Chapter 1
Viona Pov
Opening my eyes, I was greeted by the doctor's smiling face. "The kidney transplant was a success." A bright smile unknowingly graced my lips as I turned to the person on the other bed beside me.
He was tortured by cancer for a long time. My mate Nicolas seeing him breathing perfectly without any discomfort made everything worth it, or so I thought.
"Are you alright, Miss Viona?" The doctor's concerned voice made me feel satisfied with myself, but I still couldn't wait to see Nicolas' reaction when he found out I was the mysterious donor who gave her kidney without any payments. The thought made my head swell with pride. I asked the doctor why he wasn't awake yet, to which he chuckled at my puppy love reaction.
"He had suffered from cancer for a long time, his body is trying to adjust, it will take a few days, but he will be fine" My mood immediately dropped but the thought of us living together happily ever after like in the fairytale lifted my spirits again.
Days later
As usual, I wiped Nicolas' body with a wet towel before feeding him his breakfast, though he hasn't woken up yet, his condition and medical reports gave me hope that he would be fine.
"Urgh!...damn, these stupid werewolf super hearing abilities" I grunted my teeth in frustration grabbing my phone that has been buzzing for a long time now. My mood dropped on seeing the dialer.
"What is it?" My tone became cold as I spoke to the person at the other end of the line. As usual, I immediately turned down his offer to meet up like old times, after he confessed his feelings towards me despite knowing my position in the pack and being my best friend.
"I have something really important to tell you, please come meet me, I'll be at the cafe" He immediately disconnected the call, not giving me a chance to refuse. I sighed as I thought of all the people that had turned away from me and tried to convert me since Nicolas was hospitalized, but now I can smile and stand by his side.
A few hours later.
I met with my ex best friend Joey at a cafe in the outskirts of the city, it had always been our hangout spot since we were in highschool. But now to me it became the place I lost my best friend.
He immediately called out to me from the corner of the cafe where we usually sat to talk or gossip during our school days.
I went over to him and sat down before he would pull a chair for me which by now was out of habit.
"You wanted to talk?"
He stammered a little before going to the point.
"Flora is back from Chad" This caught me by surprise because she was not to return for another three years.
"When did she return?"
His response was swift "Two months ago" I felt like cold water was pouring on myself but there was nowhere to vent my frustrations.
"Why didn't you tell me sooner?"
"You didn't pick up my calls" I couldn't blame him because I did reject his calls multiple times, especially at the earlier stages of my surgery.
"I'll be leaving now, I have an appointment" With that said, I excused myself from his presence while pondering his words.
The outskirts of the city was mostly quiet with few cars and even fewer people, it is my favorite place to sort my thoughts.
Again thinking about it, before leaving I told no one of my intentions to donate my kidney to Nicolas and I have been gone for quite a few months now, should I call home?
I'm sure they'll be worried about where their Luna has been. Suddenly, a bright light headed in my direction. My mind went numb for a few seconds, before I realized, I was knocked out by some men in black and tossed into it felt like the trunk my vision went pitch black and I passed out.
Opening my eyes, I realized that I was in what seemed to be an abandoned factory which I recognized as it was abandoned after a work accident that happened years ago. And chained to a metal chair the chains were cold, thick and heavy properly knowing I was a werewolf I was given a shot of sedatives every three hours.
I was treated like this for days which turned into weeks then months. But everyday I wonder if Nicolas was okay, was he awake, and was he looking for me. And all this time I just prayed he burst through that door like in the movies and save me, but everyday was a disappointment.
The kidnapper only comes at noon to check on me and give me food and water not enough to satisfy my hunger but enough for me to not die, everything was planned out. And so was my escape, unknowingly to them. My system slowly got accustomed to the dose of sedatives I take in a day, of course I had to look weak and fall asleep after a while to avoid suspicions.
One afternoon, one of the kidnappers came to feed me after giving me a shot of sedative when I accidentally saw the newspaper in his hand, though it looks old the headlines attracted my attention.
When he was about to leave, I called his attention, luckily for me among the three kidnappers he was the nicest, so I had a little more confidence in making my request.
"Please may I see the paper" My voice came as a whisper, due to my fragile state. He looked at me suspiciously.
"Just the front page please" I begged, almost sobbing to which I think he took pity on me and threw it to the floor in front of me before walking away and of course I could hear the locks of the door.
Turning my attention where it was boldly written on the front page of the paper.
"True love shines fourth: CEO's first love returns from abroad and donates her kidney to her lover".
"Young CEO Nicolas was diagnosed with cancer, after hospitalization, his wife Viona Nobel disappear with an outstanding sum of over 30 trillion dollars, leaving him to die but as fate would have it, Miss Flora his first love who was separated from him years ago return to Korea immediately after hearing his situation and donated her kidney to save his life.
News update: He is recovering well and would make a comeback to the business world soon.
