Kennedy pov

I sighed helplessly,

"It's just a little rain. I'm fine."

After speaking, I walked forward and placed yesterday's work report on the desk.

"This is yesterday's pack summary. I've already organized it. I have other things to do, so I won't disturb the two of you catching up." I looked at Brenda, who immediately smiled.

I returned to my office, feeling heavy-headed.

As soon as I sat down, I couldn't help but collapse onto the desk.

The dizziness grew worse.

After an unknown amount of time, I heard Ashley's voice.

"Luna, why don't you go back and rest?"

I was truly too exhausted to muster any energy, feeling extremely miserable. I could only whisper,

"Ashley, I'll just take a nap."

After speaking, I fell into a deep, unconscious sleep.

I was dreaming.

In her dream, she returned to the year she was eighteen.

That day was Tyler 's coming-of-age ceremony.

The coming-of-age ceremony was the day Tyler wolf would surface and he would be able to claim his father title as the alpha . At the time, I wore my favorite blue dress, had my hair curled into big waves, and got my nails done, all in preparation to confess my feelings to Tyler that day. I don't know if he was my mate at the time but I felt attracted to him and something used to pull me closer to him, he should be able to tell his mate in a few days and I pray it is me.

I searched for a long time before finally finding Tyler in the small garden.

As I was about to walk over, holding the hem of my dress, she heard Tyler's friends teasing him.

"Tyler, you're our alpha now. Do you have a girl you like? Maybe you should consider our Luna ."

"I think Kennedy, that little girl, is pretty good. She's always following you around."

Upon hearing this, I instinctively stopped in my tracks, wanting to hear his response. After all, I could be his mate or he might be feeling what I felt towards him.

After all, his response was crucial for what I planned to do next.

However, before he could respond, someone else spoke up first: "Kennedy won't work. Tyler treats her like a sister. Everyone knows that the only person in our Alpha heart is Brenda, she could be his mate."

Brenda...

I glanced secretly at Tyler. In the twilight, the young man sat on a stone bench, his legs stretched out almost touching the ground. A faint smile played on his handsome face, and he did not deny it.

"Indeed, Brenda is more gentle and feminine. Kennedy is just a little girl. Most importantly, she is our alpha savior."

The one who said this was the new Beta, one of Tyler's closest friends. He loved teasing me the most, always pulling my braids whenever he saw me.

He was also the person I hated the most, without a doubt.

Who's the little brat!

"That's right, Brenda saved your life. Back then, the rogues had crept up on you, and if she hadn't jumped in to save you, there might not be a Tyler in this world anymore."

The young man nodded, finally uttering a rare "hm."

His face was pale in the moonlight,

"The spot by my side will always be reserved for her," he finally responded.

Boom- my heart shattered

My face drained of color, turning deathly pale.

I never expected that my confession would end in such a tragic way.

Brenda saved Tyler's life, a story that everyone in the circle talked about endlessly.

In ancient times, there were heroes who saved beauties; now, there are soft beauties who save handsome young men-that is Brenda and Tyler

However, I was unaware of this.

Because that year, I had woken up with blood on my clothes. I had several bruises and fell seriously ill.

When she woke up, she had forgotten most of what had happened before, including how she had fallen into the water.

It was my friends who told me that I had fallen down a cliff because I was being careless.

I always felt like I had forgotten something, but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't remember. Over the years, I eventually forgot everything about that incident completely.

I never expected Tyler to be so unforgettable to the person who saved his life.

If only I had been the one who helped to save him.

In my dream, my emotions seemed to merge with me at that moment.

My heart felt as though it were being crushed by a boulder, and my headache was excruciating.

Why wasn't I the one who helped to save him back then?

If only... if only...

Suddenly, Tyler's face appeared before my eyes. His gaze was cold and ruthless.

"Kennedy, abort the child." Immediately afterward, Brenda appeared beside him, clinging to him like a vine.

"Brenda, if you don't abort the child, you wouldn't dare to ruin our relationship, would you?"

