Confucius Ads Library: Ads

Id	Vlad	Saved	Scrape Time	Status	Scrape Result	Adarchiveid	Title	Body	Cta Type	Link Url	Pageid	Page Name	Page Profile Uri	Page Like Count	Collationcount	Collationid	Enddate	Entitytype	Gatedtype	Hidedatastatus	Isaaaeligible	Isactive	Isprofilepage	Cta Text	Pagename	Ad Creative	Caption	Effective Authorization Category	Display Format	Link Description	Link Url	Creation Time	Page Profile Picture Url	Page Entity Type	Instagram Actor Name	Instagram Profile Pic Url	Version	Current Page Name	Startdate	Actions
1,011,366	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1011442}'	Yes	2024-04-07 16:42	active	455	1129094395181787	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	"Cara," he finished with venom lacing his voice. "Now I'd advise you to brace yourself, it's going to be a bumpy ride."<br /> It's him, the greatest and most feared assassin in Russia, the Don of the Russian Mafia.<br /> Dimitri Volkov.<br /> But he called me Cara, my sister's name. Did he think I was Cara?<br /> "What do you want from me?" I ask, my voice trembling a bit.<br /> "Revenge," He grits out to me. <br /> "On Enzo?" My brows scrunch in confusion. He growls out and pulls me close to him.<br /> "On you, Cara."<br /> ————————<br /> My name is Cora Fletcher, I'm 23 years old.<br /> Born into a family of crime and the underworld, you can say I'm quite weak, I've never really liked this life, not since my sister was snatched from me at a very young age by my father because apparently he wanted one of his daughters to be more involved in this life and Cara fit the perfect description.<br /> I only saw her once every year for 15 minutes and I was never allowed to talk to her or even let her see me.<br /> We reunited after our parents died, of course as you can guess someone ordered a hit on their heads and they both were killed making it look like an accident.<br /> My sister Cara is the best female assassin out here in the underworld and she's married to the Don of the Italian mafia who also happens to be the best male assassin in the underworld, well basically in the Italian mafia.<br /> There's been rumors of a leader in the Russian mafia, a nameless fear, someone who many think is better than Enzo in terms of ruling and ruthlessness, the best assassin known to the Russians.<br /> In case you're wondering, Cara and I are twins.<br /> She has been the one looking out for me since we were young and when our parents died, she offered me a place to stay in her husband's mansion.<br /> I've been here with them for about two years now, I'm not really a fan of the mafia but I have no choice since I was literally born into it.<br /> My father worked with a line of trained assassins, he was well a trained assassin as well and so was my mom, so when the time came to pass down his legacy, he chose Cara which I'm grateful for, he didn't have any male children but he loved us greatly.<br /> My name is Cora and this is how my story starts.<br /> ...<br /> I moan lightly trying to adjust myself and my sight because I still saw blur even after seemingly waking up.<br /> I'm lying on a hard surface, it's cold and smells like blood and dirt, the whole surrounding is eerily scary and quiet, my sight adjusts to the darkness, mildly, I try to move and I realized I'm tied, my hands behind my back but my legs are not.<br /> I gently sit up, the whole room starts spinning and I feel sick to my stomach, I feel like I'm going to throw up any minute from now, memories from before I passed out starts rushing in.<br /> I remember the mansion being under attack and then someone breaking into my room and me trying to fight back before I was drugged, I look around and I'm in some kind of basement.<br /> My skin begins to crawl, I feel eyes on me but the room is too dark to even make out anything, I squint to get a clear vision and then I see shoes in the far end of the room, brown male shoes, whoever has them on is sitting down.<br /> I move away quickly but that's a bad idea because my whole body is on fire.<br /> "I thought you'd be out cold for the rest of the evening" the voice booms making me look up to find the strange shoes person having the voice<br /> His voice sounds unfamiliar and his accent is different from all the ones I've come to get used to, he's not Italian, I know that for sure<br /> "Who are you"? I squeak out barely a whisper, my throat is parched and I'm thirsty.<br /> "That's not of great importance right now" he voices out his thick accent rolling off his tongue, he gets up and walks towards me which allows me to take in his full appearance.<br /> He's rather tall, with dark long hair, his eyes are sharp Hazel, his face as hard as a rock, he has a small beard just below his face, he looks terrifying I must say.<br /> He stops in front of me and bends down so he's eye level with me, I move back on instinct, he puts his hand on his ear and speak in an unfamiliar language, he nods and answers like he's taking orders, all the while his eyes are trained on me.<br /> "The boss will see you now" he mutters before standing up, I thought he'd take me out of her to go see his boss, whoever it is but now, he just takes two steps away from me still leaving me there.<br /> From his accent, language and face I can tell he's Russian, which only means one thing, The Russians have me.<br /> Which in turns means I'm miles away from home, From Cara, I start panicking.<br /> How will they find me?<br /> I'm probably going to die before they do, the Russians are merciless and if there's anything they don't possess, it's compassion.<br /> I'm still thinking about my fate when I hear heavy footsteps, followed by opening of the door to wherever I am.<br /> The moment the person steps in, the air around me shifts, even the man from before becomes still and poise, the whole atmosphere changes.<br /> Whoever it is that just walked inside this room, holds a whole lot of power, even the way he walks screams authority, I've not seen his face yet because he's still in the shadows but I feel the chills all over my body.<br /> "I must say... It was very easy getting you here" even his voice is nothing compared to what I've been hearing all my life, it has this strong authority to it, it's hard, gruff, husky and terrifying all together, I feel my skin crawl with goosebumps<br /> I don't miss the accent to which his voice is laced.<br /> "For someone so protected, you were easy prey to my men" he continues walking around me not letting me see his face.<br /> "Who are you and why am I here"? I croak out, I'm afraid and I'm not going to hide it, if he wanted me dead, I'd have been dead, something tells me he doesn't want to kill me.<br /> He laughs, a menacing, low and taunting laugh, it has nothing friendly to it, it's the kind of laugh that sends cold chills through the body.<br /> "Who I am....hmm let me see" he thinks for a moment, his voice is now coming from behind me "well some people refer to me as the devil, some say ghost and to many others, I'm just a myth people tell their kids as bedtime stories" he says with so much confidence and pride dripping off his voice "as to why you're here, you're smart, you should know that by now" he mutters out.<br /> His explanation of himself makes me gulp hard, I'm scared out of my wits, I'm not even going to lie, and he said I'd know why I was here but I'm coming up with nothing.<br /> "What are you going to do to me"? I ask my voice trembling<br /> "For now, nothing. I'm just going to keep you here for a day or two, let you starve maybe, let's say I'm prepping you for what's to come" he says dangerously low.<br /> By now he had walked to the front of the room, still making sure he's hidden in the shadows, I'm trying hard to see him but it's impossible.<br /> "And what's to come... Is not so good.." he paused before walking out of the shadows and into the light so I could see him, from his legs up to his broad chest and his perfect jawline, clean shaved face, pointed nose and his piercing green eyes.<br /> The air got knocked out of me, he had a sinister smirk perched on his face, he looked..... Handsome and young.<br /> Maybe in his early 30s, his face was void of any emotions, so were his eyes, they bore into my soul with great contempt and anger.<br /> He had dark brown hair, he stood tall peering down at me like I was an insect.<br /> It's him, the greatest and most fear assassin in all of Russia, the Don of the Russian Mafia.<br /> Dimitri Volkov<br /> "Cara" he finished with venom lacing his voice.<br /> "Now I'd advice you brace yourself, it's going to be a bumpy ride."<br /> He held a lot of authority, no doubt about that.<br /> He commanded fear and respect wherever he went.<br /> But he called me Cara. Did he think I was Cara?<br /> Did he kidnap me thinking he was kidnapping Cara?<br /> I mean we look exactly alike, same hair, same eyes color, only Cara stood a bit taller than me but someone who's never seen us both together would never be able to tell us apart from each other.<br /> And us being seen together is something that has never happened, When Cara decided that she'd take over dad's legacy and become an assassin herself, Dad made sure to keep me hidden from public eyes, I was even homeschooled.<br /> The media and everyone in the underworld only knew about Cara, they know my dad had only one daughter, no one ever knew about me, or that fact that Cara was in fact a twin.<br /> Even Enzo was shocked the day he met me, it took him a while to adjust to seeing an exact replica of his wife around the mansion.<br /> And I think Dimitri is among the people that never knew of my existence, he thinks he's holding Cara hostage, when infact Cara is still home with Enzo.<br /> He probably thinks he has the best female assassin in the world locked in his basement, I'm just a twin, I don't even know how to hold a firepower or a knife, let alone use one.<br /> "Let's talk."<br /> I gulped visibly when he uttered that word, that word alone got me hot, scared and terrified, I wonder what he wants to talk about.<br /> He had this look in his eyes, it was vicious, cold, distant and wicked.<br /> I mean I've heard stories of him but sitting here on this cold floor looking at him, something tells me he holds a grudge for me or more specifically Cara.<br /> "Whatever I tell you now, I'll only say once so be careful not to miss anything" he spit out his stare not wavering.<br /> "You're here as my prisoner, and no I don't want or demand any Ransom from your husband for your return, you'll be here for as long as I want you to be" he begins still looking at me<br /> "Of course you know what happens to prisoners, since you've had your fair share of taking some for your former Don" he grits out a very dangerous tone to his voice, it's like he's hinting at something but I don't know what.<br /> "You will remain in this basement without any food or water, unless of course I'm in a good mood, of course you'll be tortured from time to time" he adds making me scared, I can't handle mafia torturing<br /> "Have it in mind that I'll document some of these torture as a souvenir for your dear husband" he tells me still keeping a hard glare on me<br /> He stops as if waiting for me to say something but all I do is just lower my head, his stare scares me, it unnerves me and puts me on edge.<br /> I have never had to face anyone like this, not in my entire life.<br /> Cara is the brave, bold and witty one<br /> I'm just the silent, shy and naive of the both of us.<br /> I don't want to tell him that I'm not Cara because if he knows, then he'll realize he has no use for me and probably kill me<br /> Men like him have no room for compassion or pity, they shoot first and ask questions later and I'm not willing to put my life at risk.<br /> "I expected more of a fight from you, this is not the famous assassin I've been hearing so much about for the years" he mutters out tauntingly, of course I'm not her dumb, but of course I don't have the nerve to say that out loud.<br /> "I can say I'm very disappointed" he spits.<br /> "Where am I"? I ask after minutes of watching him talk, at least I should know where I am should in case I escape, which is most likely not going to happen but let me hope.<br /> "You should know by now" he says smirking at me "You're in Russia" he whispers, I suspected it but now that he confirms it my blood runs cold.<br /> How will Cara ever find me?<br /> I'm in a foreign land with no means of reaching anyone I know, worse, they think I'm someone else.<br /> What will happen to me if he finds out I'm not Cara but infact the exact opposite of who he wanted.<br /> "Vissarion will make sure you're comfortable as much as a prisoner should be" he says with an evil smile and sinister look in his eyes<br /> He gets up from the chair and starts making his way to the door, but my voice quickly stops him.<br /> "If I'm going to stay here for long, the least you can do is let me have my bath, I stink" I mutter the last part out, I see his shoulder tense before he turns around and faces me<br /> "You want a bath "? He asks giving me a weird look, in this moment I don't even know what I'm doing, I just nod like an idiot, which isn't really a good idea.<br /> "Vissarion" his voice booms out through the whole basement and within seconds, The man from before enters as if he's been standing outside, he bows in front of Dimitri in respect<br /> "Our little wants a bath" he says in a mocking tone and as if the man understands, he just nods before going back out again.<br /> Dimitri has his eyes dead set on me, glaring, staring, studying and watching me, it's making me uncomfortable, I feel small sitting here.<br /> I feel like he's going to squash me with his eyes or worse, he's going to kill me.<br /> I squirm a bit, the floor is cold and hard and I've been in this position for hours it's getting hard to get blood moving all over my body.<br /> Suddenly the door opens again to reveal Vissarion, I believe is what Dimitri called him, but this time he has something with him... A bucket, I assume a bucket of water.<br /> He hands it to Dimitri before taking two steps back, Dimitri takes it from him before inspecting it and looking at me with the same glare.<br /> He starts walking towards me "you wanted a bath?" He asks tauntingly, and I shake my head trying to move back, I don't know what he wants to do but I know it's not something I'll like at all.<br /> Before I can even get a chance to say anything he turns the bucket in his hands upside down and empties the whole content on my body, as soon as the cold water comes in contact with my skin i cant help but squeak and yelp out loudly.<br /> I tense at the contact, my whole body is drenched in cold water, very cold, my dress is wet completely, in fact my whole body is dripping with water.<br /> He hands the bucket back to Vissarion, who quickly takes it from him.<br /> He bends down to my eye level moving some of hair out of my face.<br /> "Do you feel clean now, hmm? Or you want more bath"? He taunts making me shut my eyes before opening them back and glaring at him hard.<br /> He doesn't even seem fazed by my anger or glare, I don't even have any words to say to him because I can already feel my whole body covered in cold spots.<br /> I'm definitely going to catch a cold, he gets up abruptly and walks out the door with Vissarion tailing behind him and locking me inside.<br /> ...<br /> Dimitri<br /> Ivan knows how to tick me off, there's a reason I never let him come visit me and he knows, that's why he didn't call that he was coming today, he just showed up while I was in a meeting, Vissarion had to interrupt my meeting to tell me that my cousin is down the basement with my hostage.<br /> I get there and I find him having a chit chat with her, like she's some top tier guest.<br /> I don't like the way she looks at me, like she's innocent which she's not.<br /> I've heard and seen pictures of her from various people, they all talk about two things, she's very young and very beautiful.<br /> Which isn't a total lie, The Best there is in what she does as a woman, one of the sole reasons I hate her, why she's locked up down there.<br /> Personally I don't have a problem with the Italian mafia, ever since taking over as the Don at the age of 18, I have tried to stay clear off any drama, including wars with any other mafia.<br /> But I know I crossed that line having her here, I'm just surprised her so called husband hasn't called yet to demand ransom for her release, according to rumors, she's Enzo's prized possession, his jewel, so why is she still in my basement?<br /> Why hasn't Lorenzo De Luca called me to request the release of his wife yet?<br /> I have had her with me for a month now.<br /> I haven't even done anything to her yet, I've been busy with handling the family that I've not had time to really go have a talk with her, a talk that might most likely end up in me torturing her.<br /> She was actually very easy to capture for my men, for someone so skilled and powerful, I didn't expect them to be able to get her at first trial, I was thinking she'd put up too much of a fight or restraint but nothing.<br /> Since being here, she hasn't tried to escape, not even an attempt, I know she's probably planning something but I'm not going to wait around to find out, that is why I still have her on chains and in the basement.<br /> ...<br /> "Any news from the Italian"? I ask my underboss Vissarion as he sits in front of me and he just shakes his head<br /> "нет" he responds making me nod slowly, Enzo really isn't going to call or try to reach out to get his wife, personally I don't even care because of he does call, I won't even let him speak to her let alone give him hope of ever seeing her again<br /> (Translation: no)<br /> Vissarion hasn't left yet and he hasn't made to leave, which means he has something to tell me but he's trying not to.<br /> "What is it Vis"? I ask him and he just breathes out<br /> "Nothing boss...." He pauses before he continues "it's just that it's been a month already, I don't think she knows why you took her" he says making me look at him.<br /> "She does, she's just very good at acting and pretending to be clueless, she knows why I have her here" I tell him.<br /> I know she knows me, or at least she's heard of me before, I'm a very known name around the underworld, I saw the shock and fear in her eyes when I stepped into the light, I didn't have to say my name, she already knew it was me.<br /> Not many people have the privilege of meeting me, and those who have, don't really live to tell the tale.<br /> "Come" I say getting up and Vissarion following right behind me as we both walk out of my study, I head to the basement to check on the prisoner I have there.<br /> It doesn't seem as if she gets the message, maybe because I haven't had the time to show her just what I'm capable of, she's heard of it yes, but she's never seen it first hand.<br /> I walk down the basement and I come face to face with the huge metallic doors, two guards stand in front of it watching, they stand straight and bow their heads the moment they see me, I just go ahead and open the door before walking in, with Vissarion following behind me.<br /> The moment I walk in and meet eyes with her, I see her visibly gulp and adjusts herself, she barely ever moves from her sitting position, well where will she go, she's afraid of me<br /> She should be<br /> I stop in front of her with Vissarion standing at the door.<br /> "I don't know what you discussed with my cousin and I don't care, but what I do find strange is why he's soliciting on your behalf to at least let you bath" I say lowly and she just looks up at me with those big blue eyes, the way she looks sometimes is so annoying I just want pluck them off.<br /> "Do you think you deserve a bath"? I ask bending down to her eye level.<br /> "If soaking me wet again with a bucket of water is your idea of a bath, then I think I'll pass" she mutters not meeting my gaze.<br /> She's got guts talking back at me, especially with such a tone.<br /> "I'd advice you watch your tone with me " I spit at her "I wouldn't hesitate to put a magazine through your head, you are of no use to me" I tell her and I see a ghost of a smile playing on her lips, why is she smiling?<br /> "You won't kill me, if you wanted to kill me, you won't go through the troubles of bringing me here" she voices out as if taunting me, her eyes holding an array of hope.<br /> I laugh, not a funny or genuine laugh, an empty one.<br /> "Don't mistake my lack of time for sympathy, don't test me , I will kill you if you push me past breaking point" I mutter lowly very close to her face, I see her confidence waver and it causes me to smirk.<br /> "What do you want from me"? She asks her voice trembling a bit.<br /> "Revenge," I grit out to her and I see her brows scrunch in confusion.<br /> "On Enzo"? She asks making me growl out, I shake my head slowly before grabbing her face in a tight grip and pulling her close to me.<br /> "On you, Cara."	LEARN_MORE	https://b.ficsworld.com/ad/Zmljd29ybGQvMTQzOTkzLzI	140046759187543	World003	https://facebook.com/61551640813531	206	1	664,468,612,437,944	2024-04-07 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	0	Learn more	World003	120210078652690288	b.ficsworld.com	NONE	video		https://b.ficsworld.com/ad/Zmljd29ybGQvMTQzOTkzLzIwMjQwNDA3MTcyMDUwL3BhZ2U=?adid={{ad.id}}	2024-04-07 04:26	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435994995_2155482628158457_8067746356875229126_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=qu47iNedhRwAb7bpdCs&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCPQ10c4Fc2CaaDejM2XTlv8-H046kz14v3noqodNYfog&oe=6618D1FA	person_profile	World003	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436237280_3768926196673661_8348428779335177575_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=-njVku6Olu0Ab6pxqZ7&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAMK875tezui-dk27npmcjaiMlDuHjiT2AeDxCzzrjHvg&oe=6618D3DE	3	World003	2024-04-07 02:00	View Edit Delete
