Chapter 2

Caius rented out an entire high-end clothing store. Only the three of us remained inside.

He stood beside Raven, his gaze constantly on her.

In a gentle tone I'd never heard before, he said, "This one's nice. Try it on."

Raven took the clothes with a coy smile and a slightly flirtatious tone.

"How did you know I wear a 36E~"

Then she lifted her eyes and glanced at me with deliberate provocation.

The store clerk hurried over with flattery. "You're so lucky to have such a thoughtful boyfriend rent out the whole store to shop with you. It's really rare."

Caius had never publicly announced his marriage. In everyone's eyes, he was still that playboy Alpha who frequently changed girlfriends.

Even though I, his wife, was standing right there, Caius didn't correct the clerk's form of address, as if tacitly agreeing.

Raven's smile deepened, though she said modestly, "Not really."

Just then, the clerk turned to look at me. "And who are you, miss?"

Caius seemed to only now remember my existence.

"She came with us. Alicia, pick out a couple things for yourself too."

Before I could speak, the clerk exclaimed, "Alpha Caius is so generous, even treating the household staff so well!"

After those words, the store fell silent.

But I didn't even furrow my brow. I just continued replying to unfinished emails on my phone.

From the day we decided to marry, he wouldn't let me participate in any pack affairs, saying I didn't need to show my face in public.

But I was used to being independent and never wanted to be completely dependent on anyone.

So over the years, I'd never given up my pup training skills. I'd been uploading tutorials anonymously on wolf professional forums.

I was doing well—so well that many packs reached out to me directly, wanting to hire me to help train their pups.

But because of this seven-year agreement, I'd never accepted any pack's offer, choosing to wait.

Now, it was time.

Before Caius could walk over to me, I quickly closed my phone.

"I'll take that one." I casually pointed to an inconspicuous dress hanging nearby.

"Then I'll try that one too."

Raven grabbed the dress and walked toward my fitting room.

I frowned slightly. "Use the one next door."

"Oh come on, it's just trying on clothes!"

She suddenly pushed me hard into the fitting room.

I stumbled backward, and with a "crack," my arm hit the mirror. Glass shattered everywhere.

Hearing the noise, Caius rushed into the fitting room. Seeing the scene, his face immediately darkened.

Raven was sitting on the floor, covering her hand and crying.

"Is it because I can't try on the same clothes as Luna Alicia? Luna Alicia, if you're unhappy, I won't wear it. Why did you have to push me?"

As she spoke, she extended her hand, revealing a tiny scratch.

Caius's expression changed. He quickly crouched down, holding her hand, his face full of concern.

"How did you get hurt this badly? Does it hurt?"

Then he turned to look at me, his eyes full of anger. "Alicia, are you really this petty? Over a piece of clothing? Seriously?"

I opened my mouth. "I didn't. It wasn't me..."

"Still making excuses?" He cut me off directly, as if he couldn't see that I was sitting in a pile of broken glass, both my arms covered in deep and shallow cuts from the glass, blood flowing freely.

He scooped Raven up in his arms, softly comforting her. "Don't be scared. I'll take you to the hospital."

Raven leaned against him, crying pitifully. "Will it scar? How will I face people after this?"

"It won't. I'll take you to see the best wolf doctor right away."

He coaxed her softly and left without looking back, leaving me alone in the mess.