At the word "ruin," Tyler's gaze grew even colder. He stepped forward and grabbed my chin.

"Behave yourself, or don't blame me for taking action."

The force of his grip was so strong it nearly crushed my jaw.

I struggled, suddenly coming to my senses, my body soaked in cold sweat.

What met my eyes was the road rapidly receding outside the window.

Just now... was that a dream?

How could it feel so real...I exhaled deeply.

"Kennedy, you're awake." A gentle voice came from ahead. I raised my eyes and saw Brenda's worried face.

"That's good. I was worried something had happened to you on the way here."

Brenda? How did I end up here?

Suddenly, I realized something and glanced to the side.

Sure enough, the driver was Tyler, and Brenda was sitting in the passenger seat.

Tyler was driving. Upon hearing I woke up, he glanced at me through the rearview mirror.

"Awake? Is there anywhere else that hurts? We'll tell the doctor when we get to the hospital."

I had been suffering from palpitations due to a nightmare, and after waking up, my heartbeat had finally calmed down a bit. However, his words made me tense up again.

"No, there's no need to go to the pack hospital. I'm fine."

Hearing this, Tyler glanced at me again.

"What's going on? Do you even know you have a fever?" Brenda chimed in.

"Yes, Kennedy, you're burning up. You need to go to the hospital. I heard from Alpha Tyler that you got caught in the rain yesterday. What happened?"

What happened?

Looking at Brenda in front of me, my pale lips trembled, but in the end, I didn't utter a single word.

Yesterday's fiasco-she must have been there too.

Was she implying something by asking that?

As I pondered, Brenda's face grew concerned, and she looked at me apologetically: "Was it because of yesterday..."

Tyler interrupted her, his voice steady: "In any case, go to the hospital first. Rest properly these few days since you're sick. There's no need to go to the office for now."

Brenda, her words cut off, looked at Tyler in surprise.

She lowered her eyes, her beautiful eyes holding a deep chill.

No wonder he cherishes her so much, protecting her like she's his most precious possession.

After a long while, she finally lifted her head,

"I'm not going to the hospital." I said

Tyler furrowed his brows, feeling that I was unusually stubborn today.

"You're sick and you won't go to the hospital? What do you think you're doing?"

I pressed my lips together. "It's my own body; I know it best."

Kennedy pov

I couldn't go to the hospital.

Once I entered the hospital, I would definitely be exposed.

It sounded ridiculous, but I didn't want anyone to know about the child because I wanted to preserve what little self-respect I had left.

Although I knew that from the day I agreed to be Alpha Tyler Luna despite knowing he doesn't love me, my so-called self-respect had already vanished.

Now, in front of him, in front of the man I loved, what self-respect did I have left?

But even so. I lowered my eyelids. Even so, I couldn't bring myself to lay everything that could be mocked out in the open.

After hearing my words, Alpha Tyler furrowed his brows deeply, turned the car around, and abruptly pulled over to the side of the road.

I, seeing this, thought he was telling me to get out, and reached out to open the door.

Click-

The next moment, the car door was locked.

Alpha Tyler stared at me through the rearview mirror with an ambiguous expression.

"Why aren't we going to the hospital?"

Ever since I came back from getting caught in the rain last night, seeing him with Brenda and hearing everything they said, my demeanor has changed.

I maintained my composure and replied,

"If I'm not feeling well, I'll go on my own."

Hearing this, Alpha Tyler narrowed his eyes dangerously.

Brenda hurriedly said,

"Alpha, is it because of me? Why don't I get out here first, and you take our Luna to the hospital? After all, her condition is serious; we can't delay any longer."

After speaking, Brenda leaned toward Alpha Tyler, intending to press the door lock switch.

Then I saw Alpha Tyler stop her, their wrists touching.

"Don't say that," Alpha Tyler frowned, glancing at Kennedy before saying,

"Don't overthink it. It's not your fault."

Brenda glanced at their hands, her eyes flickering with a blush.

I watched the scene in silence.

When Brenda's gaze met mine, she quickly averted her eyes, feeling a bit flustered.