1,011,817	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1011816}'	Yes	2024-04-07 16:42	active	455	738467445159736	Click to Read More	Justin:<br /> I have a beautiful woman sitting in my lap.<br /> I don’t know her name, or what she does for a living, or where she grew up. <br /> I do know that she smells like tequila… and that tequila and I have never played particularly well together.<br /> But none of that matters to her.<br /> The only thing that matters is that I’m a pro hockey athlete, and so she’s ready to sleep with me. Which holds exactly zero appeal for me. <br /> Don’t get me wrong, I love female attention, but lately every minute of it all feels stale, like I’ve been there, seen that, done it all before and have the t-shirt to prove it. <br /> I’m not even sure she knows my name. But I’d bet good money on her knowing my jersey number by heart. I guess that’s why they call the women jersey chasers, or in hockey—puck bunnies. <br /> "Justin Freakin' Brady!" Owen, my best friend and roommate, calls from our living room. “Get a drink and get your balls in here.”<br /> I nod and flash him a thumbs-up.<br /> “You’ll have to excuse me,” I say to the petite brunette currently running her hands down my chest. <br /> She blinks at me with lust-filled blue eyes. After a moment’s hesitation, she hops up from my lap with a frown and I slide off of the barstool.<br /> “If you want to score tonight, I’m a sure thing, cutie,” she says with a flirty wink. <br /> I rub one hand over my jaw. This joke is really getting old. “I’m good. Thanks, though.”<br /> I’m sure I sound like an asshole, but whatever. I can feel her eyes on me as I walk away. <br /> The party was already in full swing by the time I made it home a little while ago. The marble countertops are littered with empty beer bottles, most of them imported or pricey craft brews. A few bottles of flavored vodka along with fruity mixers are on the island—Owen’s attempt at being welcoming to the scantily-clad ladies scattered around the apartment—most of whom are perched in players’ laps and draped over the sectional in the living room. <br /> I probably sound like an old man at the ripe age of twenty-eight, but this is hardly fun anymore. Some nights I just want to go to bed…alone and in blissful peace and quiet. Yep, it’s official, I need to apply for my AARP discounts and hand over my man card…stat.<br /> Grabbing a six-pack of beer from the counter, I head into the living room. The guys are in rare form tonight. Winning the league championship will do that, I guess.<br /> “Is that really Justin Brady?” a redhead asks from behind me as I head through the kitchen. I’m sure I look different without twenty pounds of hockey gear on, but the cynical side of me thinks about how inter-changeable the players are for girls like her. Bragging rights that you’ve bagged a pro player is practically the name of the game. Not that being someone’s conquest has ever really bothered me before. But something about it annoys me as I weave my way through bodies. <br /> Our star center, Asher, reaches out to bump his fist against mine as I walk past. “Awesome play tonight.”<br /> “Thanks, dude.”<br /> Someone hands me a shot as I pass and I down it without bothering to look what’s in the glass. <br /> Most of the team isn’t just celebrating our win tonight. They’re celebrating the fact that the off-season has just begun and a summer break of zero responsibilities is right around the corner.<br /> Me? Not so much.<br /> I eat, drink, and breathe hockey and so the idea of six weeks without the rigorous schedule to distract me is my own personal brand of hell. <br /> I didn’t have the easiest time growing up, and the breakdown of my family only made me play faster, fight harder, take more chances—and that’s why we’re winners celebrating tonight. <br /> That said, when the two people who are supposed to love you unconditionally use you as nothing more than a pawn in their sick games, it warps your view on love. I wasn’t lovable—I knew that. I’d known that since I was six years old. And nothing had changed in the last twenty years. Women wanted me for my body, and that was fine. That was really all I had to offer anyway. <br /> I take up one half of the sofa, and work on polishing off my beer. <br /> Teddy King, one of our best forwards and a total player, is making out with a girl in the corner. <br /> “TK, get a room!” someone calls out.<br /> It’s no surprise that Owen is on the couch with two blondes in his lap. He’s my best friend, but the dude is a notorious player. “I hope you ladies are good at sharing,” Owen says over the thumping music. <br /> The blondes smile at each other, one of them turning to blink up at him. “And what will we be sharing?” <br /> “My stick,” he says, matter-of-factly.<br /> The girls begin to giggle like he’s just said the most interesting thing in the world.<br /> I roll my eyes and open another beer from the six-pack at my feet.<br /> Owen is six foot four and well over two hundred pounds of muscle with messy brown hair and the stubble of a beard he hasn’t bothered to shave since we made the playoffs. He’s one of the best goalies in the entire league, and he's fully aware of it. He’s cocky, but he’s earned the right to be. He plays it up well, and is known to be a total ladies’ man. And the girls love every bit of it.<br /> Normally I’d be doing the same exact thing, looking to blow off steam and celebrate our win, but tonight I can’t seem to get out of my head long enough to relax. I’m more than a hard stick. I’m more than what I can do with a hockey stick. But most of these people here don’t know that. Hell, I’m not even sure I know that anymore. <br /> The only person here who looks to be as uneasy as me is Owen’s younger sister, Elise. She’s standing across the room, arms folded over her chest with her lips pressed into a firm line. The three of us grew up together a few hours from here in central Washington. I’ve known her since she was a bossy first-grader with a gap between her front teeth, and always wearing those shiny patent-leather shoes with frilly dresses.<br /> Her looks, and her sense of fashion, have changed quite a bit. Her attitude, not so much. I can tell she’s pissed about how out of hand things have gotten. I’m sure she’ll be the first one here in the morning, nursing hangovers and helping us clean the apartment. There are at least fifty people here, and I know less than half of them. <br /> A few seconds later, like she’s heard my inner thoughts, Elise wanders closer and sits down next to me on the sofa. She looks so damn small in an oversized jersey and a pair of leggings. It’s strange because most girls here are dressed in tiny black dresses that barely cover their asses and too much makeup, but Elise is nothing like that. Sometimes I forget she’s all grown up, that she graduated from college last year, and is an actual adult. <br /> “Hey, E.” I raise my beer toward hers.<br /> “Hey. Congrats on tonight.” <br /> “Thanks,” I mutter after another long swig of beer. “You’re not drinking?” I ask.<br /> “I’ve had a couple,” she says, her gaze still scanning the party, almost like she’s making a concentrated effort not to look at me.<br /> I know the feeling. <br /> Normally—I see something I want—and I go and get it. It’s how I’ve always been. It’s how I’m wired. The one exception to that rule? Elise Parrish. <br /> She’s a no-fly zone. She used to be the cute kid sister of my best friend, but something shifted recently and I went from thinking of her as Owen’s younger sister to something more. <br /> This was the girl who borrowed my sweatshirts and never returned them. Took my warmest gloves and lost one somewhere between home and the ice rink. The girl who followed me and Owen around like a lost puppy all throughout our childhoods and the girl who cried during sappy commercials. <br /> I had no idea how badly I would miss all those things about her until I moved away for college. But then my life got so busy with school and exams and hockey and fighting for a spot in the pros, my fascination with Elise took a backseat, and I knew it was for the best. <br /> Still, despite my best efforts, she traipsed out of friend territory somewhere along the way, and into a sexy woman who made my body ache. It was dangerous. And my best friend Owen made no apologies for the fact that his sister was very much off-limits to any member of our team. <br /> My gaze drifts over to her again, and my breath catches. She’s beautiful, intoxicatingly so. But she’s smart too. And feisty. And she knows the game of hockey better than most of the guys, Lord knows she grew up spending just as much time at the ice rink as we did. Plus, the fact that I’m a pro hockey player doesn’t impress her in the slightest. That’s the best thing about her. I can just be myself. <br /> “How pissed off are you?” I ask, unable to hide the amusement in my voice. <br /> Elise shakes her head, the smirk on her mouth unmistakable. “On a scale of one to I’m going to murder Owen?”<br /> “Sure.” I polish off the rest of my beer and wait for her to answer, but she doesn’t say anything else, she just lets out an exasperated sigh. So I grab another from the six-pack resting on the polished wood floor beneath my feet. “Want one?” I offer her a beer, but she shakes her head.<br /> I drain half the bottle watching Asher and Teddy flirt with a group of girls on the balcony. They’re eyeing the hot tub, which I’m suddenly sure will have floating remnants of jizz in the morning. Fantastic. <br /> “Those guys better not take those bunnies in the hot tub,” Elise says under her breath.<br /> I swallow a chuckle and shake my head. “You’re good peeps, E,” I mumble, feeling the effects of the alcohol already.<br /> Elise shakes her head, a smile tugging up her full lips. “I’m the freaking best. Someone’s got to babysit this idiot team.”<br /> I study her for just a second. Long dark hair hanging over one shoulder, grey eyes that always seem to see straight through me, along with a sassy mouth that has always called me out on my bullshit. <br /> But I never let myself notice things like that about her, and I won’t start now, so I look down at the beer bottle in my hands instead. <br /> When she's beside me, all my nerve endings light up with a feeling I can't explain. <br /> I feel alive. <br /> Raw. <br /> On edge. <br /> And there’s no point in denying it–a whole lot turned on. <br /> I need to get myself in check, but instead I’m feeling a little reckless. Unsteady. <br /> “You know what will make this situation better?” I ask, sneaking one more glance at her.<br /> “What’s that?”<br /> “Vodka.”<br /> Elise shakes her head.<br /> “Come on, E-Class.”<br /> This earns me a laugh. The old nickname I bestowed on her in eighth grade still strikes a chord. <br /> “I’ll slice the lemons, you get the glasses?” she asks. <br /> My heart starts to beat faster as she grins up at me. Well damn, I didn’t know I still had one of those.<br /> I smile back. “It’s on.”	LEARN_MORE	https://cdn.joylitnovel.com/pages/74a8fe94-ecf6-44	231940946677105	Sheceo	https://facebook.com/61557383786459	7	1	718,924,846,802,537	2024-04-07 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	1	1	0	Learn more	Sheceo	120207759859340244	cdn.joylitnovel.com	NONE	video		https://cdn.joylitnovel.com/pages/74a8fe94-ecf6-44bd-8497-5955cd3b7454.html?p0=12t5r660&p1={{campaign.name}}&p2={{campaign.id}}&p3={{adset.name}}&p4={{adset.id}}&p5={{ad.name}}&p6={{ad.id}}	2024-04-07 02:04	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434042141_1554672968428204_1520544305692938980_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=VRGrA0BZi3EAb55lDIr&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfClWnZuaBYWt23z_tLJ48rLVvbZmfcI3oiu5u7WjDfonQ&oe=6618D791	person_profile	Ruonan Ye	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434059086_298048023323812_7794380575922100888_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=x10DvIEB7IQAb6ly_i5&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDvZo46yRfG5G_Y3nbVLhBw3Gceu6E6cHhCl_umefatgQ&oe=6618CC04	3	Sheceo	2024-04-07 02:00	View Edit Delete
1,011,439	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1011158}'	Yes	2024-04-07 16:42	active	455	1648758172532245	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	"let's get this over. "I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna."<br /> "Trevor, you don't deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection."<br /> ******** <br /> As I'm lying here thinking about all of this, Tamaska starts jumping around in my mind. Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell "mate". No, this can't be. I can't be his mate. This will never work. Now I'm panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, "let's get this over. "I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna."<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It's like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> "Why?" I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. "Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?"<br /> "It's not about me hating you, Seleste." He says, "The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don't think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can't have you as my mate. I don't want you as my mate."<br /> I can't believe my mate is saying this to me. It's like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> "Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?" I ask in a whisper.<br /> "Don't beg Seleste, it's really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!" <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don't need to beg. <br /> "Begging, the last thing I'm doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don't know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don't deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection." I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> "Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates," Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what's wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can't stop crying enough to talk to them. I can't say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I'm finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> "I don't know where to start. I'll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing." I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor's name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I'm about to tell them.<br /> "It turns out that I am Trevor's mate," I say with a sigh.<br /> "I don't understand," my dad says, "if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?"<br /> "Dad, Trevor rejected me." My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> "Are you serious," my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I'm afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> "Yes, I'm serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack." I explained to my family.<br /> "Trevor is an idiot," Mona says. "There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger."<br /> "I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates."<br /> "What!" my dad yells. "I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn't even know our pack's history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I'm going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us."<br /> "Baby calm down." My mom says to my dad. "Let's focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?"<br /> "I really don't know, momma. I don't want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I'm sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don't want you to tell him. I don't want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don't want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year."<br /> "Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you."<br /> "Thanks, mom," I say, hugging my parents. "You always know what to say.<br /> "You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next."<br /> "Mom, I'm your only daughter," I say with a smile.<br /> "And don't you forget it," my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won't break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy's tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don't want to tell me what's going on. Mom says I'm better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> "T what's wrong? What's happening? Mom and dad will not tell me."<br /> "It's mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf." Tamaska cries. "He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can't handle this right now. I'm going to take a break from this. I'll still be with you, but I'm going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don't worry, I'm not going away and I won't be down long. I just need a little time."<br /> "It's ok T. I love you and I will be here for you." I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> "Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor."<br /> "Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don't care who it is."<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> "I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I'm sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things." The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don't want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> "And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love." <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> "As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor." Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> "Hello everyone," Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> "I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens."<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don't. <br /> "And your next Gamma, Mona True" <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn't listen. <br /> "Son, what are you doing?" Alpha Connor asked, "Seleste is the next Gamma."<br /> "No, Dad," Trevor answers him. "I don't think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can't have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack." <br /> "Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can't have that."<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don't need the Gamma title. <br /> "Fine," I tell Trevor. "Gamma is just a title. I don't need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don't want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don't even like you." <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> "Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that's the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won't influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?"<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I'm slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn't kill this fool.<br /> "Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness." <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha's word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> "Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don't you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don't want you here."<br /> "Gladly," I tell him. "And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight."<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> "See, that's why I need to restrict Seleste of her power," Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> "The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?"<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> "I don't know about the others," Tim said, "But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours." Tim said.	LEARN_MORE	https://a.thepopfic.com/ad/UG9wRmljLzE0MzA3Mi8yMDI	110620302003689	Pop001	https://facebook.com/100092038763039	372	1	716,825,219,870,005	2024-04-07 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	0	Learn more	Pop001	120207550875490721	a.thepopfic.com	NONE	video		https://a.thepopfic.com/ad/UG9wRmljLzE0MzA3Mi8yMDI0MDQwNzEzNDEyNy9wYWdl?adid={{ad.id}}	2024-04-07 00:45	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435922262_1490878824866769_7702674997907615905_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=yWVb-edK-YMAb4GE1Mn&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfBHYfGTOUVqxg6gLCU7Xrjnk4z0ZUSyiN4UbI5ihr8zkQ&oe=6618FDE9	person_profile	Pop001	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436353049_974781967573217_4981174382909655635_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=K-UwRXC0UDwAb5qO6JX&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfAqnP3VOhMtVRMAOBv3lh013mh6iFk5f8et8UKUdnmu8A&oe=6618D7CC	3	Pop001	2024-04-07 02:00	View Edit Delete
1,012,128	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1012117}'	Yes	2024-04-07 16:42	active	455	1098600337883926	Get rid of back pain now 👉	Relieve back pain and sciatica naturally with the Deraly Back Brace!<br /> <br /> ✅ Provides almost instant relief from back pain<br /> ✅ Reduces overall pain and stiffness<br /> ✅ Great for recovery after surgery or back injury<br /> <br /> Get yours now risk-free -> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fderaly.com%2Fproducts%2Fbrace&h=AT3LZz1OM1gkZIx2KdTvqW-s4D6ijfaVPR7VN086mceBksKBtTuhgypOHvsoiAFNrcVcG1KSPufP16_Kh1uNiq2FFA1KoN5gUJOaZJ5GEbNnWDSJelbByaJbvbIdVBbcca6kO_d5nYkD13E4ZV0ODLHI3QU" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://deraly.com/products/brace</a>	SHOP_NOW	https://deraly.com/products/brace	102368489228212	Deraly	https://facebook.com/100083754490987	1,189	12	422,700,790,450,134	2024-04-07 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	0	Shop now	Deraly	120207135606020111	deraly.com	NONE	video	60-Day Money Back Guarantee	https://deraly.com/products/brace	2024-03-28 19:07	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433047654_2069420006746803_42249501833189269_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=pzLaH_BE7m8Ab6YVon7&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCGPQ_ZaMXRLUepvB1J6omSRkjMa1gIL4a9V-0ICBE4_w&oe=6618CFFC	person_profile	Deraly	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434330559_406643151972492_7377301178612233691_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Ol8q59FPixIAb5sSbTw&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAuvrG8fzfQyplEAS8ST-KRkwZyUYAejGCqyjx94X3kQg&oe=6618CFE8	3	Deraly	2024-04-07 02:00	View Edit Delete
1,011,657	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1011656}'	Yes	2024-04-07 16:42	active	455	1196162361767859	Relieve Sciatica At Home	"For years I suffered from sciatica, but when a physical therapist recommended this to me, everything changed". Tap the "Learn More" button to discover the root cause of sciatica and how to achieve long-term relief at home.<br /> <br /> Click here to learn more -> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.healthylabco.com%2Fortho-wrap-hip-brace-new-advertorial&h=AT35AzuR5uR8v3CbZjBKVfp5futi3LKLmxJatNXGMjgq3KT4NxiezIn-hXkNNeK7k_V_R0Qc6zPKw3XWKAU_kpqFlPTRn8ETubXXAUIkeXZEsO9T3-2ysCD7pMojWLMftYtbZLolBUoNTu9S-hbguQ" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://secure.healthylabco.com/ortho-wrap-hip-brace-new-advertorial</a>	LEARN_MORE	https://secure.healthylabco.com/ortho-wrap-hip-bra	102363239488500	Pain Free Living Tips	https://facebook.com/100090321866566	1,204	1	1,116,224,046,356,429	2024-04-07 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	0	Learn more	Pain Free Living Tips	120208032313340364	secure.healthylabco.com	NONE	video	Sciatica Relief In 30 Days	https://secure.healthylabco.com/ortho-wrap-hip-brace-new-advertorial?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium={{campaign.name}}&utm_campaign={{adset.name}}&utm_content={{ad.name}}	2024-04-07 08:57	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435397968_1156705765496516_3047617053820142153_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=AZPbokCHzd0Ab7erRao&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfAACQvk4YJ_C4bKFI4K7qXfdqynnmcEkFwZI9BmuYtoIw&oe=6618D314	person_profile	Pain Free Living Tips	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436210034_1424961878227219_5659529316566407733_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Wj95SOQKr5oAb7Se-0L&_nc_oc=AdjDZnnfS5REGnqgHasBo0rQMCsOzLtl8ODrWxMmmLawgfsEXZ8vHxzhy32shGBfx_A&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfAapeccHGLFogSNiVtpZGNpuVzglWVCAIC0_jBvqQmw9Q&oe=6618FAB0	3	Pain Free Living Tips	2024-04-07 02:00	View Edit Delete
1,011,764	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1011762}'	Yes	2024-04-07 16:42	active	455	3875715979325448		Quit smoking whistle helps you say goodbye to e-cigarettes and cigarettes, get closer to your family😊, and quit smoking easily. Suitable for use on airplanes, trains🌱🚭, and other situations.	SHOP_NOW	https://www.inauguratey.com/products/aerosolry-bre	120416034492712	Inauguratey-S	https://facebook.com/61551407877892	990	0	1,606,952,873,043,355	2024-04-07 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	1	1	0	Shop now	Inauguratey-S	120203377135880302	www.inauguratey.com	NONE	video		https://www.inauguratey.com/products/aerosolry-breathlace	2023-12-29 06:02	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/412950166_739571554385507_8267330258917873906_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ybNOrdhwq30Ab7JnucW&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDJ9Esm7CAofU48Mh01aQtBV-NecYK3mlXMXhatJA2h1g&oe=6618F31C	person_profile	Inauguratey-S	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/412993325_371684492075339_6234111920067198033_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=tG28wnqoK2IAb53NvDG&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDZjjYLFl4v8vGtBpBnP4OE_lduIo-ArP9WgiNJ-qos7g&oe=6618D127	3	Inauguratey-S	2024-04-07 02:00	View Edit Delete
