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her, held the esteemed positions of alpha Luna within our Mariana pack. After two years of marriage, m

how joyous my uncle, Alpha Thomas, was following my arrival. It took my father three years to find his mate, my mother. Many be

ally came up empty-handed. Moved by my father'

y crossed paths with Jia, his true mate, and their hearts were entwined. He courageously called off the engagement with Beta Katrina, and my parents were married. Beta Jia proved he

his care. Taking on the role of a father, my own father raised Uncle Thomas as his own. Eventually, Uncle Thomas expressed

time, I was a mere four years old. Uncle Thomas and Aunt Katrina went on to have twi

I felt an indescribable void without my father's guiding presence and my mother's unconditional love. Yet Uncle Thomas stepped in,

to drive a wedge between us. Although I was an omega, my father h

y challenge. Though I was lonely following their passing, Uncle Thomas ensured that their absence wa

udies, I also commenced leadership training. Under my uncle's direct supervision, I underwent rigorous training. At the age

aped. My muscles contracted and expanded, tearing and regenerating, sending sharp jolts of pain coursing through my limbs. The transformation itself was a violent process, as my human skin gave way to a thick, coarse fur sprouting from every pore. The experience of my internal organs reorganizing

Every day before sunrise, we would run together in the mountains, relishing the feeling of freedom. During our runs, we would sit

making me feel weak. Sara held the rank of beta while Lara was the alpha, but these labels held lit

took pride in our pack. However, I remained oblivious to the impending changes that would soon disrupt my life, causing restlessness. Little did I know that

g above me. Yesterday marked my 29th birthday, yet, as per usual, I refrained from celebrating. Each day, for me, was a monotonous blend of so

shut the window and proceeded to relocate the mattress, which lay on the floor, placing it in t

numerous scars on my body, only for new ones to arise after a few days. It so happens that my cousin Lara has a unique fondness for me, making me the unf

tation to target my face specifically. After washing my face, I made my way towards the kitchen. I placed the kettle on the stove

ng my way back to the room. It was there, in front of the mirror, that I cast my final gaze

adness has now claimed them entirely. "Come on, Veronica, a fresh day brings new hope. Remember, you are the most cherished and endearing child of Jeon and Jia. Better days w

had waned, leaving behind a trail of misery. Brushing away my te

parents, my claim to this empire diminished. In the presence of my parents, they all revered me, yet since their demis

ed was of the essence, as I needed to swiftly prepare breakfast for everyone. My first

red the necessary ingredients for pancake batter, carefu

. However, in our pack, the omegas held a unique position, a consequence of my mother's influence. Omegas in our pack were not solely tasked with childcare. Many of them held diverse professions, such as teaching in schools, running

only daughter and an omega. Meera had served in our palace since childhood, starting as my parents' attendant before becoming

s persistent beeping jolted me back to reality. Subsequently, the sound of footsteps descending the stairs and chairs sliding across the floor reached my ear