I was shocked beyond words, and immediately regretted reading the news as hot tears unknowingly fell from my eyes. With my strength and anger, I pulled against chains until they all snapped freeing me with blood dripping from my hands and legs due to the months of restrictions.
My body ached severely, my bones were stiff and my chest hurt badly despite the pain I was so eager to tell Nicolas the truth
That I was the one who saved him, that I never left him, that I love him, but my body didn't listen, it kept moving slower and slower, knowing I couldn't get to the door at this rate, I decided to escape through the window, which for any rational being it was a bad Idea as the windows had broken glass poking out, but to me it was worth the risk.
Chapter 2
Viona POV
I opened my eyes, under the harsh light of what seemed to be a laboratory room, I was tied to a stretcher but hands and feet.
My mouth was sealed with tape as I could only make humming noises. I tried to wiggle out but it seemed impossible.
After about two hours, according to the clock on the wall. The young man walked in with surgery tools, as the pain from the kidney donation resurfacing in my mind, I tried shouting unsurprisingly in my situation came like a loud and panicked humming. Surprised to see me awake or rather alive...He rushed out quickly.
After few minutes he returned with another young man who seemed to be much older than himself in a lab coat, with had red paint on it, 'I know it's blood but my mind refuses to go that far', "I have to think innocently" I repeat this in my head like a mantra trying to convince myself it's not what it looks like.
The man smiled at me which was charming and creepy at the same time. Soon after, he excused his apprentice and roughly pulled out the tape that covered my mouth.
I hissed in pain and his reaction quickly showed that he was used to it. My first thought began in my head, wondering if he was some kind of mad scientist.
"What am I doing here?"
I tried to keep my tone calm and cold but panicked when he reached for a scalper I ceased my breath to control my emotions.
"Wrong question" His answer left me puzzled, especially as he played with the scalpel in his hand.
"Do you know who I am?" I tried threatening him like Nicolas does when offended.
"Wrong question" He answered once again leaving me speechless.
"How did I get here?"
"Good Question" I was stunned by his answer as I was beginning to wonder if he was mentally unstable despite me being tied to a stretcher in a lab like a psychopath.
"Our agent took pity on you and brought you here, you were bleeding"
"Oh" I hummed, beginning to realize how the wounds on my body had been treated and were not peeling off.
"Then why did you tie me up...?"
"Good question"
"Even in your sleep you keep itching the wounds, and at that stage, it gets infected leading to your current state". After his explanation, I felt guilty for judging him, it turns out he was a doctor after all.
"Thank you for saving me" At this point, I could only give him my words of gratitude.
It was a sunny afternoon, I was in my office doing my research and mapping out strategies on how this organization could control the rogue werewolves that are running wild.
It came to my knowledge that my uncle, Mark, was making plans to take control of the whole pack, overthrowing the current Alpha.
He was making allies with the rogue werewolves from within the country and other foreign countries. I felt rage inside me, why was my uncle being so wicked and vile? We never had issues when my dad was alive. The way he suddenly changed after my fathers death marvelled me, his sudden hunger and thirst for power.
Sometimes it made me wonder if he had a hand in my fathers death. I did think about it but there was nothing that could tie him to it, it was just an unlucky incident. By the way, he and my father were twins. I could see his devastation after losing his twin, which was evident even in his wolf.
The last thing I want is for my mother and brother to be implicated by his greed. I know I can easily use the organization's power to threaten him, but I can't do that without the backing of the founder.
A cruel and grumpy 332 year old wolf who looks like he has one leg stepped in the grave but refused to die.
"Oh". I breathed, isn't this great? The Levites Pack was the strongest, only second to the Royal pack, closest to the moon goddess herself; each first born female every thirteen years would rule with the next alpha of the Royal pack.
My dad has always thought me to be on the offense but I have decided to be on both sides. strong enough to fight and win, also strong enough to defend when attacked. I came across a letter sent to my dad. It was sent in about 2 weeks before his death.
The content of the letter still remains hidden as it could cause the annihilation of my entire pack by of course my dad had no hand in such devious schemes.
A knock resounded on my door, before I could give the person permission to come in, the door was literally smashed open, leaving pieces of wood everywhere.
"Good Afternoon" I greeted her, bowing my head in reverence. Apart from the doctor she was far the youngest person in the organization which is really admirable considering her high ranking in the organization.
"Welcome Miss Anaya" There was no response as I slowly raised my head. "What was so urgent that miss had to come so quickly?" I asked innocently, only to be met with a painful slap that made my skin sting.
I knew better than to ask what I did wrong as she was personally rude towards me for some unknown reason.
"Did I ask you to raise your head?" Her voice was cold as usual, denying me any room to complain. Her bullying was something I could not get used to no matter how many times it happened.