1,011,915	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1011946}'	Yes	2024-04-07 16:42	active	455	972649227629299	4.7/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	"I’ve had neck pain for a very long time. After using this for about 7 days, the pain was GONE. I slept on my regular pillow last night, woke up expecting normal cramps and migraine, I had none. I was much more productive today as well. This is a winner!"<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Michelle W., USA<br /> <br /> Fix your neck pain & neck hump with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate neck pain & neck hump the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Optimal 26 degree angle<br /> <br /> 52% off all today's orders!<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdainelylab.com%2Fproducts%2Fstretcher&h=AT2_6lvpnf4pb26Qqits7aK-feOLYOu2_BoevLT_7jo0GMs3P2Vvf9eE31Yqrz5RwOW3dReK_z9mDXoEwQBWBXqgr89txzwxq_DEWlPFsR9FtlL13MNez3E39Kow-o9DXIr3pbValTOvniRRBXPRTw" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher</a>	SHOP_NOW	https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher	106537275405242	Dainely Devices	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	22,306	26	856,091,745,807,269	2024-04-07 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	1	1	0	Shop now	Dainely Devices	120205220160870267	dainelylab.com	NONE	video	Sale Ends Today!	https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher	2024-02-06 01:04	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/426083368_1292144388317407_6117308157243415645_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=nK2c3q5AQSUAb7UZlXV&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfBXWTMkDshVLc3NBxUvLxf5v6hC2jNAmrV0ne78d44LFg&oe=6618D2CB	person_profile	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/426048764_741484727932469_8733166607838983927_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=EyBeGTjHQpgAb7NCjre&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfANQBWRbTg6dhcYErNlxGRR2u2B3GBMD0uAoooSWpLUkQ&oe=6618FEC9	3	Dainely Devices	2024-04-07 02:00	View Edit Delete
1,011,580	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1011533}'	Yes	2024-04-07 16:42	active	455	1613754099398711	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	"𝐈'𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤'𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 😍😍"	WATCH_MORE	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bestemairte/?ad_id={{ad.	100422331945056	Health Report News	https://facebook.com/100076274320152	14,366	0	904,774,408,014,686	2024-04-07 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	0	Watch more	Health Report News	120209428532880608	sciatiease.com	NONE	video	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bestemairte/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=8e2544aa-c1b5-49c7-9eaf-019a7c212754&lpid=bce297e6-7ca7-4125-9c5a-16dd023ae6f2	2024-04-07 08:12	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436106293_414258941213174_4386909302416886137_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=xg7Y8tQREm0Ab528LXs&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfC8_pFhpRELXCs6cDY3NKY8TbWqPXu2ygaaD8eypoKvmA&oe=6618D6B2	person_profile	Health Report News	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436228020_3613067875576227_1421673772140659211_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=0XMdp3_LbwsAb7R2fWH&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBNeOeruwu8eXwkzPkBgaJGjRRRFk9jU3D5Qhcm-_OF3A&oe=6618CD9D	3	Health Report News	2024-04-07 02:00	View Edit Delete
1,012,129	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1012063}'	Yes	2024-04-07 16:42	active	455	1103356954330139	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇	WATCH_MORE	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&a	626536794487911	Sciatic Health Center	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	878	3	358,706,847,167,622	2024-04-07 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	0	Watch More	Sciatic Health Center	120207991857780556	sciatiease.com	NONE	dco	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196	2024-04-06 15:41	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435460654_2185131238490633_3607651311136098050_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=5vctimrBR34Ab6VOUpj&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBRLHfkowMxhR9MP-I56h-bgrm_JbSTQu118evfal-Tgw&oe=6618DEE4	person_profile	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435422292_1085282296034223_4404203912886282987_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=-uvnPSCVajYAb7IJHmW&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBEiiMiJf3kaZ_iDSHn-gQUoPoSkdVnzuVj9js6UNAAvg&oe=6618D945	3	Sciatic Health Center	2024-04-07 02:00	View Edit Delete
1,011,728	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) null	No	2024-04-07 16:42	active	455	3631568297109580	3 Nobel-Prize Discoveries For Better Memory	How is it possible to remember our wedding day, but not where we left our glasses?<br /> Here’s the deal…<br /> <br /> The hippocampus part of the brain which transforms memories from short term to long term often becomes inflamed with age.<br /> <br /> This can lead to short-term memory loss, or frustrating "senior moments".<br /> <br /> So what can be done?<br /> <br /> The answer comes down to 3 Nobel Prize-winning breakthroughs for better memory. One of them is the discovery of a protein called Nerve Growth Factor (or NGF), which has been shown to protect the brain from inflammation & help with age-related memory loss.<br /> <br /> It’s what Dr. Rita Levi-Montalcini (103) used to obtain a greater mental capacity today than when she was 20 years old!<br /> <br /> Here’s how to easily boost it:<br /> 👉 <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fadvbio.co%2Ffb%2Famf-mb&h=AT0TbYGj1FhXehMIghxm27-dCFtnNP1WbICaVuv2T2MsC4BnWaX_7VI3v5aC3ujyfFN_tRdkZ-xq823iD8bSn0OaE6WdNQdqD6Basj3weZh_pBPo1AHa_nz-q1ELwTXkuCTTiA8OEpYvbFM6A30M3xNI8Ssnsfb9q9mwUA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://advbio.co/fb/amf-mb</a> 👈	LEARN_MORE	https://advbio.co/fb/amf-mb	403724453083490	Advanced Bionutritionals	https://facebook.com/AdvancedBionutritionals	80,956	1	718,084,063,848,350	2024-04-07 02:00	regular_page	eligible	NONE	0	1	1	Learn more	Advanced Bionutritionals	120208989342450646	advbio.co	NONE	video	The Doctors behind Advanced Bionutritionals have a wealth of knowledge and experience in Health and Nutrition	https://advbio.co/fb/amf-mb	2024-04-07 04:29	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433986641_721061790105630_1017638260381114270_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=zS6sYoX2PoUAb4bGnJ0&_nc_oc=Adile2yWg7qEiqBOo8WJ5DLMEqAMq4kzNVH1nkv8_EaMYRIKyYQdP4sqcdleNfmX0ZmLPc4utLVodtQ3WN1T7SQK&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCcvBKl7DVcyozUrMPm96bQNKs1_zr76iPIYVqZ-l__0g&oe=6618F5AC	person_profile	Advanced Bionutritionals	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433971079_394703886710458_3331212069474601459_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ORPK8feGrx0Ab44-jDE&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfA1WnJ9AViB1axE5zoZbUhwJDtpULLuyOH8q_4kuN-OHA&oe=6618CA55	3	Advanced Bionutritionals	2024-04-07 02:00	View Edit Delete
1,011,774	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1011758}'	Yes	2024-04-07 16:42	active	455	1336602650337891	Superfood Complete: Nose to Tail Nutrition for a Healthier Dog	🐾 Golden retrievers once lived up to 17 years. Now? As low as 10. <br /> <br /> What's ROBBING them of their golden years?<br /> <br /> Katherine Heigl, actress and dog lover, reveals: "It's not age. It's the food."<br /> <br /> Join her mission to combat declining canine health with a revolutionary superfood blend! 🥦<br /> <br /> 🎥👉 <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Flnk.to%2FBadlandsSurvey&h=AT1IYR4ZDKjjFGliV7lJ_s0LUr2mBTQduxMBieNbmwK1KLY_phlez8K-jGNUjmMuVEWgTWmCJ18j76kqhzQwk493c9CLfNSeZP03zYiriQbd4N9F-vpnG4u9iTgEmeVq3uoYO8trjbnxhltuC6HzbpoVYuqpcdWsrkaAL01IJu4" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">lnk.to/BadlandsSurvey</a>	LEARN_MORE	http://lnk.to/BadlandsSurvey	146438712035078	Katherine Heigl	https://facebook.com/KatieHeigl	4,876,689	6	378,094,865,012,886	2024-04-07 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	0	Learn more	Katherine Heigl	120208063946530243	caninesuperfoods.com	NONE	video		http://lnk.to/BadlandsSurvey	2024-04-06 13:51	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435972461_1468796740689428_6808544178371789410_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=GPdSuIbkVHQAb6zmR0S&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfByiZ9U72ix8FI2DvDLLLrFJ9atsAs4FzzJzMuBWI6vag&oe=6618D7D1	person_profile	Katherine Heigl	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435982466_389256980666862_3461458233884848173_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=7PlEdGAg0DwAb4RROCa&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAofEBtpXzcl3FSrP9EZaemL4JpKT1obS6T-9yTM-uXaA&oe=6618EBEC	3	Katherine Heigl	2024-04-07 02:00	View Edit Delete
1,011,375	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1011409}'	Yes	2024-04-07 16:42	active	455	1145870069745447	Read with Your Ears➤➤	"Justin, though you are my twin sister's mate. My dad is really mad at you and Raven being mates." Twin sister Reagan said to my mate.<br /> "I don't mind rejecting her, but I would have been embarrassed to face my mate" Justin said.<br /> "My father has decided to appoint me as his future Alpha not my sister Raven. So, I will be your luna." Reagan said to Justin.<br /> ******** <br /> I silently run through the woods letting my wolf Emerald out tonight. She has been anxious all day, well really the last few days, and I could tell that she needed to come out for a run. <br /> Alpha Cole Walker is the Alpha of the Blood Walker pack. He is said to be one of the most dangerous Alphas in the United States. It is said that he would hurt anyone who dared to enter his pack uninvited. Due to this fact, most of our pack members studiously avoid this area altogether.<br /> My twin sister, Reagan, is the golden child of the pack. They all love her unconditionally. She is cherished and appreciated, no matter what she does. They all seem to ignore the fact that she is a horrible and mean she-wolf. I was born first, and with that should come the respect that after I find my mate, I will officially be the Luna here, and he will take over as the Alpha of the pack. Yet they all treat her as the next Luna. <br /> My sister and I are the only children that our parents had. The Goddess never blessed them with another child, even though they tried for years. My father, Alpha Graham Sullivan, is very strict with me. I am not allowed to leave my room other than to eat my meals and then return back to my room again. I am also not allowed to leave our pack for any reason. I have never even crossed the border of the Sliver Blade pack in my life. <br /> I was the Alpha's daughter, but I was not a valued member of this pack. Telling on me has always resulted in a bonus for whoever told on me to my father. I have had to learn how to overcome this on my own. It has made me very independent over the years, as well as a very good climber. I use the tree outside my window at the pack house, to climb up and down to get in and out of my room.<br /> From my vantage point, I can see who is coming now and rolled my eyes so hard I almost saw my brain. It was Reagan, and she was pulling the arm of a pretty large guy, as she headed toward the grassy bank near my tree. I realized right this moment that I have picked a terrible place to hide. I should have doubled back and then climbed in my window to my room and I would have been safe and sound in my room. Reagan is clearly out with one of her many men, as she was allowed to stay out and do whatever she wanted to. I mean how else could she beat me to finding her mate if she didn't flirt with all the unmated men in our pack? I rolled my eyes again and then froze when I looked at them again and got a good look at his face.<br /> That smell coming off of him was starting to drive me wild, he smelled like freshly baked cinnamon buns, and I was now pissed off. She had come here with the guy that I had a crush on, someone with whom she had never shown any interest in before. It was our Beta's son and the guy that I have had a crush on for the last year and a half.<br /> "No, don't stop them, Raven, she has already been dating with him for the last few months. This is not the first time, it has been well before he returned to the pack earlier this week. They are together now, dating, and they have both vowed to reject their actual mates to stay together to take over and run this pack. Please, just try to bear it, I will help you get through it. I am glad that you are in a secure location, this may make you pass out" Emerald linked me, and I felt physically sick.<br /> "How do you know this? Did she know that he is my mate? Why can't I approach him? Maybe he wants me, Emerald. Please let me stop this. He might not know that I am his mate, he may still want me, want US! I don't want to lose him, Emerald. He may not be aware his true mate is here. Can't he already smell our scent up here, like I smelled his scent? Are you sure that this is the only way? Please Emerald" I linked her back, and I feel the tears that are already sliding down my face. I have questions, and I need answers.<br /> I am frustrated. I don't want to give up on my true mate. He doesn't even know that I am here, and I do want him. I don't want to give him up, especially not to my sister Reagan. I don't know if I can survive this level of betrayal.<br /> "I can't wait for mom and dad to announce to the pack that we will be the Alpha and Luna tomorrow. This is something that I have really wanted for the last 8 years. I am so glad you decided that we could be chosen mates. " My sister says to my mate.<br /> "Besides, I am also glad that you are willing to lead the Silver Blade pack with me. I have a feeling that my freak of a sister who keeps staring at you is going to be crushed when she finds out that we are together. You dodged by deciding to accept me as your chosen mate. I know that she has a crush on you, so she would probably try to ask you out or something when she sees that you are back from break." She adds.<br /> "I think we will be so happy together. Raven will be so angry when she finds out that we planned this months ago. I cannot wait for her to find out. I even told mom to have her sit on the front row for the pack meeting tomorrow, so I can see her face when dad makes the announcement. I am going to put her next to you so it will hurt her more when dad calls you up on stage. When she realizes that her crush is going to be my mate, she is going to be so jealous of me. I am so going to get a picture of her face when she finds out, as I will want to remember that moment for a long time" I heard Reagan say to him, and I was so choked up I couldn't hold in the sob of pain that managed to escape.<br /> It wasn't loud, but with werewolf hearing, it was loud enough. I just stayed completely still and prayed that they hadn't heard me, but Justin started talking when my sob escaped, and they had no reaction, so I think I am safe.<br /> "I have always thought that you were a she-wolf, Reagan. I am so glad that you came up to my training with your offer, and for us to get extra special time together. If Raven were allowed to move around the pack, I don't think that she would be missing the fact that she is my mate. I scented her today when I got back to the pack and confirmed she is my mate. Per our agreement, I don't mind rejecting her, as I am clearly getting the better sister out of this deal. I would have been embarrassed to have to call that freak of nature my mate" Justin said, and with it, my heart was completely crushed.<br /> These two evil people deserved each other, and I will not waste another tear on his betrayal. He "chose" her, so he can keep her. She will never be faithful to him, and he will not ever be able to trust that their children are his either. She was just doing this to ensure that they become the next Alpha and Luna. She is what he wanted, so she can have him. I am thoroughly disgusted by both of them, and I will not allow them to make me sad one more day. I had already decided to get out of this horrible pack, and I will not miss the Silver Blade pack for a second. <br /> "She is your mate? Are you serious? Oh, this is the best" Reagan said as she laughed out in joy at hearing this information. "Justin, why haven't you mentioned this to me before?" Reagan continued.<br /> "I just found out about it earlier today as I have been gone for my training for the last 4 months. I caught my mate's scent and followed it so I could go ahead and reject them. I realized it was coming from the Alpha level, and when I went up and it led me straight to her door, it was really faint, but I sensed it. She doesn't even know it yet. I am sure that this information is not going to go over well with your parents. They may be upset when they find out. Are they still going to want us to move forward with our plan? Or are they going to want me and Raven to be mates because we are true mates?" Justin asked Reagan. I have to admit, I was interested in her reply as well, but I already suspected what the answer was going to be.<br /> "Oh no Justin, you will definitely be staying with me. I know dad is really going to get a kick out of you and Raven being mates. Mom might feel a little bad for her, but I think that this is great. I could not be happier that her true mate, will become my chosen mate.<br /> We will rule the Silver Blade pack together, and it will hurt her every day to see us together. It is my pack any way, it was never going to be hers. Maybe if we are lucky since she doesn't have a wolf, she won't be able to scent you, and your rejection might even hurt her when you do it. That would be the best-case scenario for all of us" Reagan said, and I could tell that Justin was a little shocked at how hateful she was. Reagan could tell that Justin was not liking this side of her so she quickly changed her attitude and started cooing at Justin, "She doesn't deserve you, baby, I love you and I want you. Hopefully, you will come to love me too.<br /> I was just worried, I don't want you falling in love with my sister after we have already mated." Reagan said to Justin, looking up at him adoringly through her long lashes. I have to admit, she really knows how to work people to do what she wants them to. Her ability to look innocent and pure is without measure, she could have been an actress.<br /> "Dad hates Raven. He will be very happy about this. He has never loved her since the day that she was born. Mom might be a little upset, but she will get over it. She and dad are chosen mates, she gave up her true mate to become the Luna of the Silver Blade pack. She did it herself, and if it is good enough for her, then it is good enough for me to do it as well. We make the perfect couple. We will have strong pups, and our pack will flourish" Reagan said, and I am stunned. I knew my dad was mean, but to hate me, why? What reason could he possibly have for hating me? My parents have told the whole pack numerous times through the years that they were true mates. They are very affectionate with each other in front of the pack. I didn't even know that they weren't true mates. What else don't I know about them?<br /> "We will do the same thing. You will have to reject Raven first thing in the morning, or after the pack meeting. But you will have to do it where no one else will hear you. Dad is going to tell the pack that we are true mates, so they will fully support us. Dad thinks that it would be a mistake to not have the pack's full support behind us when we go to take it over from my parents" Reagan said, and I am amazed at all the plans that they have kept away from me. Just another thing that shows how much difference there is between Reagan and me. I hear them touching again and wonder when they plan on leaving the area, don't they need to get back to the pack house?<br /> I narrow my eyes at Reagan, as she is ecstatic about getting to truly rub all of my misfortune in right now. Justin is getting the opportunity to reject me, so the situation that we are now in is all positive for them.<br /> "Raven, why are you out of the house? Are you supposed to be out here? Are you OK? That fall looked like it hurt pretty bad" I hear my sister ask me with an innocent look on her face like she cared about me. She was fully aware of how I am kept a prisoner here at the Silver Blade pack. I really have to get out of here. I needed to check and see how badly I am hurt because I don't know if I even have time to go pack a bag now. I may be having to leave here with nothing, but I am OK with that. I just need to get the heck out of here. I will figure out what I need to do after I am safely free of Silver Blade.<br /> "Are you ignoring me, Raven? Are you sure you want to do that to me? Fine then, I will just make sure that you get punished for leaving your room. You are not supposed to be out here anyway. I will just let dad know that you are out here, and he will take care of you" Reagan said with a smirk, and then she started mind linking. <br /> I and my wolf were running away from this pack. But they caught us immediately.<br /> "If you come back here now Raven, I won't punish you for leaving your room without permission" I heard my father tell me. <br /> "Nothing in the world could possess me to do that father," I told him, and I see his eyes glazing over as he goes to link someone. I could care less what they have to say to me, and I turned to walk away. <br /> "You will get punishment in the Blood Walker pack. You know how dangerous they are Raven, you have heard this fact for your whole life. They cannot be trusted, and you are now a rogue. We have told you, and the whole pack, exactly what happens to those who trespass on their land. The moment they scent you they will move in, and you will die today. Is that what you want? Do you want to die? I will get you more freedom in the pack. I will allow you to go to the library every day instead of once a week. How does that sound?" my mother's voice is calming and comforting. She has never before sounded as nice as this, and I know that dad put her up to try to lure me back into the Siler Blade pack. They must be desperate to do it, so I want to see how far they intended to go with it.<br /> "Let me ask you this mother. Was the plan to get Justin to take Reagan as a chosen mate her idea, or dad's?" I asked her. Mom is not a very good liar. I can see her expression as we are only about 20 feet apart from each other right now. <br /> "I don't know what you are talking about Raven, they are mates," my mom said to me, and now I smirk at her. Clearly, mom was keeping me out of the loop and doesn't know that I know for a fact that they aren't.<br /> "Thanks for always lying to me mom. That makes it so much easier on me. I will not be coming back to the Silver Blade pack. This is the last time, Goddess willing, that you all will probably see me and actually I am welcoming the death that is coming to me. It will be better than the life I have lived since Reagan tried to hurt me, and my own dad called me a liar when I told him what actually happened. Justin is not her mate mom, and I know this because he is MY mate. It is disgusting what all you three have done to me and allowed to be done to me my whole life. I never deserved to be treated the way I was. I can only hope that I can find my way and get to live a life that allows me to find someone who loves me and realizes that I am a good person. I don't think that is too much to ask for, do you mom? It seems like you and dad are willing to do anything to get me to come back over the fence, but we both know that if I did come back, I would either immediately be thrown in the cells. So, I will take my chances over here, where at least I have a chance" I told them and turned again to leave. I only made it a few steps before I was stopped again by my father's hateful words.<br /> "You are ungrateful daughter, How do you have the nerve to say that to me? I have clothed and fed you, provided you a room, and let you go to school. I did take care of you, and it is disgusting to see how you repay me. Lying about Justin being your mate. Trying to take your sister's mate away from her. I know that I can speak for your mother as well as myself when I say that we hope the Blood Walker pack disposes of you quickly. I only wish I could punish you myself" my dad roared out, and the hate was coming off of him in waves.<br /> "You disgust me father," I told him and the tone I used to draw out the word father let him know just how little I thought of him being my father. "I have never done anything to cause a problem or disruption in the pack, or in the family. I did what I was told this whole time. Even as knowing that you let the whole pack know that I was fair game if they wanted to hurt me, and they did dad, over and over again. You know what, it was my family that really took the award for the most torment. Your unwarranted hate, mom never supporting me, and my sister allowed to try to hurt me, and incite others up against me made me realize that life will be much better on this side of the border than it was on that side. Even if I only live an hour more, it would be better than the years I spent over there."<br /> I wiped off my tears and walked past them, suddenly, I hear something coming to me…<br /> <br /> <br /> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><br /> Wanna continue this incredible story? Please download our App and search for novel ID: 98441!	INSTALL_MOBILE_APP	https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.	107631418945071	Soundscapes of Love	https://facebook.com/100090755812071	1	1	432,518,529,249,064	2024-04-07 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	0	Install now	Soundscapes of Love	120209921971390294	play.google.com	NONE	video		https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.story.iaudios	2024-04-07 03:04	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435543063_226782987163192_1124182713331086112_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=9J0Gdoom4cMAb6rd_9U&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfC080puAC7Izh1PjoTI-uOytKxRZXYRAYDlR6egubqW-Q&oe=6618DC5E	person_profile	Soundscapes of Love	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436233938_425921923419744_840607038476962709_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=SJwscG3Bg2cAb6dYuA1&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDgiotR_WxKY5bvMe_dqd09OmTzKEA_u1iTR4XJ2waaMg&oe=6618F8DB	3	Soundscapes of Love	2024-04-07 02:00	View Edit Delete
