“I’m here to end the mate bond with Miracle Myers today.”

Adam Lee, the Alpha heir of the Lee Pack, stood in the center of the grand hall, his broad shoulders and towering frame commanding attention even amidst the chaos. His tailored suit clung to his muscular physique, a stark contrast to the trembling girl in a simple uniform he held by the hand. Ruby Barnes, an Omega from his pack, looked up at him with wide, adoring eyes, her scent—a faint hint of vanilla—barely noticeable in the room.

The guests, a mix of high-ranking Alphas, Lunas, and pack members, froze at his declaration. The air thickened with tension, the kind that precedes a storm. My grandmother’s birthday gathering, once a joyous occasion, had turned into a spectacle.

“Arrogant pup!” My grandfather, a powerful elder in the Myers Pack, slammed his fist on the table, his aura flaring with anger. He hurled his coffee cup at Adam, who turned and shielded Ruby with his body, his protective stance almost theatrical. The cup shattered against the wall, and Adam straightened, his dark eyes blazing with defiance.

He raised their joined hands high, his voice booming across the hall. “Today, I want everyone to know that my mate is Ruby Barnes. She may be an Omega, but she is kind, brave, and strong. In my heart, she is a thousand times better than Miracle Myers.”

The room erupted in gasps and whispers. My chest tightened, and I felt my wolf stir, a low growl echoing in the back of my mind.

“You… you…” Grandpa sputtered, his aura crackling with rage. I stepped forward, my own voice steady despite the storm inside me. “A mate bond is sacred, Adam. Breaking it in front of the entire pack—is this what you call honor?”

Adam’s gaze met mine, cold and unyielding. “Miracle, the mate bond was a mistake. Ruby is my true mate. I ask you to respect that.”

Ruby stepped forward, her chin lifted in a show of confidence that didn’t quite reach her eyes. “Luna Miracle,” she began, her voice trembling slightly, “I never meant to come between you and the Alpha heir. But the Moon Goddess has chosen me as his mate. I hope you can find happiness elsewhere.”

I stared at them, disbelief and anger warring within me. The audacity of their words was staggering.

“Ruby’s right,” Adam added, his tone dismissive. “Even if we completed the mate bond, I wouldn’t love you. Instead of focusing on me, use your position as Luna to strengthen your pack.”

A chair scraped against the floor as Grandpa lunged forward, his aura flaring dangerously. “Get them out! Now!”

My father, the Alpha of the Myers Pack, and my uncle, a Delta, quickly stepped in to restrain him. “Father, this isn’t the time,” Dad said firmly, his voice carrying the weight of an Alpha command.

Grandpa glared at Adam, his eyes narrowing. “Boy from the Lee Pack, we accept the rejection of the mate bond. But causing a scene here today—I won’t let this go unanswered.”

Adam smirked, his confidence unshaken. “The Lee Pack is the strongest in the region. My grandfather, the Lycan King, won’t turn his back on me because of this.”

With that, he took Ruby’s hand and strode out of the hall, their heads held high. The guests began to murmur, some casting sympathetic glances my way, while others whispered in hushed tones.

Grandpa scoffed, his voice cutting through the noise. “Those who came just for the Lee Pack, you might as well leave now.”

One by one, the guests filtered out, their loyalty to the Lees outweighing their respect for the Myers Pack. The once vibrant hall grew quiet, the silence heavy with unspoken judgment.

I stood tall, my Luna aura steady despite the turmoil inside me. This wasn’t the end. It was just the beginning.

Few people know that the Myers Pack comes from a lineage of ancient mystics, and the business we present to the world is merely a facade. After all, delving into the mysteries of fate is something best kept secret. The guests who stayed with us yesterday will surely be remembered by the Myers family for their loyalty.

The next morning, Grandma Lea instructed someone to pour boiling water on the money tree at Lee Enterprises and sneak out their prized pet fish. Grandpa Lawrence sat in the living room calculating a day of great misfortune, announcing his plan to disrupt the Lee Pack’s ancestral burial sites. As he calculated, he tugged at his mustache, exclaiming, “Messing with their fate means the Lee Pack’s days are numbered!”

This was taking things too far. I couldn’t help but intervene, “Grandpa, disturbing burial sites is really crossing a line. How about making a little voodoo doll for Alpha Adam instead? Make him fumble everything he does and spoil his prospects.”

His hands trembled for a moment.

“My dear, perhaps it would be better to just disrupt the burial sites.”

“Well, alright then.”

I quickly had breakfast and rushed to the office. After yesterday’s commotion, I assumed many deals would be called off, making today a busy one. Even though the Myers Pack’s true wealth doesn’t come from here, it still affects the staff’s commissions and efforts.

As I reached the company lobby, my Beta, Sydney Montgomery, had just arrived.

“Luna Miracle, you’re in early today,” she greeted.

“Yes, let’s get started. Which projects have been halted? Tell the project leaders to meet with me,” I replied as we walked in.

“No, Luna Miracle, all projects are proceeding as usual.” Sydney looked at me with a worried expression. “Despite yesterday’s events, everything remains unaffected.”

It seemed the Lee Pack was quick to stabilize things overnight.

“It’s nothing major. Tell everyone not to worry.”

I paused by the elevator and noticed a familiar Omega bent over as she mopped the floor.

“Let her go.”

“Yes,” Sydney responded.

Ruby Barnes looked at me in shock, “Why?”

“What’s so surprising?” I addressed her. “This is my company. Don’t you recognize your own Luna?”

“Luna Miracle,” Ruby straightened up, her face full of grievance toward me. “I haven’t done anything wrong at work. You’re targeting me because of Alpha Adam.”

I couldn’t help but chuckle at the absurdity, “Let me correct you. I’m letting you go because you caused a scene at my grandmother’s birthday dinner.”

“I understand that Alpha Adam breaking off the engagement hurt you, but you can’t bring personal feelings into the workplace. I’ve been dedicated to my job. You can’t fire me out of personal spite.”

She looked as if she might burst into tears.

Sydney, surprised by her claims, whispered to me, “She doesn’t seem stable. Should we call the warriors?”

“No need. Inform HR to handle her departure now.” I turned and pressed the elevator button.

“Luna Miracle!” Ruby shouted, “Just because you’re a Luna and I’m just an Omega, you think you can trample on my dignity? Omegas earn their livelihood with their own hands. We don’t deserve to be looked down upon.”

Seeing Ruby’s emotional state, Sydney stepped in between us, concerned she might turn violent, “Luna Miracle, perhaps we should call security.”

“It’s fine,” I assured Sydney, signaling her to step back. I looked at Ruby, maintaining a posture of fragile yet defiant dignity.

“You seduced someone else’s mate and caused a scene at an elder’s birthday. What does that have to do with being an Omega?”

“So you admit you’re targeting me because of Alpha Adam?”

Perfect, Sydney was right.

“Call security.”

“Miracle Myers!”

Alpha Adam Lee walked over with a cup of coffee and a couple of pastries in hand, wrapping Ruby in his arms and glaring at me, “What are you doing to Ruby?”