Only to report to the grumpy founder and have him lecture me on the rules and regulations of the organization. The rule that stood out the most was rule number 1, 34 110 and 232, any exception was instant death
Rule No 1: Once in the premises organization, no non member is allowed to leave alive.
Rule No 34: Never say no to your superior or anyone higher ranking than you.
Rule No 110: Members must cease contacts with the outside world except on missions.
Rule No 232: No member is allowed to quit, only through retirement could they leave and complete a total of 200-350 missions. And once retired for 48 hours they would have no relation to the Organization and any non-members around the premises must be killed instantly.
I felt confused, Turning to the old man, I jokingly referred to the time I was brought into the Organization unconscious, but he replied seriously
"The person who brought you here was retired for 49 hours then shot on site whereas you were supposed to be a donor but strangely you were already missing a kidney and your womb then suddenly you woke up" I was shocked beyond words that was a secret even Nicolas didn't know about.
"I saw your determination to live and then invited you to work for us"
"What if I had refused?" That question slipped my tongue and the old man stared at me weirdly, his gaze shifting from the rules to my face, which I understood plainly, I simply would be dead.
The old man offered to train me personally to which I had to agree unwillingly else rule No 34 would be applied.
Three years later
Who would guess that such an old man was an assassin, a sniper to be exact. At the same time it was impossible to deny he was a great teacher, just a few months I was already a killing machine.
It took a few days for me to understand, sniper's were killers, they kill for fun, for money and for any petite grudges.
In my first 7 months as a full time assassin, I was sniped at least three to five times a day, but escaped unharmed, of course as per the rules of the organization, I only took revenge on those of lower ranking.
Sniping was the hardest job as it required an undying amount of patience and accuracy, hence there were less snipers than other jobs at the same time. If done correctly, it shot anyone up the rank in just years which was an obvious cheat in the organization.
As time went by I had the opportunity to destroy most of my uncle's alliance, Thanks to the organization I had the backing to destroy companies that were in my uncle's alliance, and with time most of them fell away.
All this is done by me in the shadows, no one knows my name or how I look as applied to rule No 110.
Six hours later
After killing a thug that was causing trouble at an orphanage, which I did out of pleasure, I returned to the organization, only to be called by the chief.
On arrival, he seemed in a good mood, which for some reason I had a feeling was going to put me in a bad mood.
He looked at me and gave a creepy smile which assured me, my next mission isn't something I would like.
Chapter 3
Viona's POV
In my apartment
I find myself holding the invitation card to my husband's engagement party to his first love, my rival and once close friend.
I looked at the invitation, the feelings I thought I lost years ago in all the bloodshed I caused resurfaced in my mind and the tears I thought dried up fell like streams of water. It hurt so badly my voice choked.
Like that wasn't enough, the requirements of this mission happened to be a must. I appear as Viona Nobel, the eldest daughter of the Levites Pack and the shameless Luna of the Royal pack.
The thought of it alone hurt me so deeply I wished to die, but I have to do this to survive, lest the organization dispose of me.
By 2pm, I was picking out a dress to wear, once that attracted lots of attention as my mission was to be a distraction for a massacre to happen.
I picked a deep blue mermaid gown that matched my eyes, and a snom white fur coat that matched the color of my wolf. The dress complimented my height and figure that everyone who saw me gasped in awe.
By 6pm, I was at the venue, murmurs surrounded me before I could even get inside, that was after the guard checked my invitation for confirmation.
The hall was large and crowded, more lively than my engagement, at that time Nicolas disliked me, seeing me as a reason he was separated from his first love.
As he began falling in love with me, he promised an even grand anniversary celebration, which until now never happened. Looking around the grand hall, amidst the murmurs and scornful gazes.
My mother, the present Luna of the Levites and my brother stood at the second floor, due to their reputation, could not come to me and due to my mission could not go to them, we were like world's apart despite looking at arms length.
So as we're my ladies in waiting, Luna's of other packs under the Royal pack, always flattering me with praises every opportunity they get. Watching their mocking and disdain gazes I smile at myself, for even imagining they would even say hello to me.
Just when I thought my heart was broken enough, Nicolas and his beloved stepped on the podium, in front of the whole crowd, went on one knee and proposed to Flora.
"The only regret in my life is not realizing you were my true mate, I've missed you for four whole years, will you marry me?"
The hall erupted in noise knowing Flora already would say yes which was no surprise as she nodded her head with tears in her eyes.
I stood hidden in the corner of the banquet hall, my heart breaking all over again. He didn't know that those four years he regretted, were years I could never get back.
The gazes became uncomfortable as I excused myself to the restroom.
As I was leaving the hall Nicolas took the mic as his voice echoed in the entire hall.
"I would like to thank each and everyone of you for being here, especially my ex wife Viona"
Immediately he called my name, the hall was pin down silent, of course I was the center of attention, that was my purpose for coming and for choosing such an outfit, but being called this way made me uncomfortable.