1,011,125	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1011374}'	Yes	2024-04-07 16:42	active	455	272288875934379	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	"I've told you to shut your trap, Queenie. Remember this, I'm not the same Sophie from five years ago. I won't let just anyone walk all over me. And, whatever you all did five years ago, you should still remember! I will return everything I've been through to you bit by bit, slowly but surely."<br /> "Save ... me. Five ... million..."<br /> He forcefully propped himself up and weakly called out to her for help.<br /> Sophie paid him no mind but continued on her way. The man behind her added, "Once you leave ... this street, you ... will be ... targeted."<br /> As a doctor, he was gratified that someone saved a patient who had lost too much blood with professional skills timely and reiterated, "You really should thank the person."<br /> "I found her. Here you go."<br /> "A student in her senior year?" A senior could actually treat wounds with such professional skills? "<br /> "A twenty-year-old girl actually dared to tend to your wounds when you were covered in blood, and her skills earned a doctor's admiration. How intriguing!"<br /> In the eyes of her teachers and classmates, Sophie Tanner was a rebellious girl with no particular skills or knowledge.<br /> Not only did she perform poorly in her studies, but she also often caused trouble, to the point where rumors about her chaotic personal life spread like wildfire.<br /> However, despite her countless negative labels, she was regarded as a treasure by the most esteemed heir of the Lombard family in Jipsdale, Tistan Lombard.<br /> "Of course. From the moment I first laid eyes on her, I swore to myself that I'd marry her!"<br /> ————————<br /> Her brows furrowed, a vague sense of foreboding welling up within her. She was tempted to change the course of her bicycle, but taking a different route would add an extra twenty minutes to her journey.<br /> Sophie grew somewhat impatient deep down, for she certainly didn't want to encounter any gory scenes on her way home.<br /> In the end, she chose to stick to her course since she knew her time was precious and didn't want to waste twenty minutes.<br /> Sure enough, five minutes later, she saw a man covered in blood lying in a corner of the alley where few people ventured.<br /> Sophie continued pedaling her bicycle forward instead of being kind-hearted and checking on the bloodied man. After all, she had no idea if the man was a villain.<br /> The man lying on the ground seemingly heard Sophie's bicycle cycling past. He forcefully propped himself up and weakly called out to her for help. "Save ... me. Five ... million..."<br /> Sophie paid him no mind but continued on her way. The man behind her added, "Once you leave ... this street, you ... will be ... targeted."<br /> After saying that, the man suddenly coughed violently, blood trickling out the corner of his mouth.<br /> His words successfully rooted Sophie in place. At present, she was doing quite well on her own and didn't want to encounter any more trouble.<br /> Sophie parked her bicycle by the roadside, turned back, and walked toward the man. The man, barely clinging to life, was in no condition to cause her any trouble.<br /> She crouched down and looked at the man covered in blood. "Is that so? Thanks for the heads-up."<br /> Sophie merely wanted to thank him, planning to take a different route home later. She had no intention of further involving herself in matters that didn't concern her.<br /> After she had finished speaking, she stood up to leave. However, before she could even take a step, she was held immobile by the man's hand.<br /> Glancing back, she saw that the man had grabbed her foot, obviously refusing to let her leave. "Save me," he pleaded.<br /> Suddenly, Sophie's attractive eyes blazed with anger. "I don't want to invite trouble."<br /> The man lifted his gaze to look at Sophie, who towered over him on her feet. Although he was completely drained of energy, his hand still clamped on her ankle tightly.<br /> He knew that the girl standing before him was his hope. His men hadn't come to rescue him yet, so he had to leave that place and get to a safe location.<br /> Sophie cast a glance at the man lying on the ground. Had it been anyone else, she would never have bothered to play savior. However, despite the blood all over the man before her, his looks surprisingly aligned with her aesthetics.<br /> Upon noticing the slight flicker in her eyes, Tristan Lombard knew he had been saved. Following that realization, he relaxed his grip and promptly passed out.<br /> Looking at the distinguished man who had already collapsed to the ground, Sophie couldn't help cursing, "D*mn it! How am I supposed to move you?"<br /> In the end, she heaved the man up to his feet. It took a Herculean effort to hoist him onto the back seat of her bicycle. Then, with great difficulty, she took him away via an ever more isolated route.<br /> After much deliberation, Sophie decided to bring him back to her place. With practiced ease, she retrieved the first-aid kit on the shelf.<br /> She hoisted the man onto the couch in her house. Luckily, it was black, so it wouldn't be noticeable even if it got stained by blood.<br /> Sophie opened the first-aid kit, taking out the iodine and hemostatic bandages.<br /> At that moment, she couldn't get her hands on anesthesia. Anyway, he has already passed out and should be able to endure any further pain. Donning medical gloves, Sophie cut away his blood-stained shirt with scissors.<br /> The wound was perilously close to his heart, and a slight misstep could lead to severe internal bleeding.<br /> It was also incredibly deep, with the flesh visibly gaping.<br /> Despite being a staunch man, even Tristan jolted awake from the pain the moment his wound was touched.<br /> He glared at Sophie at the side.<br /> "What are you doing?"<br /> Sophie hadn't expected Tristan to wake up at that moment. However, considering the amount of blood he had lost, he would have been as good as dead if he still couldn't regain consciousness.<br /> "If you don't want to die, don't move."<br /> Sophie couldn't be bothered to engage in conversation with him, not in the mood to waste her breath with him. She planned to continue tending to his wound.<br /> "Ahh..." The contact with his wound elicited a pained grunt from Tristan. However, that was the only sound he made. Throughout the rest of the process, he didn't utter a single sound of discomfort.<br /> He managed to stay conscious until Sophie had finished treating his wounds before passing out.<br /> "That's commendable willpower." If it were anyone else, they would have been screaming in pain long ago, with so many injuries on their body. She took the man's phone out of his pocket, composed a text message, and sent it to a contact whose name caught her eye.<br /> She left him at an intersection, kindly tossing him a piece of shirt. Then, she walked away without giving him another glance.<br /> Upon receiving the text message from Tristan, Felix Northley immediately rushed to the location Sophie sent.<br /> At the sight of Tristan on the ground, he was stunned.<br /> Who's the person who is sick of living? Do they not know who the man on the ground is? It's Tristan Lombard, the most esteemed son of the Lombard family in Jipsdale! By then, Tristan had already awakened and saw Felix approaching.<br /> "Who's sick of living, Mr. Tristan?" Who could be so audacious? In Jipsdale, no one dares to offend him! Tristan cast a glance at the incessantly chattering Felix.<br /> "Mr. Tristan, who did this to you?" From the moment Felix learned of Tristan's disappearance, he had been genuinely scared to the point of breaking out in a cold sweat.<br /> If Tristan died, countless people in Jipsdale would have to join him in death.<br /> With the man in such a state at that moment, he was downright curious about just who the culprit was.<br /> "The culprit employed mercenaries this time, eager to take my life. Find out who saved me today."<br /> As a doctor, he was gratified that someone saved a patient who had lost too much blood with professional skills timely and reiterated, "You really should thank the person."<br /> "Regrettably, I have no idea who it was." Tristan also wished to know who exactly had saved him. All he knew was that it was a girl.<br /> "I found her. Here you go."<br /> Felix handed a stack of documents to him.<br /> Upon opening the file and pulling out the documents within, Tristan couldn't help but frown.<br /> "A student in her senior year?" A senior could actually treat wounds with such professional skills? "Felix, have you been slacking off at work lately? How dare you try to fool me with this kind of information?"<br /> Immediately, Felix waved his hands in denial.<br /> "I know it's hard for you to believe it. I was taken aback when I first saw the information. But I've double-checked, and it's indeed her. Moreover, she's already twenty years old."<br /> He then held a photo out at Tristan.<br /> Tristan took the photo, his eyes landing on the face on it. It was a face one could never forget—youthful, vibrant, and breathtakingly beautiful. Her eyes, in particular, were captivating.<br /> "A twenty-year-old girl actually dared to tend to your wounds when you were covered in blood, and her skills earned a doctor's admiration. How intriguing!"<br /> "Don't tell my grandfather about me being injured."<br /> "What if Old Mr. Lombard asks about it? Am I still to keep mum?"<br /> "Don't say anything." If I can't handle even such a trivial issue, would I still deserve my reputation? "Let's go and meet this young lady."<br /> Sophie paid no mind to the vile condemnation behind her but continued forward.<br /> Unexpectedly, after she had walked a distance away, a black car pulled up beside her. Subsequently, the door swung open.<br /> A tall and handsome man walked up her.<br /> "Nice to meet you, Ms. Tanner! I am Felix Northley. My employer, Mr. Tristan, wishes to have a word with you."<br /> Sophie took a piece of chewing gum out of her pocket and tossed it into her mouth.<br /> Felix had already opened the back car door, and Sophie got in.<br /> Upon seeing the man seated inside, she realized he was the person she saved last night.<br /> "You're quite lucky you're still alive despite having lost so much blood." The expression on Sophie's beautiful face remained unchanged, and she was as nonchalant as ever. Her captivating eyes were devoid of emotions.<br /> Her words were quite blunt. Felix, in the passenger seat, widened his eyes in surprise.<br /> Even in Jipsdale, few people dare to speak to him in such a manner! "I'm Tristan Lombard. Thank you for saving me yesterday."<br /> Tristan handed her a business card.<br /> Without even bothering to glance at it, Sophie stuffed it right into her bag.<br /> "Do you study medicine?" Felix voiced the question in his mind. No only is she only twenty years old, but she's even attending a rather subpar high school. Could she really have the expertise to treat his wounds? In response, Sophie shook her head.<br /> "No. My neighbor is a veterinarian. I've helped him out a few times."<br /> Hearing that, Felix couldn't help but look at Tristan.<br /> Whoa! The high and mighty Mr. Tristan was treated by this girl as if he were a kitten or puppy. "A veterinarian can also treat human wounds?"<br /> "Yeah ... all wounds are almost the same."<br /> After saying that, Sophie instructed the driver, "Drop me off at the next intersection."<br /> At her words, the driver couldn't help but glance back at Tristan. The latter gave a slight nod.<br /> Upon reaching the intersection, the driver pulled over, and Sophie got out of the car.<br /> "Ms. Tanner, are you sure you don't need our help?" She seems to have just crossed someone she shouldn't have earlier.<br /> "No, thanks."<br /> Sophie gave a dismissive wave of her hand, for she could resolve the issue herself.<br /> Before Tristan's car had even driven off, Sophie hailed a taxi and left.<br /> "How cool." Felix had never seen such a cool girl, much less one so beautiful. "Mr. Tristan, do you think her words are trustable?"<br /> "What do you think?" Tristan didn't even bother to look at him. "Interesting."<br /> Felix was taken aback. Is he saying that he finds this young lady interesting? "Mr. Tristan, don't tell me you've fallen for her? I admit she's beautiful, even more so than the beauties in Jipsdale, but ... she's still a high school student!"<br /> Tristan swept his eyes over the man.<br /> "I'm not old myself, only twenty-two years old."<br /> "Soph, it's me, your big brother. I've come to take you home," Caleb said warmly.<br /> Sophie couldn't help but frown. Big brother? Take me home? Where was he when I was at my most vulnerable? Now I don't need him anymore.<br /> "Sophie, I truly didn't expect you'd dare to return." Willow's face was filled with anger and resentment.<br /> Sophie reached into her pocket and pulled out a piece of chewing gum. After peeling off the wrapper, she popped it into her mouth.<br /> "Willow, I will drive you out of the Tanner family!"<br /> Sophie had no desire to say more. She turned around, ascended the stairs, and entered the room she once called her own.<br /> Willow collapsed onto the couch, seething with anger. Freak you, Sophie! How dare you utter such words? Early the next morning, Josiah personally escorted Sophie to the prestigious Jipsdale Premier High.<br /> The principal of Jipsdale Premier High, who also served as the Minister of Education in Jipsdale, held two positions and was always busy. He wasn't someone just anyone could meet.<br /> Josiah was somewhat of a notable figure in Jipsdale. He was waiting in the principal's office with Sophie.<br /> It wasn't until after eleven that Andy Langston arrived at his office.<br /> Upon seeing someone waiting for him, he immediately instructed his assistant to open the office door, allowing the two individuals to enter. After understanding the situation regarding Sophie, Andy found himself in a difficult position.<br /> There was no way they would accept a student as underperforming as Sophie at their top-tier high school.<br /> "Mr. Langston, I've never asked anyone for a favor before, but this time, I'm begging you to help me out."<br /> "Old Mr. Tanner, it's not that I'm unwilling to help you. As you know, Jipsdale Premier High is essentially an elite private institution. Even our least accomplished students manage to get into one of the most prestigious universities. Your granddaughter's grades, I'm afraid, put me in a difficult position. I suggest you consider a community college instead. I believe it might be a better fit for her."<br /> Sophie had never wanted to make Josiah beg. She stood up and left.<br /> Josiah knew that the child had a strong sense of pride, so he immediately followed her out.<br /> At that moment, Andy received a call from Felix.<br /> "Old Mr. Tanner, please wait."<br /> After hanging up the phone, Andy immediately went after them.<br /> "I'll accept Sophie." Andy's attitude had taken a complete turnaround.<br /> Even someone as worldly as Josiah was unclear why Andy had changed his mind.<br /> "Mr. Langston, did I hear you correctly?" Josiah asked for confirmation.<br /> "Old Mr. Tanner, you heard right. I'll arrange a class for Sophie right now." Andy immediately called the academic head, instructing her to handle the arrangements for Sophie.<br /> Sophie didn't refuse, but she also knew that things weren't as simple as they seemed.<br /> The academic head assigned Sophie to the class with the worst performance. She handed her the school uniform and left her in the care of the homeroom teacher of Senior Class 8.<br /> "Remember, our school requires students to wear uniforms to enter the campus," the academic head specifically instructed. "Not just anyone can come in."<br /> "Mr. Hayes, I'm entrusting Sophie to you. Thank you for the trouble."<br /> "It's no trouble at all. Please, feel free to head home. I'll bring Sophie to class in a bit," said Derrick Hayes, the homeroom teacher, courteously.<br /> Every parent at Jipsdale Premier High was a person of significant standing, and these teachers simply couldn't afford to offend them.<br /> The third period happened to be Derrick's class, and he arrived at the classroom of Senior Class 8 with Sophie in tow.<br /> "We have a new student joining our class today. Now, let's invite our new friend to introduce herself. Please give a warm round of applause to welcome her."<br /> "Hello everyone, my name is Sophie Tanner."<br /> Sophie Tanner? Upon hearing this name, the students began whispering among themselves.<br /> "Is she the Sophie Tanner from five years ago? The one who was expelled from school?"<br /> "I think so! I heard she took a break from school, but in reality, she was expelled from our school."<br /> "Is it true that she went to a small clinic for an abortion?"<br /> "Yeah, back then..."<br /> "All right, everyone, settle down," said Derrick in a gentle tone. "Sophie, there's one spot left in the back row. Go ahead and take a seat!"<br /> Sophie made her way to the last row and sat down, completely ignoring the disdainful glares directed at her.<br /> Senior Class 8 was considered an average class at Jipsdale Premier High, and this class was filled with children from the elite strata of society.<br /> Their family was wealthy, and they were all fearless. After the third class ended, Queenie Lane approached Sophie.<br /> "Sophie, it really is you! I never thought you'd have the nerve to return to Jipsdale. If I were you..."<br /> Queenie was Willow's sidekick, always had been. She was always there to assist Willow in tormenting Sophie.<br /> Sophie was older than her, and she never thought she'd run into her again after taking a two-year break from school.<br /> "Queenie, shut your trap," Sophie grumbled, having spent the previous night tossing and turning in an unfamiliar bed. Now, all she felt was a throbbing headache.<br /> "Sophie, we're not in Horington, you know. Who do you think you are in Jipsdale?" Queenie wasn't afraid of her at all. She grabbed Sophie's hand, under the impression that she remained the same submissive individual who tolerated others' intimidation.<br /> A pair of attractive eyes narrowed dangerously.<br /> Following that, with a clever maneuver, she swiftly grasped Queenie's delicate hand, bending it backward.<br /> "Ah!" Queenie cried out in pain.<br /> When others saw the fierce determination in Sophie's eyes, they didn't dare to intervene.<br /> "I've told you to shut your trap, Queenie. Remember this, I'm not the same Sophie from five years ago. I won't let just anyone walk all over me. And, whatever you all did five years ago, you should still remember! I will return everything I've been through to you bit by bit, slowly but surely."	LEARN_MORE	https://a.shepherdsapp.com/ad/Zmljd29ybGQvMTQ0MDg5	110620302003689	Pop001	https://facebook.com/100092038763039	372	1	2,207,178,602,965,812	2024-04-07 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	0	Learn more	Pop001	120207929274850338	a.shepherdsapp.com	NONE	video		https://a.shepherdsapp.com/ad/Zmljd29ybGQvMTQ0MDg5LzIwMjQwNDA3MTc1ODAyL3BhZ2U=?adid={{ad.id}}	2024-04-07 05:03	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435312047_2429189997291726_1001301368233657004_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=H9aFizuwt-sAb4nDfrN&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfA2cQfqvzCBdRF5AKr48b5ZCOdpKJLR3ooN4F9yvQvwuQ&oe=6618FE91	person_profile	Pop001	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435476242_3653336001592617_7737521849049789909_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=V6kMNhvoRVcAb7yTY1P&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBmkVupND58CPyGngDP4gtMtKgZpmvmqKG_TvVYjZ3V8Q&oe=6618CBC4	3	Pop001	2024-04-07 02:00	View Edit Delete
