Caitlyn's POV
When I groggily opened my eyes, I realized that everything around me appeared rather unfamiliar, but the ache in my body served as a reminder of last night's escapade. With newfound alertness, I sat up, only to find the room empty and abandoned. There, on the nightstand beside me, lay a key with a note tucked underneath."This is a gift for you, little wildcat."I remained frozen in place, partly due to my own indulgence the previous night, and partly because of my surprise at the man's unexpected generosity. However, reason prevailed, and I left the keys where they were, escaping the house as if I were fleeing from something dreadful.Sitting in the car on my way home, I retrieved my cell phone from my bag. As soon as I turned it on, a flood of messages came pouring in—most of them from Leona's calls, interspersed with a few brief messages from my father.In the depths of despair, not a single message from Jayce had reached me, leaving me feeling utterly abandoned by the world. While I sat in the bath, letting the water flow over my body, I sensed a growing feeling of dirtiness. The image of Jayce's tender, smiling face crossed my mind, and this brought tears of humiliation to my eyes."Would you like some breakfast, Caitlyn? I've made your favorite hazelnut cake."At that moment my father called from the door.Desperate to hide my pain from my father, I buried my head in my knees and clenched my teeth to stifle my sobs. Lying on my bed, I stared blankly at the empty ceiling, lost in my suffering. It was at this very moment that a familiar voice unexpectedly pierced the silence."Caitlyn, stop lying in bed. I'm here."Hearing those words, my heart constricted violently, as though a needle had pierced it. Though I was still immersed in grief, I forced myself to feign composure. I didn't want Leona to mourn for me.Summoning all my strength, I managed to squeeze out a smile as Leona walked in."Hey, don't stay cooped up in the house. Let's go for a walk together. I've discovered a fantastic pizza place that I know you'll love."Leona wore a long yellow dress today and her eyes were wistful as she spoke.Leona's eagerness was evident in her bright eyes. Reluctantly, I nodded, willing to accompany her.As we strolled through the town, the sun's warmth felt unfamiliar after days of isolation, and I felt extremely uncomfortable.. Yet, Leona seemed oblivious to my inner turmoil, eagerly indulging in tasty treats like a playful squirrel."I must admit, I envy your werewolf physique sometimes. You eat so much and yet remain slimmer than me," I remarked, taking a small bite of one of the tacos Leona handed me. The cheese inside was so gooey that it made me cringe.Observing Leona's flat belly, I shook my head helplessly."Come on, you have a perfect body, and when you and Jayce get married, you'll shift into a werewolf..." Leona's words trailed off as she leisurely devoured a steaming hotdog, but then she suddenly halted, her gaze fixated on a streetlight not far away, her brows furrowing slightly.Upon the utterance of Jayce's name, a sharp pang pierced my heart. I instinctively lowered my head, endeavoring to conceal the waves of sorrow that surged within me from Leona's watchful gaze.Leona, oblivious to the turmoil within me, clutched a delectable cupcake in her hand. As she readied herself to indulge in its sweetness, her gaze suddenly fixed upon the nearby streetlight, and she looked a bit weird."What's the matter?" Sensing something amiss, I followed Leona's line of sight.Not far from the streetlight, a man and a woman stood, their faces bathed in the warm, yellow light. Amidst the watchful gazes of the onlookers, the handsome man leaned down, drawing closer to the girl's face. The girl responded by gently tiptoeing, her face adorned with a sweet smile, and she slowly closed her eyes.At that moment, the romantic music coincidentally filled the air, as if blessing the couple frozen in time. The surrounding audience joined in with cheerful applause and cheers."Hey, that's..." Leona began to say, her voice trailing off.Leona stood frozen, wide-eyed, her chewing instincts abandoned, as she stared at the sight of the affectionate couple before us."Jayce?!" she exclaimed in dismay, her voice drawing the attention of those around us. To my disbelief, the man at the center of the revelry, tall and handsome, was none other than Jayce, my fiancé of five years. And there, in that moment, I winced, clenching my lip so tightly that the pain allowed me to momentarily forget the nails digging into my flesh.Leona seethed, setting her food aside, ready to teach those shameless people a lesson."Leona!" I interjected, stepping forward and gently pulling her hand, imploring her not to act impulsively.My heart ached, memories of our five years together flashed in my mind like fragile soap bubbles, now shattered. "Leona, stay with me," I