fear, Theodore’s bloodshot eyes opened. His large hand moved away from my waist, and for a moment I thought I had reached him.
But in the next instant, he pressed himself against me even more tightly. His scorching body trapped me beneath him like a furnace.
“Help!” I screamed, my voice echoing through the chambers. “Someone help me!”
The door burst open with a loud crash. It was Rhonda, the new caregiver, who stared in shock at the scene before her.
“Rhonda, quickly call the Alpha’s Sentinels!” I cried out desperately. “Get him off me!”
Rhonda snapped out of her daze and rushed out of the room. Her footsteps pounded down the hallway as she ran for help.
“My love, I feel so uncomfortable,” Theodore mumbled against my shoulder. He kissed the spot where he used to leave his mark, just like in our happier days.
But my heart was like still water now. No longer stirred by his actions or his touch.
I coldly watched as the Alpha’s Sentinels burst through the door. They grabbed Theodore’s arms and dragged him away from me with considerable effort.
Seeing his out–of–control state, I wrapped my torn dress around myself. “Knock him out and send him to the Crimson Infirmary.”
The Sentinels, who always listened to me, did as I asked without question. But one couldn’t help but defend his Alpha.
“Luna, the Alpha was drugged with wolfsbane!” he said urgently. “Please don’t be angry with him.”
I simply wrapped the thin blanket Rhonda handed me around my shoulders. “Hmm,” I replied with a faint nod.
After the Alpha’s Sentinels took Theodore away, a nervous Rhonda approached me. Her hands were shaking as she wrung them together.
“Luna, I have something to confess,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper. “My sister… Evelyn forced her to post a video of the Alpha online.”
My expression remained unchanged as she continued. “The video has gone viral, causing a huge public outcry. And my sister’s access to the pack’s magical communication network has been severed.”
Rhonda’s eyes filled with tears of fear. “I’m so sorry, Luna. Please don’t be angry with me.”
Unfazed by this news, I simply held out my hand. “Bring me a laptop.”
She quickly fetched one from the study. I sat before the screen, my fingers flying across the keyboard with practiced precision.
I launched a program disguised as Minesweeper. To anyone watching, it would look like I was playing a simple game.
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A cascade of code filled the screen, scrolling faster than the human eye could follow. Within ten minutes, the computer went dark and restarted.
“It’s done,” I said calmly, closing the laptop. “You can check online now.”
Rhonda, stunned by what she had just witnessed, quickly pulled out her phone. Her eyes widened as she scrolled through
the web.
“The faces in the scandalous video are now completely pixelated!” she gasped. “How did you do that?”
The online community was in an uproar. Some who had seen the original video were condemning Theodore, while others now questioned its authenticity.
Awestruck, Rhonda exclaimed, “Luna, you are so amazing! Can I be your apprentice?”
She looked at me with newfound respect. “I was told that you were a pampered, lucky Luna. But now I realize your calm demeanor comes from your own formidable strength.”
Her voice grew more excited. “You’re not just a wealthy Luna. You’re powerful in your own right!”
I smiled gently at Rhonda’s eager expression. Her enthusiasm reminded me of my younger self, hungry to learn and grow.
“Your major is law, which is quite different from mine,” I said encouragingly. “But I think you have a great chance of becoming a legal elite.”
I paused, meeting her eyes seriously. “Just don’t tell anyone about what I did.”
Deeply moved that I remembered her major and encouraged her dreams, Rhonda nodded vigorously. “I promise to keep your secret, Luna.”
As she left the room, I heard her muttering to herself. “Why would an Alpha like Theodore ever cheat on such an extraordinary she–wolf?”
Alone again, I took my moonlight herb supplements to protect my pregnancy. The bitter taste reminded me of my resolve.
My mind was set on my plan. In two days, I would leave with my pup and never look back.
However, my plans were interrupted by a phone call. The caller ID showed it was from the Thorne matriarch.
“Luna Olivia,” her voice was sickeningly sweet through the phone. “I hope you can do us the honor of being Clara’s Luna of Honor at the upcoming mating ceremony.”
She paused, then added with calculated charm. “We’re combining it with a birthday celebration. It would be even better if
Leo could be his little aunt’s ring bearer.”
I knew this was a way to appease the humiliated Thorne family after being forced to accept Clara. They needed my
presence to legitimize their shame.
I was also morbidly curious. Would my son, who had always wanted Clara to be his mother, agree to this charade?
Just then, Leo burst into the room like a small whirlwind. His face was flushed with excitement.
“Mom, I want to be the ring bearer for Uncle Caleb and Aunt Clara!” he exclaimed, throwing himself into my arms.
Hearing his voice through the phone, the Thorne matriarch laughed with satisfaction. “What a wonderful boy!”
I looked down at my son’s eager face. Thinking of it as a final gift to him before I left, I made my decision.
“We’ll be there,” I said into the phone.
The next day, Olivia, Leo, and Rhonda arrived at Moonlit Gowns Boutique. The elegant shop was filled with the rustle of
silk and satin.
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Clara stood in a lavish ceremony gown beside a dapper Caleb. The white dress made her look almost angelic, if you didn’t
know her true nature.
The Thorne matriarch was all smiles, having rationalized the situation to herself. Clara could provide an heir, and her connection to Theodore would benefit their pack alliance.
“Aunt Clara, you look so beautiful!” Leo immediately praised, running up to her with childlike enthusiasm.
When I shot Clara a chilling glare, she flinched visibly. Her face went pale as she looked away in fear.
Leo then became upset upon learning something from the adults‘ conversation. “Where’s Rosalie? I want Rosalie to be
the flower girl!”
His voice rose to a wail. “I want Rosalie to be my partner! I want Rosalie!”
To everyone’s astonishment, I calmly replied, “Okay.”
The room fell silent. Even Clara’s mouth dropped open in shock.
Overjoyed by my agreement, Leo hugged me tightly around the waist. “Thank you, Mom! You’re the best!”
(Theodore’s POV)
Meanwhile, I had just been discharged from the Crimson Infirmary. The wolfsbane had been purged from my system, but I
felt worse than ever.
I hurried toward the boutique, anxiety gnawing at my chest like a living thing. Every red light felt like an eternity.
“Did the Luna call to check on me?” I asked my bodyguard for the third time.
“No, Alpha,” came the same answer as before.
My unease grew stronger. Olivia had always cared about me, even for minor injuries. She would call, text, or visit whenever
I was hurt.
This silence was deafening. I could feel her drifting away from me like sand through my fingers.
“Send Healer Elias back to the estate tonight,” I ordered my men. “I want him to examine the Luna thoroughly.”
I burst into the boutique and immediately spotted Olivia. She was wearing a stunning champagne–colored evening gown that made her look like a goddess.
Without hesitation, I crossed the room and embraced her. “Livvy, I’m so sorry about last night. The wolfsbane made me
lose control.”
She accepted my apology with a cold nod. “It’s fine, Theodore.”
But there was no warmth in her voice. No relief that I was okay. No concern about my condition.
Feeling confused and desperate, I gripped her hand tightly. I needed to feel our connection, our bond.
My dark eyes suddenly narrowed in shock as I looked down at her fingers. “Livvy, where is your Luna ring?”
