Natash's POV
For the first time, I tasted the flavor of a secret crush.
My previous relationships had been nothing more than youthful adventures.
When Jaclyn Dills first approached me, the pounding of my heart, the silly way I stared at him, the sensation of my entire body heating up, and the way my mind went blank repeatedly reminded me that I had feelings for this man.
If the two of us hadn't had any further interactions, perhaps my secret crush wouldn't have lasted very long. However, fate had a playful twist in store for us.
That's why they say destiny is a decisive factor in the relationships between men and women, capable of guiding the twists and turns of a lifetime. In just a few days, I saw Jaclyn Dills at my home.
It was then that I learned that Jaclyn Dills' father was my father's former boss and a well-known elder in the pack.
Jaclyn Dills' mother was an opera enthusiast and often attended performances by my stepmother, Linda.
Over the years, our two families had maintained connections, neither too close nor too distant.
Jaclyn Dills clearly didn't recognize me. In the daylight, he was even more beautiful, his beauty almost blinding.
Standing beside him, I couldn't help but feel inadequate. I also unexpectedly discovered that Jaclyn Dills shared the same warmth as my stepmother.
She was a genuinely warm person. She could strike up conversations with Mrs. Dills and had the strategy to introduce her own sister to Jaclyn Dills.
Linda was very young, with her youngest sister being only as old as Jaclyn Dills. Her goal was clear: she wanted her sister to be associated with the prominent Dills family within the pack.
Linda couldn't become the pack's Luna herself because her wolf wasn't the prized white wolf. However, her sister had the potential to do so.
If she could capture the heart of Jaclyn Dills, the future alpha of the pack, she could secure a significant position for her sister in the largest Red Valley pack.
Linda's sister was exceptionally talented, studying journalism at a renowned university and possessed striking beauty that outshone even me.
Unfortunately, Jaclyn Dills had a plethora of beautiful women around him, and Linda's sister's beauty didn't catch his eye. Even the moon goddess didn't seem to favor her.
Linda's matchmaking attempt failed, but it inadvertently spurred me.
I suddenly became aware of the gap between Jaclyn Dills and me, a gap that I wanted to bridge. At that time, I never considered marrying Jaclyn Dills;
I just wanted to shorten the distance between us, even if only slightly. After all, the thoughts of a teenage girl in love are often hard to understand.
My wolf, it seemed, had become entranced, as every day it would revisit the scent of the daisies.
This profound and unforgettable secret crush transformed me back into a diligent and model student.
When I graduated from high school, I successfully entered a prestigious university.
The ringing of my phone snapped me out of my distant memories.
I gently turned my somewhat stiff neck and realized that I had been staring at him for so long. During this time, he remained standing by the window, engrossed in his phone call.
My gaze darkened as I observed how busy he always was.
Even during our initial days of marriage, it was normal for us to go days without seeing each other.
I reached into my bag to retrieve my phone, and the task was slightly challenging with one arm connected to an IV bag.
Just as I was about to use my other hand to help, a large hand stopped me.
I looked up to see Jaclyn Dills furrowing his brows while taking my phone from my bag and handing it to me.
"Thank you," I said softly, my voice somewhat low, but it resonated clearly in the spacious infusion room.
I glanced at the screen and hesitated for a moment.
My hesitation puzzled Jaclyn Dills, and his gaze briefly scanned the screen before I rapidly pressed the reject button.
He raised an eyebrow, asking, "Who was calling that you didn't want to answer?"
As he spoke, my phone started ringing again.
Before I could hang up, Jaclyn Dills had already taken my phone from me. He glanced at the screen, but I was quicker in rejecting the call.
Jaclyn Dills raised an eyebrow and asked, "Who's calling you?"
As my phone began to ring once more, I didn't have time to reject the call, and it ended up in Jaclyn Dills' hand.
He stared at me, puzzled, and pressed the answer button.
"Hello, who's calling?" The caller's voice played busy tones through the phone.
I grabbed the phone back from Jaclyn Dills, flustered, and stammered, "It's just a call from... whatever. It doesn't matter."