1,011,139	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1011409}'	Yes	2024-04-07 16:42	active	455	331840459913451	Read with Your Ears➤➤	"Justin, though you are my twin sister's mate. My dad is really mad at you and Raven being mates." Twin sister Reagan said to my mate.<br /> "I don't mind rejecting her, but I would have been embarrassed to face my mate" Justin said.<br /> "My father has decided to appoint me as his future Alpha not my sister Raven. So, I will be your luna." Reagan said to Justin.<br /> ******** <br /> I silently run through the woods letting my wolf Emerald out tonight. She has been anxious all day, well really the last few days, and I could tell that she needed to come out for a run. <br /> Alpha Cole Walker is the Alpha of the Blood Walker pack. He is said to be one of the most dangerous Alphas in the United States. It is said that he would hurt anyone who dared to enter his pack uninvited. Due to this fact, most of our pack members studiously avoid this area altogether.<br /> My twin sister, Reagan, is the golden child of the pack. They all love her unconditionally. She is cherished and appreciated, no matter what she does. They all seem to ignore the fact that she is a horrible and mean she-wolf. I was born first, and with that should come the respect that after I find my mate, I will officially be the Luna here, and he will take over as the Alpha of the pack. Yet they all treat her as the next Luna. <br /> My sister and I are the only children that our parents had. The Goddess never blessed them with another child, even though they tried for years. My father, Alpha Graham Sullivan, is very strict with me. I am not allowed to leave my room other than to eat my meals and then return back to my room again. I am also not allowed to leave our pack for any reason. I have never even crossed the border of the Sliver Blade pack in my life. <br /> I was the Alpha's daughter, but I was not a valued member of this pack. Telling on me has always resulted in a bonus for whoever told on me to my father. I have had to learn how to overcome this on my own. It has made me very independent over the years, as well as a very good climber. I use the tree outside my window at the pack house, to climb up and down to get in and out of my room.<br /> From my vantage point, I can see who is coming now and rolled my eyes so hard I almost saw my brain. It was Reagan, and she was pulling the arm of a pretty large guy, as she headed toward the grassy bank near my tree. I realized right this moment that I have picked a terrible place to hide. I should have doubled back and then climbed in my window to my room and I would have been safe and sound in my room. Reagan is clearly out with one of her many men, as she was allowed to stay out and do whatever she wanted to. I mean how else could she beat me to finding her mate if she didn't flirt with all the unmated men in our pack? I rolled my eyes again and then froze when I looked at them again and got a good look at his face.<br /> That smell coming off of him was starting to drive me wild, he smelled like freshly baked cinnamon buns, and I was now pissed off. She had come here with the guy that I had a crush on, someone with whom she had never shown any interest in before. It was our Beta's son and the guy that I have had a crush on for the last year and a half.<br /> "No, don't stop them, Raven, she has already been dating with him for the last few months. This is not the first time, it has been well before he returned to the pack earlier this week. They are together now, dating, and they have both vowed to reject their actual mates to stay together to take over and run this pack. Please, just try to bear it, I will help you get through it. I am glad that you are in a secure location, this may make you pass out" Emerald linked me, and I felt physically sick.<br /> "How do you know this? Did she know that he is my mate? Why can't I approach him? Maybe he wants me, Emerald. Please let me stop this. He might not know that I am his mate, he may still want me, want US! I don't want to lose him, Emerald. He may not be aware his true mate is here. Can't he already smell our scent up here, like I smelled his scent? Are you sure that this is the only way? Please Emerald" I linked her back, and I feel the tears that are already sliding down my face. I have questions, and I need answers.<br /> I am frustrated. I don't want to give up on my true mate. He doesn't even know that I am here, and I do want him. I don't want to give him up, especially not to my sister Reagan. I don't know if I can survive this level of betrayal.<br /> "I can't wait for mom and dad to announce to the pack that we will be the Alpha and Luna tomorrow. This is something that I have really wanted for the last 8 years. I am so glad you decided that we could be chosen mates. " My sister says to my mate.<br /> "Besides, I am also glad that you are willing to lead the Silver Blade pack with me. I have a feeling that my freak of a sister who keeps staring at you is going to be crushed when she finds out that we are together. You dodged by deciding to accept me as your chosen mate. I know that she has a crush on you, so she would probably try to ask you out or something when she sees that you are back from break." She adds.<br /> "I think we will be so happy together. Raven will be so angry when she finds out that we planned this months ago. I cannot wait for her to find out. I even told mom to have her sit on the front row for the pack meeting tomorrow, so I can see her face when dad makes the announcement. I am going to put her next to you so it will hurt her more when dad calls you up on stage. When she realizes that her crush is going to be my mate, she is going to be so jealous of me. I am so going to get a picture of her face when she finds out, as I will want to remember that moment for a long time" I heard Reagan say to him, and I was so choked up I couldn't hold in the sob of pain that managed to escape.<br /> It wasn't loud, but with werewolf hearing, it was loud enough. I just stayed completely still and prayed that they hadn't heard me, but Justin started talking when my sob escaped, and they had no reaction, so I think I am safe.<br /> "I have always thought that you were a she-wolf, Reagan. I am so glad that you came up to my training with your offer, and for us to get extra special time together. If Raven were allowed to move around the pack, I don't think that she would be missing the fact that she is my mate. I scented her today when I got back to the pack and confirmed she is my mate. Per our agreement, I don't mind rejecting her, as I am clearly getting the better sister out of this deal. I would have been embarrassed to have to call that freak of nature my mate" Justin said, and with it, my heart was completely crushed.<br /> These two evil people deserved each other, and I will not waste another tear on his betrayal. He "chose" her, so he can keep her. She will never be faithful to him, and he will not ever be able to trust that their children are his either. She was just doing this to ensure that they become the next Alpha and Luna. She is what he wanted, so she can have him. I am thoroughly disgusted by both of them, and I will not allow them to make me sad one more day. I had already decided to get out of this horrible pack, and I will not miss the Silver Blade pack for a second. <br /> "She is your mate? Are you serious? Oh, this is the best" Reagan said as she laughed out in joy at hearing this information. "Justin, why haven't you mentioned this to me before?" Reagan continued.<br /> "I just found out about it earlier today as I have been gone for my training for the last 4 months. I caught my mate's scent and followed it so I could go ahead and reject them. I realized it was coming from the Alpha level, and when I went up and it led me straight to her door, it was really faint, but I sensed it. She doesn't even know it yet. I am sure that this information is not going to go over well with your parents. They may be upset when they find out. Are they still going to want us to move forward with our plan? Or are they going to want me and Raven to be mates because we are true mates?" Justin asked Reagan. I have to admit, I was interested in her reply as well, but I already suspected what the answer was going to be.<br /> "Oh no Justin, you will definitely be staying with me. I know dad is really going to get a kick out of you and Raven being mates. Mom might feel a little bad for her, but I think that this is great. I could not be happier that her true mate, will become my chosen mate.<br /> We will rule the Silver Blade pack together, and it will hurt her every day to see us together. It is my pack any way, it was never going to be hers. Maybe if we are lucky since she doesn't have a wolf, she won't be able to scent you, and your rejection might even hurt her when you do it. That would be the best-case scenario for all of us" Reagan said, and I could tell that Justin was a little shocked at how hateful she was. Reagan could tell that Justin was not liking this side of her so she quickly changed her attitude and started cooing at Justin, "She doesn't deserve you, baby, I love you and I want you. Hopefully, you will come to love me too.<br /> I was just worried, I don't want you falling in love with my sister after we have already mated." Reagan said to Justin, looking up at him adoringly through her long lashes. I have to admit, she really knows how to work people to do what she wants them to. Her ability to look innocent and pure is without measure, she could have been an actress.<br /> "Dad hates Raven. He will be very happy about this. He has never loved her since the day that she was born. Mom might be a little upset, but she will get over it. She and dad are chosen mates, she gave up her true mate to become the Luna of the Silver Blade pack. She did it herself, and if it is good enough for her, then it is good enough for me to do it as well. We make the perfect couple. We will have strong pups, and our pack will flourish" Reagan said, and I am stunned. I knew my dad was mean, but to hate me, why? What reason could he possibly have for hating me? My parents have told the whole pack numerous times through the years that they were true mates. They are very affectionate with each other in front of the pack. I didn't even know that they weren't true mates. What else don't I know about them?<br /> "We will do the same thing. You will have to reject Raven first thing in the morning, or after the pack meeting. But you will have to do it where no one else will hear you. Dad is going to tell the pack that we are true mates, so they will fully support us. Dad thinks that it would be a mistake to not have the pack's full support behind us when we go to take it over from my parents" Reagan said, and I am amazed at all the plans that they have kept away from me. Just another thing that shows how much difference there is between Reagan and me. I hear them touching again and wonder when they plan on leaving the area, don't they need to get back to the pack house?<br /> I narrow my eyes at Reagan, as she is ecstatic about getting to truly rub all of my misfortune in right now. Justin is getting the opportunity to reject me, so the situation that we are now in is all positive for them.<br /> "Raven, why are you out of the house? Are you supposed to be out here? Are you OK? That fall looked like it hurt pretty bad" I hear my sister ask me with an innocent look on her face like she cared about me. She was fully aware of how I am kept a prisoner here at the Silver Blade pack. I really have to get out of here. I needed to check and see how badly I am hurt because I don't know if I even have time to go pack a bag now. I may be having to leave here with nothing, but I am OK with that. I just need to get the heck out of here. I will figure out what I need to do after I am safely free of Silver Blade.<br /> "Are you ignoring me, Raven? Are you sure you want to do that to me? Fine then, I will just make sure that you get punished for leaving your room. You are not supposed to be out here anyway. I will just let dad know that you are out here, and he will take care of you" Reagan said with a smirk, and then she started mind linking. <br /> I and my wolf were running away from this pack. But they caught us immediately.<br /> "If you come back here now Raven, I won't punish you for leaving your room without permission" I heard my father tell me. <br /> "Nothing in the world could possess me to do that father," I told him, and I see his eyes glazing over as he goes to link someone. I could care less what they have to say to me, and I turned to walk away. <br /> "You will get punishment in the Blood Walker pack. You know how dangerous they are Raven, you have heard this fact for your whole life. They cannot be trusted, and you are now a rogue. We have told you, and the whole pack, exactly what happens to those who trespass on their land. The moment they scent you they will move in, and you will die today. Is that what you want? Do you want to die? I will get you more freedom in the pack. I will allow you to go to the library every day instead of once a week. How does that sound?" my mother's voice is calming and comforting. She has never before sounded as nice as this, and I know that dad put her up to try to lure me back into the Siler Blade pack. They must be desperate to do it, so I want to see how far they intended to go with it.<br /> "Let me ask you this mother. Was the plan to get Justin to take Reagan as a chosen mate her idea, or dad's?" I asked her. Mom is not a very good liar. I can see her expression as we are only about 20 feet apart from each other right now. <br /> "I don't know what you are talking about Raven, they are mates," my mom said to me, and now I smirk at her. Clearly, mom was keeping me out of the loop and doesn't know that I know for a fact that they aren't.<br /> "Thanks for always lying to me mom. That makes it so much easier on me. I will not be coming back to the Silver Blade pack. This is the last time, Goddess willing, that you all will probably see me and actually I am welcoming the death that is coming to me. It will be better than the life I have lived since Reagan tried to hurt me, and my own dad called me a liar when I told him what actually happened. Justin is not her mate mom, and I know this because he is MY mate. It is disgusting what all you three have done to me and allowed to be done to me my whole life. I never deserved to be treated the way I was. I can only hope that I can find my way and get to live a life that allows me to find someone who loves me and realizes that I am a good person. I don't think that is too much to ask for, do you mom? It seems like you and dad are willing to do anything to get me to come back over the fence, but we both know that if I did come back, I would either immediately be thrown in the cells. So, I will take my chances over here, where at least I have a chance" I told them and turned again to leave. I only made it a few steps before I was stopped again by my father's hateful words.<br /> "You are ungrateful daughter, How do you have the nerve to say that to me? I have clothed and fed you, provided you a room, and let you go to school. I did take care of you, and it is disgusting to see how you repay me. Lying about Justin being your mate. Trying to take your sister's mate away from her. I know that I can speak for your mother as well as myself when I say that we hope the Blood Walker pack disposes of you quickly. I only wish I could punish you myself" my dad roared out, and the hate was coming off of him in waves.<br /> "You disgust me father," I told him and the tone I used to draw out the word father let him know just how little I thought of him being my father. "I have never done anything to cause a problem or disruption in the pack, or in the family. I did what I was told this whole time. Even as knowing that you let the whole pack know that I was fair game if they wanted to hurt me, and they did dad, over and over again. You know what, it was my family that really took the award for the most torment. Your unwarranted hate, mom never supporting me, and my sister allowed to try to hurt me, and incite others up against me made me realize that life will be much better on this side of the border than it was on that side. Even if I only live an hour more, it would be better than the years I spent over there."<br /> I wiped off my tears and walked past them, suddenly, I hear something coming to me…<br /> <br /> <br /> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><br /> Wanna continue this incredible story? Please download our App and search for novel ID: 98441!	INSTALL_MOBILE_APP	https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.	119510084411864	Vocal Romance Dreams	https://facebook.com/100090826158764	0	1	824,379,812,820,850	2024-04-07 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	0	Install now	Vocal Romance Dreams	120207270866130293	play.google.com	NONE	video		https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.story.iaudios	2024-04-07 03:32	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434556907_1372650910077894_8496604614863857436_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=cgwVcJwGwtgAb6dI4xi&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAaT4_Q0TBZYHFjkgdAFLWdNwz-d5FedI5qcKq1Bfwm8g&oe=6618DE5E	person_profile	Vocal Romance Dreams	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435504985_1413267479172050_8013068752147675767_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=jXPgkBJHZjwAb5rjaes&_nc_oc=AdhtrYAzk30L4TAHlAhhZONaYCyGHL8gH8CRevbisuIwUDdXS7h-tPBoyIDjQcJrl3M&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBBbXGCMshETzHp1jIGamwoN8H3FaoirJ6MD5-NdJ3gjw&oe=6618DE5B	3	Vocal Romance Dreams	2024-04-07 02:00	View Edit Delete
1,011,096	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1011095}'	Yes	2024-04-07 16:42	active	455	279206478563448	😍Click to continue reading<Coming Home For Christmas> 🔞	“Ahhh, Dylan... faster...”<br /> My groom-to-be Dylan and my closest brother were both buttaas -nked having sx on our bed right before our engagement announcement.<br /> I ended up getting so incredibly drunk that I found myself in a hotel room the next morning, lost my virgenity to the city's most eligible bachelor Logan.<br /> “I’m sorry, I’ve always seen you as my little sister,” Logan was also the best friend of my eldest brother. I quickly left the hotel room, scared to see his embarrassment in the morning.<br /> <br /> One month later — PREGNANCY TEST: POSITIVE<br /> “It’s just you and me from now on my little angel.” I could never tell Logan, not with him seeing me as his little sister.<br /> “Lacey!” Logan burst into a panic waking up in an empty hotel room that morning.<br /> I didn’t expect that the next six years would drive Logan insane.<br /> He was not able to find me, the love of his life…<br /> ---<br /> 'Sometimes the strongest women are the ones who love beyond all faults, cry behind closed doors and fight battles that nobody knows about'<br /> ~ Farzana Baig<br /> <br /> Italy.<br /> Spain.<br /> France.<br /> England.<br /> Australia.<br /> There are so many amazing options but I can only pick one yet whichever one I pick is one which could strongly impact the rest of my life or at least the next few years of my life because this isn't just a vacation, it's more of a temporary staycation.<br /> "Can I help you, ma'am?"<br /> An effeminate voice with a southern twang asks me.<br /> I narrow my eyes from the board on the wall to the young man behind the desk who was looking at me with a big, bright smile on his glossy lips.<br /> "Actually, you can...do you fancy playing Russian roulette with me?"<br /> I ask him with a smile and he looks at me like I've lost my qmind.<br /> "Ma'am...this is an airport, it's not a casino"<br /> He says and I chuckle.<br /> "I know that, sir, I'm just looking to get away from New York for a little while but I'm stuck on where to go"<br /> I say and he rolls his eyes in a jokey and semi-serious kind of way.<br /> "Let me guess, you're running away from a boy?"<br /> "Got it in one"<br /> I say while nodding my head and smiling.<br /> Dylan Tate is definitely a little boy.<br /> Grown men who are mature don't do what he did.<br /> "You really shouldn't let a man run you out of your own home, honey because the moment you give a man that type of power and control, it's hard to get it back"<br /> "Well, it's kind of hard to stay here when my fiance screwed my brother behind my back"<br /> I say angrily while smiling a sad and pained smile as the guy behind the desk gasps dramatically and clutches at his invisible pearls.<br /> "Oh my"<br /> He says as he straightens his jacket and looks at me with a shocked and sympathetic expression.<br /> "Well, if I can make a suggestion...London is always beautiful at this time of year"<br /> London.<br /> I think to myself as I smile a real and genuine smile.<br /> This is the first time in four whole weeks that I've smiled like this.<br /> I've always wanted to visit London, England but for some reason, it just never happened.<br /> "The UK has also got a lot of historical and cultural spots if you're interested in that type of stuff, not to mention their nightlife is lit"<br /> He says the last bit while doing a little twerk before quickly getting himself together and looking around to see if anyone had seen him do it.<br /> "Sorry ma'am, that wasn't professional at all"<br /> "Don't worry about it"<br /> I said while chuckling.<br /> "It looks like I'm going to London then, when does the next flight leave?"<br /> "In twenty minutes, ma'am"<br /> "Great, book me a seat please, oh and make sure it's one way"<br /> I say and the guy looks up at me with sympathetic eyes.<br /> He then arranges my ticket for me and books me on the next flight to London.<br /> I was so excited but I was also feeling really nervous as well, especially when I was handed my ticket and I was told what gate I had to go to.<br /> The reason why I felt this way is because this meant it was real, I was really leaving not just New York but also America, my home and right now with how I'm feeling, it's going to be for good.<br /> I thank the worker who wishes me good luck as I head towards my gate and take a seat letting out a sigh as I did.<br /> The past four weeks have been super freaking crazy and stressful for me and I just can't wait to get away for a little while so that I can get over recent events, get myself together and work on myself mentally.<br /> I take a sip of my water as my mind drifts back to four weeks ago when all of this mess started.<br /> My fiance Dylan Tate and I were hosting our engagement party at the Ritz Carlton and it was supposed to be the party of the century.<br /> The Carpenter, Black and Tate families are the top three most powerful, influential and richest families in New York's elite and the fact that two of these families were joining together through marriage was a big freaking deal but I didn't care about any of that.<br /> I loved Dylan and I had loved him ever since I first set my eyes on him when I was sixteen, we were childhood sweethearts and had dated each other ever since our high school days.<br /> He's the love of my life, the man of my dreams, so when he proposed to me in Bali, the answer was a given and I couldn't have been any happier but then my whole world came crashing down the night of my engagement party, the night that was supposed to be one of the best nights of my life turned into pure hell.<br /> What happened was, Dylan had gone AWOL right before we were supposed to make the official announcement, so I went looking for him but I wasn't expecting to see what I saw when I finally found him.<br /> I found Dylan in our hotel room with my brother Luca and both had nothing on.<br /> I can't even begin to describe to you how painful it was to see the love of my life and my beloved older brother who I love so freaking much entangled the way that they were.<br /> I was so heartbroken and devastated that I didn't even stay to hear their sorry excuses.<br /> I quickly left the room and the hotel altogether because honestly, there's nothing they could say or even do that would be good enough for me to accept or even forgive.<br /> After I left the hotel, I went to a nearby bar where I drank all of my pain and sorrows away.<br /> I ended up getting so freaking drunk that I found myself in a hotel room losing my innocence to some strange guy or at least that's what I thought at the time.<br /> When I woke up the next morning, I realised the guy who I had been intimate with and gave my precious flower to was none other than New York's most eligible bachelor Logan Black who is also the best friend of my eldest brother Justin.<br /> I was in so much shock and I couldn't believe I had been with Logan.