Chapter 3

She studied Hazel as Ethan introduced the both of them. In front of her stood an attractive and ravishingly beautiful she–wolf, and Bella couldn’t help but compare herself to her. Bella knew she was no match, physically or in status, and that she could never compete with Hazel. She was merely an ordinary gamma, not fit to become Luna. The only confidence she had stemmed from the mate bond she shared with Ethan.

Determined to secure Ethan as her mate and husband, Bella knew she had to get rid of Hazel. She needed the Luna position for herself Ethan kindly offered to take Hazel back to the hospital and asked her to wait for him to finish some business. This provided Bella with an opportunity to carry out her plan.

As she pondered how to remove Hazel from the picture, Bella realized the challenge she faced. Hazel was a reliable and beloved Luna; the pack spoke highly of her, making it almost impossible to win their acceptance, Frustration and self–hatred overwhelmed Bella, fueling her determination to find a way to claim Ethan as her own.

Instead of waiting for Ethan, Bella decided to follow Hazel as she headed for the stairs. Seizing the moment, she approached her, calling out to her in a cold and unfriendly tone. With no one else around, Bella dropped the act of being sick and fragile, revealing her true

self.

“Don’t be shameless, Hazel,” Bella retorted sharply. “His mate is back now; shouldn’t you leave? The only reason he hasn’t offered to divorce you is because he pities you. You should take the initiative to end things. I am his mate, not you. Stop hoarding what’s not yours,” she spat, her anger and jealousy evident in her words.

Hazel looked taken aback by Bella’s sudden change in demeanor.

HAZEL

me. However, she relentlessly followed me, seemingly intent on provoking a reaction. My initial sadness turned to a surge of irritation;

to bear her presence any longer, I turned to face her, my head held high and my fists clenched in an attempt to appear brave and resolute. “I am still his lawful wife. You may be his mate, but not everyone gets married to their mates. You can remain his mistress. I didn’t hoard nor did I steal. I’ll remain Luna,

beautiful face contorted into a mask of bitter anger and rage. Deep down, she knew I was right; Ethan may shower her with love and emotions, but I was still his wife, the Luna. She wasn’t fit to be Luna, fully aware of her ordinary gamma status and the vast difference in

With that I

walked faster stood in front of me blocking my way to the stairs, then she started backing off slowly,

in frustration, witnessing her sly smile as she

chilling scream and allowed herself to fall, dramatically rolling

just happened. She had fallen, and the chaos that ensued

threw herself down the stairs and fell. She lay at the end of the stairs writhing in pain. “Help, she pushed me.” She

I snapped, feeling my frustration

injury. Ethan rushed out to her side, his concern evident, and I felt a pang of jealousy that he was

Ethan hate me. At the hospital, I waited in the waiting room while Bella was taken to the emergency ward. She had badly bruised her calf, but she concealed a smile in my direction, mocking and taunting me. Enraged, I couldn’t hold back any longer and

and wicked? You could have killed her!” Ethan’s words echoed in my ears, and my heart shattered at his

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