"Luna, I misunderstood you. I thought you were upset with me because of what happened with Alpha. I'm truly sorry."

I gave her a faint glance.

I knew Brenda was acting pitiful because Tyler was here, only I knew her true color and no one was ready to believe me.

However, she was, after all, Alpha Tyler benefactor.

I forced a smile.

"It's okay." Brenda smiled,

"You don't want to go to the hospital? Are you afraid of the pack hospital? My friend opened a small clinic after returning to the country. Why don't you go check it out?"

After saying that, she turned to Alpha Tyler: "What do you think, Alpha Tyler?"

Alpha Tyler didn't agree immediately. Instead, he furrowed his brows and said,

"A clinic? Is it reliable?"

Brenda felt a bit awkward: "Of course it is. If it weren't reliable, why would I recommend it? Don't you trust me?"

After a moment of thought, Alpha Tyler nodded: "Alright, let's go to the clinic."

I furrowed my delicate brows.

"I..." I don't trust myself with Brenda and now she is recommending a clinic that isn't the pack hospital.

The next moment, Alpha Tyler's car had already sped off, leaving me no chance to refuse.

Meanwhile, Brenda was still trying to persuade me.

"Luna, don't worry. My friend has a great personality and is very patient and kind with patients. I'll make sure to tell him in advance, and we can discuss it when we get there. Is that okay?"

Compared to the gentle and considerate Brenda, I was the complete opposite-sick and refusing to see a doctor, acting like a spoiled child. What else could she say?

I remained silent as the car drove off again.

Upon arriving at the clinic, Brenda helped me out of the car, speaking softly,

"Is your head still dizzy? If you're feeling unwell, lean on my shoulder." Brenda spoke in a soft voice, her body fragrant with the subtle scent of gardenia, and her movements were gentle as she supported me.

I lowered my eyes and thought to myself.

Brenda wasn't just beautiful; she was also exceptionally talented.

Most importantly, she had once saved Alpha Tyler's life.

If I were Alpha Tyler, I would probably like her too.

When Brenda's friend arrived, she approached him and chatted with him for a while.

The man, dressed in a white robe, eventually fixed his gaze on my face, nodded, and then walked over.

"Hello, are you one of Brenda's friends? My name is Dr. Felix."

I nodded at him: "Hello."

"Do you have a fever?"

Dr. Felix asked softly, his hand reaching out to touch my forehead.

The sudden closeness made me instinctively step aside. My reaction must have made the doctor smile,

"I was just checking your temperature," he explained.

After speaking, he didn't continue but instead took out a thermometer,

"Let's check your temperature first."

I took it.

Behind me, Alpha Tyler's voice rang out, "Kennedy"

...

"Do you know how to use a thermometer?"

I ignored him. How could I not know how to use a thermometer?

However, due to my illness, I felt a bit dizzy, so my movements were slow and deliberate.

Once I had used it, Dr. Felix said he would wait a moment.

Brenda saw this and took the opportunity to introduce Alpha Tyler to Dr. Felix.

"Alpha, this is Dr. Felix, whom I mentioned to you on the phone earlier. He's very skilled in medicine, but he likes freedom, so he returned here to open this clinic. Felix, this is Alpha Tyler who is..."

She paused for a moment before blushing and saying,

"My friend. "

"Friend?" This title made Dr. Felix raise an eyebrow. His gaze then inadvertently swept over my face before returning to Alpha Tyler's face.

"Hello, I'm Dr. Felix. Nice to meet you."

"I know."

After a long pause, Alpha Tyler finally raised his hand and shook the other's hand lightly.

"Alpha Tyler."

Dr. Felix gave a mysterious smile and said something ambiguous,

"I've heard a lot about you from Brenda. She speaks very highly of you."

"Felix..." Brenda seemed to have been struck by something, her fair cheeks turning pink instantly.

"What? Did I say something wrong? Don't you always praise him in front of everyone?"

"Enough, stop talking."

