Framed by the alpha's true daughter, my family regrets very much

After enduring three years of torment, I was finally set free from prison.

Before I left,they beat me mercilessly one last time.

"If you dare speak of what happened here, we have ways to ensure you'll never live in peace again."

The heavy iron doors creaked open, and the outside world met me.

But I never expected the one to pick me up would be my once-beloved brother, Theo.

Leaning against the car with impatience etched on his face, he sneered, "Stop playing the martyr. Let's go. The family's waiting for you."

"Family? What family do I have left?"

Theo, no longer the protective brother I once knew, grabbed my wrist roughly, dragging me into the car.

"It's Christmas. Everyone's waiting for you. Don't make us look bad. And if it weren't for Grandma's condition, do you think I'd waste my time with you?"

I shuddered, the memories of Grandma-the only person who ever truly loved me-flooding back.

She had always treated me as her own, even after Jade returned to the family. But when I was framed and imprisoned, she was away on pack duties, unable to help me. It was only her constant visits to the prison that kept me from losing hope.

Now, her health was failing, and the thought that I might never see her again weighed heavily on my soul.

Theo shoved a gift into my arms, and I stared at the small box with a growing sense of dread.

It wasn't a high-end gown as I had hoped but a delicate metal necklace with a small keychain engraved with my name.

Underneath the keychain was a note, and when I read it. The handwriting was unmistakable-Jade's.

"You think being out of prison means freedom? Remember, it's only temporary. The key to your cage is always in my hands."

I slipped the necklace into my pocket, knowing that even if I showed it to Theo, he'd accuse me of trying to tarnish Jade's image.

"Take a shower when we get home. Afterward, go see Grandma," Theo said coldly.

When we arrived at the hospital, I could hear my parents' voices-sweet as always-but they were soon drowned out by Jade's insufferable whines.

Theo scowled, but his eyes froze when he saw the bruises on my arms. "Rona, is this some kind of pity stunt? Do you think we'll fall for this?"

I shook my head, but before I could speak, he interrupted. "Enough. Get dressed. I don't have time for your games."

As I entered Grandma's room, my heart shattered at the sight of her frail form. Tears welled in my eyes as she reached out, pulling me into a tight embrace.

"Rona, my dear... You're finally home. My sweet granddaughter."

My years of suffering seemed to bleed out all at once. I couldn't hold it in any longer.

"Don't worry. The truth will come to light, and you will get the justice you deserve," Grandma whispered, her hand gently caressing my head.

But my parents weren't so forgiving.

"What's all this talk of justice?Rona owes Jade everything. What's there to discuss?"

Grandma coughed violentl. "You're insane! How dare you turn everything on Rona? You pushed her into this situation!"

It felt like time rewound, bringing me back to that fateful Christmas-the day I lost everything.

I had cooked a huge feast for the family, preparing a perfect meal. But when my father brought Jade in, announcing her as the rightful heir of the White pack, the real alpha's daughter, my world shattered.

I had accepted my fate-endured their cold treatment, even handed over my engagement to Sebastian, the Alpha of the River Pack, to Jade without protest.

But it wasn't enough.

Two months later, Jade crashed a car and fled, and when the truth came out, they demanded that I take the fall and go to prison for her.

I begged, I cried, even knelt before them, but their response was always the same.

"You owe Jade everything. It's just three years in prison. Stop being so dramatic."

I shook my head, my voice colder than I had ever heard it before. "I won't make a scene. But once I'm done here, I'm leaving the White Flower Pack. I'll sever all ties with the White family."

My parents stared at me, then sneered. "You think we'll feel sorry for you? You ruined Jade's life for three years, and now you think you can just walk away?"

And then Jade chimed in, her eyes gleaming with malice. "Oh, come on, sister. You wouldn't leave before my engagement to Alpha Sebastian, would you? If you don't show up, people might think you're still harboring feelings for him."

"Fine. If you want me to show up, then I'll do just that. But once you're wed, I'll be gone. From the White Pack. From the White family. Forever."