entreated, gripping her arm tightly. If she were to expose Jayce's true nature, his position and authority as the future Alpha of the Purple Moon Pack would crumble."Caitlyn, he cheated on you!" Leona's voice trembled with anger, her eyes fixed on the girl beside Jayce, holding his arm as they walked together, wrapped in sweet intimacy."I recognize that woman, the eldest daughter of the Glorious Moon Pack Alpha, Morgana is her name. I've heard rumors of her having questionable relationships with several succeeding Alphas of nearby wolf packs, but I never thought Jayce would be entangled with her this time. Watch me go up there and wipe that disgraceful smile off her face!"Leona glared at Jayce and made her way towards him, her fury catching the attention of the onlookers who eagerly anticipated a dramatic spectacle."Leona, please, if it comes to that point, it'll be irreparable, and father and I will be Rogues," I interjected, my lips pursed as I gently clasped her hand, though deep down, I knew my efforts to salvage the situation were futile. After today, my five years with Jayce would be nothing but a distant memory."But he..." Leona began, her gaze fixated on Jayce's still innocent visage. She seemed on the verge of erupting into flames, clenching her teeth and hesitating repeatedly before reluctantly letting it go.Morgana snuggled up to Jayce's side, and the two of them disappeared hand in hand around the corner.Leona turned back to me and enveloped me in her arms, tenderly patting my back. Tears streamed down my cheeks, falling onto Leona's smooth arms, and I could feel her body trembling slightly."Caitlyn, it's not worth getting upset over scum like that. Everything will be okay again," she comforted.I nodded silently, knowing that everything that transpired tonight would soon circulate among the pack, leaving me as the jilted fiancée, a complete and utter joke.Caitlyn's POVLike a wretched specter, I returned to my own graveyard, my mind plagued by confusion. The experiences of the past few days left me feeling as if the world around me had turned surreal and unfamiliar. In a haze, I heard a sharp knock on the door, followed by the familiar voice of my father."Caitlyn, it's time to get up. Jayce is here," he said.At the mention of Jayce's name, my heart clenched violently, as if pricked by a needle. I was still trying to come to terms with the pain of his betrayal while attempting to adapt to my new identity: that of a forsaken woman left by her fiancé. Though my heart was shattered, I was determined not to reveal my despair in front of him. Unaware of the events of the previous night, my father made small talk with Jayce outside the door. "Caitlyn is always sleeping until noon," he said.I hurriedly composed myself, tidying my disheveled hair and wiping away the traces of tears from the night before. Just then, Jayce entered the room
Caitlyn's POV"What are you up to?" Jayce's voice cut through the air like a sharp blade, fixing an angry gaze on Swain, who momentarily froze but quickly composed himself.With a sycophantic grin on his face, Swain replied, "Oh, nothing. I'm just assisting you in teaching this shameless woman a lesson. Her very existence is a disgrace to our esteemed Purple Moon Pack.""Get lost!" Jayce retorted sharply, causing Swain to glare at me indignantly before reluctantly stepping aside."Caitlyn, are you alright?" Jayce's concern showed in his gentle frown as he turned to me."Yes, I'm as fine as can be," I responded, finally breaking my silence. "Did you come here to express sympathy and comfort me? Or was it just to flaunt your new girlfriend, who, I must admit, is stunningly beautiful?"My words seemed to catch Jayce off guard, leaving him not knowing how to respond. Until then, I had always played the role of understanding and kind girlfriend, but my outburst had shattered that image."I
Caitlyn's POV Jayce leaned wearily against the wall, one hand clutching his chest as he struggled to catch his breath. "Jayce! Do you know what you're doing?" My father, Pantheon, snapped in a chilling and stentorian voice. "You should ask your daughter what she did!" "I never had sex with Caitlyn, but she cheated on me, and now she's pregnant with someone else's child! She tricked you all!" Jayce looked at me and yelled and tried to prove his innocence. I turned my head around to face my father who now stood upright before me. Age had etched its marks on his face, but in that moment, his eyes blazed with anger and determination. "Father!" I called out, realizing that the man standing there was none other than my own father, Pantheon. He must have discovered the pregnancy test I had discarded in the trash. "Pantheon, you disappoint me. I shall report today's events truthfully to the Alpha. Those who engage with outsiders will be banished from the pack," Jayce declared s
