Chapter 1

In the jewelry store, my husband, Black Pack's Alpha Cian, suddenly spoke:

"I cheated on you."

His golden wolf eyes churned with cruel amusement:

"Lila is an incredibly sexy vixen. Sex with her is absolutely amazing."

I froze in place, too agonized to make a sound.

But Cian closed his eyes, savoring the memory.

"I understand Kael now. Lila really is more feminine than you, addictive to men."

Yes. This was the second time I'd been betrayed.

My ex-husband Kael, White Pack's Alpha, and my current husband Cian had both cheated on me with my best friend Lila.

Five years ago, I witnessed Kael and Lila tangled together in my bed.

When I was collapsing from depression, Cian saved me.

He said he'd stay with me forever, that I would be his Luna.

But now, he too had betrayed me because of Lila.

In Black Pack's exclusive luxury jewelry boutique, crystal chandeliers cast flowing light.

My fingertip traced over the diamond ring on my ring finger. "Cian, do you think this style looks good?"

I turned my head, smiling at the man beside me.

He wore a tailored black suit, his posture upright—the Black Pack Alpha that every woman swooned over.

Cian lazily lifted his eyes, but before he could speak, his phone rang.

"What's wrong, baby? Mm, I'm helping her pick out a ring. Okay, I know. I'll come right away."

After hanging up, he walked back and leaned against the counter.

"Pick whatever you want. Consider it compensation for my betrayal."

The smile froze on my face, the diamond ring on my fingertip ice-cold and piercing. "What did you say?"

"I slept with Lila." Cian raised his head, his eyes devoid of any guilt, instead carrying a hint of mockery.

"Right in our marriage bed. I finally understand why Kael betrayed you. Lila's bedroom skills are so much better than yours."

Just then, Lila walked in wearing a red slip dress, swaying her hips.

She waved her left hand, showing off an identical diamond ring on her ring finger.

"Elara, sorry about this," Lila giggled coquettishly, deliberately holding the ring up to my face.

"Yesterday Cian saw I liked this style, so he bought me one too. He said it looks way better on me than on you."

Cian wrapped his arm around Lila's waist and kissed her forehead. "Stop teasing. You're scaring Elara."

I watched their affectionate display, trembling with rage.

Lila giggled and poked my arm:

"Elara, five years ago when Kael cheated, you were crying just like this too. No wonder men don't like you. You're too boring."

The words "five years ago" stabbed into my heart like a sharp blade.

In a daze, I seemed to return to that rainy night.

I came home early from a business trip, only to find Kael and Lila having sex in our marriage bed.

Lila had smiled at me the same way then: "Elara, Kael said he's been tired of you for a long time."

"Why?" My whole body trembled, my voice hoarse beyond recognition.

"Cian, you clearly said you'd protect me for life, that you'd never let me suffer again."

"Protect you?" Cian sneered, his eyes full of contempt.

"Elara, don't forget—you're a woman Kael abandoned. If I didn't pity you, why would I marry you? Did you really think I fell in love with you?"

He grabbed my chin, forcing me to look at him:

"I pursued you for so long, but you chose Kael. Only after he didn't want you anymore did you turn back to me. Do you think I'd be content marrying secondhand goods?"

"Being with Lila is just my revenge on you. Revenge for not choosing me back then."

Cian released his grip, wiping his fingers with disgust.

"You were married to Kael for a year, so I've been with Lila for a year. Fair, isn't it?"

Tears finally fell uncontrollably.

I looked at this man who had once cared for me day and night during my worst depression.

I looked at this man who had once knelt on one knee, swearing to the Moon Goddess he would never betray me, and felt nothing but bitter irony.

"I want a divorce." I spoke, looking at Cian.

"Divorce?" Cian laughed as if he'd heard the funniest joke.

"Elara, you think you can divorce me just because you want to? Without my consent, you'll be Black Pack's Luna for the rest of your life."

Thunder suddenly rumbled outside, heavy raindrops hammering against the glass windows.

"Cian, you can't do this to me!" I shouted in despair.

Lila hooked her arm through Cian's, looking at me triumphantly:

"Elara, Cian loves me, not you. Just leave already. Stop being an eyesore."

Cian suddenly opened the shop door and gave me a light push:

"You asking for divorce made me very unhappy. Go stand in the rain and cool down."