<br /> I instantly freaked out and panicked because I didn't know how Logan was going to react when he woke up and realised he'd had been with me, the girl he had always seen as his younger sister and I really didn't wanna to stay to find out, so I quickly got dressed and left the hotel room.<br /> I then went home where of course, I found out I was the villain of my story because I had left my engagement party without a word and had shown up the next morning literally doing the walk of shame.<br /> My parents questioned me about where I had been? who I had been with? why did I leave? how could I embarrass the Carpenter and Tate familys the way that I did? you know all that blah, blah, blah BS.<br /> Of course, Luca and Dylan didn't say anything and they were only too happy to throw me to the wolves which broke my heart even further because they were supposed to love me, yet they didn't care and they stood there allowing me to take the brunt of the blame for last night when it was all their fault.<br /> Anyway, I took all of the abuse and all hell broke loose when I told them that the wedding was off and I didn't want to marry Dylan anymore which angered my parents, more specifically my dad who hit me for the first time in my life and he demanded or I should say he commanded me to still go through with the wedding.<br /> Even that fake piece of trash Dylan acted like a love-sick victim and begged me not to cancel the wedding and even had the nerve to say he'd forgive me, you know ME for MY indiscretions, the cheeky man but I refused to budge even despite my dad's determination for it to still go ahead.<br /> I didn't wanna fight them anymore, so I let them all think they had won, so while everyone was planning the wedding of the century, I was making plans of my own to leave and get away.<br /> I really didn't want to leave because at the end of the day, my family are still my family and I love them so much but I knew I could never forgive them, especially Luca.<br /> Luca was my best friend growing up and I was the closest to him out of all of my brothers which is why this is so devastating to me.<br /> It's also the reason why I stopped myself from publically dragging Luca and Dylan out of the closet and outing them to the world so that everyone would know I wasn't the big, bad wolf in this story because deep down inside of me, I still do love them both and I don't want to hurt either of them.<br /> There's also another reason why I'm leaving or I should say this was the final nail in the coffin if you will and that reason is because I'm pregnant with Logan's baby.<br /> I knew my parents would flip their lids when they found out and they'd either assume Dylan is the father and would use my baby to make the wedding happen sooner or they'd wanna know who the real father is and if they learned Logan is the father then they'd force me to marry him to save face.<br /> I didn't want either of those options, I didn't want Dylan and I didn't want Logan, I just wanted me and my baby, so I packed a bag and grabbed as much cash as I could because I didn't wanna take any cards with me in case they tried to track me down and I headed straight for JFK airport hoping to start a new life.<br /> I was brought out of my thoughts when I heard the boarding call for my flight.<br /> I let out a breath and smiled as I thought to myself this is it whilst placing a hand on my stomach.<br /> "It's just you and me from now on my little angel"<br /> I take a final deep breath in and slowly release it before standing up and grabbing my bags.<br /> I then head towards my gate and my new life in London, England.<br /> Six Years Later...<br /> <br /> "KIDS!!, BREAKFAST IS READY!!"<br /> "OK, MUM!!"<br /> I plate up mine and the kid's breakfasts and place them on the table along with four cups of orange juice and a cup of coffee for myself.<br /> I was grabbing a few condiments for the table when my three babies came barrelling into the room with my youngest son Dayton looking like he was going to a Marvel or DC convention.<br /> "Dayton baby, I thought I told you all to get ready for school?"<br /> "You did and I did"<br /> He said cheekily and I rolled my eyes.<br /> "Son, you can't wear your Batman mask and cape to school"<br /> "Why not? I look cool"<br /> He says and I chuckle.<br /> "Yes I know you do, son but you can't just wear it"<br /> "Why not?"<br /> "Because it's the rules, Dayton, we have to wear our school uniforms and nothing else"<br /> My one and only baby girl says before taking a sip of her drink.<br /> "But Elijah gets to wear his Spiderman costume every day, mum"<br /> "That's because Elijah is autistic, baby and the school are trying to make his school life a little bit easier and make it as comfortable as possible for him"<br /> I tell him for the umpteenth time and he drops his head in defeat.<br /> "Ok, fine...can I wear it after school?"<br /> He asks and I smile.<br /> "Of course, you can"<br /> I bend down and give him a kiss.<br /> "Now come and eat your breakfast before it gets all cold and soggy"<br /> "Ok, mum"<br /> Dayton and I take our seats and my eldest baby, my firstborn Logan couldn't resist making a comment about his brother's attire.<br /> "You look like a nerd, Dayton"<br /> "Says the one who is reading a chemistry book at the breakfast table"<br /> "It's biology actually and it doesn't hurt to want to warm your brain up before school"<br /> "That makes no sense at all"<br /> Dayton says while rolling his eyes.<br /> "Actually it does, Dayton, it's just like when you go to the gym, you warm up first, right? Logan reading a book before school is like a warm-up for him to go and learn"<br /> Why did that make so much sense?.<br /> I mean, don't get me wrong, my babies are smart, actually, they're super smart, so it shouldn't be surprising or shocking to me that they'd say something clever but it is every single time.<br /> "Ok guys, knock it off and eat, please"<br /> We all eat our food and I couldn't keep my eyes off my three bundles of joy as we ate.<br /> It was one of the biggest shocks of my life when I found out I was expecting triplets and I near fainted in the doctor's office, especially when my mind started going into overdrive about things like giving birth but thankfully the pregnancy and the birth went better than I expected because I had my best friend Carmella there with me and she's been there for me ever since.<br /> My kids are my entire life and have been ever since I left New York six years ago.<br /> I've got two handsome boys and a beautiful little girl who have all just turned five years old and they're the lights of my life.<br /> My eldest son is Logan David Junior, yes I named him after his biological father and his paternal grandfather David Black which is something that I never planned on doing at first but as soon as I gave birth to him and I held him for the very first time, I knew that I couldn't give him any other name.<br /> Logan is my quiet child and he's very introverted compared to his siblings, he also loves to learn new things and is always either studying, reading a book, watching educational programmes or looking up something educational on the internet.<br /> He's not as sociable as his brother and sister but he still likes to have fun and hang out with other kids his age just as long as he knows and trusts them.<br /> My baby is also obsessed with science and computers and is constantly learning the ins and outs of them both, hence why he's currently reading a biology book while he's eating his eggs.<br /> All three of my kids are very skilled musically and Logan is one hell of a pianist.<br /> He's won so many awards for it and he even performed at the Royal Albert Hall for the Royal Variety performance in front of the royal family last year which made me one hell of a proud momma wolf.<br /> Then there's my youngest son Dayton James who is named after my father.<br /> Dayton is my little troublemaker, he's my cheeky child who has got one hell of a smartass mouth and he loves to joke around and play pranks on people which I hate and I'm trying to knock it out of him but it's hard, especially when he religiously watches Home Alone because he says the main character Kevin is his idol.<br /> I really should've given Dayton the middle name Liam after my big brother because he's just like his uncle in every way possible, even his laugh is the same as Liam's.<br /> Despite being a Johnny Knoxville in training, Dayton is a mathematician which is something he must've gotten from his dad because I'm dumb as a chicken when it comes to numbers, he also loves the drums which fits perfectly with his personality and lately, he's been taking air guitar lessons with a tutor.<br /> Then there's my little princess, my daughter Teddy Louise who I named after my mom.<br /> Teddy is a little girly girl who is obsessed with Disney, she loves to get dressed up and look pretty but she's also not afraid to get her hands dirty.<br /> She loves it when it rains because she gets to stomp around in puddles but her favourite weather is when it snows because she loves to build snowmen and make snow angels.<br /> Teddy also loves to bake and can make pretty much anything but her favourite thing to bake is cupcakes because she loves to decorate them with different icing and sprinkles.<br /> She's obsessed with many forms of art and loves to learn about the history of different famous artists, especially the likes of Picasso and Van Gogh, they really intrigue her for some reason.<br /> Teddy also loves to play the flute and can play many different beautiful melodies on it but she's not as into it as her older brothers are with their instruments.<br /> All three of my kids are incredibly smart and they attend a special school for the gifted after they were referred there by their previous school when they all started showing signs of being child prodigies.<br /> I always knew my kids were special and were more intelligent than most other kids their ages but I never in my wildest dreams would have ever thought that one let alone all three of my babies would be child prodigies because I always believed they were rare like one in a million type of rare, yet I managed to birth three, that's crazy.<br /> "Mum"<br /> Dayton's cute, adorable voice broke me from my thoughts.<br /> "Yes, baby"<br /> "Can I have some more juice, please?"<br /> "Of course you can, do you two want some more as well?"<br /> I ask Logan and Teddy who nod their hands.<br /> I grab the jug of juice and fill up their glasses before sitting back down in my chair.<br /> "Thanks, mum"<br /> My babies said in unison while smiling and I smiled back at them.<br /> "You're welcome, babies"<br /> I said as I heard a noise coming from the front door which I knew was the mail.<br /> I once again get up from my chair and go to see what junk I've been sent today.<br /> I wasn't expecting anything important because all of my bills have been paid for and are up to date, so I wasn't expecting anything more than just junk mail and takeaway leaflets which they seriously need to stop giving us, the internet is a thing, folks.<br /> I let out a breath as I look through the pile but my eyes narrowed and I was confused/scared when one of the letters caught my attention for several reasons.<br /> The first reason is because of the American stamps and the address which are in the corners of the envelope.<br /> The latter is something the majority of the UK don't do, so that struck me as odd and the second reason is the very familiar handwriting on it which I immediately recognised as my grandfather Joseph's handwriting.<br /> My heart was beating a mile a minute and my anxiety had spiked as I continued to look at the envelope and they got worse as my fingers danced over the Christmas stamp which had been used to seal the letter.<br /> I didn't know what was in the letter but it was enough to make me feel panicked and nervous because nobody from my previous life except for Carmella knows where I live now, so how in on earth has my grandpa found out where I am? and why is he writing to me? what does he want?.<br /> "Mum, we need to go, we're going to be late"<br /> Teddy says and I look up to see all three of my kids standing in the hallway putting on their coats, hats, scarves and gloves.<br /> It's December and the weather is cold which is something I'm used to as a native of New York but in the UK, the mornings always seem really bitter, so I make sure we're all wrapped up warm whenever we leave the house.<br /> I place the pile of letters on the side cabinet and go to put on my coat and accessories before grabbing my bag and making sure I've got everything I need including my phone, purse, house keys and car keys.<br /> "Are you ready to go, babies?"<br /> "Yep"<br /> "Mmm-hmm"<br /> "Yes, mum"<br /> The kids all say at the same time.<br /> "Have you got your book bags and packed lunches?"<br /> I ask them and they all nod their heads.<br /> "Ok, let's go"<br /> We leave our home and head towards the car.<br /> I make sure all of the kids are safely strapped in before getting in myself, we then set off for their school as we sing along to the Christmas songs which were playing on the radio.<br /> Christmas has always been my favourite time of the year and it's also my kids favourite as well.<br /> This time of year is also always really bittersweet for me because Christmas with my family used to be amazing and we'd always have so much fun.<br /> It was the one time of the year when we'd all gather together and stay at my parent's mansion for the entire holiday and we'd celebrate it in style.<br /> I really wish I could go back to those times.<br /> There's nothing I'd love more than for my babies to have a REAL family Christmas with our family maybe even with their father and his family but I highly doubt this will happen anytime soon.<br /> <br /> It's crazy how fast our lives can change within the blink of an eye and sometimes you don't even know it's happening until it's already happened.<br /> The past six years have been a crazy whirlwind and I've had to get used to a lot of changes in my life since I moved to London but now I'm happily settled and living my best life, well, I'm living as great of a life as I possibly can without my beloved family here with me.<br /> There was a time when my family and I were extremely close, we would always see and talk with each other every day and we always did anything and everything for one another but all of that changed and I saw a totally different side to my family after Dylan and Luca's betrayal.<br /> I always used to think I had the perfect family, the perfect parents, the perfect grandparents and the perfect older brothers and in a way, I still feel that way about them but I also can't forget the immediate change in them when I found out my older brother was screwing my fiance.<br /> The betrayal left me a heartbroken mess and it changed my entire life forever, it also changed all of the plans I had made for my future.<br /> Ever since I was a little girl, I always wanted to be a school teacher, I wanted to teach the future generation and prepare them for the next stages of their lives.<br /> A few months before everything happened six years ago, I was offered a place at one of the best colleges in New York to get my teaching degree but then my relationship broke down and the perfect future I had planned with Dylan had gone up in flames along with everything else.<br /> I no longer had any desire to get my teaching degree but I needed to find a steady income so that I could provide for myself and the triplets because I knew my savings which was a very substantial amount of money wouldn't last me forever.<br /> I wasn't used to living like this because I was born a millionaire heiress, I had always lived a life of luxury and I never had to worry about anything, so to now live knowing money was running out was kind of scary, especially since I now had three extra mouths to feed and I didn't want my kids to grow up differently to how I did.<br /> Don't get me wrong I wasn't a spoiled little rich girl or anything like that but I lived a comfortable life with no worries and I wanted the same for my kids as well.<br /> I didn't want them to grow up worrying about things that they shouldn't have to which I know they would've done because they're really smart and they would've immediately sensed when something was wrong.<br /> Anyway, I knew I needed to make some decent money and fast but I didn't know how.<br /> That was until one day when I was watching some soppy rom-com movie which was based on some old book and it unlocked a brand new passion inside of me, a passion which I never knew existed if I'm being perfectly honest with you.<br /> I always loved to read and loved nothing more than to get lost in a good book but I never once saw myself as a writer because I didn't think I was creative enough to be one.<br /> All of that changed as soon as I put pen to paper or my fingers to my laptop I should say and that's when magic happened.<br /> Within two months, I had finished and completed my first book The Billionaire's Secret Baby which later turned into a five-part series when my fans demanded more from me.<br /> The series was a huge hit and before I knew it, I was a world-famous author, I was successful and I was rolling in the money, most of which I've either invested or I've put into different bank accounts for me and my kids for when they're older.<br /> The rest of the money I used to buy us our current home and everything we needed to furnish it and I also bought myself a decent car as well.<br /> I mean, I'm not at Donald Trump's level of rich but I've got enough money for me and the triplets to live happy and comfortable lives together.<br /> Right now I'm in my office working on a new book and a new series but for some strange reason, I can't seem to concentrate and for the first time in my writing career, I've got writer's block.<br /> I let out a sigh as I take off my glasses and rub the bridge of my nose.<br /> This is so frustrating and annoying.<br /> The worst thing for a writer to experience is knowing what you want to write and how you want to write it but being unable to articulate it in the right way and have it make sense.<br /> There have been many times in the past where I've written something and when I've read it back I was baffled. this makes absolutely no sense.<br /> I looked back at the screen and decided I needed to take a break, so I got up and went into the kitchen to make myself a cup of coffee and something to eat.<br /> I didn't really have much of an appetite but I knew if I didn't eat something now then I probably wouldn't have anything to eat until dinner later on which wouldn't do me any good.<br /> You need to be healthy in your mind, body and soul in order to do anything and I can't focus on writing a great story if I'm pushing myself without resting or eating.<br /> I was sitting on the couch and eating my food with the television on in the background which I wasn't watching, it was just on for background noise because I hate silence and that's all I ever seem to have in this house when the kids aren't here.<br /> Anyway, the T.V. quickly caught my attention when the annoying presenter with a high-pitched squeaky voice, who was wearing more make-up than a drag queen mentioned several familiar names which piqued my interest, one of which and the gossip about him almost had me choking on my coffee.<br /> "Hello everyone and welcome to the Hollywood Daily, it's been a busy week for many of the Hollywood elite, more specifically those within the affluent Carpenter and Black families"<br /> The presenter said with a huge grin on her face.<br /> The first piece of news she was gossiping about was my sister-in-law Sabrina launching two new clothing lines, one is a maternity line and one is for kids which will be released after Christmas.<br /> This will be her third and fourth lines that she's released, the first one being a bikini line and the second one was an undergarment line which she worked on with my mom.<br /> "Brace yourselves ladies and gentlemen because the latest announcement from the Carpenter family is one that is going to break all of our precious little hearts, Luca Carpenter the youngest son of James and Louise Carpenter has come out as gay"<br /> This is the news which had me almost choking on my coffee.<br /> What does she mean he's come out as gay?.<br /> Didn't he do that six years ago?.<br /> "According to a statement released earlier today, Luca said it's taken me a very long time to finally accept who and what I am and now I can proudly say that I'm a gay man"<br /> Holy cow.<br /> "But that's not the most shocking part of the statement, the part which has left many of the public including fans of the family baffled and scratching their heads in confusion is when Luca also confessed his undying love for his soulmate and the love of his life Dylan Tate...does that name ring a bell? well, it should do because Dylan is the eldest son and heir of Lachlan and Sandra Tate and he's the former fiance of Luca's younger sister Lacey Carpenter who has been M.I.A for the past six years, are Luca and Dylan the reason for her disappearance from the limelight? has this love story been going on for a lot longer than the Carpenters want us to believe? this is something we may never know unless Luca, Dylan or even Lacey herself comes out and explains it to us"<br /> I can't believe this.<br /> It's a good job I legally changed my name six years ago before I gave birth to my kids because if I didn't, then this could have caused a lot of trouble for me and my kiddies.<br /> "Moving on, we've got everyone's favourite billionaire playboy Logan Black who is as much known for his dating life as he is for his wealth, businesses and modelling career, the fitness model and business mogul is known for having a different woman on his arm every week but is his bachelor life officially over? it seems so after the sexy hunk was spotted shopping at one of New York's most expensive jewellery stores with singer and actress GiGi Addams"<br /> What?.<br /> It hurt my heart to hear about Logan settling down with someone else, especially with a snake like GiGi Addams.<br /> Deep down in my heart, I knew why it hurt me so much but I just didn't want to admit to it.<br /> I had always had a crush on Logan ever since I was a kid and I think somewhere over the years, that crush manifested into something more but I really didn't want to confess to those feelings because he's my older brother's best friend and also because of Dylan, not to mention Logan is everything I hate in a man.<br /> He's cocky and conceited and he thinks if the world doesn't revolve around him then it should or at least that's how he was six years ago, I don't know if he's changed at all since I left the States.<br /> I couldn't help but smile a sad and bittersweet smile as the presenter continued to talk about my family and those who used to be close to me and it really hurt my heart because I miss them so freaking much and I hate hearing about them and what's new in their lives through channels like this.<br /> Changes are a natural part of life but sometimes it's the ones you weren't expecting that cause you the most pain and sorrow but also the most happiness as well.<br /> ...<br /> Open the app and continue reading the rest of the story . 👉<br /> (It will automatically jump to the book when you open the app)	INSTALL_MOBILE_APP	http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.s	117650341289433	Novelclub-online	https://facebook.com/100091719427096	3,513	1	722,603,393,356,626	2024-04-07 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	0	Install now	Novelclub-online	120207805815700441	play.google.com	NONE	image	¡Una biblioteca de bolsillo que las mujeres no pueden perder!	http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.suenovela.reader&referrer=utm_source%3Dapps.facebook.com%26utm_campaign%3Dfb4a%26utm_content%3D%257B%2522app%2522%253A0%252C%2522t%2522%253A1712508502%252C%2522source%2522%253Anull%257D	2024-04-07 11:50	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434562859_1814491542391254_5698417850236393428_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=TbL9PZ0MI0YAb60R911&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfChK5ENS79YUXok-JLJyPT-bMwWjXebvSVWmBCfBkVgvQ&oe=6618E83C	person_profile	Novelclub-online	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435396427_1810091582801486_68287734100246336_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=2qiUxU4z4zkAb4eluT7&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfDX4jgUVsfdvXfIHwRw8HIYg6SRoIBYyq0YiWNI7KA2aA&oe=6618C9AA	3	Novelclub-online	2024-04-07 02:00	View Edit Delete