As he spoke, Alpha Tyler lowered his gaze and glanced at me. I sat there, my eyelids drooping slightly, a few strands of soft black hair falling down to cover half of my forehead, also hiding my beautiful eyes and concealing all my emotions.

I sat there quietly, detached from the situation, like an outsider.

Alpha Tyler's face darkened instantly.

Five minutes later

Dr. Felix took the thermometer and furrowed his brow: "The temperature is a bit high. Let's give her an injection."

I lifted my head and said, "No injection."

Hearing this, Dr. Felix glanced at me and then smiled,

"Afraid of pain? Don't worry, I'm very gentle."

Brenda nodded in agreement: "That's right, Kennedy . Your health is important."

I shook my head firmly: "I don't want a shot, and I don't want medicine either."

My stubborn expression caused Alpha Tyler to furrow his brows.

"Then we'll have to try physical cooling. I'll go get the medicine and supplies. You use a wet towel to cool your head first. Don't let it get too hot."

As Dr. Felix left, Brenda said, "I'll go help too."

Once the two of them had left, the room was left with only Kennedy and Alpha Tyler.

I felt dizzy.

I wanted to get a wet towel to cool myself down first, but... I had no strength left.

At that moment, Alpha Tyler, who had been silent the whole time, suddenly pulled his lips into a smile and said two words.

"Overreacting."

Overreacting?

Kennedy paused for a moment before sneering inwardly.

"Of course I can't compare to her delicate and understanding nature." The words slipped out before he could stop them.

Alpha Tyler froze.

Kennedy also froze.

What was she saying?

As Kennedy regretted her words, her chin was already lifted by Alpha Tyler, and she raised her head to meet his eyes, as black as ink.

Alpha Tyler narrowed his eyes, his gaze as sharp as a hawk's.

"Are you jealous of her?" Kennedy's brows furrowed, and she hurriedly tried to brush his hand away.

"What are you talking about?"

But her hands were too weak to resist, and when she touched him, they felt soft and powerless.

This action made Alpha Tyler raise an eyebrow, amusedly catching her wrist. "So weak?"

"You're the one who's weak."

Kennedy cursed him, then pulled her hand back, but because she had pulled too hard, her body fell backward onto the sofa.And then, she couldn't get up.

She had no strength left.

Alpha Tyler stood there, giving her a complicated look before tossing out, "Wait."

He then went to the bathroom, brought out a plastic basin filled with water and a towel, and placed them on the chair next to her.

Alpha Tyler soaked the new towel in cold water, wrung it out, and began wiping Kennedy down.

"What are you doing?" Seeing him approach with the towel, Kennedy instinctively stepped back.

Alpha Tyler gripped her shoulders, his handsome brows furrowing.

"Don't move. I'm cooling you down."

Kennedy was about to say no, but when the towel touched her skin, the icy-cold sensation

instantly swept over her, and she couldn't resist.

Her body temperature was high, and she needed to cool down.

It's just physical cooling...

With that thought, Kennedy let him continue.

Alpha Tyler wiped the sweat from her forehead, then her cheeks. As he wiped, he thought of something, his thin lips curling slightly as he whispered, "Kennedy, you really are my mate ."

This made Kennedy's eyelids twitch. "What?"

Alpha Tyler's eyes were as deep as black jewels. He snorted lightly,

"What are you pretending? This is the first time I've ever done something like this for someone else. You tell me, aren't you my mate?"

As he spoke, Alpha Tyler moved his hand, which had been resting on her shoulder, and pulled open her collar, revealing a patch of snow-white skin. The damp towel slipped inside.

Kennedy's face flushed slightly as she pressed his hand down.

"What are you doing?"

"To wipe you inside." He replied with a straight face.

Kennedy, both flustered and embarrassed, pulled her collar back.

"No, no need. I can do it myself."

Alpha Tyler watched her movements and gradually furrowed his brows.

"Why are you getting angry with me?"

His hand didn't move; he still held the damp towel, pausing it on her chest. From a certain angle,

it looked as though his hand was...