I avoided eye contact with Jaclyn Dills, who had observed my nervousness throughout the situation.
Suddenly, his long fingers caught my chin and raised my head, making me slightly anxious. I quickly glanced at his eyes, blinked, and then lowered my eyelids, an evasive gesture that was reminiscent of the past.
Jaclyn Dills realized that the Luna he remembered as timid and easily frightened could display such vibrant expressions.
When I was feeling guilty or told lies, my eyelashes would flutter.
When I was comfortable and wanted something, I would softly whine, and it was a tactic that could have him wrapped around my finger.
His gaze, dark and intense, swept over my slightly flushed cheeks and settled on my lips, which were a soft and delicate shade of pink.
The scent that emanated from them unexpectedly began to captivate his senses.
Without a second thought, Jaclyn Dills leaned in and captured the soft pink of my lips. Following this, his alpha wolf's presence and the long-lost daisy scent returned all at once, pinning me in place.
All of this happened so suddenly, leaving me completely unprepared.
Our lips met in an electrifying connection, as if all the secrets and yearnings we had held for so long had been unveiled. The taste of his kiss was intoxicating, filling my senses with a whirlwind of emotions. I could feel the warmth of his breath against my skin, and his fingers gently cradled my jaw.
Natash's POV The ringing tone not only interrupted my reverie but also yanked me out of my thoughts. My face was slightly flushed, and my small hands were quick to push away the man in front of me. I belatedly realized that his influence on me was still immense, to the point where, when he got close, I had no resistance left. I knew very well that I was at a significant disadvantage from the beginning. Our marriage had nothing to do with the love that resided in my mind. Love, in Jaclyn·Dills' case, might be something that didn't exist at all. And it was because of this that I realized that the Moon Goddess could make mistakes too. In the past, when I watched idol dramas and cried my eyes out, if Jaclyn·Dills ever saw me, he wouldn't say anything. Instead, he would look at me with an incredible expression, owing to his good manners and poise. Sometimes, he would cast a glance at the TV screen, where some melodramatic eight o'clock drama was playing, and furrow his brows before say
Natasha's POVI didn't want to say anything to him here.My face had already suffered enough embarrassment moments ago, forgetting everything in the midst of kissing in a place like this. It's a hospital, and apart from us, there are several patients receiving IV drips and nurses around.I lowered my head, deliberately choosing to ignore the faint but noticeable gazes fixed on me.Exiting the IV room, I walked briskly. Despite my short stature and petite frame, I took two steps, and Jaclyn Dills caught up with just one step.Therefore, by the time we reached the emergency room door, I was already slightly out of breath, while Jaclyn Dills continued to follow me with an unhurried pace.It was well past eleven at night, and the early winter evening breeze carried a bone-chilling cold.Lifting my gaze, I could see distant, dimly lit lights and some desolate streets beneath the chilly glow.At first glance, this place resembled Red Valley Pack. Same bustling city, the noise settling into
Natasha's POVI avoided him precisely because of this—I didn't want to endure his anger. In reality, he had never erupted in front of me, except for the one time when I wanted to work after our marriage. Most of the time, I couldn't read this man. He stood tall, looking down at me as if a deity, and I, a mere ant in the vast world.From the beginning, we were never meant to be together.The forced compatibility due to our backgrounds disappeared, and I chose to leave for the sake of the little pride I had left.For the past two years, I deliberately avoided thinking about him.I didn't pay attention to family matters, didn't read newspapers or news. I subconsciously avoided everything related to our past.Annelie said I was running away, but other than running away, I couldn't think of any other solution.When I found out I was pregnant and felt the living presence of a small life inside me, my life took a turn. A child, a child belonging to Jaclyn and me.I was overjoyed, like any wo
