Chapter 5

I looked up in shock, only to see joy on Kael's face.

"Here's the agreement. If there's no problem, just sign it. After all, it doesn't look good for Lila to be with me without a proper status. After you divorce me, give your official Elder Council seat to her as compensation."

"Don't worry, you're still my person. I'll support you and the child in the Pack."

Only after I signed did I realize what he'd said.

"Kael, do you still remember what you promised me?"

Kael paused, as if trying to recall.

Clearly, he'd forgotten.

Back then, to give birth to his child, I gave up my inheritance rights as White Pack's heir. He promised me,

"Elara, you sacrificed so much for me. When the baby is born, I'll personally send you to the Elder Council and give you a seat that belongs only to you."

Now he wanted a divorce and to give my Elder Council seat to Lila.

Before I could speak, Lila walked to my bedside with a fake smile on her face.

"Elara, it's all my fault. If it weren't for me, you and Kael wouldn't have fought like this.

If you really don't want to give me the seat, I'll tell the Elder Council I don't want it anymore."

Looking at her pretentious act, I couldn't help but speak up.

"Lila, stop pretending in front of me!

You climbed into my Alpha's bed, took my position, and now you want to take my Elder Council seat. How can you be so shameless?!"

"Elara!" Lila's eyes instantly reddened, tears falling like broken pearls.

Kael immediately shielded Lila behind him.

"Elara, what are you going crazy about? Lila kindly brought you herbal medicine, and instead of appreciating it, you curse at her like this!"

"I don't have a sister like this!" I trembled with rage, supporting my pregnant belly as I stood up.

"She's just a homewrecker who steals other people's men and things! Who in the whole Pack doesn't know she climbed into your bed?"

I raised my voice. The Pack members nearby all looked our way, their eyes full of mockery.

Kael's face burned with embarrassment. He completely lost his temper and shoved hard on my shoulder. "Shut up! You're making a scene!"

His strength was immense. I fell backward violently, my belly hitting right on the corner of the stone table.

"Ugh."

A sharp tearing sensation came from my lower abdomen. Warm blood instantly soaked through my nightgown.

I curled up on the ground in pain, my vision going dark. I could only see Kael frantically shouting for a doctor.

In the last moment before darkness took over, I saw eighteen-year-old Kael kneeling in the snow, putting a wolf-pattern ring on my finger.

"Elara, I'll treat you well for a lifetime."

Turns out a lifetime is so short.

The baby was born two months premature. Even his breathing was weak.

Kael stood by the bed, hypocritically holding my hand, his eyes red as he said,

"Elara, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to push you. Don't be angry. After Lila's inauguration ceremony, I'll cut ties with her completely and live a good life with you, okay?"

I turned my face away without looking at him. Tears silently soaked the pillow.

After leaving the hospital, I was locked in a villa by Kael. He even hid my phone.

"Kael! Let me out! What right do you have to lock me up!"

He pinched his brow while applying medicine to me, his expression helpless. "You're too emotionally unstable right now. Lila's inauguration is tomorrow. I'm afraid you'll go out and make a scene, ruining her reputation. She just came of age and finally has this opportunity. Can't you be more generous?"