1,011,216	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) null	Yes	2024-04-07 16:42	active	455	450869637382591	Click to read what happened next👉	It's hard for me to believe it even now<br /> “Ayla, honey can you come sit down with us? We want to talk with you.” Dad called out for me. Hopefully, they finally decided I could go and live with Dad’s parents at the White Oak pack. I had been begging them to let me go for a year after all. I started asking them the day after David rejected me for being the runt of the pack. <br /> <br /> I remember smelling him and recognizing him as my mate, I was beyond happy. Grandma’s words rang in my mind. “The Moon Goddess does not make mistakes in whom she pairs together.” <br /> <br /> David was right. I had been the runt of the pack. Dad’s great grandmother was a rare human mate. Grandma was a werewolf as is my dad, his brothers, and sister. She was mated to my Grandpa Alpha Quinn and a very powerful werewolf. Dad is big even for a wolf. Everyone else in my family is either big or average-sized for a wolf. Then there is me, 5 ft 3. After shifting, I could pass for a regular wolf. I always knew that some pack members whispered behind my back. But I got lucky, Mom was the only pack doctor and after refusing to be Uncle Cedric’s Beta to move in with the Bloodtail pack, Dad became the pack’s lead warrior. They were well-respected. And the Alpha’s son and future Alpha was one of my best friends. <br /> <br /> It at least stopped the other pack members from gossiping too much. So when I found out the morning of his eighteenth Birthday that he indeed was my mate, like I had been hoping for most of my life, and even more when I didn’t find my mate when I turned eighteen, nine months before he did, I was over the moon. I remember Willow my wolf going crazy when we sensed David walking up to us. And when he spoke the thirteen words no wolf ever wanted to hear, I felt my heart shattered as Willow closed herself off from me. <br /> <br /> “I, David Birch, reject you Ayla Hemmig as my mate and future Luna.” <br /> <br /> Rejecting me in the pack kitchen, so that everyone could hear. To make matters worse, he felt the need to explain why he would reject his best friend. <br /> <br /> “You’re a sweet girl, Ayla. You would make an Omega very happy. But how could the runt of the pack ever be the Luna we need?” <br /> <br /> Soon after, he started avoiding me, being short with me like it was my fault that his mate was the runt of the pack as he put it. Of course, this caused the other members of my pack to bully me. They respected my family too much to get physical but their words hurt too. That was why I wanted to live with my grandparents. Their pack was different, they would all accept me. As a small unmated wolf, I was sure I would never want a chosen mate. Second-chance mates are for those who lost their mate. Not wolves that got rejected like me. <br /> <br /> Deep in thought, I made my way to the kitchen to join my parents at the kitchen table. Mom looked sad and Dad looked conflicted, he held a letter in his hand. Instantly I recognized the royal seal. So the rumors were true Crown Prince Griffin would pick a chosen mate. On his first Birthday, he got the mark showing his fated mate died before they met. In four years, he was supposed to rule the land and all the werewolf packs taken over from his father and mother. He needed a Queen by his side to do so. Rumors had been spreading he was inviting all unmated she-wolves from eighteen to thirty to come to a ball, where he would choose his chosen mate. <br /> <br /> “The rumors are true. Prince Griffin is inviting all the unmated she-wolves between eighteen and thirty to come to the ball. We know you want to live with Grandpa Quinn and Grandma Emmy Sweetheart.” Dad started confirming what I was thinking as soon as I saw the letter. <br /> <br /> “If you go to the ball, we will grant you permission and we will convince Alpha Phillip to let you move in with the White Oak pack.” <br /> <br /> This was the best news ever. If I was not suitable as a Luna even as a fated mate, there was no way the Crown Prince would select me as his chosen Queen. The royal family lived closer to the White Oak Pack, so I might as well pack all of my belongings. Maybe I could convince Mom and Dad I could stay at the White Oaks a few days before. After all, it was only a few hours by airplane to get to SilverCreek where the Royals lived. I had never been there before and I was excited to go. I would be able to taste some new foods, and maybe even get some new recipes. <br /> <br /> “You’re not saying anything, honey. Do you agree?” Mom’s voice pulled me back to the here and now. <br /> <br /> “Sorry, Mom, I was daydreaming. I just got a little excited. Of course, I agree. I cannot wait to see SilverCreek.” I honestly told her. <br /> <br /> My parents’ wide smiles hurt me a little. They were excited and happy because I seemed so open to giving this a chance. But all I could think of was going over to Jessa, so I could tell her. She was twenty like me and unmated too. My sister Kate named after our human great-great grandmother was nineteen and unmated. We would probably go together, the three of us. <br /> <br /> Before I even asked, Dad chuckled telling me I could go and visit Jessa. Jessa and her parents were the only pack members who never treated me differently aside from my family, of course. I would miss them when I moved, but they could always come over and see me. <br /> <br /> I rushed over to Jessa’s house and was welcomed by Jessa and her father Theo. <br /> <br /> “Got the letter too, I see?” Jessa greeted me with a warm smile. <br /> <br /> Unlike me, Jessa hoped to be picked by Crown Prince Griffin. Even when I pointed out that I doubted the future Queen of all the werewolves got to get away with her country-rock aesthetic. <br /> <br /> “So are your parents going to take you? I doubt my parents can travel with us. Would they mind if we traveled together?” I asked her about traveling instead. <br /> <br /> “Sweety, your parents, James, and I already discussed it. Of course, we are not letting two young she-wolves travel alone. We will go together, the four of us. And yes, we will stop at the White Oak pack.” Theo smiled at us. <br /> <br /> “Wait, Mister Silver, you said 2 unmated she-wolves. Do you not mean 3? Isn’t Kate traveling with us too?” I had not seen Kate in the last 2 days, which was unusual, but if something happened to her, Mom and Dad would have surely told me. All the faces around me fell, and I knew something had happened to my dear sister. <br /> <br /> “Oh sweety, has nobody told you why Kate hasn’t been home?” Theo said avoiding making eye contact. <br /> <br /> “No, what are you guys talking about?” All kinds of scenarios flashed through my mind.<br /> <br /> “Ayla, come to the packhouse now. It’s urgent.” My father mindlinked me, rousing me from thoughts.<br /> <br /> ###002 Ayla <br /> <br /> Saying goodbye to Theo and Jessa, I raced to the packhouse.<br /> <br /> “Of course, Kate can move into Cresent Moon pack with her mate Tim.” The moment I walked into the packhouse, I heard Alpha Phillip happily permit Kate to leave with her mate. <br /> <br /> Kate rejoiced at the great news, arm in arm with the man standing by. <br /> <br /> Knowing my sister was fine, I sighed out of great relief. <br /> <br /> “Wait, you’ve found your mate?” With a questioning gaze, I mindlinked Kate.<br /> <br /> Kate turned to me, nodding. Her face blushed with sparkles in her eyes.<br /> <br /> “Thank you, Alpha Phillip.” Father bowed. He gestured for me to come over and added, “And Ayla is intended to go to the royal ball. Would you mind she moving to the White Oak pack after that?”<br /> <br /> Alpha Phillip thought Father’s words over and looked at me. My heart skipped a beat under his intimidating gaze.<br /> <br /> Finally, he broke the silence. “Honestly, I have no issues with Ayla going to the royal ball. But we all know the likelihood that the Prince will choose her as the Luna of all Luna’s is extremely small...”<br /> <br /> Just like his favor for members of the pack going to live in another pack to form an alliance, Alpha Phillip was very interested in the prospect of one of the pack's unmated she-wolves becoming a chosen mate to the royal family as well. For him, it would be the ideal alliance, though he deemed me unworthy of being the future queen. He didn’t even try to hide his disbelief shrugging his shoulders as he told us. <br /> <br /> “And tell me how it would benefit our pack if Ayla was not to return to us after the ball?” Alpha Phillip questioned Dad’s words bluntly. “There is already an alliance between the BloodMoon and White Oak.”<br /> <br /> That was the problem. Alpha Phillip would never let pack members move to another pack if it didn’t benefit him. In most cases forming or strengthening an alliance would suffice. But I wasn’t about to move to my mate's pack. I was about to move to family, so no new relationships were built. <br /> <br /> “Alpha Phillip, some pack members were laughing at Ayla after David rejected her.” Dad tried to reason with him. “It’s hard to see my daughter suffering.”<br /> <br /> “And how would the future Luna feel if she was told that David’s fated mate was still living in the pack?” he continued.<br /> <br /> “No worries. My son is making the greatest sacrifice known to wolves. He has selected a wonderful chosen mate. Her name is Hannah. She is a fine she-wolf, strong and polite. She will treat Ayla exactly like she has been doing ever since the rejection.” Alpha Phillip told us like he was reassuring a toddler that there were no monsters under the bed. <br /> <br /> Was he that unaware of what was happening right under his nose or was he that uncaring? Not screaming about everything Hannah and her flying monkeys had done to me so far was already taking all of my self-control. Willow was already itching to take over control. I knew I shouldn’t. <br /> <br /> I had been enduring the bullying, the beating, and the abuse for two years now. Now so close to escaping was not the time to mess it all up. <br /> <br /> Easier said than done when David smirked at me, licking his lips before addressing his father like a good little Alpha in training. <br /> <br /> “Can I give my opinion, Father?” He asked politely, and of course, Daddy dearest let him. <br /> <br /> His pride over his son starting to pick up Alpha duties was all over his face. <br /> <br /> With an evil smile, David started talking again.<br /> <br /> “I do think the Hemmings put too much weight on my decision to reject Ayla. Every wolf with a sense of self-preservation would want a more suitable Luna. Pack members applauded me for the sacrifice I made in recognizing the Moon Goddess' only fault. Many seemed to thank for the mate bonds between me and Hannah.”<br /> <br /> Right away, the air was thick with tension. Mom and Dad stiffened at the insult. His blatant disregard for me, my wishes, and the matebond we once shared that set everyone off. <br /> <br /> “I guess she is allowed to stop by the White Oak before going the to royal ball then…” Dad pled. I knew there was nothing else he could do. <br /> <br /> Alpha Phillip smirked. “Make sure Ayla comes back home after that.”<br /> <br /> Father’s silent and quick acceptance of my fate hurt me. <br /> <br /> “What was the point of going to the royal ball if I could not go to White Oak and get away from all these forever?” I murmured to myself in desperation and anger.<br /> <br /> Yet Alpha Phillip sat there with a straight face telling me I was the she-wolf who made troubles to the pack. <br /> <br /> My anger was taking over, and I needed to get these emotions out before they would get the better of me. Willow hadn’t stopped fighting to take control and it would be better to shift if I was still in control. Our wolves tend to react more primal and I had no doubt she would go over to David and fight him the second I was no longer in control. <br /> <br /> Too upset with my parents, I mindlinked Kate where I was going, so that she would not worry about me. Then, I walked out into the forest, to one of the empty tree trunks where we could keep our clothes after shifting. <br /> <br /> After checking no one was there, I shifted into my wolf form and just took off running. I’ve always loved running and it was the one thing I was better in because of my size. Being small made me faster and a lot more agile. I could outrun every wolf in my pack and most in the White Oak pack too. <br /> <br /> The feeling of the wind rushing through my fair, the whizzing in my ears drowning all the other sounds out always made me feel peaceful. Feeling peaceful, calming down, and collecting myself was exactly what I needed now. The first few minutes it felt like someone was watching me. Once I got deeper into the forest, the feeling faded, so it must have been my illusion. <br /> <br /> Sun was already setting. I had ignored every single family member that reached out to me over the mindlink. Now my limbs were aching, I was hungry, thirsty, and honestly exhausted. <br /> <br /> When I finally reached the treetrunk where I stored my clothing, and was about to shift back to my human form, a huge wolf ran into me, throwing me onto the ground. <br /> <br /> ###003 Ayla <br /> <br /> And of course, it is Hannah and her little band of four. <br /> <br /> “What is it this time, Hannah?” I asked.<br /> <br /> Not wanting to shift back to my human form, because I stood a better chance like this. <br /> <br /> “I heard you are going to the ball hosted by the royal family. Do you really think you are fit to be the queen, the Luna of all Luna’s, if you are unfit to be the Luna of our pack?” Hannah scoffed. <br /> <br /> I should have known it was her jealousy again. As I heard that David had told her he wanted to have her as his chosen mate. However, Hannah did not want to complete the mating process. Because she wanted to be unmated for the prince’s ball, hoping she would either be his second chance mate or his chosen mate, fully delusional that she had all it took to be the next Queen. <br /> <br /> While I was not looking forward to this event, and I knew the Prince would never choose me. I did know that the royal family is seen as kind and fair. I imagine the future queen has to possess those same qualities, meaning it could never be Hannah. The smart thing was to keep my mouth shut. Not egg her on more. Shame, that I wasn’t wise, I was stubborn and I would never let anyone get away with offending me. <br /> <br /> “You’ve got a lot of lips for someone who the Moon Goddess herself deemed barely worthy of an Omega. You think the royal family won’t see you for the garbage you are?” <br /> <br /> In an instant, all five of them were on me, head-butting me and biting me. Scratching me with their paws. I tried hitting them back with my paws, but they were all over me and I could not defend myself sufficiently. <br /> <br /> My body grew limp, but they didn’t stop. Their growls and snaps told me I was about to get more beating. <br /> <br /> “What the hell do you think you are? Doing five against one?” An unfamiliar voice boomed through the forest. <br /> <br /> I looked up to see someone wearing the royal sigil on his jacket. <br /> <br /> Everyone shifted back to their human forms. Awkward tension filled the air. I was the only one who brought my clothes with me. So I quickly got dressed again. <br /> <br /> Ignoring the royal sigil, either out of pure stupidity or pure arrogance, Hannah still bucked up in front of the man. <br /> <br /> “Get lost! Who do you think you are? Even if you are a servant of the royal family, you have no right to interfere with our pack business.” Hannah warned the man.<br /> <br /> “No wolf should deem themselves worthy enough to attack a single wolf in a group. Honestly, I don’t know if I am praying to the Moon Goddess that you are mated, so you won’t come to the royal ball. Or to pray you are unmated to spare other wolves from having a mate as horrendous as you are.” He scoffed. <br /> <br /> The authority in his voice was not that of a low-rank wolf. In fact, it terrified Hannah. She faded away with her minions quickly.<br /> <br /> “Are you okay?” He walked to me and helped me up, his eyes focusing on me with kindness.<br /> <br /> “Still alive.” Gasping in pain, I slowly rose to my feet.<br /> <br /> “Are you sure?” He asked, worries visible in his eyes.<br /> <br /> “Yes~” The next second, I stumbled and fell back to the ground.<br /> <br /> “No, you are not.” He chuckled, “Come on, let me walk you home.”<br /> <br /> “Thank you...Um...” I stammered.<br /> <br /> “Call me Dillion.” He introduced himself, holding me up and walking me out of the forest. <br /> <br /> “Nice to meet you, Dillion. I’m Ayla. Thank you for saving me back there.” I smiled.<br /> <br /> “No a big deal. As a return, would you please tell me how to get to Alpha Phillip. I am here to hand deliver the invitation for the Prince’s ball.” He asked. <br /> <br /> “Of course not. It’s just a few blocks ahead.” I replied.<br /> <br /> “And I know this is an offensive question in most cases, but I don’t see a mark on you. And you seem to be of age. Are you unmated or have you not completed the mating process yet?” <br /> <br /> There was no malice in his questions. I could tell that from his gentle voice.<br /> <br /> “I have been rejected by my mate. So I won’t be completing a mating process ever.” I answered immediately cursing myself. <br /> <br /> Always speaking my mind had put me in trouble before. That is why some of the pack members believe me to be unfit as a Luna. They want someone poised and gentle, and Hannah does a far better job pretending she is than I do. <br /> <br /> “Never say never.”Dillion winked and handed me the invitation. <br /> <br /> I accepted it with a bright smile, not for the reason he might think. I was not excited to meet this Prince. But going to a fancy ball where I have to overdress at least presents me with a small break from the bullying and pain. It might be a good getaway. <br /> <br /> I think I like Dillion. He seemed to be very down-to-earth. He reminded me of my great-uncle Nicholas. Funny, spontaneous but fair. When he walked me home, we chatted a little about the BloodMoon pack. He asked me how I had been treated here. No wonder he would do that after seeing all the bruises on my body when saving me from the five pack members. He picked up on most of the pack members whispering on our way to the packhouse as well. <br /> <br /> I didn’t tell him anything. It was still not worth the trouble that would come from revealing this.<br /> <br /> “Sis, I am worried. Where are you?” Daniel sounded agitated, so I excused myself to Dillion and mindlinked my brother back.<br /> <br /> “Ran into Hannah but we got interrupted by a messenger of the royal family. I’m walking him over to the packhouse and will be home soon.” <br /> <br /> “You’re close to your family. I take it. Would you ever be able to move to a different pack for a chosen or second chance mate?” Dillions asked me. <br /> <br /> If it wasn’t for the beautiful intricate mark on his neck I would think he was flirting with me. Maybe he was just being nice, making me aware of the fact that I could find another mate. Or maybe he wanted to see if I had honest intentions in coming to the ball. Either way, I did not know him well enough to let him in on my plans or feelings. <br /> <br /> “Part of being a wolf is the potential of needing to move to a new pack. I always know and I still do.” I gave the most non-committal answer I could think of before saying my goodbyes. <br /> <br /> Coming home indeed exhausted the last bit of my energy. <br /> <br /> My mother gasped the second I opened the front door, Kate and her mate ran to catch me, to stop me from falling over. Dad was growling about to shift when Daniel stopped him. <br /> <br /> “This is what you allow to happen, she tried to protect all of us but this is what you’re letting them get away with” <br /> <br /> Daniel has never screamed at either one of our parents, I was about to tell him not to, but the second I opened my mouth, blackness overtook me. <br /> <br /> ###004 Ayla <br /> When I woke up, I was in my own bed, dressed in a set of PJs. <br /> <br /> Mom sat at the end of the bed reading. It was a love we both shared but I could tell from her body language now that she was just skimming over the pages. Not really reading even though it seemed like she was trying to. <br /> <br /> As soon as the sheet rustled as a result of my movement, she looked up with tears in her eyes. By now it was completely dark outside, so I must have been out for at least an hour, maybe even longer.<br /> <br /> “Baby, are you okay? Why didn’t you tell us before?” Mom asked me while hugging me tightly. <br /> <br /> I knew Hannah’s lashing out at me wasn’t their fault. I knew that if I had told them about what Hannah was doing, they wouldn’t have let her get away with it. <br /> <br /> “I am okay, Mom. It’s all healing. I could not tell you and Dad because it would get you into trouble with Alpha Phillip. It is not your fault.” <br /> <br /> She hugged me a little tighter, whispering how sorry she was in my hair. <br /> <br /> I started to cry. <br /> <br /> And then two more arms wrapped around me. The two arms I least wanted to comfort me now but still I could not help but sink into the embrace. Unable to keep on fighting because I had been doing that for too long now. <br /> <br /> “Oh, sweetheart, I am so so terribly sorry for not seeing what was happening to you. Please forgive me.” Dad kept apologizing as he hugged me.<br /> <br /> I knew I shouldn’t be angry with him. It was not his fault after all. It was my own choice to hide the truth from him. However, I was disappointed at the fact that he did not fight harder for me. He just shrugged and gave up when Alpha Phillips told them I could not change packs. That was why I didn’t want to talk with him now.<br /> <br /> “I am so sorry. I never knew how bad it was. But I have discussed with your mother and I have made a plan.” He hugged me tighter. <br /> <br /> “I know, Dad. But the least thing I want to see is you arguing with David and Alpha Phillip and leaving the pack. Alpha Phillip would never allow that. It will risk a war. You know Uncle Cedric would go to war over protecting his family.” I tried to comfort him.<br /> <br /> “He would, and you’re his favorite niece who would have made it worse. Still, we could have talked about it as a family. Do you really think we wouldn’t be able to calm down and think this over before jumping into action?” Dad asked me, the hurt clear in his voice.<br /> <br /> Making me feel worse, now I felt like I didn’t give my parents enough credit. <br /> <br /> “So what? You would just keep living here with Alpha Phillip after you know what he allowed. You would accept Hannah as your Luna when she is the one who keeps beating our beloved daughter up so severely?” Mom’s voice got louder.<br /> <br /> “No, I will never accept her, nor will I accept David. He isn’t going to be a better Alpha.” Dad said with a stern look.