Caitlyn's POVAfter my father had spoken to me, I spent the following week engulfed in fear, dreading the possibility of the Alpha and his soldiers from the pack coming after us. But true to my father's words, everything remained remarkably calm.Time passed, and soon it was the day of Morgana and Jayce's mating ceremony.The mating ceremony was scheduled to take place in the evening, with the customary vows exchanged in front of the moon god.The members of the pack were all elegantly attired, and various glowing pack totems encircled the venue, while a mesmerizing bonfire flickered at the center, casting a mysterious and solemn glow on the faces of the attendees.Leona and I were the sole exceptions at this joyous celebration; we sat in a corner, observing the proceedings with a cold detachment. "Hmph, to be honest, she can't hold a candle to you. If you were wearing that dress, you'd be a hundred... No, ten thousand times more beautiful than her!""Stop it. Luckily, I saw Jayce's
Caitlyn's POVUpon hearing that familiar voice, I couldn't fathom the situation, yet my entire body inexplicably relaxed, only to tense up again with each gesture of his hand.I had been coerced by this person!"You... What is it you want?"Seizing the momentary relaxation of his grip, I implored impatiently. After all, we were still within the territory of the Purple Moon Pack, and with such a significant incident having occurred, the security would be tighter than usual."What was that you said?"His deep, velvety voice permeated my ear, and I could even sense his breath, rough and warm.Just then, hurried footsteps approached from the side; evidently, the soldiers from earlier were scouring the area.A glimmer of hope flickered inside me. All I needed to do was make a sound to attract their attention.Yet, his hand gently clasped my neck, even in the darkness, revealing his pale wrist. His touch was delicate, akin to a woman's hand, but I had no doubt he could end my life in an ins
Caitlyn's POVI picked up the card, my heart leaping with surprise at the sight of Talon's phone number inscribed on it. His earlier meanness had left me wondering if he was just playing a cruel joke on me."What a lunatic," I murmured, shaking my head, eager to erase the unpleasant memory from my mind.I composed myself, straightening my clothes and taking a deep breath before deciding to head back home. However, as I started to move, a sudden loud noise up ahead caught my attention. A group of people hurriedly rushed towards me."Caitlyn! Are you okay?" My father led the group, rushing towards me with concern written all over his face. Behind him stood several senior family members, donned in armor and brandishing weapons, ready to take on any potential threat."I heard an assassin escape in this direction. Did it harm you?" my father inquired with worry evident in his voice."No, I was just walking here when I saw a dark shadow fleeing in that direction," I replied, feeling a bit u
Caitlyn's POVAs I lay on my spacious bed at home, Talon's unruly face kept recurring in my mind, and I knew that everything had changed.I touched my stomach, feeling a sense of joy for this little life growing inside me. However, I knew it wouldn't be an easy journey. Loving a werewolf was already forbidden in society, let alone being with a powerful rogue who had even killed pack leaders.The thought was like a lump in my throat, making it hard to breathe.I took out the card and held it above my head, contemplating for a long while before finally setting the phone down.The turbulent night passed without incident, but everyone understood it was merely the calm before the storm.The next morning, Leona arrived at my house in a frenzy before I even woke up."Caitlyn, are you alright? I heard that you had a close encounter with that assassin last night. He didn't harm you, did he? Ugh, it's all my fault; if I hadn't been so greedy for that little while and had gone home with you earl
Caitlyn's POV"What?"My heart skipped a beat as I was taken aback, wondering if I might be imagining things."Hey, Wildcat, I must say I appreciate your courage in sharing this news with me. You see, I've been yearning to have a child of my own, and what I'm about to do is quite risky, Caitlyn. However, I'm genuinely happy about it, and I'd love to see you tonight."Talon's voice trembled slightly, and his words seemed a bit disjointed, not at all what I had anticipated.I had expected him to mock me mercilessly, maybe even call me names, and then hang up abruptly. Yet, instead, he was telling me that he wanted to take responsibility.It was almost too incredible to believe, like something out of a dream. I pinched Leona hard on her back, and she let out a cry of pain.Thank goodness, it wasn't a dream."Hey, Caitlyn, this is all so crazy. Not that I want to be a wet blanket, but how are you going to break the news to your father that the baby in your belly is Talon's?"Leona looked