If anyone else saw this...

"I'm not upset. I can do it myself."

Alpha Tyler continued to frown, glaring at her unhappily.

"Are you..."

Bang!

Before he could finish his sentence, a loud noise came from outside the door. Alpha Tyler and Kennedy both turned to look outside.

They saw Brenda scrambling to pick something up.

Alpha Tyler's movements froze for a moment before he withdrew his hand, his expression enigmatic.

Kennedy lay there, curling his lips in a mocking smile.Brenda quickly picked up the items on the ground and walked inside.

She gave Alpha Tyler and Kennedy a gentle smile, as if she hadn't seen anything earlier.

"I didn't hold the items properly earlier and accidentally dropped them. Did I scare you?"

Alpha Tyler's thin lips twitched slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but Brenda stepped forward and extended her hand: "Let me do it."

Alpha Tyler could only hand her the wet towel.

"Felix has already explained everything to me in detail. I'll handle things here. Alpha, you can rest assured; I'll take good care of my Luna."

Upon hearing this, Alpha Tyler glanced at Kennedy, who lay motionless on the ground, resembling a lifeless body, then nodded.

"Alright."

He then left.

The door closed.

The room was quiet. After a while, Brenda rinsed the towel again, then opened the bag and walked toward her.

"You are weak, you aren't fit to be Luna." She sneered

Kennedy was too weak to stand, she knew trouble was coming and her voice was low to call for help, but...

"He chose me." She managed to whispered

Brenda smiled gently,

"Hope you don't mind me seeing you naked."

With the words already spoken, she could say nothing more and could only force a smile and nod her head.

After she agreed, Brenda moved closer and began unbuttoning her clothes.

To avoid awkwardness, Kennedy closed her eyes and didn't notice Brenda's lingering gaze as she undid the buttons.

Brenda bit her lip, her expression not exactly pleasant.

If she hadn't seen wrong, Alpha Tyler had been holding a wet towel to wipe her body, hadn't he?

He had even pulled open her collar.

When had their relationship become so intimate?

Could it be that something had happened during the time she was abroad that she didn't know about?

Brenda's delicate brows furrowed slightly, her heart filled with unease.

She didn't know about her clothes, but Kennedy had an excellent figure. Even lying down, certain parts were still full, and her skin wasn't pure white but had a hint of pink, looking fresh and tempting.

Even Brenda, as a woman, could see the exceptional qualities of this body.

She bit her lower lip, unable to control herself, and whispered,

"Actually, over the years, I should thank you."

Kennedy had been keeping her eyes closed; the physical cooling method was quite effective for her, and the liquid on her skin felt cool and refreshing.

The heat in her body dissipated significantly.

She opened her eyes and locked gazes with Brenda's beautiful eyes.

"Thank me?"

Brenda nodded.

"Yes. Although on the surface, it seemed like he chose you because you are his mate, I know that over the past two years, you being his mate has kept him away from every unmated female. So I wanted to thank you. Otherwise, if I had returned and found him surrounded by a bunch of unmated female, it would have been quite troublesome for me as well."

Hearing this, Kennedy was taken aback.

She wasn't stupid; she could hear the meaning behind her words.

First, she expressed gratitude to clarify her own identity, then reminded her that Alpha Tyler had chosen her because she wasn't around anymore, serving as a warning not to harbor any illusions.

She had made her status as the legitimate luna clear.

She bit her lip and remained silent.

Brenda wiped her again for a moment, then helped her tie her clothes, assisted her to sit up, and asked tenderly,

"Are you feeling better? Would you like some water? I'll pour you a cup."

Kennedy was indeed a bit thirsty at that moment.

"Yes."

So Brenda went to get her a glass of water.

Kennedy held it and drank.

Her throat finally felt a little better.

She looked up at Brenda and told her what she had been thinking.

"Actually, you don't need to worry about Alpha Tyler feeling anything toward me. The position by his side is forever reserved for you. After all, you are his savior, and no one can compare to you. You have also done me a favor, and I will never forget your kindness."