With no choice, I walked up the podium under the loud whispers.
"I congratulate Mr Jones and Miss Smith on their engagement, as it is, I'll be leaving in... About now, so please enjoy your party" I said checking my watch which people began whispering again and immediately. Nicolas' face turned sour, I could also see the smirk Flora was not trying to hide.
Suddenly, Nicolas pulled me by the hand in front of everyone, into a private corner and slammed me against the wall due to his Alpha strength, leaving a crack on the wall with my backbone almost crushed.
"Is this really how you spent the money!?"
His voice was like a roar, I doubt people on the other side couldn't hear us.
"What are you talking about?" Of course I knew what he was referring to, I read the news but I was innocent.
"Are you seriously asking that?"
"Let me explain"I tried to control his wolf with my voice like every Luna does when the Alpha is out of control, but it didn't work, instead he slammed aggressively against the wall again. I could hear the crack from my bone and I believe so could he.
My face paled from pain, only then did he leave me and walk away.
Soon after he left, before I could fully digest the pain, I had clicked his heel. I could already guess who it was, soon enough, Flora came into view.
She smiled at me.
"Stay away from Nicolas and the pack, Would you do that?" She asked nicely, I smiled in response and shook my head.
"I love him, I wouldn't leave him, not so easily, I gave him my kidney, you know that, just want till he finds out and see what he does to you".
I was proud to say that as I saw a bit of panic in her eyes, in the next second.
"Pak...!!"
The slap was so loud, especially as it was beside a hidden microphone. The huge hall suddenly quieted down and everyone footsteps resounded on the empty corridor to see what happened.
Flora was in tears with a swollen cheek and blood dripping from her lips, the scene was self explanatory.
'The Shameless ex wife slapped the white lotus a.k.a husband's first love out of jealousy'
But that was not the case, The hidden truth was.
''White lotus a.k.a Husband's first love slapped herself to an extent she bled, to frame ex Wife's'
But this was the truth no one cared to know.
Suddenly
Pak...!, Pak...!
Nicolas suddenly rushed forward landing two heavy slaps on my face. Everyone gasped in shock and mockery.
Unwilling to take the shame, I rushed out the back door no longer caring about the damned mission.
Bad news spreads like wild fire.
The next day, at the organization, everyone gave me a pathetic look though my face was not as swollen as last night. Thanks to the ice pack I place on my face throughout the night, it was still considerably obvious I was slapped hard
A week later
A news article was published and it was on the hot topic list.
"CEO's shameless ex wife wants to reunited, hashtag gold digger, hashtag spent all the money"
I clicked on the video only to see a press conference held by the company. My mom, brother and uncle were all present.
I quickly tuned to the channel, watching the press conference live with Flora shedding tears at the corner being consoled by some reports.
Flashes of camera were everywhere and questions were asked, one question stood out.
"Mr Jones, is there a possibility you would be taking Miss Nobel back after what she had done?"
"No" He gave a straight forward answer without even thinking twice.
I felt crushed like my stomach was full, I immediately began throwing up all I ate until now.
"Next question, the camera caught you guys in a blind spot, and you guys were there for a while, what were you doing there"
"We happened to meet over there by accident why shopping, she tried to convince me that Flora was lying about everything she said"
Immediately Flora broke down and fainted on the spot making everyone rush towards her in a panic.
"Mr and Mrs Noble, what do you have to say about your eldest daughter's behavior?" A reporter turned to Mark and Vivian, who were also at the scene.
"I have no such daughter, I hereby sever all ties with Viona From thenceforth she is no longer one of the Levites, nor is she a Noblemen".
His declaration stunned everyone, even Flora woke up and fainted again. My mother was speechless as a female. Her role in the pack was to ensure that females behaved in accordance with the rules of the pack, as she had no right to speak in the conference. I can also imagine my brother's face.
He was right, I wasn't his daughter, I was my fathers daughter. Who died without having a son leaving his wife to forcefully mate his twin younger brother to bear a son with the same DNA. Technically I was my dad's only child.
That was why I desperately donated my kidney, so Nick wouldn't die and I wouldn't have to return to my pack as a widow. As Nick was the only royal born of the Royal pack, so he was literally worshipped as the next god of the pack.
When the conference ended, I was still shocked at my Couch. I'm my fathers only child, and because he's no more, my uncle kicked me out of the pack with just words.
"I bundled myself and cried my eyes out, wishing my dad would appear and take me along.
The burden of being a reject both in my pack and in society weight heavily on me
I couldn't take it anymore but who knew I was still important enough for someone to plot my death.
Of course I know who it was, but who would believe me if I spoke up, I just silently disappeared like everyone wished.
If only I had decided my own fate from the beginning I wouldn't have had to lose so much just to enjoy a brief moment of bliss.