Jaclyn's POVI really wanted to tear open this woman's chest and take a good look to see what exactly was on her mind. Or perhaps, she had no heart at all; it had long been devoured by some stray dog.Clearly a timid woman, yet a few words from her could infuriate me to no end.I didn't even care about it, but she was all focused on getting a divorce from me.How beautiful.When we got married, she was more than willing. Now that she's married to me, there's no way she can get a divorce.She talked to me about matrimonial law as if I wasn't familiar with it. I raised a sarcastic smile and said, "The pack's law states that if mates' wolves live separately for more than two years, it can be considered a possible condition for a broken relationship, provided that one party files for divorce. So, what's your intention? Are you going to file for divorce and take me to court, or are you going to sue Jacob?"Natash Yael kept her head down, biting her lip in silence.She knew very well that s
Natash's POV:As soon as I opened the door, I saw Sophia walking around in the living room, holding Perry and murmuring softly.It startled me.Perry was born premature, a month early, weighing just a little over four pounds.She spent almost half a month in an incubator.Her little face, small body, and weak breath made her look like a fragile and pitiable kitten, with a mouth so small it couldn't even hold a bottle.My breast milk was limited, and my overall care during that period wasn't great.The poor little girl often couldn't eat enough, lacked strength, and fell asleep with a bottle in her mouth, whimpering and twitching in her sleep.It got a bit better after three months, but at six months, she developed bronchitis. She had needles on her tiny forehead, and the pain in my heart was unbearable.I spent many nights holding her, rocking and comforting her. Normally, at this hour, a child would have been asleep, but holding her now likely meant she wasn't feeling well again.I h
Jaclyn's POV:I returned to Red Valley Pack overnight and sat on the terrace of the villa for the whole night. In the morning, I drove back to Red Moon Pack.I spent the night pondering but couldn't figure out why she didn't come back with me, just like I didn't understand why she left in the first place.For the first time in my life, I began to question my charm. Could she hate me so much that she wanted to avoid me for the rest of her life?The girl who used to be docile and obedient in my arms, now seemed to have grown bold. I even doubted whether I had been mistaken before; perhaps, if a rabbit bares its teeth, it could bite. Even if not fatal, it would still hurt.Then, I remembered the kiss in the hospital. Suddenly, I felt that she wasn't completely indifferent to me. The direct reaction she had, I could feel it.So why this inconsistency in her actions?I needed to figure this out. After a night of contemplation, I couldn't understand anything else, but one thing was clear—I
Annelie's POV"What now?" I felt a bit puzzled by these two. In fact, I knew about Natash·Yael's secret crush on Jaclyn·Dills for a decade.Natash·Yael was a reserved and stubborn person.Back when I was distressed by my inability to afford tuition and pulling my hair by the college lake, she approached me, softly asking about the reason.We shared a dorm, but for almost a semester, we hadn't exchanged many words.In my eyes, Natash·Yael seemed a bit aloof, and at the time, she was quite insecure.Here, she wasn't the celebrated top scorer in the pack's high school; she was just an outsider from a pack.It took me a while to realize that not everyone was kind and genuine. Some people were malicious, even contemptuous and mocking.In less than a year, I experienced it all. Just when I was losing hope and on the verge of despair, I met Natash·Yael.Although Natash·Yael would never admit it, she was my benefactor, showing me hope in moments of despair.This seemingly ordinary and reserve
Jaclyn's POVI'm really exhausted.Since meeting Luna until now, I haven't even closed my eyes. In fact, it's been almost two years, and I haven't had a good night's sleep.After Luna left, the initial anger gradually faded, and I felt a bit empty around me.I had gotten used to coming home to Luna waiting for me.Even if I returned late, upon entering the house, I could see the dim light left by Natash·Yael for me.Despite not being very bright, it always brought a different warmth to me. My heart was calm and at ease.Now that Natash·Yael is gone, the vast space seems to have lost its vitality. It's desolate and cold, and the atmosphere leaves my heart hanging in emptiness, unable to rise or fall.Unconsciously, this little woman has become so important to me, important to the point of being irreplaceable.I just couldn't see it clearly at that time, clouded by momentary anger.Enduring these two years without reaching out to her, every day and night, my heart has been in a tug of w