<br /> <br /> “He is a coward. Without a lead warrior and a pack doctor, a young wolf like him would be much less likely to go to war with an experienced Alpha like your Uncle Cedric. But your cousin Sebastian is only nineteen. Your Uncle Cedric and Aunt Katrina are patient and will not hesitate to wait until we all move into the White Oak pack safely before changing the leadership within the pack.” He continued.<br /> <br /> “We would play the waiting game, Ayla.” Dad looked into my eyes.<br /> <br /> Playing the waiting game? What did that mean? Moving back to the White Oak pack when it would be safer or easier to do so? But I didn’t understand because Alpha Phillips had already denied me.<br /> <br /> “For now, you will go to the royal ball. After that, you will go visiting your grandparents and stay with them there. And when the Silver’s come back, they will explain you got injured and need to rest at your Grandparent’s place. By then, he will know what his son and possible future Luna did and allowed. I will give him the chance to keep it under the rug, as long as he allows you to stay with your Grandparents for as long as you need.” Dad explained.<br /> <br /> “What if Alpha Phillips doesn’t allow me?” I asked back.<br /> <br /> “This might not be necessary if the Prince is smart enough to see how amazing you are, sweety.” Mom cut in. <br /> <br /> I rolled my eyes. Deep in my heart, I know this would never happen. Hannah was right. How could I become the Luna of all Luna’s after I was rejected to be David’s mate?<br /> <br /> With all those old memories flashing in my mind, I felt my head spinning. <br /> <br /> Mom and Dad had noticed how dizzy I was. They settled me on my bed and forced me to take a good rest. It did my body good but I still had bruises and scars that hadn’t healed yet because my body was always busy healing fresh injuries. Now that everybody in my family knew I wasn’t as worried about keeping them hidden anymore. <br /> <br /> The last week of staying with the BloodMoon pack has been weird. Even after I was getting much better, they hardly let me go out alone. <br /> <br /> Getting bored, I started to pack. Sadly, I couldn’t pack a lot. Dad told me to pack only the essentials in toiletries and clothing so I could take more small personal things with me. <br /> <br /> Mom promised me she would at least send all my books out in pairs of two. When both my suitcases were packed, I looked around my childhood room in the house where I grew up. It seemed like I was still living here because I was running away from home like an over-emotional teenager. To avoid being beaten daily, I pretended to be interested in marrying a prince. <br /> <br /> “Ayla, time to go.” Mom’s voice came downstairs.<br /> <br /> ###005 Griffin <br /> For the last few days, I had been waking up achy like I had been training too hard. Mom had noticed and she was worried about me. She thought I might have been overdoing myself in preparation for the royal ball. Probably because this is the first event I have gotten personally involved with. <br /> <br /> I clung to the hope of finally finding her at this ball. I did more than hoping though. Just as I did the very first night after finding out that I had one final chance of meeting my second chance mate. I had been praying to the Moon Goddess every night, bringing her offerings. And I had sent every staff member available, whom I fully trust to bring the invitations personally. To both get as many she-wolves to come to the ball as possible, and to scope out the packs. <br /> <br /> Slowly but surely I was getting sure of the fact that I would find my mate. Everyone around me said I had my head in the cloud. That I was a hopeless romantic and that I needed to consider the possibility of choosing a chosen mate. I had promised my parents and I am not someone that goes back on his word. But I will wait until the clock strikes midnight I do not find my fated mate before that time. Thinking of it, maybe I should stop thinking about her as my second chance mate. Maybe I should just refer to her as my fated mate. To not make it sound like she was second best, or a second choice. <br /> <br /> I hated how I was reconsidering everything. It was just the pressure of finding her. Normally when you find your mate, you have the time to get to know each other before you complete the mating process. My parents wanted me to complete the mating process within a month. Meaning I had to convince a girl to move in with me, leave her own pack behind, and fully accept me as her mate within a month. Come to think of it with all of the stress about this, and all the extra work I was taking on. Maybe Mom was right. Maybe I was waking up sore and achy because of all I was doing. <br /> Nervously looking around in my room, I was wondering whether I would just pick a different room for me and my mate to move into. Or should I move some of my personal belongings so my mate could have her personal stuff and make it our room? <br /> <br /> “Your room is empty enough as it is, your highness.” <br /> <br /> I turned around, happy to hear Dillion’s voice again. He could read me like an open book. He just got me, just how seeing my back. He knew I was doubting my room being ready enough for my Luna, my mate. He also was the last of my messengers returning from hand delivering the invitations to my ball. <br /> <br /> “So, how was it?” I asked him, sitting down on the bed and signalling for him to sit down next to me. <br /> <br /> “Words had spread quickly. All Alphas confirmed that there were quite a few unmated she-wolves from their packs and they were more than happy to attend the ball.” Dillion briefed me on the situation. “The number of guests that we expect will be nerve-wracking.”<br /> <br /> “It would be all worth it if I can find my mate.” I scratched my head, laughing.<br /> <br /> “I know you are praying for a fated mate, and you know I hope you find her, Griff. I want you to have the same happiness as I have.” He stated and I knew what he was going to say. <br /> <br /> Dillion recently found his fated mate, a guy. He had confided in being attracted to both male and female wolves before. That never stopped him from being faithful to his mate. To wait until he met them. But it had made them nervous not knowing what he needed to look out for. Until he met Collin he had the moment I was dreaming of where he instantly knew who his mate was. Luckily Collin didn’t have an issue with moving to the castle. They had completed their mating process and were as happy as could be. Now that happily mated wolf sitting on my bed was about to tell me I should not hope to find what he had and choose a random mate. <br /> <br /> “Moon Goddess knows that I want you to find her. But if you don’t meet a girl and I wouldn’t mind her being our queen. She seems right up your alley, too.” He teased me.<br /> <br /> “By the way, I met a small yet brave she-wolf at BloodMoon. She never backed down despite being attacked by five other wolves. And the royal emblem on my coat didn’t change her attitude towards me at all.” He chuckled. “She is a little firecracker though. You need someone who helps you get your head out of your own ass sometimes.”<br /> <br /> “The girl sounds like a fun person to be around. You know how much I hate wolves ganging up on others.” I commented. “Will she come to the ball?”<br /> <br /> “Yes, I’d given her the invitation and she seemed to be interested in being part of it.” Dillion replied. <br /> <br /> “Good. Don’t forget to point out who she is at the ball. I’d like to meet her.” <br /> <br /> “Okay, but only at the end of the night.” Dillion continued, “And one more thing, she has been rejected by her fated mate.”<br /> <br /> Dillion’s words surprised me. I could not help wondering the reason behind her rejection. I could not imagine someone being rejected by the person the Moon Goddess arranged for her. Being rejected by her fated mate? She might have done something terrible. <br /> <br /> “Imagine getting rejected, that must be the worst feeling in the world, even worse than finding out your mate has died before you’ve met them,” I said out loud. <br /> <br /> More to myself than to Dillion. It gave me another thing to worry about. <br /> <br /> “What if I find my fated mate at the ball, but she rejects me?” I asked Dillion, worries all over my face.<br /> <br /> Dillion shook his head, chuckling. “Stop panicking, bro. Everything will be fine. You could not be praying to the Moon Goddess while doubting her picks for you!”<br /> <br /> “Yes, you’re right.” I tried to calm myself down. “But what should I do now?”<br /> <br /> The rest of the day, against Dillion’s advice, I cleared out more personal stuff from my room, hoping my mate would feel welcome enough to put her own stuff in our room. It was the last thing I needed to settle before the ball. So now, all that was left to do was count down the last five days until the ball, praying and bringing my offers to the Moon Goddess Selene.	INSTALL_MOBILE_APP	http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.z	100208364689207	Lovel	https://facebook.com/100067847783343	3,659	1	1,493,272,167,894,951	2024-04-07 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	0	Install now	Lovel	120208042889190413	play.google.com	NONE	image	Hit novels for 20 to 40 year-olds.	http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zhangyue.read.novelworld	2024-04-07 01:31	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436455450_1533731820520407_6790042325074385196_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=h4j2iqnJa8oAb6lY_Hg&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDmzEwrO05qYEDlQJJx-TNa4iOvaVr09Exq3rrrTIBARg&oe=6618DBF5	person_profile	Lovel	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436209070_946357826890926_1341286493262572518_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Ue0JiJyq_IAAb4PTVij&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAETc3LuG_Y2ocUud_9TEGPNQPfJ7DXiYdGTiQtRjWYgQ&oe=6618C869	3	Lovel	2024-04-07 02:00	View Edit Delete
1,011,213	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1011262}'	Yes	2024-04-07 16:42	active	455	449473657417552	🔥Get 1st T-shirt on $9.99!	Tough guy's word🤠You know what I'm saying?<br /> 🎁 Your 1st t-shirt only $9.99💥<br /> 🎁Buy 3 get $10 OFF 💥	SHOP_NOW	https://www.maturelion.com/collections/sale0326	179713878564871	Maturelion	https://facebook.com/61555055150190	2,616	1	795,677,405,266,372	2024-04-07 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	0	Shop now	Maturelion	120210319099940242	maturelion.com	NONE	image	Join grumpy old man club	https://www.maturelion.com/collections/sale0326	2024-04-07 05:34	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434466667_3718634511748863_2751639700921790235_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=MqK5wUhZMNsAb6T02Z-&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCwo7arGh1i1Wf1kSX_V63d2MixJD3TJ8EA1yr3We1WtQ&oe=6618D317	person_profile	Maturelion	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434024175_961154982301805_677708916562440381_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=QJYvda7tTBAAb4nHOWG&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCzushWC6BmBUvnIx2JSw7K321iY3ycKOcEgHsmwGPScg&oe=6618F651	3	Maturelion	2024-04-07 02:00	View Edit Delete
1,011,623	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1011627}'	Yes	2024-04-07 16:42	active	455	338771342515629	Nerve Pain? 💔 Say Goodbye with Neuropathy Blend	Say goodbye to neuropathy pain! 👋 Our scientifically formulated superfoods daily powder supports long-term nerve recovery and gut health. Try it today with a 60 day money back guarantee! No questions asked. Thousands have already given us 5 stars, join the movement towards a happier you!	LEARN_MORE	https://thenervebrand.com/pages/neuropathyblend50	105070915867339	The Nerve Brand	https://facebook.com/thenervebrand	1,305	1	330,559,673,375,240	2024-04-07 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	0	Learn More	The Nerve Brand	120208596304590594	thenervebrand.com	NONE	dco	A Superfood Blend to Help Your Neuropathy	https://thenervebrand.com/pages/neuropathyblend50	2024-04-07 09:59	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434452328_6208934202564935_5961775362916131150_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ImixMW-THv0Ab6bT82S&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfACHmhgwmbasOnX92XdNkTRuF5Cxz9QErG6DwkNE2tSbQ&oe=6618DFF5	person_profile	Blake the Neuropathy Guy	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434159845_838902714732999_4667388189042803346_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=pLN20XnoqP0Ab42E3KK&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfDEipP3t7n5BaX3WwOO4F0AKLW8GD40yBiWMyUwyYhCwQ&oe=6618F7F6	3	The Nerve Brand	2024-04-07 02:00	View Edit Delete
1,011,074	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1011078}'	Yes	2024-04-07 16:42	active	455	8678357768846381	Get 50% OFF Your First Order This Week ONLY!	🛑Don't let nerve discomfort steal your joy!<br /> <br /> THIS WEEK ONLY, we're offering an EXCLUSIVE chance to try Nerve Renew for 50% OFF your first order! <br /> <br /> ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️<br /> “My feet were burning so bad right under the toes, depriving me of sleep. I now take only one capsule of Nerve Renew, and my life changed for the better. Thank you for this product.” - Helga T. <br /> <br /> Treat your nerves and wallet this holiday season with this incredible deal ➡️ <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fnerverenew.com%2Fpages%2Fnerve-renew-story-straight-sub&h=AT1oTzhEeF3_MTPP_-jannTTaon62a-xLM6spTIeZsxXJXtkwt3TUYRRh6wsJSu8QYDEQoDYhpmRv_KPIPBzcFeYHXyjenn6UlNuBliKtqO52sHqaOgWsPL2JIcNwWTyE5FOCExzcv7yyJlvm5cQ77dZJicz4hBY0mMawA" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://nerverenew.com/pages/nerve-renew-story-straight-sub</a>	LEARN_MORE	https://nerverenew.com/pages/nerve-renew-story-str	175537252604114	Nerve Renew	https://facebook.com/NerveHealthGroup	102,275	1	802,746,271,882,459	2024-04-07 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	0	Learn more	Nerve Renew	120207559647310303	nerverenew.com	NONE	image	“I ordered nerve renew and before I finished one month’s supply my feet and legs started feeling much better!” -Guy C. NERVE RENEW Trusted By 389,000+ People Worldwide “I ordered nerve renew and before I finished one month’s supply my feet and legs started feeling much better!” -Guy C. N...	https://nerverenew.com/pages/nerve-renew-story-straight-sub	2024-03-13 16:03	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432675255_255790040928718_2909207140611102820_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ynbktYTp9c4Ab7vPD8o&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDe7T_NAvXH6ePnLvPgiADxWQBDP9jpJ4uWK7Z_LP9sEQ&oe=6618E2C5	person_profile	Nerve Renew	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432075369_1470110066932487_7443461314728767913_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=OPEeddwKReIAb6JGR0m&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfA2-tiF_IBBoepd857MmNZnE4ZznRXOCB4fUE4BFSQJ4Q&oe=6618EF56	3	Nerve Renew	2024-04-03 02:00	View Edit Delete
1,011,182	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1011417}'	Yes	2024-04-07 16:42	active	455	406630192105455	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	"let's get this over. "I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna."<br /> "Trevor, you don't deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection."<br /> ******** <br /> As I'm lying here thinking about all of this, Tamaska starts jumping around in my mind. Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell "mate". No, this can't be. I can't be his mate. This will never work. Now I'm panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, "let's get this over. "I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna."<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It's like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> "Why?" I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. "Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?"<br /> "It's not about me hating you, Seleste." He says, "The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don't think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can't have you as my mate. I don't want you as my mate."<br /> I can't believe my mate is saying this to me. It's like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> "Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?" I ask in a whisper.<br /> "Don't beg Seleste, it's really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!" <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don't need to beg. <br /> "Begging, the last thing I'm doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don't know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don't deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection." I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> "Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates," Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what's wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can't stop crying enough to talk to them. I can't say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I'm finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> "I don't know where to start. I'll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing." I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor's name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I'm about to tell them.<br /> "It turns out that I am Trevor's mate," I say with a sigh.<br /> "I don't understand," my dad says, "if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?"<br /> "Dad, Trevor rejected me." My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> "Are you serious," my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I'm afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> "Yes, I'm serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack." I explained to my family.<br /> "Trevor is an idiot," Mona says. "There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger."<br /> "I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates."<br /> "What!" my dad yells. "I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn't even know our pack's history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I'm going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us."<br /> "Baby calm down." My mom says to my dad. "Let's focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?"<br /> "I really don't know, momma. I don't want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I'm sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don't want you to tell him. I don't want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don't want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year."<br /> "Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you."<br /> "Thanks, mom," I say, hugging my parents. "You always know what to say.<br /> "You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next."<br /> "Mom, I'm your only daughter," I say with a smile.<br /> "And don't you forget it," my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won't break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy's tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don't want to tell me what's going on. Mom says I'm better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> "T what's wrong? What's happening? Mom and dad will not tell me."<br /> "It's mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf." Tamaska cries. "He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can't handle this right now. I'm going to take a break from this. I'll still be with you, but I'm going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don't worry, I'm not going away and I won't be down long. I just need a little time."<br /> "It's ok T. I love you and I will be here for you." I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> "Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor."<br /> "Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don't care who it is."<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> "I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I'm sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things." The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don't want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> "And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love." <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> "As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor." Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> "Hello everyone," Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> "I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens."<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don't. <br /> "And your next Gamma, Mona True" <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn't listen. <br /> "Son, what are you doing?" Alpha Connor asked, "Seleste is the next Gamma."<br /> "No, Dad," Trevor answers him. "I don't think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can't have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack." <br /> "Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can't have that."<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don't need the Gamma title. <br /> "Fine," I tell Trevor. "Gamma is just a title. I don't need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don't want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don't even like you." <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> "Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that's the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won't influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?"<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I'm slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn't kill this fool.<br /> "Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness." <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha's word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> "Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don't you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don't want you here."<br /> "Gladly," I tell him. "And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight."<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> "See, that's why I need to restrict Seleste of her power," Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> "The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?"<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> "I don't know about the others," Tim said, "But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours." Tim said.	LEARN_MORE	https://b.choicesnovel.com/ad/Y2hlcnJ5ZmljdGlvbi8x	196946380158891	Cho005	https://facebook.com/61553848687555	3	1	1,109,756,223,811,798	2024-04-07 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	0	Learn more	Cho005	120207375355410733	b.choicesnovel.com	NONE	video		https://b.choicesnovel.com/ad/Y2hlcnJ5ZmljdGlvbi8xNDMwODIvMjAyNDA0MDcxMzQyMDYvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}	2024-04-07 00:47	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434564838_454704630453589_6837747517620463754_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=HEpMjpRh3YUAb7Jkt7z&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AfA0p1EVGaJpEtbiCFHZUi1kR_E4yiCbWJgslLF_c3pPbg&oe=6618FAA7	person_profile	Cho005	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434560164_413123691331830_801356631843483159_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=DflC_N8k3XgAb7uWy-r&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDBd4284Txaotc6m4tSMkWATPCUfAAZ5KeBmUvRfOpUew&oe=6618D731	3	Cho005	2024-04-07 02:00	View Edit Delete

Page 14 of 45, showing 20 record(s) out of 893 total

Download CSV New Ads

Search

Ads